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my new favorite pants are mumz gardening pants by ex officio. i got them at a sale for $4. They have reinforced knees, gusseted crotch, and built in insect repellent.

that highball v13 was probably the coolest part of the whole video. the way that guy was shaking while still keeping on it was just amazing.

it seemed like the video qulaity fluctuated a lot. some parts looked good on big screen, other parts were grainy. definitely some amazing climbing. The teaser for the grit video was better though IMO.

you might still find moonstone stuff around online (2nd ascent also has a bunch of it, not that it helps you much), and like tanstaffl said, it tends to fit tall and skinny well.

You really are kevbone's intellectual equal.

I'm sure there are a lot of better ideas, but some of the obvious ones would be Paradise, Heliotrope Ridge, Heather Meadows.

Hi ML, I plan to buy tickets at the door, and would love a freebie if you dont find a better use for it.

here is an interesting perspective on the climb from someone credible: http://www.alpinist.com/doc/web07f/rb-anderson-russians-k2

Maybe you are talking about Saints

the right wing fog makes it hard to see

read between the lines

maybe i'm wrong, but I beleive your eyes should be wandering to the small black triangle.

seems like a good idea

that is a sweet picture Kurt (and Matt)! congrats on your first post-injury trad leads!

Pick up the 1st (or both) volume(s) of Jim Nelson's selected climbs in the cascades books. Look for climbs within your lead level (maybe drop a letter from you crag grades if you like), and pay attention to the approach ratings. The approach ratings give you a good idea of the remoteness of your objectives. There are a bunch of alpine climbs (WA Pass, Snoq. Pass, etc) with short approaches that provide a great introduction. This page is a great starting point: http://www.dramaticwriter.com/beginners.html

I think cell phones are an excellent case in point. On a usage basis, has the availability of cell phone service in areas such as snoqualmie pass resulted in more accidents than areas that don't have service. I doubt it.

While the Huber's are arguably the better rounded climbers, Hans doesnt seem like a slouch to me:

i would predict that these devices, if widely adopted, would reduce rescue costs, as well as reduce unnecessary rescues. Rescues could be carried out with smaller teams and greater efficiency. The total # of rescues called out amongst users might increase slightly, but I think the benefits outweigh the costs.

you obviously never saw water world

i thought these basically were PLBs, but with a different business model. Instead of dropping $500-$600 up front, you pay $150 +$100/month. I like the fact you can send non emergency messages.

NY Gully on Mt Snoqualmie goes at the grade you listed, and is an excellent climb. Any of the winter climbs in nelson V1 or 2 should also be good. Otherwise, look at the last few years of NWMJ as a number of great looking lines have been put up.

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i have the 4s and love em. The front point design really offers the best of both worlds (mono/dual). They are heavy, but that seems to make them climb better. Also, the antibotts work exceptionally well for a rigid crampon. THe asym shape definitely lends itself to a more modern ice boot, otherwise your heel will be hanging off at a weird angle. Definitely try them on your boots before you buy. It they fit, I can't imagaine a better crampon for pure water ice / mixed.

i thought it was supposed to be money is the root of all evil therefor women = evil this looks like the PC version

and whipping as a result!