Billygoat

Schweet!

Oh Yeah! I just figured that some pieces might have fallen off some of those domes and be laying at the bottom in the woods.

AHHHHHH shit! Do you have to be in the "know" or can anyone get "the key"?

That was a good one. You mean it is locked heading to Chamois as well as Vicuna?

Hey Dru, I was checkin' out the Anderson River Group in the Red Beckey and for such a big area there are so few routes. Do you think it is worth checking out?

aahhhhhhh so you want to play that game do you!!!

20' of webbing, one titanium rap ring, a number 2 angle that I couldn't get out anyways and makes a good belay anchor, and a BD oval.

sweet

execise your brain ( and your nerves a little) Lowe Tri-Cams

What he said.

So, would you say that they are more focused on the destination rather than the journey? Sounds like a recipe for a rescue. I leave my cellphone and watch at home. I'm self employed, which sucks at times but has its obvious benefits. So far I've found that in the Northwest it's good to go with the weather. Limiting ones exposure to objective hazards aside, I guess that I am past the age (or ability) where I need to prove anything or make any money from my outdoor pursuits thereby left with purely personal reasons for being out there. Please feel free to flame me unmercifully if I get excited and post some lame chestbeater of a TR anytime in the near future.

That's what I was thinking. The silent partner is better for lead soloing. Plus, I don't want to have to wear a chest harness.

Hey, it just is what it is What are you in a hurry for unless you are a egocentric peak bagger like Dan -?!

You mean the "DEATH MODIFIED GRI GRI"

Can't seem to figure out how to make the Rocker work in the lead up from the ground rope in the pack way At least not safely. Anyone try the Soloist or Silent Partner by Wren?

and now back to devices....

The Last Blue Mountain by Ralph Barker==gripping A Short History Of Nearly Everthing by Bill Bryson=compelling Stone Palaces by Geoff Childs=written in a very unique voice

Man, I had a good time today, sending a new route and using my Yates Rocker! My mates flaked so it's a good thing to have a solo belay device. The Rocker runs free yet has a positive catch. I have only tried it in the anchored top rope configuration. I am thinking it might work in the lead up from the ground up with the rope anchored at the bottom and in the back pack idea. What do you guys like to use?

Shit yeah! While we are at it let's put a digital camera/video in there (but no cell/radio phone) Phatness, on route Holy freakin'

I understand the market dynamics of why all the brands are within a couple bucks of each other, but I cannot tell whether the cost is high due to economies of scale (it is a small demograpghic/market that uses these things) or going after what the market will bear (this user demographic expects to pay alot for good equipment) I think they could be cheaper and or integrated into a gps/pda unit for rapid pinpoint targetting and stove side cc.com posting via satellite uplink while on route.

I know that guy!

I was in a mood.... I like that CBS. Just watch, I'll forget my TP next outing. I hope it is not with you

m2=mychoice I find it easy to use, I like the brand history but it does not have the range they claim, but still better than other, purely digital beacons. I second b-rock's contention that there are many other factors to think about.

I wanna party with you guys I'll slve away tho....Oct 1234 molartooth...goldenramp....ktemple.....

Like: -Same goals -Carries their weight -comes alive during an epic -good and constant sense of humor -brings their own toilet paper -has a cute girlfriend who smiles at me on the side Hate: -fucker that tries to control my experience -doesn't carry his/her own weight -folds during an epic -is the opposite of funny -borrows my toilet paper -doesn't bring Landjaegar -gets pissed when he/she catches me teepee creepin' with his/her girlfriend