skyclimb

Talked with the rep for OFD today, and was shut down on the possibility of gettign a bulk discount or any discount for that matter. shit, I even tried sweet talkin, and that didn't get me anywhere screw mountain house, backpackers pantry is better anyhow. Any one got any suggestions???

I have been talking with Oregon Freeze Dry, and have been connected with the sales rep. They package for Mountain House, and many other companies. I will let you know tomorrow what they have to say about bulk discounts, and cheap freeze dried food.

Picked up a pair of Danner Shasta model boots form the portland outlet today for 100 bucks. Boots should hold hinged crampons well, be good for rock and approaches, and last for years to come.

Good rock, and set of rocks and cliffs near seal rock, and extending down to yahats. Good traverses over water tunnels, 100 foot cliffs, good exposure, rock varies, some is very trustworthy, other is shit, and some is SHARP. Very much like gym climbing. Overhanging, with tons of holds. You make it what you want.

Was the traverse on north pretty easy? This is the first time in the past 10 years that it has completely melted out. Did you find it more difficult traversing on scree?? Nice time! Many pople have done it, and a few have even added the husband, and little brother in the combination under 24 hours. 21 hours is still a very good acc omplishment.

most definatly in order. Next week lets make some plans to climb the butte.

Was that you using the reverso on tope rope solo??? Spill the beans muffy, I know it was you.

bunglehead, I climb the columns usually twice a week. Man, what are your weeks like, and when do you climb?? PM me. Nick

Well said bunglehead.

out near newport. Friend is taking me there for the first time. I ain't no lil bitch about sharing secrets. When I return I will post the location. STOP THIS SECRETIVE BULL SHIT ABOUT CLIMBING SPOTS> THIS SHOULD BE ITS OWN THREAD>DON"T BE A BUNCH OF LIL BITCHES

Working at the animal house reuinion on saturday. Look for the dude slangin kettle korn with a bottle of JB in hand. Sunday Thielsen-Monday Flagstone Tonight bouldering on the coast Anyone heard the song treetop flyer??

I am currently doing some biotech research for a prof. At first I was a little turned off by the amount of hard work it takes, but then I cam to the realization that this work is like being a contractor. You have to get into that mind frame, and not one of a student. That is when I started having a life again. Hope this helps.

Also, don't knwo if N E one has had dehydrated strawberries, but oh my fucking god!!!!!!! One ounce will last for a week of rationing.... better make that two ounces

That is some crazy shit! I can just picture the food lookin all pretty and shit in a nice plastic baggie. The mountain House is about an hours drive from where i live, so I am going to try and get a hook up. See if they will slang me bulk for cheap....Leftovers,expirations....yada,yada,yada

Also, many sketchy anchor chains at a lot of crags. always check first to see what chain links are worn......Then clip into links higher up if lowers are not satisactory OF COURSE

Depends. A lot of times it is easier to clean you gear when rapping. I usually always rap unless I am being lowered by a reverso. then I go for the cush ride.

what do you recommend?? Coos-coos and a little smoked salmon?? Maybe a little tuna and crackers??

I am leaving for a long trip, and need a shit ton of dehydrated food. I enjoy backpackers pantry, but anything works. N E one see any sales lately, or have suggestions on how I can BUY dehydrated foods for cheap????

I need a boot that is rigid enough to climb 50-60 degree alpine ice, traverse with crampons, and climb alpine rock. This boot seems perfect for it, but any suggestions, or evaluations of this boot would be greatly appreciated. Also approach...

I can just picture that...

MEC. Made of Gore-tex XCR 3 Layer. Talisman Jacket...... Withstands the worst winter conditions you can throw at it. I have no complaints whatso ever about this garment. Also own a pair of MEC goretex pants. The only problem I have with these is the suspender attachments, ride into my waist when carrying a heavy pack. 100+mph winds=protection....Blah,blah blah. I am satisfied with MEC> Only down side of Goretex, is that it is not the most flexible material, liek the softshell tech. With the ventilation underarm zippers, you should never overheat.

Yeah, my first time trying to get to flagstone ended in 4 hours of drunken haziness on those damn logging roads. NOTE TO SELF: don't tap the PBR till you arrive at the crag

It wll be perfect weather wise. Have a great trip.

It is the only true way to define reality. To rock climb, and wrap your head around something so deeply that everything becomes one. To climb a mountain and journey to the center of everything. It isn't about getting to the top, but the reality you find while doing it. Climbing is REAL Nick

Instead of hitting Jefferson up went to flagstone to climb a few pitches. Got up there Friday morning, and started climbing Hydrotube. Got about half way up, and the sky started to spit , but i said fuck it, and kept climbing to the anchors. I then brought my partner up, however there was a small problem, which i knew: 50 meter rope, 60 meter rap. So like stubborn suns o bitches we stood on that ledge for a good two hours, waiting for the rain to stop, and then the rock to dry. When I finally set off for the second pitch, the smearing was Very intense, especially on the runout between the second and third bolt on the low angle slab, but made it to the top with no incident. The sun then came out, and it was a beautiful day. Hydrotube in FUll conditions