TeleRoss

You're probably right...but...it still makes for good internet forum fodder.

Didn't say forbidden, but simply, IMHO, moving in the wrong direction. Whether that sentiment prevails within the climbing community as a whole...who knows? Maybe, maybe not, but the practice of making climbs more accessible for more climbers is one that occurs frequently, and is a practice which, again IMHO, should be looked at critically.

I've got a brand new Needle 55 that I'll sell to you. Great pack. Plenty big for weeks out.

Routes evolve over time. They do not remain in the same state in which they were first climbed. Pins get removed and routes are climbed clean, bolts come and go. I would imagine that at some point, if not already, that the pin you placed will be removed and that section protected with nuts or small cams. Just because something has been there for a year, two three, or fifty doesn't mean that is the way it should be or should remain. It is up to the climbers in the community to make decisions, which necessarily will not appeal to everybody. Some climbs are too difficult for some to climb. There is nothing wrong with that. It is something to aspire to. It is a driving force to push your limits, moving the sport foreward. Dumbing down climbs for the lowest common denominator is moving backwards.

looking for a partner for Friday. Climb at Index then cruise on over to Rope Up. I can drive.

Midnight Rock Sunday?

what's the story with that wall behind Rolf on the 6th pic? looks like something outa the Black Canyon or something? Rock is probably about as good too maybe?

that looks pretty cool is the approach the same as for the Squaw?

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fucking enough about a partial climb already

This is maybe one of the most ridiculous posts I've ever read.

20,000 people is a big town in Montana Kalispell blows! but Whitefish is pretty cool. Bozeman is ok...if you like fakeish college towns.

Don't know about next week...but...tomorrow we're having a little (or big) get together at World Cup Espresso and Wine for Sky's photo exhibit. 5200 Roosevelt Way @ 7:00. To be followed by $1 pitchers a few doors down at Dante's. Bring your party shoes!

Up for the month of October.

Sky has a photo exibit up at my work (World Cup Espresso and Wine) 5200 Roosevelt Way...a couple doors down from Dante's in the U-District. We're going to have a get together there this Thursday starting at ~7:00pm. Come have beers and/or wine/coffe etc. and check out the cool photos. Then we'll mosy on down to Dantes for some $1 pitchers at 8. Think of it like a pub club on a thursday with some great porn and a lot more fun. Hope to see everyone there. Ross

"Go that way reeeallly fast, when something gets in your way, turn"

DOH! ...mmmm yum.

Does anyone know if the Lower Malamute in Squamish is currenly open to climber access? I know it had been closed due to ownership issues with the railroad, but had recently heard that it was open again but have not been able to confirm that. Thanks.

Not enough moderates....really? Rogers Corner, BOC, Princely Ambitions, Sagittarius, Godzilla, p2 City Park, Aries, GNS.. plus...a short hike over to the Country yeilds a few more.

sweet climb and tr...that whole thing just looks like a fine chossy line.

Dude...did you ever go do that thing?

then went to Squamish monday and tuesday...but I guess that doesn't really count since it wasn't on the weekend