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You also wouldn't want to forget Palau, Tonga, Azerbaijan or Albania.

Who's up for some rock climbing around Portland this weekend? Rocky Butte/Broughton's?

That guy's badass. Is that a technical mountaineering cane, or just your standard-issue model?

Are there access issues to deal with for crags on the reservation? Is it like climbing the east side of Jefferson, where you're supposed to get a permit from the tribe? I assume that you can't just wander wherever you want on tribal land.

I've wondered if the proliferation of folks using trekking poles has had any significant effect on trail erosion. Any evidence of this?

Guys, put your girth pillars away for a minute. "Killer Queen" is the tune rattling around in my head -- yeah, I know it's so 1974.

Disgusting. And so-called "adventure" racing is lame...

This has literary precedent. From Othello, Act 1, Scene 1: "IAGO: I am one, sir, that comes to tell you your daughter and the Moor are now wearing the Goretex jacket with two backs."

Is the worst climber the one having the least fun?

I'm working late Thursday, otherwise I'd join you. Hoping to get up there tomorrow morning and flail some more on Emotional Rescue - that's a great route; thanks for bringing it to my attention!

Dude, anytime you're going 200 mph on a public road you're putting others at risk...not just yourself. There's no time to react when you're going that fast. Maybe if you're out on the salt flats...but otherwise you're loco!

Exactly.

Are you loco? I'm sure it's fun and all, but going over 3 times the speed limit's hardly a victimless crime... Should drunk drivers get a slap on the wrist the first time too?

Thanks, guys. Sounds like there's at least a couple different ways to do it.

But last time he lost by 543,895 votes, and we saw how that turned out... Have fun in SE Asia. My sis just got back from a year in Chiang Mai - loved it.

What's the consensus on the best way to back yourself up when jugging? Tying in short (w/ a clove hitch? figure 8?) or using a Grigri? If you're tying in short, is there a rule of thumb for how often you stop and retie? Kind of a basic question, but I haven't done any aiding yet...just curious what you big wall guys think.

007 & I would beg to differ.

Wow...did you take that?

I hope TJD doesn't tutor his sons in England...in a tudor. Seriously, what do you mean by "I just do not think the Northwest warrents the climbing attention this boards it offer..." Aren't our cascade jewels worthy of attention?

Glad I'm not the only one who thinks it's a little strange encouraging the guy who got caught breaking the rules to go out and educate other climbers on the issue. Whether or not it's good for his own reformation, it doesn't seem like he's got the right credentials for the job.

Yeah, seems pretty clear. Don't feel sorry for the guy; sounds like he got off easy. What's the minimum sentence for leaving a big metal box (like an ammo can) on top of a peak? Just wondering.

I'm totally impressed by what you've done so far, Erden. It sounds like you've got a really good attitude - can't wait to read the TR!

The Scot-bashing on this site is out of control. Dru, you're not one of those self-hating Scots, are you?

Tom Lopez's "Idaho: A Climbing Guide" has information on some of the routes on Chimney Rock. I wouldn't be surprised if there's a more detailed guide out there, though. Looks like fun - have a good time!

Don't worry, bunglehead, you're not the only one with a lame job. I'm thinking I might as well be counting belugas....