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Just got back from a reunion in Oslo. I only got out one day for some fun bolt clipping with some locals. There's loads of awesome climbing right outside of the city. In fact, there's a subway station about 5 minutes from the cliff I went to! Imagine a 25 meter cliff just over vertical with glacier polished granite reminiscent of Petrifying wall. Anyone else have Scandinavia stories? I hope to visit my cousin in Goteborg, Sweden to go bouldering on the island of Hono someday.

I give up, where's the Zip? I could not find it in any of my guide books.

What about length of the sleeping areas? I'm considering a purchase, but I'm wondering how my 6 foot 3 inch height will affect things. Any input on this? I'd like to get a Euro or Westie.

In 97 I spent a couple weeks in Cham. You can camp for free by the first frique station at the Plan on the up to Midi. Try the "Chalet" hotel clear across the valley from Mt. Blanc for partners or cheap rooms. Enjoy!

Is Messner's Yetti involved in this?

Sewer Rat at Skaha. Who dunnit?

Lot's of people hate the Exit, but you have to admit there are some killer lines if you're into bolts. There's Amazonia wall, Nevermind Wall.

What you talking fool? Topping out on that was nice!

But seriously, why?

hey sparky! I sent the whole thing. And it was 15 minutes of my life I will never get back. The last hour of chatting in this rag, I'll never get back.

Nice call Dru

When I did the DC about 10 years ago, it was tolerable cause we camped at Ingrahm Flats. Still, seeing the line of headlamps coming up around 1:00am was very creepy. Loads of shit and puke as well. Someone coiled a hoopsnake in the warm summit vent!

So let's hear your pics for all time worst chipped, crowded, etc. routes. Whilst bouldering (no it's not a crime), I checked out Kakodemon Rock at Squamish and saw those two drilled out lines on the uphill side. The worst one was seriously a line of "bowling ball" holes all the way up!

Tough TR. Next time check out Chamonix. Day trips to 12,000 ft via gondolas and get back in time for cheese and wine for dinner. More importantly, what did you argue over???

I for one am coming off a three day trip to Squamish. We all had a great time and the only injuries are a pulled hamstring from hooking. Jarred...where art thou?

I wish I had bought a size smaller (leg loops are cinched all the way down). Nice! Thin climbing legs. Hope your upper bod looks like Franklin's

The mountains live

I'm surprised nobody frenched you and climbed through your belays to pass.

Leave Tuesday morning. Drive to southern oregon, sleep. Drive to the Valley and pull in late. Sleep on your mat in line in front of the Kiosk and you're guaranteed a spot. 7 nights max until you sleep in line again.

Was that the only climb with him or was there another day?

I was in Yosemite for 7 weeks last summer climbing and it was damn hot (90's and hotter!). Timing things just right can make it tolerable. Very early starts can get you high enough for cooler breezes during the heat of the day. Do that 3 pitch 5.9 next to Munginella in the afternoon for shade (NOOO don't do Munginella). Do Central Pillar of Frenzy, north facing. Do anything you can manage at Cookie Cliff after 2 PM. Get up extremely early and do the Serenity/Sons linkup. This is my favorite multi pitch anywhere. The 10d crux is a short breeze and the rest goes at 10a or easier. Do Snake Dike. Wearing a quality Camel back type of pack on climbs is nice for hydration. 30spf! I'll think of more later.

A troll indeed. Low post number, volatile remarks...yes a troll.

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