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Aren't there similar mechanics at work with a GoreTex bivy bag?

quote: Originally posted by Beck: My flavor in routes run to high grade low class stuff that keeps the crowds down. I even saw a woof once! You saw a woof?

I have a FF 20 degree down bag. It shrinks up super small and is awesome in the summer. In cold weather I'll add a bivy sack which adds another air trapping layer. Add a fleece hat and down vest and I'm toasty... ha, a pun

Werks fer me... It's a stroll down and a stumble up the hill from my place.

Hey, let's get this back on track I wasn't asking where to buy tires. I was actually asking about specific feedback on two models, the Goodyear GT II and the Bridgestone Potenza RE 910... or feedback on what you like for tires in the mountains. Now let's go drink and drive

Hey, let's get this back on track I wasn't asking where to buy tires. I was actually asking about specific feedback on two models, the Goodyear GT II and the Bridgestone Potenza RE 910... or feedback on what you like for tires in the mountains. Now let's go drink and drive

quote: Originally posted by mtnnut: My favorite so far is the TOPO! series because the map output is basically a familiar feeling USGS map. I've never been comfortable with the ones that have computer drawn contour lines, since I don't know how those computer interpretations came to be. The USGS maps were created using long established standards which after using paper maps for a while you get the feel for. I think mtnnut is referring to DeLorme Topo USA. I have this product and it sucks for the very reasons he points out. I do love the convenience of a topo program for trip planning and for printing out a better-than-nothing map. But if I had to do it over again, I'd get the National Geographics Topo software. Hope this helps

quote: Originally posted by TimL: Kevin first thing in the morning heading out ice climbing has the wonderful habit of slamming on his breaks on icey, curvey roads going about 40 mph to test if the tires are working. Seems to be akin to jumping off a dicy ice screw placement to see if the damn thing'd hold Glad you're still surviving, though [ 10-25-2002, 05:02 PM: Message edited by: Toast ]

Getting there safely is climbing related, don'tcha think

Anybody got the Goodyear GT II's?

My tire's are dangerously bald, and it's time for me to procure some new rubber for my car... just in time for the winter season Now I've been doing some shopping and I'm totally confused. I know Bridgestone Blizzak's are the shit for passenger mud and snow rated tires, but they don't come in my car's size (205/50/R15). Besides, I really just need a good set of all season radials that will perform well over the pass and provide security in wet conditions and in snow on plowed roads. I've got a speedy little VW that's not exactly built for off road driving, but it's fun on the road and is what's gonna get me up the pass this season. Right now, I'm looking at a set of Goodyear GT II's and Bridgestone Potenza RE 910's. The price diff between them is significant. Do any of you have either of these, and do you have any feedback? If not, what kind of rubber do you run on, and are you happy with it? Thanx in advance... It's Friday and time to [ 10-25-2002, 03:23 PM: Message edited by: Toast ]

quote: Originally posted by Off White: yeah, testing mostly sucks. As an employer, I've done it to an employee once because he was fucking up big time, missing work and not calling in, and hanging out with a new girlfriend who I knew was a big part of tweaker culture out at the Nisqually tribe. He admitted to doing meth, but that he was turning his back on it, and the random test confirmed that. (though the testing agency called to tell me it was a positive test, he'd been smoking pot. I think they didn't quite know what to make of it when I said "Oh, good, its a good outcome.") The employee in question is still with me, but not with the bad egg girlfriend anymore. Drug tests suck, but so do junkies, and when you have employees unsupervised inside client's homes, there is a liability question. Seriously, from an employer's perspective, what information do you get from the labs? Sounds like they give you specifics on "positives" and it's at your discretion wheter to blink an eye. Is that right?

When I was in college I swore I'd never sink so low as to piss in a cup. This was more out of principle than the fact I'd fail. Well, the day actually came and I did the deed for a job I wanted. Nothing ever came of it and it makes me think the testing process itself may be flawed, testing clinics underfunded, or just a smoke screen by companies to deter the... um, smoke. Party on Garth

quote: Originally posted by Billygoat: Hey Lisa, would this be Baker ski area below Table mountain and Artist Point? Didn't all the walls around that bowl drop last year in one HUGE avvy last spring?

quote: Originally posted by Beck: Ski PARTY New Years' Eve below Threeway Peak up Crystal Basin way, should be able to have dogs, big roaring fire, a keg of beer. Anybody game? I'm on board with Threeway Peak. Question: Is the terrain snowboard friendly? Yeah... I'm one of those

Yep, this weekend was a blast. Great to put some faces to names and meet a whole new crew. Orbit rocked going up, but sucked going down Oh yeah, might have to seek out Enterprise Oregon now. Thanks TG.

quote: Originally posted by mattp: Tramp, I may be able to go. Any other Ballard denizen? How 'bout any NE Seattlites (I'm a post-Ballard expat now)? Fremont here. What time's 520 clear up? Been a while since I've even driven that direction. Yo Chris...

quote: Originally posted by Muffy The Wanker Sprayer: CAMS ARE WAY COOLER... STOP EATING, AND GET SOME Yeah, but fer what it'd cost to buy a #3 Camalot, I could live on the beach in Mexico for a week

almost had him going

quote: Originally posted by Lambone: Toast, Saber is a great one, becarefull on the first little section, I've seen people deck there. I wouldn't recomend Canary, the gear is not exactly straightforward, get some other stuff under your belt first. Vantage and Tieton have some good cracks (you'll want cams), just be sure to sew it up! Got no cams. Just passive pro till I get the hang of it (and find a job.) Confidential to Erik: My hooters are huge big boy

How about a specific route name at the Great Northern Slab? I've seen a topo with about a bazzillion routes criss crossing all over it.

Okay, so I've spent the summer getting up to speed at Exit 38, and I'm comfortable leading 5.9 sport routes (at least at Exit 38... got spanked on a 5.8+ at Mt Erie Anyway, I've built up a rack of nuts and hexes, and I want to practice placement. What are some of the best First Trad Leads in the state? I'm looking for easy routes, 5.4 - 5.6, to learn the craft. Multi-pitch routes are better