John Frieh

If you just plan on just hanging out bring yourself, some cash if you plan on entering the raffles, a happy face and an extra liver for all the . If you have sent an email to pdxicefestival@gmail.com then you are already entered in the raffle for the 9.8 70m Monster. If you have not sent an email yet and wouldn't mind a new rope I would encourage you to do so! If you plan on climbing bring: a harness, helmet, rock shoes and ice tools (though you can always just use the demo tools). Chalk bag would be wise but I'll let you decide that one If you plan on demoing some crampons (BD and Petzl will have all their crampons there) and/or boots (Vasque and La Sportiva will have some boots there) bring either your boots or plan on using some of the demo boots for the crampon demo. Regardless bring a pair of mountaineering socks... unless you climb in white tube socks. If you plan on competing make sure you bring an excuse for why you got your butt kicked in case you do And being that frankly a surprising number of females have preregistered for this event... I'd say more than are on this website... a clean shirt and a shave might not hurt See you all there!

I haven't... unless you are referring to some girls I have dated Just kidding! Looking forward to it Jim!

58 people preregistered as of noon today ()^58 And we have 2 ropes now (1 9.8 70m and a pair of 8.5 twins) for the raffle now! Bring some cash if you want to enter the raffle for all the other stuff (the preregister raffle that you are entered into if you send an email to pdxicefestival@gmail.com is free but all the other ones require a donation)! Other Access Fund Raffle stuff: Arc Teryx Jacket Patagonia Jacket Patagonia Long Underwear Gift Certificates Schwag etc etc etc Free Beer ALL proceeds go to the Access Fund! Hope to see you there!

Rock shoes for the comp but bring your boots as we will have foam ice for you try out crampons and/or boots (La Sportiva and Vasque on hand).

Just email or call Bugz and ask them if they have any dealers in your area that stock the model you want. They should know... I had to do the same thing with Kayland last winter. bugz@bugzusa.com.au Also if memory serves me here I believe Liberty Mtn USA or Climb High distributed a company that offered something like that... I never saw them in stock... only in the catalog. Might be worth a look though.

TR. No need for lead/belay cards

We sold them at McKenkie Outfitters when I worked there years ago... I prefer a true set of goggles as paired with a bavaclava you cover all exposed skin where as with those you'd have some showing...

http://www.amazon.com/Bugz-Classicz/dp/B0002XKJ92 http://www.bugzusa.com.au/pages/bugz.html You could always use a pair of arabian goggles

Eat your heart out Larry

Of course Bill! In fact most people coming are coming only for the beer! And the whole thing is a fundraiser for the Access Fund... you can feel good about that can't you? Gary is kicking us out at 10 pm

50 people preregistered as of today ()^50 Hope to see you there!

BUMP If you have some pics PM me or send an email to pdxicefestival@gmail.com (preferred).

Happy birthday to the only person I know that takes longer to place cams than nuts If you see Brienne at ice fest this weekend make sure to wish her a happy birthday! Happy Birthday Brienne!

Sorry I missed it My friend was in the ER all weekend Hope to see you all at PDX Ice Fest!

Got 'em? Post them or email them to me

YES! That or that piece of tyvek

For what it is or isn't worth I ice crag on a blend of quick draws, screamers and tied runners... you can use the tied runners for V thread material... Matter of fact I rock crag (smith, etc) on quick draws and tied runners also... I'm too cheap and those skinny runners wear out to fast

Part of it Nothing like owning a bunch of gear that is older than you If you look real close you can see the very neutrino found on the GP You looking to sale?

Welcome to the fold

I need an intern if you're interested If you get that job make sure you rent a place that has an extra bedroom for traveling ice climbers

Bozeman just might be the place to be to climb ice this weekend

Oops... my bad. Those are not for sale

Kegger at my house the night before ice fest BTW

PDXers actually climb during the week... SEA just drinks beer and talks about climbing Just kidding! Plan and promote and they will come