Jeebus

autographed axes wouldn't really do it if I were paying triple. I might consider paying triple if Ed AND Araceli were on my rope. How much would they charge for Annabelle Bond?? hmmm...loaded question!

you say "expedition?" I say, what's in a name! Dru...no sherpas. you wanna carry my bag?? I'll pay you minimum wage plus tips fixed ropes...why not? don't hate...masturbate.

yeah, I hear you. nothing wrong with going with someone more experienced than yourself. that's how you learn.

just curios if anyone here is joining the Dec. 28 RMI winter expedition on Rainier? also, please post your experience if you've participated in a RMI winter expe.

wow! amazing scenery. great photography too. please post a hi res as well??

Stay away from ebates.com the catch is the annoying pop-ups and spyware on your pc that will take MANY hours to get rid of if you can get rid of it at all.

Rainier: whatever route the guide short-ropes me on Denali: whatever route the guide short-ropes me on This hot chick in the gym from behind: no guides on this one.

no you can't. I will probably do it before you.

and how do winter ascents work in the southern hemisphere? their winter? "insert scratching head smilie" (because I'm too busy scratching my biners)

it is because of all this unresolved bickering that I have put off my first winter ascent of K2...zzzzzz

unless he is too dead to notice...bwahahaha

Before I ask my rich parents to give me the La Sportiva Olympus Mons as a holiday gift, could you please share your personal experience with these shoes? Please tell me what you thought about comfort, warmth, and performance if you can. My plans are to use these on McKinley and later on either Rakaposhi or GII. thanks!

Macson and Ketch, you make good points. The numbers can be relied upon because science never lies actually walking is supposed to be just as good for keeping you free from heart disease as running but our purpose is climbing...for climbing, any exercise that keeps you in the 50-80% VO2max range for at least half an hour five times a week is good. Running is not the most efficient form of exercise. Efficiency does not have to come with pain.

and how does any of this fit into the comparison between running and cycling?

All things being equal among world class athletes cross country skiers have the highest VO2 max, followed by bicyclists, followed by distance runners. If you are running long distances (50 miles a week) you probably spend quite a bit of time logging those miles (at least 5 hours if you are very good). during that time a bicyclist can keep up really high intensity for 1 hour five times a week and achieve the same results. plus its easier on the joints. no easy comparison here...all depends on how intensely you do whatever form of exercise you choose.

Will you all please review and critique my clothing for a winter trip to Mt. Rainier. I plan to spend at least 3 days camping up there in late december. Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks! Base Layer Upper: synthetic mock turtle long sleeve shirt (Under Armor type) Lower: Polyester/Lycra full length tights Mid Layer Upper: Polartec 200 Fleece Pullover Lower: Insulated Pant (polarguard complete side zip) External Layer Upper: Windproof Fleece Jacket (polartec windpro fleece) Lower: Water resistant/Breathable/Windproof (complete side zip) Insulation: 650 Fill Down Jacket (no hood) Rainwear: Waterproof hooded jacket Gloves: polartec 100 liner, polartec windpro gloves, insulated mitt (yet to buy) Headwear/Hats: yet to buy...any advice would be welcome. specially if anyone knows where to buy a good fill down hood only without buying an entire jacket.

thread in Climbing forum talks about it.

is it a good idea to buy used gear from guiding companies who have rented it to hundreds of users before you. Specifically: 1. Mountaineering Crampons: Yes or No? 2. Down Clothing/Sleeping Bags: Yes or No? 3. Double Plastic Boots with liner: Yes or No? Thanks for any help.

colder than a witch's tit in a brass bra

ok...here is the scan of the autographed page. the last two are the ones I can't figure out. autograph page

exactly. some unassuming person just sold it. I will scan the page with the signatures and post it. help me decipher the 2 other signatures that I haven't been able to read yet. its not brashears...isn't rob schauer either. that was the team that year in 1996.

how the hell can ANYONE do 150 one armed pull ups?????? i do 12 in one set...but 150?????? one handed??? Jeebus kneels in honor of Chad. Jeebus is weak. Chad is the man.

yeah whatever. You ain't seen Louisiana yet.

good. won't have to learn crevasse rescue

i bought a used "Everest: Mountain without Mercy" book by Broughton Coburn (i like looking at pictures you know) and the private seller who sold it through amazon sent me a copy that is signed by Viesturs, Araceli Segarra, Jamling Norgay, a personal photo of Beck Weathers glued inside and a couple other signatures that I haven't been able to decipher yet. As a climbing enthusiast it is a pretty big deal for me...if only these people were better known to the rest of the world this might have been ebay material. just ranting coz I wanted to share my excitement.