John Frieh

That is not my picture; I'm not that talented! Sorry to confuse you all but because the pic is so aesthetic I immediately remembered it from this thread once I read this thread... Props to Thrashador for posting that... sorry for the confusion!

You could try the Oregon State University Mountain club if you don't value you life... There are a few cool cats that work at Peak... troll around there. One of the closest outside areas is going to be the menagerie and the columns in Eugene... I would recommend doing the daily commute to Eugene and connect with the crew there... sounds like Addie has a crew that climbs at the columns at least one night a week and the columns is one of the better places to learn trad and aid.

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I use cytomax for non competitive activities (daily runs/cragging); I order it by the 5 lb can from nutripro; it’s the cheapest I can find it (if anyone out there knows a cheaper source let me know please). Other drink mixes I use include succeed! products which can be found at Kevin's site. These are expensive for daily use, but for the big ones they are worth it. Finally, e-caps makes some truly amazing products including a drink mix that is almost entirely carbs (it literally tastes like paste… assuming you ate the paste in kindergarten you will identify it… ). They also sell a training CD that though is written in an orientation to ultra runners and bikers but has excellent application to climbers; specifically alpine. Take some time to browse there website; they offer a lot of training info (and fun products… ATP in a pill! ). As far as your cramps go; you probably know it could be any number of thinks (dehydration, inadequate stretching, diet, fitness, etc etc). I would say start with the things that are simplest to fix: stretch religiously (during the week and while climbing on the weekend); hydrate correctly; and make sure to keep a strong baseline fitness level. With that said generally cramps are a sign of either 1) dehydration or 2) serious lactic acid build up. Fighting the first with hydration will help with the second, but once you reach the wall/your limit cramps are inevitable… i.e running 6 miles a week religiously then jumping into a marathon. It’s only a matter of time before they hit. Twight suggests coffee as caffeine is a known stimulant. However if you drink it all the time, the effects are greatly diminished. Additionally if you do drink it during the week, your body becomes accustom to it and the amount of dehydration is reduced if not eliminated. Unless you rarely drink coffee I would argue that it is unlikely that the coffee is the source of the cramps. If you are worried; switch to green tea: even more caffeine than coffee.

My lab died Tuesday after 14 glorious garbage overturning-poop eating-cat chasing-leg humpin'-slobber wipin'-fish taco fartin’-pond swimming-always taking shotgun from anybody years. As sad as I am to see her go; I know she had an excellent life.

Was it this one?

It's for McKenzie. I already have 2.

I have no clue if this is what you are looking for but pika makes haul drums... and they are blue...

Andinista climbing pack please. Check pms.

Search for remaining body 6_18_04: Thumb rock enjoys a shower 6_18_04: These appear in my gallery courtesy of Terry McClain.

Distel: Hey Mikey... so what do you think is too young to fall in love? ML: Accckkk! TBBBBbbbbbtttt! Cough! Wheeze! DOOD! Love is for quitters...

Consensus is that LR is a grade III… in difficult climbing (not weather) conditions maybe a grade IV. How could you see anything coming from the SW from thumb rock?

Sweet route!

Ahhh yes... yet another "post for a friend"... sounds like you and Addie have been hanging out... Nice pic of the route in your TR dood!

Karma's a bitch isn't it? Better hope justin doesn't see this...

What's the matter thrutch? I steal your girlfriend? Your NOLS application get rejected? Why the sudden need to bust my balls?

PM Pandora.

With that said: conditions do look good for the weekend. The two best "tools" you can take with you are knowledge and judgment. One is useless without the other, but when used together they are invaluable.

A good life policy I try to follow is: if you don't know; don't do it. You and only you are responsible for yourself in the mountains.

SALMON + OUR PARKS Saturday, June 19, 11 am-3 pm Willamette Park live music, great food, wine tasting... presented by Salmon-Safe, Portland Parks, and Salmon Nation further information

The next best thing to scholler

If you carry my skis up I could meet you on top Sat. morning if all goes to plan... What do you think?

Let this be another lesson to you Paul. I hope you are taking notes... Vinyl = music not available on CD Vinyl + 1s,2s, and 3s, mixer and creativity = musical instrument

The sad part is I actually own some JT on vinyl... I tell people it’s only for the neptune beats but… everyone deserves a guilty pleasure right? I'm happy to do it for whom ever once I get things squared away...