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I've always wanted to do a traverse, and call it "Pat Traverse"

That is just WRONG, but Bob's been viewing this thread for 7 minutes....

You Guys. Dragonfly: An important thing for you to consider before you decide which direction (club or individual) is, what is your demeanor towards learning climbing? If you are a cautious individual who is process-oriented and social, go with the club If you are itching to go climbing, quieter, maybe a bit of a loner, and are willing to trade some falls for speed of learning curve, find an experienced (climbing) partner to show you the ropes. Or go bouldering. The gym experience is somewhere in the middle, tending towards the latter, but I still feel bad habits are learned in the gym. My $.02, Erik

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"Internal grade 5 bolt is removeable and reuseable" specs page for powers bolts

ChestBeat Central

"Why haven't I stopped yet? I actually have time to think. Oh Shit!"

Not Work Safe!

Yeah, with prices at what? 2.85 a gallon? Every little bit counts!

Pshaw. Ride hard, poach the sweet lines, and screw the Man.

Isn't it a little early in the season?

no, kitty, NO!

It seems that traditionally in the traverses of the North Cascades, they are given a difficulty of a "single push" grade in the FA's style. Sure, that can be lessened by bailing, but it still represents a level of preparedness one must assume to repeat the feat.

Heffalump! It's quite horrible, I read.

Psychotic human! Speak of the devil!

Cape Buffalo? Wolverine? Psychotic Humans?

not that there's anything wrong with that

Uh-oh...don't tell me: you're lonely, too! searching...

Careful! It's dangerous stuff: PACK TOO SMALL!

Agreed. It is a classification of commitment, not some pissy grade-haggle and should stand until repeated. Period. Awesome link-up, Gentlemen!

The Bluewater Dominator is an excellent, durable rope in the 9.4 range

I need a giant eagle to take care of my owl problem.