John Frieh

god made machines to keep the wankers off the barbells

Thanks dude. Gadd lists a # of "benchmarks" one should be @ to climb @ a certain grade in his book... I think I agree with them but a few of them I'm not so sure on. I can think of a few ice climbers that cant do more than a few DH pull ups but can crank on ice. I'm hoping to give it a run myself next week.

I saw a mom @ the grocery store yesterday wearing a Washington State University t shirt that read "Cougar Moms Rule" on the front and the WSU logo on the back.

Of course not! Wear gloves if you want... just note what you did

1. What is your height and weight? 2. How long can you hang from your ice tools leashless? One attempt dead hang (no feet). Chalk, shake out, switch grips, etc etc but when your feet touch the ground stop the clock. Use what ever pair of tools you want but note make/model. 3. How many leashless pull ups can you do on your ice tools in one attempt? Same as above: chalk, shake out, switch grips, etc etc but when your feet touch the ground stop the clock. Use what ever pair of tools you want but note make/model. 4. What WI grade do you comfortable lead? Hardest lead to date (location/route)? How long have you been ice climbing? Thinking about cutting weight for ice season. Thanks for keeping this informal unscientific poll spray free

many thanks

How far could you drive? Where did you park? Down trees?

Well said dude Maybe Wayne will reveal what gems are still unclimbed in the gorge... or perhaps on the black spider 2 kegs again this year!

Also: Do you know a business or individual that would like to make a tax deductible donation that benefits Washington State climbers? Perhaps you'd like to do matching funds? Give me a shout! Hope to see you all there!

Ill let you sleep on it But do buy some raffle tickets @ the event! Lots of sweet schwag to win this year!

250 bucks. Tax deductible!

For a 250 dollar donation I will gladly rename the festival Kevin. It's for the Washington Climber Coalition! Where your two favorite crags are located!

Nice pics Rudy

Bryan and Trevor: yet again awesome job! I think everyone is ignoring this TR so far due to the lack of pics... So wish I could have made the trek out and joined you guys. Keep living the dream!

There will be some foam ice on the comp routes but as pure ice climbing is easy () we will minimize the amount present. There will be plenty of foam ice to demo new tools out on

Third actually! Farrgo nailed it: tools and rock shoes. And you cant hit the until after you've climbed You should! Comp routes in the past have favored taller individuals What else? We will be raising money for the Washington Climbers Coalition this year! Stay tuned for more details!

Which Kayland? Pic?

Portland Rock Gym September 27th 2008 5 - 11 pm Demo ice tools and check out other new ice gear from Black Diamond, Grivel and Petzl. Ice climbing comp with prizes for top finishers. Slideshow by local NW hardman Wayne Wallace We will again be raffling off thousands of dollars of gear with all the proceeds being donated to a climbing charity. Speaking of: got a climbing charity you feel strongly about? Send me a PM! Lots and lots of beer Last year's madness Stayed tuned for more details! Do yer pullups!

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CIA

Smartest person on cc.com! Happy Birthday Melissa

This December I should just sell all my gear now while it still has some resale value... it's only going to gather dust in 09