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Got this a long time ago from the Zion "fiction" book in the visitor center, too bad I missed out on a TON of other quality stories but this one remains and is always a good read, especially if you have done Spaceshot.

Be safe Luke, savor the moment and have...above all, a fun time!

First time I used mine, back in the day (1985) I was leading upper Pisces...I had never jammed before so I was laybacking it (ugly I know) and had 3 Tricams in. I slipped off and fell 10 feet back to the belay ledge...all the Tricams came rattling out. I am amazed I didnt roll of that ledge and fall to the bottom. Ahh the stupid things we do in the name of learning. Tricams my fave for Red Rocks and Zion, awesome pieces for weird soft rock.

Nice page velo! The key is experience! Good work!

Instead of hijacking JosephH's thread I moved this homage to the Tricam to the "Gear Forum". From my archive of all things obscure and ancient, I bring you the: 1982 Lowe Tri Cam brochure

The original Tri-Cam brochure espoused the use of bungee to aid in the stabilization of 2 opposed T-cams. I will scan the info if anyone wants. It's definitely a valid and intriguing part of the game and I am glad to see this information being brought to light. Tech funk ! Much more interesting than reading endless articals on quickdraw biner gate configurations.

Yes, free protection - mostly on granite, in pairs for opposition on narrower flakes or at large flake tops. I do also use them a lot in opposition with other types of pieces as well. ala: Ken Nichols, that boy has some scary but effective opposed hook techniques. Consult his Rock and Ice artical circa 1987 (I believe) for similar stuff. Cool stuff JH, perhaps a small dissertation on your techniques would be in order, unique and insightful into a realm that is often overlooked or ignored.

I applaud their creativity. What better business than Wal-Mart to try it out on!

- people who order cold, blended beverages. - people that ask "how many carbs?" - people that say "Hey Chief!" - people who use commas incorrectly My list in inexhaustable...PM if you want anything specific.

My dog is snoring now.

NW by NE... TAD, great route...great band.

Damnit! I'm just too F#%$ing serious.

Disregard my post above, I missed the action below and was very focused on the tree type.

That appears to be a conifer and not a Pinyon Pine. Lest we be mistaken, most conifers dont bear nuts as such. Perhaps hes sniffing at a potentially tasty moss. For more detail on said cones, one might look HERE!

I came across this via a wholly random google roll. If you look deeper it appears to be very much like CC.com in a "programmer geek" sort of way. Check out the "meet" image links. Visualize "climber geek". A whole sub culture awaits.

Frog giggling? That sounds like fun, what do they use feathers? or just tell em' silly amphibian jokes?

Hank Jr....but only his early sony/late MGM stuff. None of his new crap. Albums: Hank jr and friends (1976) New South Whisky Bent

I like that table actually.

Might be the reason here. Hang on a sec, I need to itch my foot. BRB ASAP Worms

Pope ought to remember this one...oldie but a goody... can you name the person who said it Pope? "Rope up; and thats for real!"