SnowByrd

What if it rains? Sorry...I had to ask

http://www.comedycentral.com/tv_shows/crankyankers/videos.jhtml?f=/characters/crankyankers/puppets/cy_puppet_specialed.xml

Theres some good info here....could you guys put some of this in the thread I just started in the Newbies forum? Thanks!!

I'll start this by trying to explain my perspective so that the answers are helpful to a newbie and try to avoid a bunch of potential spray. I've been 'learning to climb' (as I do not yet call myself a climber) for a couple of months now. I can distinguish the difference between Sport (bolts?) and Trad (placing and cleaning pro?) and know what multipitch means. I've also enquired about ice climbing. My skillset is such that I will continue to develop my technical climbing skills and push myself to do tougher sport and trad climbs. I also know* (think) that there is a whole new set of skills needed when attempting Alpine climbing. I can see where some of the skills one learn will be applied here but there is so much more to learn. From reading some of the posts in other forums, I'd like to bring some of that info to the Newbie forum so its easier to sort out. So, heres the question: When a beginner sport/trad climber is interested in learning about the joys of Alpine, where would he/she begin? Please spare me the 'read a book or take a class' fluff if you're not going to follow it up with a suggestion and an explanation of why you are suggesting it. Thank You in advance for your meaningful explanations and suggestions.

Okay. I'm dieing to get out and try me new rope out though. I'll only birng one.

What route is that? It looks fun!

I do! have a griddle that is...itcame with my 2 burner propane stove. I'll bring a couple of 5 gallon water thingys and a couple of extra sleeping bags for stragglers should we need them. We've had a wave of disappearing tent poles hit my house so I'm afraid that I only have one 3 man tent available....but I'll bring beer, OJ, and eggs. I'll also have Morning Star breakfast patties available. Somebody else got bacon? I also have a rope and draws now All I need to do is learn how to lead. Do we need extra ropes? I cna dig up another one as well. Lets take a climbing inventory check. Nina = 1 adult small harness Size 34 shoes 2 ropes (1 dry 60 and 1 nondry 60) Adult ex small harness Kids shoes 12 draws (sorry, no rack yet) I can get my hands on more stuff if we need it but thats what I've got to share at the moment. Can we go today? Gawd its beautiful out there!

One more place.... http://www.rockclimbing.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=719642&highlight=#719642

Ah..but you must be watching MLS soccer then...that would explain the b o r i n g run, pass, flop....see, those guys grew up watching NFL and then decided to play the real futbol. Switch over to non American futbol sometime...nothing boring about that. Hay Pope...let's meet on the pitch sometime sans pads and see who flops? T'wont be me

Like it? I LOVE it! REAL futbol....of course! No fatasses here! Where are the helmets and padding? What? We don't stop play every 15 seconds? Now heres a sport for REAL men!

answer yo pm's as well. newbs don't show up uninvited.

Friday night.

Marie, I'll be there as will Simona, I believe. I'll be able to recognize you by your voice Make sure to give us a high kick upon arrival so we're sure its you

Sexy..... Heres another one.... http://www.berghaus.com/content/index.asp?section_id=56&content_id=6257

So...does this excite you too? Baaaaaabbbbyyyy!

Gowans, you tosser, football (as in that crap Americans play that calls for tossing around a pigskin with shoelaces resulting in a bunch of sweaty fat men playing pig pile) is a load of shite and so are the Seahawks.

Coz ima wee hen

Whew! I was worried....I surf goofy footed...so I was afraid htat I might be goofy slung as well... O . oO 0O *o @>

What side of your body are you supposed to rack on then?

Whoo hoo! Another girl

S.C.O.T.S, we are S.C.O.T.S, we are S. super scotland, we are C. completly barmy, we are O. on the bevvie, we are T, tartan army, singing O OO O! S.C.O.T.S, WE ARE S.C.O.T.S,

that's what happened the last time I got ravaged by the surf. My bud told me the boat was all the way out of the water I think kayak surfin is a heck of a lot easier than surfing if you know how to roll. you can catch a lot more crashing waves too (if your timing sucks like mine) many people been out to Westport? I've heard that's a popular place for surfers... Thats the problem with Westport..its popular.

Wasn't me, but Thank You for that bit of advice, as I do fall into that category of Newb Multipitch. THat would be one I'd rather not have to learn the hard way, for other people's sakes. Thanks Again!

Great time down at Otter Rock as well! Waves were great on Saturday then flat on Sunday. Headed up to Cape Kiwanda and had some 6 foot swells until the early evening. Went to Cannon Beach on Monday and gave it a try but it was pretty flat so we went to Bill's Tavern and had some nice beer instead. Glad you all had fun!

I might be able to join you!