The "hype" is that Hannah is a regular poster here and we are psyched that she went out in the middle of winter and solo'd a committing, exposed route on a big mountain. She's a friend and we're giving her props. Plus it is the first summit of 2006 for Rainier.
what a bunch of arrogant, jaded, elitist, ego-centric pricks you guys are. Tex/Griz/Jmckay/JPC, you all have been in your basements, reading back volumes of AAJ by the dim light of 25 watt bulbs a bit too much this dark and lonely winter, methinks
BillC
I think that he is using the single jumar when aiding as I would use a daisy chain and a fifi. I believe he is using the double prussic as the arresting component when either aiding or freeing. I think that a standard prussic, not kleimheist (sp?) or french, will lock off quick and not burn as Dru suggests. Plus, having two provides a back-up.
I think that I will go out and test this....with a sack of flour or two....
I got it from you....hope you don't mind. i thought my legal Dept. cleared it with yours....
PM me your mailing info. I may have it somewhere but the pm will serve as a reminder. I've been out of the office a lot lately so, not in touch with all things cc.com
Barely used La Sportiva Cobras sz 34 for sale, $35 plus postage. Great size for kids or that petite lady friend of yours. Valentines is just around the corner...
I was stopped by a patroler at Sun Peaks resort in BC and told that skinning up is not allowed in Canada. Since the lifts had stopped, he let me continue and finish my run.
Well, the sucks
Did you get the name of that boarder? He should be making soms kind of restitution. if he was uphill from you, then he was boarding out of control.
I'm sorry that happened to you. Hope the injury isn't too bad.