Collin

I'm not sure if it's the brand of rope but edelweiss ropes always twisted on me. I haven't had a problem with mamute ropes twisting. I was told that the way you belay/lower, "How you run the rope through your ATC", can cause a rope to get twisty.

Some one mentioned Virgin Gorda as a good place to go for bouldering, beach chillin, and views. I've never been there but it looks good. virgin gorda bouldering

Eazy enough to make wooden campus boards but the question is what is the best kind of wood to use? I've heard of people making them out of birch or spruse.

I just picked up a beal rope for cheap at backcountry.com . They have other rope deals for cheap too.

Climbmax has good deals on shoes and they have a box of slightly used shoes in the back.ClimbMax 2105 SE Division Street - Portland, OR 97202

That place sounds all good but is there any routes to climb? I couldn't find much info on the climbing there other than a few bouldering sites. Don't get me wrong, I love bouldering but I wouldn't mind getting off the ground.

That site is very informative. OK next my next question is who knows the cheapest way to get to Thailand, "airfare/airlines", and what is the best time of year for climbing?

Thailand is one of my picks but what about the whole tsunami aspect as for near future climbing?

Name the the best spot to travel too, "not in the USA", where the climbing is amazing, the food/drink is cheap as hell, getting there won't kill your wallet, girls, and most important the climbing?

I injured my tendon in my elbow aobut a month and a half ago from bouldering. I tried to climb 3 weeks after the injury and it was not healed. Lots of rest like everyone says. It's hard as hell not to climb but to be able to climb with out pain in the future, might be worth the wait.

I was talking to a friend who was having some pain in his forearms and legs while he was climbing at the gym (Stone Works). He asked one of the employees why he was getting this pain and the employee told him not to stretch before he climbed because it was bad to do so. Anyone ever heard of this? I stretch for 5 - 10 minutes before I climb and I've never heard of this.

I have 2 rooms available. One for 450 or one for 400. All ultilities included. Around 82nd Ave and highway 84 in SE Portland. PM if your interested or know anybody looking for a room. Thanks, Photos: Photos

Climb with someone who has a good range of gear/rack and see what you like. Down the road the clutter/weight on your harness can add up "Hexs".

Know of a Portland area bouldering book?

I was just down there not too long ago. I would have to say Sour Mash was the best climb I got on. 5.8 to 10a around 5-6 pitchs. Lots of fun. Check out my TR : http://www.cascadeclimbers.com/threadz/showthreaded.php?Cat=0&Board=UBB17&Number=402155&Forum=f17&Words=red%20rocks&Searchpage=0&Limit=25&Main=402155&Search=true&where=sub&Name=&daterange=0&newerval=&newertype=&olderval=&oldertype=&bodyprev=#Post402155 Here is a few photos too. Check under the redrock and J-tree folder: http://community.webshots.com/user/collinhenderson

Sometimes you have to give a little to do what you love. Sometimes you have to give a lot to love what you do. Keep the main picture in your head. Climbing

I've had 2 pair of the Madrock Frenzy. I really like them and yes the rubber does wear fast. I ran out of time to get my first pair resoled before a big climbing trip so I just bought another pair. I've climbed 8 hard days in my new shoes and I'm starting to get holes already. Which leads me to the question "Where/Who is the best resoler around Portland"?

Climb: Redrocks and Joshua Tree-lots Date of Climb: 10/4/2004 Trip Report: Six full days of climbing at Redrocks and Joshua tree. Day 1 Redrocks: "Dark Shawdow" a 3 pitch 5.8 climb in the Mescalito. Fun climb for the first climb of the trip. Meet 3 Canadians on the second pitch. We managed to keep the rope out of the water when we pulled the rope. "Risky Bussiness" 10c sport route for our second climb. I think the second bolt was missing "poped" because the runout to the third bolt was long enough to have a ground fall 40+ feet. Good climb although. Day 2 Redrocks: "Sour Mash" 10A 5-6 pitch. Fun, Fun climb. An interesting mixed climb. I could say that Sour Mash is close to the best mixed climb i've encountered. The 2 rope rappel dropped you off a 20 foot overhanging roof. "Wholesome Fullback" 10A substained climb. Solid crack with an easier 2nd pitch to the rap station. This was a good climb and luckily we brought our headlamps up because half way up the second pitch, darkness set in. Rapping down there was a cool view of the Vegas lights. Day 3 Joshua Tree: Hardly any climber in sight. This is a strange thing I was told. "White Lighting" 5.8 climb. We finished the climb off to the right to make it more fun. It was. "Overseer" 5.9 fun with a good finish. "Poodles Are People" 10B and hard but good. Ran into the same Canadians from Redrocks, eating at the local Thi spot. Day 4 Joshua Tree: This day started out with the best intentions. "Breakfast Of Champions" 5.8 on the south Astro Dome. The second pitch was runnout between bolts and made the climb harder in my opion. Very good climb. Amazing views from the top of the dome. We kinda of climbed two more of the clasics but I live to climb another day. We made it down to the showers just in time to finish the day off. Day 5 Joshua Tree: "Doubble Cross" 5.7 but fairly stiff. Good warm up for the day. ""Illusion Dwellar" 10B. This climb was substained and awesome. A must do. "Invisability Lesson" 5.9 climb and the most crowed crag in J-Tree that we had seen. "Rubbicon" 10D. A crazy looking climb. Hard start to a 25 foot traverse to a long, slightly overhanging finger crack. The stiffist trad climb i've climbed and well worth it. At the end of the day we bouldered on "Gunsmoke Traverse". We headed back to Redrocks that night. Day 6 Redrocks: On our way out of the camp ground we say the Canadians again A. "Dancing With God" 10A. "Nightmare On Crude Street" 10D/11B. A juggy climb with a good crux finish. If you go left it's a 10D and if you go right it's an 11B. I leaned to the left but I did use a foot on the right "11A"? "Black Corridor Route 4 Left" 11A finger tips. Very ballancy and difficult but good. 12:00 back to Oregon. My best climbing trip yet. If anyone wants any beta let me know and I'll ask Dr. Joe. Gear Notes: 9 draws, 10 runners, 2 ropes, up to grey BD cams, up to green aliens, small/med/large nuts, lots of water. Approach Notes: 85+ degrees out for the whole trip. Almost all the climbs were in the shade. Ask Dr Joe.

My friend and I will be climbing at Squamish for 3 days. If anyone is up there and wants to climb, PM me before 5pm today (Wed 8/18).

Outdoorretailer.com has lots of good links to other trade shows also. Thanks

Where/When are the best climbing trade shows?

I'll be headed up to Kailspell MT by train on Thursday. If anyone knows anyone who wants to climb somewhere in that area between July 10 and July 15, PM me.

My left big toe is numb on the outside and it has been like that for at least 6 months. Dr. Joe say it's possible nerve damage from climbing in general or maybe that my climbing shoes are too tight. The inside of my left pinkey is also numb all the time from climbing I suspect. It doesn't bother me now but I could have some long term damage.

Killing time I see.

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