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Sandy Heawall on Hood, how's that come in for accidents? Thinking of all the volcano's (which attract the most people on relatively moderate long routes), Hood and Rainier seem to attract the most accidents. Rainier is obviously the largest and has the highest objective danger of all the volcano's for its trade routes(crevasses, icefall). Hood is what throws a curve ball into the scheme, because the objective danger and difficulty of the trade route is not a high as other volcano's. I would argue it is the proximity of Rainier to seattle, and Hood to Portland that bring in the people. When these people come to these mountains, they want something different than the trade route even if the skills aren't present for such actions. i would also imagine that the north sister has a high accident rate. The objective hazard is huge on that mountain. Seems like people die every year approaching the bowling ally. Another aspect to look at is the recent commodification of climbing in the media and mass conciousness. Look at all the ads and commercials provoking people with pictures of climbing and living the "high" life. Seems to me there is so many factors playing into the recent accidents, but the real factor that affects this sport more than others is the sharpness of the learning curve. I can't think of many other sports besides(BASE jumping, motorcycle racing, bull riding) that has such dire consequences for small mistakes. On that note see the latest thread about climbing consequences. Maybe that makes sense, maybe it is obvious or maybe i am all hopped up on tooo much caffine

On white Satin, there is a 10b direct for the second pitch. It is a stellar crimp fest that takes a direct line from the ledge to the base of the third pitch. Highly Recommended.

Myself and Thad were up in the area last weekend. We found the north face of SEWS to still have a good deal of snow and ice. We were planning to hit Lib Crack, but decided against it due to the amount of snow and ice on the north faces. From the road it did appear dry. Hope this helps

Its a good body style, but the color just won't work for urban warfare. See, I am about as white as the snow that falls... however the seat covers got me thinking.... White leather seats with white fur covers... That way I can drive around naked and not compromise the camo effect or the cush leather seat effect Soo many decisions, life is hard

Cruisin bro! Nice TR

On desert sandstone I will take forged friends over any other type of cam. They really bite well into the rock, and feel much more stable, on desert sandstone. I borrowed a few from a guy down on wallstreet, and ended up leading flakes of wrath witha mix of BD's and forged friends. By the end of the route i was reaching for the friends before the BD's. At smith BD is king for me.

Wow, that must have been pretty impressive. I was just curious, because that would be a amazing feat worth writing about, thats all. Have a nice day

You have done this link-up?

That picture If I am leading 10b when I am 83, i am gonna tape my whole body to avoid injury. Dude is pulling hard. Tape is soo good, I climb for the feeling it evokes. I get a better feeling hand jamming with tape than when I don't have tape. I will tape when the opportunity requires it

Red alien #4 hex

That was sobering to watch for sure

illegal

I am looking for an approach shoe that can be used for everyday use(in the city). I like to hike, climb, mtb, and scramble. What do you recommend that is long lasting and comfortable when not scrambling? Thanks in advance

What a great weekend. This group of people on this site always amazes me. Every time we do a rope-up I come away making new friends and doing a lot of really great climbing. I also usually aquire a wicked nasty hangover. Mister E how you doin dude Thanks to everyone for making this weekend so positive Badvodoo, those pictures rock! Still droooooooling over that beal 9.4 that was raffled. Ivan, that was crazy running into you like that. the problem on Moscow wasn't not having enough gear, it was having a 50 meter rope. Ended up running out of rope a LONG ways above my last piece without anywhere close to place a belay. Had to down climb to a ledge, and set up another belay. I was glad I got the 3.5 back for that last exit crack!

Oregon State University presents Timmy O'neil tonight for a free slide show of his recent exploits in Greenland. FREE, 7:00p.m. Lasell Stewart Center. If you have nothing better to do, why not do a thing or two

whirlwind, you better get your ass down here, cause we gotta deal to make dude Hexes+...ass for Tent booty, # 3 # 3 # 3 yeah you get the drift eh??

Damn tim, you've been takin care of business! Nice job man, thats the stoke Gotta love that freshly harvested corn

I'll be there for sure. Hopefully see some old and new faces. Smiffy, you know you want it.....

SKI HARD, CLIMB HARD, PARTY HAAAAAAARRRRDDDDD! I'll have a shot to the CC clan this weekend

I run ice floss on a reverso

zebra zion 10a wherever I may Roam .9 white satin .9 two pitch anclodstye(spelling) .9 spiderman .7 sky ridge(hand traverse!) .8R Cinammon Slab .6 First Kiss .8(super soft, more like .6) Can't wait for the weekend Heres to you smiffy

True dat

yeah, I won two doubles of good rum in a game of 5 card draw last night I pulled two pair with a wild 7 to make a full house. SWWEEEET

#2. It removes that smoggy look in the sky that occurs in #1. It also shows the ridges mores clearly.

redpointed Moonshine dihedral! Led 2nd and 4th pitchs of Zebra Z Got really Really sun burned I am tired, going