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Who cares? no one is forcing you to read shitty trip reports.

I have a mismatched set of old DMM cams I would let go for cheap.

This is for the older Grivel tools (Rambo, Geronimo, etc) right? I have one at home I would be willing to send or handoff for free. I'm in Seattle.

I'm going to propel this into spray very quickly. slacktivism

stupid and awesome.

Please don't post e-bay listings. Please also read the very simple rules of the board here: Yard Sale Rules

we must have been right behind you on the Zipper. The snow to the summit was NBD. A little bit of a windslab that you had to knock away to get to a more consolidated layer. Man, was it a great day to be out there.

ballz.

Nope. It was the eVent. http://www.integraldesigns.com/product_detail.cfm?id=767 I'm pretty familiar with the toddtex-ish stuff. I think it was going for $110 or so. Give them a call.

I saw one at Second Ascent (Seattle) about a week ago.

Ascenders going to the Mazama Museum

Not two weeks ago

I've been collecting some old school stuff and now I'm kind of tired of it. Who wants some frightening old gear? Excalibur USA Ice screw This screw has a neat wrenching hanger, an oversize aluminum tube and steel teeth. Old Nutz Diamond C (Chouinard) on the left, Wild Country in the middle, SMC on the right Steel Oval Carabiners These are more recent military gear. Still not "new" but "newer" Rawl 1/4 taper drill handle Sorry for the crappy pic. Too much coffee. This is basically a piece of hex steel with a tapered end that held the bit. The drift for removing the bit is included. Scary slider nut Brass, one side has a lead face. The two halves slide in a nice dovetail. Stamped "3" on the brass face. Mammut Perrin Nuts Blue, Yellow, Orange, and Green These might be the scariest pieces of the bunch #1 WC Friend This is the older machined version, not the current forged friend Early CCH Aliens Purple, Orange, Yellow These are not tested, not guaranteed, but probably made in the time when Aliens were good. Old Rope and Carabiner Hemp with a really old steel oval, Goldline with an old Aluminun Chouinard First Generation Black Diamond Camalots #1 and #2 Salewa ascenders on goldline None of this stuff should be used for climbing, especially the half-rotten hemp rope. It would be easiest for me to let this all go as a group. As climbing gear, this stuff isn't worth a thing. As neat-o stuff to hang around the house or put in a display case, it's priceless. Send me a PM with an offer. I'm in Seattle and I work in Everett. Can arrange a hand-off in between. Shipping is possible if you want the whole lump.

I didn't mean to imply that guides make a lot of money. I think we all know that is not the case. I was pointing out that there is a trade off. Choose what is more important to you and get on with it.

I get to struggle at getting better climbing because I do not have the time to do it full time. Unfortunately, my boss just won't give be enough time off to be able to crush 5.13. Those who have the time frequently struggle with the monetary means to support their habit. Fortunately for them, they frequently work as guides or at gear shops where they can get pro deals helping with their difficulty. I'm just a cynical old bastard. Adversity breeds ingenuity and perseverance. Both are very important in climbing.

I've currently got a BD and a Forrest Mjollinor. I've had the Cassin in the past. I wouldn't mind getting an A5.

Thanks everyone, that was a ton of fun!

The show is tonight! We have some great raffle prizes from Second Ascent, OR, Pro Mountain Sports, Mountain Tools and others. Come see the show, buy some raffle tickets and go to sleep easy tonight knowing that all of it goes to the WCC.

If you want to pre-order tickets, send me a PM. I will probably buy them with my own money (to keep things on the up-and-up) on the night of the show and you can reimburse me when you arrive.

another -bump- $10 goes to the LTW, you get to see Timmy and you get a chance to win gear Don't worry. You won't have to put your name on your helmet to get in. Gaiters are encouraged, but not required.

-bump- If you have seen Timmy before, you know this will be a fun event.

Boealps is helping raise funds for the Washington Climber's Coalition and the Index Lower Town Wall. We are holding a slide show and raffle on Friday November 6th at the Mountaineers Clubhouse at Sandpoint. Timmy O'Neill is the featured speaker. He will be talking about a 6 climbs on 5 continents in 6 months. He will also be talking about climbing with his paraplegic brother, Sean on El Capitan and in the Ruth Gorge in Alaska. The Mountaineers will provide a Cash Bar w/ID (aka BEER will be available) Come out to see the show and raise some money for Index! *All money taken at the door and through the raffle will go directly to the WCC.

Argus and I were down in the Valley last week getting spanked by the big walls. We did a lap on Snake Dike. Fun route, but it's not really for a 5.7 leader. I like the description for the top out "Second class slabs FOREVER"

How did you like "Them"? What about Index Air Force?

"excellence" is rappelling into an icefall? WTF?