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It is so hard to see the bolts from space... The spot

Terror of tiny town 4th. best crack in the city.

Crack of doom, best crack in the city.

Great fun, and good rest day exersise. The coolest slackline I walked was the giant mooring lines of the Northland barge that would dock at the cannery I used to work at in Ekuk, Alaska. The tide would go down, and the lines would go tight. slacklining is good for everyone, the Stonemasters used to walk the chains for balance. If you wanted to climb Butterballs, you had to "walk the chain" before you were ready... as the story goes.

Clint Eastwood. I saw The Eiger Sanction and just knew that I wanted to be a assassin. Climbing looked like good assassin training, so I climbed as much as I could. after a while, killing was not the game it used to be, and I retired. ...this was close as George Kennedy is aslo a favorite.

nice!

I have stared at that picture for years, it...haunts me. If you survive the ten foot high brush and prehistoric ferns, pot farmers and the local Sasquach, a most heavenly reward awaits the faithful. ( the bigfoot part is true...)

Mt. Index's brother to the east... May I propose the north face of Mt. Baring. As I have never seen this route, I am talking out my butt. (comments?)

Index Wide world of scabs: Narrow Arrow direct Gorrilla of my dreams Apes and Ballerinas Istanbul Magic Fern

Tuck in your flannel shirt, tighten up your converse all stars and tie into that goldline...We're kickin that old school shizzle.

Here is a picture looking east... the Ragged ridge looks nice!

Nice shot from the top of Stikney...too bad the road got all chewed up.

Ecotopia. Likewise, I digress,...carry on.

Good call, flood plains allowed for hardwoods to grow. The fact remains that logging practices in the early part of the century completely altered the PNW. What I think about is the giant firs, cedars and hemlock that will someday grow in the streets of Seattle, giant roots splitting the pavement. All is forgiven.

We nearly crashed the car. Driving thru the Tumwater canyon, my partner found a ripe one on his neck. Chaos ensues, and the bastard was removed.

I really don't think anybody can dispute that logging in the PNW has changed everything. Think about this... the very nature of the land has completely changed in the last 150 years. The vast lowland stands of alder, maple and cottonwood simply did not exist the way they do today. There was no choking underbrush. These plants existed, but not in any quanity. Imagine this: A sawmill operated near Kayak point, near what would become Marysville. Even though the mill was a mile from the water the workers could still see the water, a mile distant thru the massive trees. Logging has basicly allowed for the amazing quality of life we enjoy. nothing is free, as the costs have been priceless.

I am with Bill, my 10.00 alt has worked perfectly for over 4 years!

Sorry to offend, the sun down here is powerful than the watered down version you are used to. What was a couple days or weeks in the sun for you, is the start of a verrry long summer for the people who live here. Today, March 20th, it's 76 degrees in the shade, at 8:46 in the morning. And just for you friend, my congratulations on your sucessful interaction with live women! No need to worry about lonely me, as I have stolen away a Leavenworth Uberhottie from under your collective noses and spirited her away. We hope to see you this summer!... when my wife and I travel north, then west, to spend yet another summer stealing dozens of first ascents away from clever and charming dudes like you.

it was 85 here in Vegas. We have been climbing in the shade for 2 weeks...

buy a float plane.

I read todays thread, and one of my favorite climbs comes to mind... Rock Warrior in Black Velvet canyon. Put up on the lead, some bolts, some gear, well protected but kinda run out. The route takes a completely independent line up a beautiful face, 20 feet away from the most popular 5.10 in the state. The climbing is primarily face climbing on good holds, but protects well with TCU's and wires. The first ascent team was the baddest trad dudes in 6 canyons, now they all sportclimb. None of this makes much sense.

Many of you are wondering what happened to the New rock climbing forum. As of 0600 hours this morning, as violent but bloodless coup d'e tat took control of the New rock climbing forum. After some tense minutes, The former Rock Climbing. com forum, General Roc Kclimbing, made this public statement: The reign of terror of the NRCF is over. "Today marks the beginning of a new day. A day where you can chat without fear of a new climb. Peace will be preserved." Let all who read this know: The die has ben cast, and any other forums who refuse to accept the RCF will bear the heavy burden of being subjected to the new "Midwest Climbers" site up and running out of the University of North Dakota's branch campus in Fargo. Please make a note of it.

Spring trip to Green Mountain, march 20th. snowshoes and machettes for all!

I took the WFR from AAI in Bellingham. Kelly Turner tayught an outstanding course.

Winter?.. man, I see that stuff on the weather channel!