alexbaker

I would like to give a shout out to Tyler for being the fucking man!

There is also that super awesome place with fixed draws that stays dry in a downpour...

The Rat Cave!

Definitely Buzzin!

Definitely Buzzin!

Dude it's 2011 just drill a bolt ladder and take out the ones that you don't wanna clip.

I think smith is, in general, a horrible place to learn to trad climb. I think it would be preferable to build your technique/muscles in the gym or sport climbing, then head to trout or the lower gorge to learn to place gear.

The lower gorge? It looks a bit lush for being in a desert.

Iodine is super light and cheap. I think it's awesome. edit: it takes about 10 minutes to dissolve.

Thanks G-Spotter. I edited my post so it actually makes reasonable sense.

Hmmm. Doing a quick comparison using some tech specs found at various places on the internet: (feel free to check, they could be wrong) Gipsy........Max range: 205mm Weight: 485g BD C4 #6.....Max Range: 195mm Weight: 557g Big Bro # 3..Max Range: 203mm Weight: 263g Things I noticed: 1. A gipsy is roughly twice as heavy as a big bro for a similar range. 2. A gipsy weighs about 2 light carabiners less than a BD #6 for a similar range. This doesn't exactly scream innovation to me.

I had never heard the word jambox before and couldn't help but comment. I use a music bag. PS +1 for Paul T.

I'm amazed a jambox could ruin someone's experience. I could imagine some folks would be annoyed, but to let it ruin your experience...

top-notch TR.

I agree w/ Cobra.

At heinous/moonshine/darkness/flat earth. Let me know what you lost, I've got it and I'm sure you want it back. bakerjohnalex ^^^ gmail

I think the coolest style would be to nail it while free-climbing.

I think having the 2nd mini-trax is a good option to consider. They can free climb to their heart's content and it's extremely easy to pull themselves up a hard section with a jumar or something similar. The transitions are seamless. But I already suggested this to Nate, I want to see what the collective genius of cascadeclimbers.com thinks. Thanks guys, Alex

Dang Tyler I hope you send soon. If only Raindawg knew how hard you crushed. Hey you should learn to fiddle widgets and do the east face after you re-hang Ian's draws for him. so core

Tyler I'm psyched your working The Big R.... I hope that's the video !!!

Look Tim is gonna be famous. Tyler are you sport climbing these days?

We saw you guys up there. Was it you yelling rock real loud? I know one or two came down. Not to blame you, but as a general statement, climbing that route is a pretty good way to kill someone else on a busy day, I think. Agree?

Eric/Ivan: Can you get out on weekdays?

Since were on the topic... I have heard that in order to place bolts at beacon we have to file for a permit or something? Could someone tell me, perhaps without too much bitching/agenda what the process would be for me to legally place a bolt @ beacon? Thanks Alex p.s. email is fine bakerjohnalex... gmail