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Reread what I wrote - you don't have to respect the opinion. Just don't be a total asswipe in conveying yours. I'm sorry Akhalteke got punched in the face, but was it wise to walk up to an irate protestor and call him a bigot to his face? How does that help anything? How does attacking all Christians (or at least all Evangelicals) in the most mocking, snide, assinine terms advance any argument? Doesn't that turn off some folks to your tactics if not your position? L8R dude. Gotta pack!

A mayor (a public, gov't offical, speaking in that role) announced he would not allow the company to open franchises in his area. Sounds like censorship at a whole new level to me, and well beyond a "boycott" by private citizens. And the media exposure and obsession with this, the political attentions, are all over the top. Misdirection, as I said before.

Perhaps it is time for people who don't like what organizations Chick-Fil-A supports to STFU and just don't buy their shitty food.

He has a long history of bullying and abuse. And any "points" he makes is usually littered with so much vitriol and insult to negate their value. Frankly, his recent absence has made this place a hell of a lot more pleasant to be around. Over and out on this subject.

*** You are ignoring this user *** Toggle the display of this post Sorry, TTK, but you are too repugnant to waste time on anymore.

You don't have to respect the opinion, but being an ass to those you disagree with/don't respect usually will not end well. Are you more interested in the goal or just telling everyone you disagree with that they are stupid/bigoted/whatever?

The status quo is being changed. That's usually a difficult thing to do, and kind of not the best tactic to just insult people that resist change (human nature).

Bullshit. I see your hiatus has made you no less offensive nor repugnant, yet alone less of an anti-Christian bigot.

It's simple misdirection. The economy still blows, and it's not comfortable for the left to talk about, so let's harp on a shitty fast-food chain. Oldest trick in the book.

Snoop Lion

Yeah, in the world of doping and cheating, let's pull the race card: suspicion = racism/xenophobia Oh, but wait, was this racist too? woops

you can always take comfort in the fact that tweakers, like 'skeeters, are an unavoidable part of life, and that they too have a short season before shuffling off their mortal coils... You can spray DEET to scare off 'skeeters, and you can swat them when they bite, and they will bite no more.

Not a great idea, there are a lot of ways that sort of thing can go very wrong. Wetslide is a strong young buck, let him go for it. Cops won't do it; people need to be "afraid" to do it. Just let the tweakers have their way. Crappy all around.

Bad ass!

Al Gore invented the internet, and he also climbed Rainier. He's the true internet climber!

According to the Marmot Prince, we are all e-mountaineers

Trip: Guye Peak - NW Ramp Date: 7/29/2012 Trip Report: Unfortunately I had to stay close to home this weekend, so I could not do much too ambitious. I offered to help my friend KL take out two beginners (RS, JS) on Guye as a one-day affair. The route consists of boulder hopping, scrambling, and two sections worth pitching out. Almost from the beginning we noticed a foul odor in the breeze. At first we thought it was sewage, then maybe garbage. My guess is maybe there is a large dead animal carcass somewhere near the dry creek bed. Guye in the cool, misty morning: Scrambling around the dry creek bed: KL starts up the right-trending ramp: KL leads the first class 5 section: JS follows on the 2nd pitch: KK on the summit: From the S peak, we walked/scrambled down to the ramp leading to the large gulley below the N peak. We did a short rappel here: From the head of this gulley we scrambled up to the hiking trail, and tagged the N peak, where we joined a bunch of day hikers. The hike out went quickly, albeit hot. At the car, we got yelled at by a home-owner for parking on the gravel at the bend on Oberstrasse at the boulder field. Just a warning for those headed up to do the Improbable Traverse in the future. Beer and burgers ensued at the N Bend Bar and Grill. Gear Notes: Small alpine rack up to 2 inches. One 3" hex useful but probably not needed. Approach Notes: Talus.

Wow. I knew him tangentially. Back in the 90's we used his Sputnik program, around which I wrote wrapper scripts for processing sequencing data. Terrible news. My condolences as well to friends and family.

Doc: how did that cam get up your ass? OffRoute: I was walking in my garage naked, and I fell on my rack that I left out to dry...

I believe there is the option for a steep (headwall) finish on the Mazama Glacier as well, if you are into that sort of thing.

I agree, also with Kurt Hicks, alough the approach to NR Baker may be broken up. One approach is to camp below the Black Buttes (pretty short approach to this point) and scout the traverse to the North Ridge and add wands as needed. Get an early start and folllow your previously established route (GPS works too). IF the approach is too broken up you can do the Coleman Demming route. My personal recommendation would be Fisher Chimneys on Mt Shuksan. Should be in good shape, although icy, bring a few scres and a sceond tool, just in case. Nice mix of moderate/easy rock and ice climbing on the most photogenic face of this truly classic Cascade peak. If taking the trouble to navigate the crevasses to the N ridge, might as well just go for the Coleman Headwall.

I climbed Adams in 2003 on Labor Day weekend via the walkup and it was mostly safe/fine, however, there were several hundred feet of trudging up scree below Piker's and on the final push to the summit. This was on the dog route, and you wanted a steep snow climb or ice climb. Last year the Kautz was still in great shape in September and I went up it on the 11th. You may luck out this year on that route depending on how things go between now and then. But, generally, Hood and Adams will not be much good when you plan to visit as others have indicated.

I would do it as an overnighter - probably September time frame

Would this be a reasonable trip to bring a (tough, experienced-hiker) kid on? Any exposed sections that a short rope might be warranted?