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I could use a set of rock skiboats. You located in Seattle?

how about swimming or stationary exercise bike?

any discount for AAC members? (I already bought my ticket, so this is just for everyone else's sake.)

cool quote from one of abe's letters to a friend: "I see in the near future a crisis approaching that unnerves me and causes me to tremble for the safety of my country. As a result of the (Civil) war, corporations have been enthroned and an era of corruption in high places will follow, and the money power of the country will endeavor to prolong its reign by working upon the prejudices of the people until all wealth is aggregated in a few hands and the Republic is destroyed." Prescient.

Did they have corporate campaign contributions in Lincoln's day?

I'm interested in the Patty top. What are your dimensions? I'm curious how it would fit me. Have you tried Woolite and the dryer to shrink it down a bit? thanks,

bootied a piece off of the third pitch of SE Corner today. please describe and it will be returned. (Note: I believe we overheard the party ahead of us discussing the loss of the piece. man and woman.)

A friend of mine got married to Tyler's sister a few years ago. I hung out with the wedding party at a rented house afterwards and met Tyler. I was already familiar with his avatar here and was happily surprised to meet the unassuming person behind it. We hung out late into the night. Tyler seemed just really good at life, and I was sorry I didn't get to climb with him or see him again. I suspect most people who met him felt similarly drawn to him. He was a brilliant and exceptional person.

Size 46.5 Pickup in Portland Use with strap on or hybrid crampons only. Rand too worn for step-in. Otherwise, you are ready to rip with these boots. Leather has been treated since photo below taken. http://cascadeclimbers.com/plab/showfull.php?photo=84844

Oh man, lodged where?

you might check mountain project; couple options: http://www.mountainproject.com/v/westcomb-mirage-event-jacket-black-medium-100-shipped/109230534 http://www.mountainproject.com/v/fs-rei-havenpass-event-jacket-mens-m-c3s-and-c4/109394391 not sure on sizing; might work for your girthiness

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glad it didn't break during a free solo of yours :-P

Who wants to go do some off-season top roping in the crevasses on Eliot Glacier this fall? Usually free on weekends. I have gear and two sets of tools. PM me!

can you snap a pic of the MH softshell pant? I'm probably fat enough for a size 34 waist.

These puppies are still in good shape. I have the dual and monopoints for 'em. They are rigid, automatic, forged steel military grade spikes. I've never had them pop off my boots. random pic from internet happens to be based here, on cc.com: http://cascadeclimbers.com/plab/data/516/medium/IMG_9306.jpg I'm selling them because snow balls up on them like crazy. I've almost died several times (exaggeration - a couple times, not "several") due to the heinous snow accumulation. They'd be great for vertical waterfall ice / ice cragging in a non-alpine environment without a snowy approach. $20 obo, local pickup in Portland preferred. If interested in a picture, I can snap one. I feel lazy though. Would also accept beer.

Do they ever answer the phone up at the Climbing Information Center? I'd like to speak with a climbing ranger about conditions.

I'd like to borrow a rope pen to mark the middle of my rope. In Portland. Halp?

I get a better lung workout on the bike than while running.

I would post this on T-A-Y but it seems to be down at the moment. I have a bunch of P-Tex sticks I will give away. I have both clear and black sticks. Bonus; they are in a Spademan plate box! It appears these still sell for about $1.25 per stick. I have about 15. Hopefully I'll never gash my skis so as to require so much p-tex. PM if interested. Pick up in downtown Portland. Must take all. Come get 'em before they join the Great Pacific Garbage Patch! Not relevant, but I'm also giving away a stapler and three-hole punch. [Edit: REI charges an offensive amount of money for these. Hopefully someone feels like they scored by taking them off my hands.]

I believe it's the third thursday of each month, same time, same place. But the AAC peeps will be happy to confirm.

For Trade: 183 cm Black Diamond "The Machines" with pre-cut BD Skins (includes Skin Saver). I re-glued the skins at the end of last season. The glue is very strong. I also purchased a screw-in tip holder kit for the tip loop. Looking for about $20 worth of beer for this kit. No core shots on the ski bases. they have been mounted three times so you'll want to pick your mounting option carefully. This is a very fun, torsionally rigid ski ideal for spring volcano trips. Pick up in downtown Portland.

Had a dyneema sling and a BD Wiregate 'biner attached. Fell around 7000' elevation.