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So the pack was dropped off 3 or 4 months ago, and the Vancouverite is now looking to return it to the rightful owner?

I washed my clothes and bedding with TecNu because the rash was spreading long after the initial exposure, and I believe I was re-exposing myself to the oil through some contaminated belongings. After I did this the spreading stopped. All the haters are right - I suppose it is hard to distinguish correlation from causation, without more scientific evidence. Personally I'd rather drop $14 than visit the doctor for steroids or bathe in bleach. And it's made in Oregon, so that's a plus.

As someone who was recently p0wned by poison oak at Beacon Rock I second the TecNu soap recommendation. My rash was arguably getting worse until I invested in some. Forget about benadryl.

Where are you located?

okay, but you have to admit, for a pretty damn good reason.

oh yeah he left some $ for you for the shoes!

buddy's a biologist and has fantastic luck. you're probably just too focused on the rock, what all with your free soloing!

Ran a lap on SE Corner yesterday with Dennis H (thanks!) and a friend from out of town. Marveled at the white sand beaches on the island below (exposed by low H2O level), mama bear and cub on the train tracks, herd of elk in the slough, and falcon hitting pigeon right by the belay stance. No wind to speak of, glorious sun, and no BNSF trains all day. Then we met the mayor in the parking lot. Friend bought Dennis's shoes and is now asking me about books to learn about trad climbing ... hooked!

What size?

Where, LA? Just looking for suggestions

what's really to learn when it comes to indoor climbing?

the climbing casanovas on this site will be quick to offer their patronage. Of course, I would too, but I'm in Portland.

I usually dont... but sometimes it feels like it'll help ward off others from making potentially better offers. do you have your phone or what?

PM sent, although I'm not sure why people post such a message in the thread.

North Vancouver BC?

As the follower, I can attest that there was an X marked on I-Rock itself, which was loose, in its entirety. So the X was helpful.

Or the object of the camera owner's desire!

Baby Tax and licensing as well.

Let me know about the nuts. I'm looking to buy a 2nd set.

Just curious why you won't need this stuff in the PNW?

What's the deal with the brakes on the binding heelpiece? Doesn't look like they extend past the ski base.

What size is it?

Nice to see you and Jeff! After we talked to you in the parking lot, Dennis H and I ascended cruisin' start to the SE corner. As leader I came across the belayer for party number 2 at the base of the slab pitch. He was stuck there for 2 hours before he got to move. I saw the party ahead of him, whom his leader was stuck behind, go way left on the SE corner instead of stepping right and around right at the end of the third pitch. I think he had to back off becuase it got too steep. Dennis H and I simply rapped down and called it a day rather than try to play through! I love reading your updates Ivan. Sometimes you make my palms sweat....your 7 freesolo laps in a day...Hesus de Christos man. Anyway, Jeff and I did the old injured man tour lap Saturday up the corner (his knee my shoulder). We pulled in and there was not a single car on the climbers side of the parking lot. We were almost whooping and hollering like when we were kids. Reminiscent of climbing there 30-40 years back and you'd never see anyone all say. Turned out there were 2 parties already which we came up quick on, but they were both kind enough to let us pass so we were car to car in 2 hours and change and they should have seen the approx route so as to not get to far off route. Good times with a good dude.

This seems pretty sketchy; did anyone have their gear stolen? I know some MHCC kids had their car broken into recently: http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/spo/3273068216.html "I have a bunch of rock climbing gear. Im asking 500 obo. this is roughly 2200 in equipment. i have a set of 6 dragons, 11 Camelots, lightening pro rope, 1 petzel climbing harness size extra small, 1tomahawk ice breaker, 6 sets of quick draws, 2 set of screamers 20 or so various carabiners, 4 of them are locking i have uplaoded some pics. if you are interested in this beyond killer deal shoot me an email and we will go from there."

Ben B. is selling his Vipers