Pandora

First, I don't think you're a moron. This is something that women have to consider when climbing with men they don't know. Some (like my mom) would say that climbing is risky enough, why increase that by tying in with someone you've never met? For me, climbing (mostly mountaineering in my case) is more about being in a high beautiful environment and pushing myself than about who's at the other end of the rope. I don't need to have known someone for three years to have an amazing time in the mountains with them. A case in point: after exchanging a few PMs, NOLSe and I met to climb Rainier this April. We spoke on the phone once right before the trip, but that was the extent of our conversation. We summitted twice in 24 hours via two different routes; it was the most badass weekend of climbing I've ever had. Climbing with new people is an eye-opening experience, and I can honestly say I've learned so much more by doing it. My first rock climbing trip was to Smith with two guys I'd never met! Against all odds, everyone I've met from this site is super cool, and all (with one possible exception) behaved themselves . Take a chance Snow, you'll be glad you did.

8.5 inches does seem a bit short, especially when you had to double it. Those 4.25 inch pitches just seem to be over before you know it. But I guess if you can stretch it out full length for simul-climbing..., and the weight savings are undeniable. Still, I think I'd go with 17 or 18 inches at least, extra weight be damned! Sweet TR, iain! Glad to hear you're able to have fun on snow without skis .

Neither of those have anything to do with Kenny Rogers, but both are very "Humorous, Yet Frightening"

Is this the "I'm having fun slogging down" look? LMAO! Loren, you are going to find pinecones in places I won't mention for that!

Soooo....back to Kenny Rogers. Cracked, where's your best Kenny Rogers lookalike pic? I know you've got one!

Uh-huh. That's what you said before I disproved your theory about the lack of fun in slogging up and down volcanoes.

OMG, as if! So said by a person who was born the year Van Halen released 1984!!! d00d, you're blowing my cover here!

Young'uns. They know nothing.

I'm especially impressed that you managed to make this climb on a date that hasn't occurred yet

That is possibly my favorite post ever.

Why?

d00d! I'm 19 and live in Orting. Let's go climbing!!!

This one is my favorite of the weekend:

For some reason I always thought you were the guy in your avatar pic.

Scott- CascadeClimber and I were the bums unwinding at the trailhead. It was nice chatting while you waited for your friends to arrive . Awesome weekend for a climb!

Right on, Mr. D! Sounds like a fun trip despite those devious marmots.

You guys are all just jealous!

Yeah, whatever. You'll be begging for it next time . Seriously, it's a bit tastier when it hasn't been sitting around for two days in an old Luna bar wrapper

Thanks for noticing, buddy!

I think sareno is asking for current conditions on the Tahoma Glacier, not Little Tahoma.

Yes, Justin, thanks for your contribution. More advice- 4. If you own a Chouinard biner, don't let NOLSe know about it! 5. Walking barefoot when you can't see where you're stepping is not always a wise idea.

Don't you wish

And what exactly does "thearpy" mean?

1. Do not neglect to bring gaiters if you're going to slog down the Muir Snowfield. 2. Do not slog down the Muir Snowfield. Did I miss anything?

Pandora says Mr. Dookie is hilarious.