John Frieh

And Blake: are you talking insulated or uninsulated softshells?

For me snowing all day even below freezing isn't a big deal... I get a bit wet but not soaked. What you have to worry about is when you get the soft shell wet (easier to do at warmer temps/above freezing) and then it drops below freezing. Talk about climbing in a suit of armor

Wait till you start "freeing" what would have been aid pitches in the alpine and getting up the route without having to bivy

I'll take the hooks. PM sent. Also: I think the Kong fifi hook is the one on the right...

I love how "locals" think they can dictate what can and can't be done in "their" area regardless of whether or not they actually plan on climbing there. "I'll never touch that choss... but you can't bolt it!"

Where? In a High School Library in the State of Kansas?

climbinhottie... not sure if you are hot enough to fuck her. You might need to post some pics here

He's going to be pissed when he finds out his name appeared on this site or... he'll have some more good "theories"

REI will have in the shop in most stores... not on the floor. Will have to ask for it. Take your stove with you.

Nice pics everyone! Starting to look like we need to reorganize the climbing catagory into 1) alpine climbing and 2) trad/sport/bouldering. By adding bouldering in the number of catagories doesn't change. Hmmm...

Especially the ones that are cheerleaders

I might be down there... not sure yet. I will be flying but would be stoked to meet up

How would you get a puncture wound? The elastic is cut long enough that you don't accelerate/pull them towards you any faster than a pair of tails would. I add a 12" runner in between my harness and the harness clip to ensure I never hit the limit of the elastic.

US Outdoor (a cc.com sponsor!) in PDX has nomics in stock too

Yup. Grivel double spring/spring thing (whatever they call it) + custom drill job. PM me for details if interested.

Need to replace the rands around the toes of each of my boots (if not the whole rand)... I emailed Ramuta but he doesn't do mtneering boots. Recommendations on locals who do a primo job? I need quick turn around time as it is ice season Thanks!

No prob dude! I hope other people start similar threads for winter areas of interest... WA pass, Leavenworth, Ross Lake, Index, I Rock/Hood, etc etc... Perhaps this conditions concept could be improved and implemented as a new feature on the new site!

And if you need a ropegun Bob give me a shout Seriously I'd be stoked to connect with anyone especially a local familiar with the area.

These look like a great day out... I'd be curious to hear any info on them: MarkAllen TR

Hey Dave! Not sure where you are at but maybe this will help: SEA DT night

Marty: Directions Please! Do the routes have anchor bolts? Easily TRable? # of routes? Any other beta? AFIVE: gyselinck or one of the other Ellensburg crew might know... I'll check in with gyselinck.

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But it does! It dries out your lungs (fights HAPE)

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