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Sorry for the late reply, been out of town sking in the Elkhorns. The towers are not rain gutter towers, they sit on the roof and have a clip that goes under the door jam. I can not tell you the specific clip codes. These are not the new Q towers, but the generation before. You can not buy clips for this style tower anymore or else I would use it on my new car if you could. I have two different sets of clips. You basically need to try it out, so if you are not willing to come around the Seattle area you are out of luck in terms of determining if the rack will fit your rig. If you are in the Seattle area PM me and we can meet up and you can try it out. I am also open to negotiating the price and or trad for micro cams or a large cam in the 5 inch range. Cheers, Jason

seam grip should work great

I am not interested in getting any, I have just always thought they looked interesting, but never had actully seen any in real life or talked to anyone that had used them. Seems like TCU's rendered them obsolete, and I don't think they were in production for very long.

Any one ever have or use, or still have ABC slugs? They were a strange active slider nut/cam thing. Any comments on these from people who have ever used them?

No, he aided it, Props to the guy, he is truely amazing!, but I don't know anyone that can get their foot into a half inch crack! Similar to drytooling and torking in an ice pick instead of using marginal tip jams.

I hear that proctologists have some pretty good cramming devices for "caving", but they are kind of spendy $2500 for an exam.

How about a bonified Yakima Rack to go with the bike rack below. I have a Yakima rack with towers (not the new Q towers, but the previous generation), bars, and two different sets of clips w/ keys and locks. Doesn't fit my wifes new sporty mazda, not that we have needed it for skiing this dismal winter. Chances are it will fit your rig. $100 obo PM me , Jason

small HB micromates would also be good

climbed out of the womb in 1974 and into a tree in about 1978

Looking for 00, 0 or 1 tcu's (metolius or comparble sized wired bliss) in working shape, and lowe balls. For aiding, they can be in rough shape as long as they still work. will pay reasonable price based on conditions. send a PM

Marty does not apparently know of the mixed multipitch routes that have been put up in the old time "sporty" fashion. Hope the info I emailed you (boatskiclimbsail) helps. Make sure you post a TR when you get back with some pics. Jason

I believe the D-town road is still closed by the washout at 1.5 miles. Hanman made it in their with his meat-wagon, but unless you have a big old bronco I would bring a bike.

I could care less what REI pays its executives. I am not a member and I don't shop there cause their prices are too high. There are a lot of local shops with better deals on climbing gear. I disagree with the article in only one respect, I don't think that REI is trying to be "the walmart of the outdoor industry" because there prices are too high!

While checking out some old Climbing issues yesterday there was a report from 1983 of routes put up at the warm springs crag by Watts, Lester, and also the infamous Peter Croft! up to 5.12 cracks. I wonder if this is the same place as the crags along the dechutes? I will type in the report latter and I think a previous issue has a picture of the crag on the cover.

I called the PUD about the gate two weeks ago and they said it would be closed until April. I verified this twice. What is the deal with the gate? Is is supposed to be open or can they close it at any time?

Bring a bike, the gate is closed till april

Tua's 180 somethings voile release system w/ ski brakes (all works) sold with chili bindings (the voile cables in the picture will be replaced with chilis) perfectly skiable, edges/base in good shape, normal scrapes on top sheet $65 send me a pm, live in everett work in N. Seattle, can see these at either place http://www.cascadeclimbers.com/plab/showphoto.php?photo=9267&sort=1&cat=500&page=1 http://www.cascadeclimbers.com/plab/showphoto.php?photo=9266&sort=1&cat=500&page=1 http://www.cascadeclimbers.com/plab/showphoto.php?photo=9265&sort=1&cat=500&page=1

The large washout will need to be filled with heavy equipment and the culvert needs replaced too. This one will take awhile

Fern, I do not think you are correct, although I doubt it has anything to do with being a girl. If they are indpendant then these would most likely be able to fit in some very flared placements, trango makes mention of this in on their page, they say that the cams can work like off-sets. I usually am not much of a gear head, I still climb alot with rigid friends (at least the bigger sizes), but I am very interested in checking these out. Especially in the largest two sizes.

I ski in Alaska every year. I usually fly Alaska Air, but went up on Contiental this year. I have never had a problem checking skis. Except this year We had the big bag we always bring with two sets of skis/poles/boot etc. and Continental would not check it. They said they wouldn't check bags over 50 pounds period. Lukily I had an extra duffle and took out the boots and other ski shit, which made the ski bag less than 50 pounds. We were also under the 4 bag limit (2 people with 2 bags) after breaking out the extra duffle, so no real problem. Just FYI on the 50 pound rule at Contiental.

I soloed city park, then two pitches to the top, up slow childern I think. I thought it was fun and easy. I think you should run out and get some cam hooks before you go. If you are really thinkin you might like to get into aiding you might as well get some cam hooks now and learn to use them right off the bat.

Clear Creek road is washed out before asbestos creek, bring a bike

Charlies Chimney at Smith

yes, the single screw link is rated to well over the strength of the silent partner. I do not see th need to use more than one. as there is no gate to break/open. For all intensive purposes for a large construction safety rated link, it can take a huge amount of force in all directions. Although a large fall onto the nut may make it hard to open, although this has not ever happend to me.

an oversize screw link is great, as it is multi directiononal, if you hunt around you should also be able to get a titanium one. This is what I have used with good results. P.S. throw in a small open ended wrench for the screw link just incase it gets stuck! I haven't actually had a problem with stainless links getting stuck though.