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We were bullshitting at the side of the road in Icicle Canyon when we saw some people pulling weeds. I suggested that they were probably pulling diffuse knapweed. A fellow cc.comer, who shall remain nameless, asked me about knapweed and I explained that it is considered a noxious weed because most herbivores won't eat it. For some reason, he decided to taste it. He said it tasted terrible. He was grimacing and spitting for several minutes afterwards.

Sounds like they climb in sinkholes and caves down there. Florida Climbing Recommendations There is a gym that I have visited called Aiguille in Longwood, about 25 min north of Orlando. The people there are nice enough. The bouldering isn't on par with Stone Gardens. Better to find a partner and do the roped climbs. I asked if there is any outdoor climbing and the answer was you have to drive to Georga. There is some beach climbing in the panhandle somewhere. http://www.aiguille.com/home/index.shtml Other gyms in the state

What with the modern prenup, he can afford to upgrade.

I would prefer it if they were to use other drivers. Why endanger other people on the road by driving fatigued just for your own stupid record?

Yes, but not vertical like Inca Roads. Looks tasty though.

This from the Stem Master himself.

Isn't White Slabs THE major drainage for the wall? That one has plenty of shruberies.

I can't wait to have another go at Inca Roads. According to my belayer, there are some face holds there that I completely ignored.

I think that Inca Road is a great climb, but it is sandbagged for 5.9, and here's why I think that. There is a vertical section near the top that requires finger jamming. There is very little for feet. Seldom do you encounter this on climbs less than 5.10. If you do, it might be one or two moves. Those that are very comfortable with finger jams will, I am sure, will disagree with me.

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Dude, can you carry your own body weight, dawn to dusk at high altitude using a tumpline? Story on Napalese Porters This is a nutria: Story on Nutria Help! I can't find a picture of people hanging from meat hooks! PURE Story

Not quite, but almost. I find it varies. There are some routes that are rated super soft and others that are about right. The super soft ones tend to be the ones that are close to the road.

Yes, what are you into? Do you like to get your hands dirty?

The news is just chock a block full of wonderfully spray-worthy items. If you all can't do something with this stuff, you don't deserve to call yourselves sprayers. Let's see what have we got? We have the group of body piercers who hang from meat hooks who got tossed out of the Fremont Solstice Parade with the suggest they go try the Gay Pride Parade instead. We have the story about Terry Schiavo's autopsy report. Enough said. We have the story in Science Magazine about research into how Sherpas carry heavy loads. Cool. Finally, we have a story about an imported breed of rodents (aka giant snaffles) called nutria on the loose in Skagit County. It's a great, great day!

It helps if someone has kicked a set of steps in the snow. If you don't see prints, take the boots.

After you watch them do it right two or three times, then let them do it on their own. Just make sure there is someone at the top to check their setup. It might not be a bad idea to have someone standing at the bottom ready to reach out and tug on the rope if they get out of control.

Actually there is an Exit 38 5.11a I can top rope. It's the only one I've gotten up outside of the gym.

Same advice, but different reason, no one is going to fall with a proper belay. The issue is making it fun for the kids. I've seen kids go right off the overhang at Alphabet rock without the slightest hesitation, while others are terrified.

I thought people had pretty much abandoned use of + and -.

Sarcasm alert! It's 5.8.

5.5 Saber 1st Pitch 5.6 R&D 3rd Pitch, Midway 1st Pitch 5.7 Bathtub Dome 2nd Pitch, Champagne 1st Pitch 5.8 Party in Your Pants, Classic Crack, Givler's 1st Pitch 5.9 Awanaduya, Blockhead (Exit 38), Theresea's Lingerie (Vantage), Jam Exam (Tieton) The first pitch of Midway was 5.5 when it was put up, but it has been polished smooth by thousands of boots. Classic Crack was 5.8, but is given as 5.9 in the latest guide. If you know how to jam, it's 5.8. Seems like 5.9 just because it is more sustained than most.

I and several of my friends are going to hang out at Club Paradiso and Amazonia Wall tonight after 5:30 pm, if anyone wants to come climb with us. We climb up to mid 5.10s.

I think Dr._Crash is thinking correctly. The only other sort of belay would require a separate rope. Belays are a good idea for inexperienced and first time rappellers.