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Tamolitch? I recall it being bigger. Prob'ly just hard to tell from the photo. Actually that was my first guess, but I guess i suckered myself. I thought it would be harder. Mindfucked myself! Bah!

Clear spring on the McKenzie?

OMC in Portland. or online shops.

What I want to know is isn't bolting a route very time consuming and expensive? What would motivate an individual to spend that much effort to put up routes that are too easy for them? Hmmm.... I just don't know.

2 guys walk into a bar. The third guy ducks. a termite walks into a bar, asks the guy behind the counter, "Is the bartender here?" the guy says no, so he leaves

I've had a few people at my work try to convert me. It's actually kind of sad/hilarious. They act like they'll get a million "go to heaven" bonus points if they convert a Jew or something. Fucking weird world we live in. I personally have found that all organized religion is one of the reasons we have such a fucked up planet. It'd be great if we could just respect each other.

I usually work past 5, but maybe I'll try to go up that way this week to see if I can find em too. I'll post anything I do find.

It's so damn hot here in Eugene that I leave brownie mix in my car at work, leave the windows rolled up, then when I get out to my car at 5, fresh baked brownies! Mmmm...... broownnnieeeessss. Almost

Okay, I know about the Harlan quarry. I heard banjos when I climbed there last time. I've seen pics of the boulders "in" Corvallis. I'm pretty damn sure I remember reading that they're in sweet home? Any takers?

What the hell could they retrobolt? What are they like 5 feet apart now? they were spaced well, I thought. I sure as hell hope nobody "retrobolted" the runout on the second pitch. there was no reason to, it's a walkup.

I know one of you out there has beta on this area. Anybody willing to give up some info? Help a guy out.

"Gimme some Coffee" "What Flavor?" "COFFEE! flavored coffee"

Artic's rock! I've had mine for similar length. The independant battery back may seem like a pain - but I prefer it to the battery on the back of the head, because a)That weight gets annoying b)Increased battery life in winter. Gospel from the choir. Mine's been exposed to rain, snow, sleet, (whatever the fuck that is), at least one beer soaking, a dog, and 350 miles of the PCT, and it is entirely dependable. I always have a backup battery, but they just seem to last. FYI, I also have a BD moonlight, and while I like it, I always reach for the Arctic first. Food for thought.

I've been using the same Petzl Arctic for 10 years. My dog chewed on the rubber cover, and it still works. Goddamn thing is like a tank. The battery pack is a little awkward, and it takes a specialized battery, but it's super bright and they seem to last forever. On a slightly unrelated note: I'd rather it be a 21 yr old, as I don't want to go to "federal pound me in the ass prison"

My feelings go out to his family. That bites. I hope everyone involved with the accident and rescue are well.

Well, okay if you're still up from the day before, then you don't have to follow the rule, and I guess Scotch doesn't count either, but absolutely no Heroin before noon period, or you could be

you know I can never remember if I have substance abuse issues or not, as I always wake up in a fog. Besides, I almost always follow the no beer before noon rule, and I never "wake and bake" Well, not for like a week or something.

Heading up above the Umpqua for some crack climbing! Spice! Pray for no rain.

AAAHHH!! I'm Fucking stuck inside the office when it's such a nice day!! HELP!! HELP!! I CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE!!!! AAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!! It is waay past time for and Just want to go climb, not sit here and analyze data like a meat automaton

Ehh? PMS? Where pretell, is that? I will refrain from references to my girlfriend and PMS, too obvious

Check it, I got a new pair of Sportiva Makalus, the big shit kicker motherfuckers, and right after I got them I went on a 2 mile hike. I barely made it, my feet and legs hurt so bad. So like the idiot that I am, like 2 months later, after not wearing the boots for that time, I go on another hike, but this time I do 10 miles. the last 5 miles back my knees hurt so bad, I wanted to cry. So I go home, Ice my knees, and take some ibuprofen. The next day, I'm fine. Was it just my knees getting old? I don't know, because I bike about 13 miles a day at least 3X a week. I also run 2 or 3X a week, and my knees don't hurt doing that. Since those hikes I've worn the shit out of those things, and I mean I wear em everywhere on the weekends. After like 2 months of frequent use, they're just now getting comfortable. Of course my case may not be representative of the rest of the planet, because I have very big and very wide feet. Bad boot fit for me? maybe. Probably. My point is wear the fuck out of those things in town cuz you do not want to wearing new boots in the backcountry, especially if you're going on a hike like that. just my 2 cents. Anybody know good boots for people with very wide, very big feet?

Awesome job, sir. It is really hard to motivate people for the dawn patrol, let alone doing it solo. Excellent post. Congratulations on your ascent. that's what life is about, finding your happiness.

I would recommend checking out www.MEC.CA for good deals on down bags. I just bought this crazy hybrid down/polarguard type bag that's toasty. With the exchange rate, you get a pretty sweet deal, even with shipping, and they are fast. I order stuff on Tuesday, and it shows up on Saturday. Their return policy is awesome. Return it for any reason. I highly recommend them.

One time in one day I saw a crippled lady in a motorized wheelchair giving a guy a ride down the street, and I saw this fucking enormous fat guy vomiting all over and around this bench at a bus stop I mean it was coming out of him like that guy in CKY4 that drank all the peppermint Schnapps. Gnarly.

It depends on how far south you mean, because there is a lot of rock in SW Oregon, and most of it is fun. I have climbed at the Callahans, the Honeycombs, the Youtklut Pillars, Cougar, and the Columns(in Eugene,too many times) and they're all awesome. Most areas are not very big, but they sure are fun. I suggest picking up "Rock Climbing Southwest Oregon" by Greg Orton. Enjoy! Of course there's also a ton of local stuff around Bend, just ask the locals.