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Keep em coming! And remember the rules:
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more than likely it is just some tradition. there are much stranger ones. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circumcision
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this is this [video:youtube]ukT5MFQsv94
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[TR] Big and West Craggy Peaks - Standard Traverse 6/10/2012
olyclimber replied to LukeShy's topic in North Cascades
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ha Ulee did the "no-soda" thing for a month because of his teacher. of course he has had a soda since, now he thinks about it. and he turned soda down about 5-6 times in that month. thats gotta be tough for a kid.
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Great pic! However, I don't see DC there, unless he is hiding behind a tree. I hope to kill a deer this fall. And eat them. I hope this pleases you.
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well if they were used (which should be easy to discern), then they wouldn't be the same. what i do find troubling is the apparent spike in climbing gear theft in that lovely little Bavarian village. I hope who ever is feeding that meth habit (or whatever) is caught soon.
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Blake...was any of the climbing pro marked like most of us do? That might help.
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got the book today, i think i'll wait till after the upcoming family reunion to try anything LOL. food!
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thanks for your thoughts Matt. I suppose with a bugnet (I think I have one that I bought at a store that was going out of business for next to nothing) a tarp would work well for a lot of situations where you have stuff to string it up to (or could be supported up by trekking poles). i'm not sure how a simple tarp is gonna help me with my gear fetish, but it is a reasonable option. Check out this ultra extremo lightweight set up $$$$$$$$$$$ http://www.hyperlitemountaingear.com/products/shelter-systems-1.html
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The Latok Ultra: http://promountainsports.com/index.php/shelter/rab/latok-ultra.html I wonder if any of these single walls perform better based on fabric or venting. I.E. Latok Ultra vs. BD Firstlight.
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Montbell Thunderdome 2 (roomy) http://promountainsports.com/index.php/shelter/mont-bell/thunder-dome.html Montbell Crescent 1 http://promountainsports.com/index.php/shelter/mont-bell/crescent-1.html
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Should “Motorcycle Hill" have been closed?
olyclimber replied to NotMessner's topic in Climber's Board
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Lets add that one...though I had eliminated it as it only comes in dayglo. http://promountainsports.com/index.php/shelter/black-diamond/firstlight-tent-yel.html
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Anyone own a TentTarp tent? This one is a lot like a cheaper Akto: Moment http://www.tarptent.com/moment.html This one is a two person, but still really light: Scarp 2 http://tarptent.com/scarp2.html#overview
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These things are more like a bivy...only gonna fit one person. And I don't think I would want to spend a long time in one. More for just sleeping and then moving. Rab Ridge Master http://promountainsports.com/index.php/shelter/rab/ridge-master.html for me? nah.
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On the very high end of things...perhaps crazy high. Hillberg Akto http://promountainsports.com/index.php/shelter/hilleberg-tent-akto.html Not something I would get unless I got a deal or found it used. Hillberg does seem to have really good design and get good reviews though for most of their tents. Talking to Jim they are a pretty cool company...just the price is really, really steep.
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I'm looking at lightweight shelter right now, and I know I have the propensity to geek out over stuff like this, so I'm wondering if others of you do the same. I know I'm not the first to consider this question. I'm fully aware that its easy to be critical of doing this, and of paying good money for a solution where another much, much cheaper solution will work and you won't die is not something some of you will do. Thats fine, but I just have a thing for well made equipment. Yes, there may be better uses for my time...but I actually like doing this. What might Olyclimber be looking for? - Something that sleeps 1 person, but wide enough to sleep 2 in a pinch. Could be a 2 person shelter if light enough. - Something that is well made and has a thoughtful design and will last for a while. - Something is very lightweight. (2-3.5 lbs?) -Something that provides shelter for the PNW...i.e. you could sit in it during a 2 day rain storm. -Something that provides not only cover for the people, but nice to have is a small integrated vestibule that provides an area for cooking in the rain and for stowing gear/pack. -Would prefer a non-bright color, so as to camp out in relative privacy (i would never poach) - Something that does well in the PNW clime without to much condensation - Single vs. double wall...I don't care about it that much - Doesn't cost an insane amount..but open to more expensive solution if I could find it in good condition used. -Something that is 3+/4 season, or would make do as such -Something that packs down very small So right out the gate I'll eliminate: - The Walmart Pup Tent - Sleeping in my coveralls - "Liquid Blanket" - A bivy sack - Stuffing grass in my pants I'll follow this up with a few things I've found in my search.
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http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Keith-Hardy-Family-Doctor-killed-in-skiing-accident-lived-his-life-with-purpose-and-passion-159424285.html
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your brain is hurting, isn't it?
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wow you lose points for originality! not only that, but you can't spell. boohoo whiners! shut your gaping maw you whiney little git.
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Spoken like a true whiney little bitch. Thanks for that!
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dude, times are tough. a guy's gotta eat.