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I've never been afraid of smart kids. They cry when you hit them.

Go nerd it up somewhere else.

I don't remember one up there. Maybe higher past the short anchors?

With the Ford/Yoder guide.

Turd Twister Subject is probably NSFW

This is why Canada will never be a world power via military economy, or (especially) culture

Professional speculation in print format. I hope this guy gets his dick caught in his zipper and needs stitches.

I wanted to get on Inca Road but there was a wait. I lost a bit of motivation after getting pwned on First Blood.

Jam Exam 5.9 is way easier than First Blood 5.8.

Trip: Tieton - Royal Columns - Various Date: 4/28/2007 Trip Report: I wanted some crack. Some moderate, low risk crack without a long approach. I've spent too much time in Vantage already this season, so Chris and I headed off to the Royal Columns to climb. Sorry there are no pics. I've been leaving the camera at home lately. FYI - there's nothing new here if you've already been to the columns. Saturday - Jam Exam - This route was highly recommended by folks on this board last year. It's good stuff. Solid fingers (ish) and hands wiht one less than solid flaring bit. Paul Maul - I only tr'd this and it still kicked my ass. I need to work on the finger technique. Orange Sunshine - A terrific route. I got all sissy and had a take at the top. We took 3 more laps on TR to get some exercise and work on technique. Solar King - A very cruxy start with almost no gear leads to much easier finger and hand crack over a roof. I'd give it a 5.9 after the crux. We chatted with some folks at the crag - Fred and Randy. After dinner at The Drift Inn at Naches, we camped at the Honeycomb. It's a zany bit of rock with a couple of sport climbs in the low-elevens. I don't kick enough ass to climb there yet. We drank beer, told stories and had a fire. Sunday Developing Arms - Stenuous hand crack beside Orange Sunshine. Yes, it is the one with a bush growing out of it. It's worth climbing if you want a good workout. Cross-eyed and Painless - a fun finger crack with a steep dihedral at the top. Getting on the climb at the bottom is probably the crux. The steep bit at the top has good stances. First Blood - ate me and spit me out. I really need to work on the wide shit. I had one #5 and one #4 cam. I wanted more. As it were, I had to protect with a few #3's in the only good jams (for me, anyways). After groveling up First Blood, we called it an early day and drove back to Seattle. BTW - Mojo Mountain Sports (used to be Hyperspud Sports) is great shop in downtown Yakima. They have shoe rentals and a good selection of gear. Drop by next time you are in town. Gear Notes: Standard rack, I was glad I brough more big stff for First Blood Approach Notes: Rattlesnakes and Scorpions along the trail

I don't think we (the bigger we) need to know who chopped the bolts. Finger pointing only leads to self-righteous bullshit and division among the community that uses the crag. I am disappointed that they are gone. I'm one of the moderate climbers that gets an ass-kicking at Index. Do I want them replaced? No. Let it stop somewhere. If someone was assholish enough to chop them after they had been in place for years, they will most certainly chop any new bolts that show up.

I think it spooked the soloist. He wasn't ready for a rope to be coming down. I doubt he could hear me yell "rope!" with his Ipod going.

Do people ever get tired of this bullshit? Let things be. Don't bolt old climbs, don't chop bolts. It's not your rock, it's EVERYBODY's rock. Churlish douchebaggery

Sure! I can gape it up at Index after work through the week.

I saw one at the Special Spot (Near Clem's Hollar) a couple weeks ago. Saw plenty at Tieton. My partner also pissed on a scorpion at Royal Columns. I've never seen them out there.

It's not harsh, it's realistic. By definition, new climbers are out of their element. I can't imagine why anyone badass enough to solo Spider Man () would risk thier life getting too close to a party of people who don't have thier shit together.

Best news I've heard from our local gubbermint in a while.

There is a dude on this popular climbing message board that keeps on posting no matter how many times he is verbally beat down by the other people there.

You are more likely to catch a cat than a coon with a live trap. Disposal method is the same. You can get a fancy pet door with an RFID tag for your pet's collars. The door will only open when the RFID is nearby. If a racoon eats one of your cats, this may still be an issue. The doors cost about $100 if I remember correctly.

Mike Gauthier's blog has named the climber. I bet a lot of folks here knew her. Mt. Rainier Climbing Conditions I've seen her many times at crags and at the climbing gym. My thoughts and sympathy to her family and friends.

More importantly, why would anyone with a whopping three posts refer to cc.com posters as "friends". Is this fucker selling something?

Funny, I was going topost something along these lines, but I was too lazy. There has been no major litigation or neighborhood protest against the line from South Seattle to the airport.

Mike Gauthier's blog has identified the climber as a female. She has some connection there.

I'm not a big fan of soloists. I had a couple of noobss on Spiderman a few weeks back. Random solo dude was right on our asses. Unfortunately for him, I didn't know he was there until after I hucked a rappel line down. He was pretty pissed off when he reached the top. I apologized and explained that there were probably better places for him to solo than an easy route that would be crawling with Noobs on a weekend.

Ever think that people with this attitude is why our public transportation sucks? King County is full of NIMBY's and people who bitch that "it's too little too late" or "doesn't help me..." Embrace what we are getting and have the forethought to understand that it is easier to expand existing infrastructure than it is to establish new.