Jake_Gano

Student Conservation Association, I think they have a small application fee but that's it. What type of volunteering are you interested in?

Thanks, Rafael, exactly what I'm looking for.

Thanks kurt, but triggers are different. Those are intended to give you a grip up the shaft, what I'm talking about is at the very bottom on the spike. I think BD makes something similar for the viper. I wish I could find a picture of what I'm talking about. I'm always game for some ice, but temps are super warm, or so I hear.

Ok, my new Grivel Alp Wing has a removable pommel thing. My old one that I bought last year didn't come with one. I'd like to retro-fit it with one. Does anyone know where you can find it online? Thanks.

Where in idaho?

Looking for a good deal on some Scarpa Freney Pros, size 45, but would certainly entertain a good offer on the XTs or older style Freneys. Must be in good condition. Make me an offer I can't refuse.

Winter in pullman? Liquor, umm, some good books, and lots of hopes and dreams Actually, the best thing he can possibly bring is a car and he better be willing to drive it a ways to get to good climbing. There's some small crags that are close at hand, but anything substantial and he'll have to go a ways. When he's in the area have him got talk to John Crock at hyperspud in Moscow, he can give beta for anything climbable in the area. Good luck.

We you the fellow who's toprope we pulled from Peaceful Warrior? If so I was the guy leading next who brought you back your anchor gear. And you are the guy who got his rope stuck on SVAAM, right? You got it back, right? Yes, and yes.

We you the fellow who's toprope we pulled from Peaceful Warrior? If so I was the guy leading next who brought you back your anchor gear.

Paramount and Hycee (sp?) are near IF. The rock isn't stellar, it's basalt if I remember right, and pretty crumbly. Both are pretty close to town, I'm sure there is a guidebook for the area. Otherwise he's probably looking at a drive to better climbing, ei massacre or city of rocks. Good luck.

We may or may not be at minne or post later today. Weather is looking a little iffy. PM if insterested.

Ok, out playing in the snow last weekend my five year old ID hardshell was completely wetting out. The goretex layer still was rocking, but the outer nylon shell was wet in no time. About two years ago I put some Revivex on it and it worked ok but not great. Anyone have any tricks for making my old gtx new again? Also, I'm thinking about picking up one of those little windshirts Wild Things has on sale right now. Anyone had any success with adding their own DWR to nylon products? Not intending to be using it in full on conditions, but maybe as a little extra something for playing in the snow.

I was up by paradise/nisquilly yest. Weather sucked, dumped some fun sleet/snow mix on us. I'd bet Muir got some fresh white. Good luck.

Umm, what I meant to say is, yeah, there isn't really any good granite in the panhandle. Sshh! j/k, westside climbers have bigger fish to fry and most climbers in these parts can barely figure out what to do if a hold is missing tape. I was referring to the Fin, which from what I understand is 8 pitches of solid 5.7 granite that's only seen four or five ascents. Hudd Bluff from what I hear has only seen one ascent, in the 70s, at about 5p 5.9 A4. At least that's what I've heard through John Crock, who, yes, is a class act guy. Sorry, can't say I know him.

LDome and area is sweet. John Crock from hyperspud here in Moscos had clued me in to some pretty amazing potential across the road. I might be down in that area in the next weekend or two. Be sure to post some pictures when you get back, have fun.

Where abouts in ID-ho?

Jett, you're right, after I looked back through the books it was seven virgins and a mule. Cool route! I'm heading back to the Coulee today so if anyone knows the whereabouts of the rope call my phone 217 549 3525. Thanks, Jake

Yeah, I think Shady Chimney was the name of the route, now that you mention it. How would you go about posting on a group with an email address like that? Sorry, I'm not very good with 'em computer thingies.

Slow party was in front of us, took entirely too long to climb the pitch, then we hit an by the time my belayer was done cleaning the pitch it was dark as ink out. We couldn't find a set of rap chains, and rather than be faced with leaving gear behind and building a rap anchor in the dark, we (stupidly) decided to throw the rope and make the walk off. We got to the base of the climb and the rope was stuck It was already nine o'clock when we got the the base of the climb and we had to stumble back to the car and grab the headlamp I forgot to pack. By the time we got back there we knew that the chances of retrieving the rope without a rap anchor and another rappell rope wasn't good. Anyways, I don't know the name of the climb, but it is a very popular 5.7ish chimney about 100 yards climbers left of the slot canyon that decends into the coulee. Retreiving it probably won't be too hard if you have another rope to rap the route with. If you can get to it, it's a 10.5x60 Bluewater with a dark blue sheath, in pretty good condition. If you find it or know someone that does I'd pay shipping plus if you ever come to Moscow Idaho I'll promise couch to sleep on and a no questions asked dedicated belayer. Thanks a bunch, Jake

Ok I know nothing about geology and since about 90% of the climbing I do is on granite I haven't really had the chance to learn much about the rocks we climb. Is there any good Geology 101 sites out there written specifically for rock climbers?

Second that. TI85s are to HP 48s what Camalots are to Friends - shiny but over-hyped and overpriced. Learn to use an RPN calculator well and you'll never go back. I'm a geekineering studend and the HP calculator rocks my dull little world.

Ok, a little ways from the PNW, but how the hell are you supposed to say Assiniboine?

Lost my sunglasses cases on the south side trail on Adams. Native soft case, with two or three brand new sets of lenses. PM or email jgano@yahoo.com if you've seen them.

Haven't been up but saw it from the road on Thurs. Looked ugly.

Whatever, Vertical Limit is a high quality piece of cinematography compared to Into Thin Air: Death on Everest. This redenition of the Krakaur book looks like it was shot with $200 and a home camera somewhere on the local ski hill. I'd get all the masters of stone videos and make up some sort of interesting drinking game if I had that kind of time on my hands.