John Frieh

Scott I'm not one of those possessive small-dicked guys that worries about who my lady is talking too and threatens to beat her if I catch her IMing with *gasp* a male. You should try it... you might get some more play.

He can but that kind of behavior fractures the board and drives away everyone but the truly thick skinned.

Keep trying Scott...

And I disagree with you... but that's cool.

You're right... I don't know. Once again: spliff? Comment? Spliff or anyone for that matter doesn't have the right to tell other people what is within their ability level and what isn't (i.e calling them fucktarded). Spliff can look at it and say "that's stupid" and decide to never go climb it.

But that's for them to decide... not spliff. Until it directly impacts him its none of his business.

I assumed he was as Colin is the only one on the site that has climbed it in winter recently. I asked and based on his response it sounds like he think Colin is a fucktard. Perhaps spliff will comment.

Nope.

You gotta use better bait then that junior.

He referred to Colin's successful climb of J Berg in winter as fucking stupid.

Hmmm...

You're the one calling people out you don't even know or have ever climbed with. Why don't you chill out. Let Colin and everyone else on this page decide what is within there ability and what is an acceptable level of risk (or as you call it harm's way). If they fuck up then you can offer some advice. You think anyone on this page is going to listen to you if you call them a fucktard? Talk is cheap for someone who has never posted a TR.

But who are you to decide for everyone what is and isn't in harms way? You gonna post a thread about how stupid Twight is? Or Steve House? FYI: they call it modern A3 as the latest aid tools made all the post modern A3 routes easier... kinda like when they downgraded rock climbs with the advent of sticky rubber. So post modern A3 with modern tools is like A1+. Like thin red line for example.

I tried and failed. Have you tried it? Have you tried any modern A3+ routes? Can you climb modern A3? Or are you just another one of the fucks off this site that will burn anyone for trying something you don't have the balls or expertise to try?

Then why have a sort by "most views" option then?

Sliff: sorry I am so dense but I wanted to clarify... you are being sarcastic right? Nope. Here’s a tip junior: Telling others what is and isn’t acceptable climbing style is ignorant and asinine of you especially when you have no clue how much knowledge or experience they have. Yes sometimes it is obvious people made a mistake. We are human… it happens. However Colin can climb J Berg in the winter because he is a better climber than you. You would fucking die… he didn’t. Instead of telling people you have never met they would die if they try to do something perhaps instead you should say “I would die if I tried this because I am not qualified to attempt this.” Are you going to write a letter to Kelly Cordes and tell him he should have brought more than a single twenty-eight pound pack for climbing the Southwest Ridge of Great Trango Tower, over four days?

What is the difference between "most active" and "most popular"?

Bubba said he took a light wing and an alp wing... (or those two remained of all the ones that were dropped). Can you confirm? If you can I'll take them.

Sliff: sorry I am so dense but I wanted to clarify... you are being sarcastic right?

Those aren't the ones that Bubba used on infinite patience are they?

Home walls are a great way to make up for most gyms shortcomings: drytooling, cracks, and system boards. I have yet to find a gym that will let me bring my tools in. And you can make a crack wall for super cheap.

That would make it exactly like the Garmont Tower. Only heavier.

Second the towers... I love mine. Also I know Terry McClain wore lw leathers in early April when he, Pandora and I climbed Nisqually Ice Fall. One thing that will dictate footwear selection is how long you will be on the mtn... Generally longer times increase the chance the boots will not dry out and be wet on summit day. Just a thought. Also welcome to the page but in the future post gear questions in the gear critic section. Cheers!

I won’t be painting my bolts pink (I get enough shit as it is around here for my bandanas) but am considering using Metolius enviro hangers only because I was under the impression they have a longer life than standard SS hangers. Does anyone know if this is true? If it is not I will use SS hangers. Additionally I think we all agree on the diameter; but what about the length? The rock is high quality granite and the route(s) will see little traffic (i.e less than prusik or anything at WA pass). As the route(s) are least 20 miles from the nearest road I have opted to not carry a power drill (unless I can hide it in the boss’s pack )... As I would like to have some gas left in the tank to actually climb after replacing the bolts I would like to sneak by with the minimal amount of drilling. So… length suggestions considering I have to carry this shit 20 miles and then climb? WRT Scott_johnston’s comments: I think the bottom line is leave bolts where they lie unless there replacement is absolutely necessary to maintain a level of acceptable safety.

But they are beautiful pieces in pin scars... Thanks guys... you both described my plan (though I have never used this tuning fork... more info? pics?). Any reason I shouldn't? I have the FA climbers blessing to replace them...