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So...HYPE? I agree. I also understand only about 15% of computers right now can even run it. I'll wait thanks.

It would definitely absorb it more than closed-cell foam. To what detriment? A few cc's of water? That shouldn't make any difference.

If you're passionate, you shouldn't lose your passion. You make changes, compromises. You do what you can to make it work. But don't lose your passion. My kid is approaching the same age when I first climbed Hood. My mom thought my dad was crazy for taking me up there, but in retrospect, he couldn't have been safer with me. I've been climbing since and the passion to repeat that trip is definitely there. Just be safe and make good decisions. And don't lose the passion.

Ok, point taken. But it's worked so far. I'm going on 18 years and things seem pretty good so far. I just have to find a way for her to ignore the news clips of those fucking Hood epics that rear their head every now and then. Those tend to derail my plans.

I also try and over compensate in giving back time: "Yeah, I know I was out all night on the mountain while you were asleep, so go ahead and spend the weekend with your friends at the beach and I'll stay home with the kid."

I really like my MHW Voodoo Belay Jacket. It's been pretty comfy down to -10 in a strong wind and still warm and relatively dry in a cold heavy mist. I too use it as a sort of sleep system with a Wild Things half-bag and a Gore-tex bivy sack. I've been pleased.

The level to which human behavior is impacting seems to be the real question in the argument right now compared with what is happening naturally. Let's say for the sake of argument we all make whatever changes needed to be made so that we cut our level of impact in half. What measureable changes if any would this have? I want clean air and fresh water to drink, for myself and the whole world. We should do prudent things to try and ensure that. But at any cost, is there really anything that can change this trend? Human's existence on this earth is tiny compared to the age of this earth. It seems almost arrogant that in that little time we have the ability to contribute in such a large way to the changes that have been occuring naturally long before we were ever here. As a side note, I believe there is a debate tonight at OMSI here in Portland between the state climatologist for Oregon and the state climatologist of Washington. Needless to say, they have differing views on the subject.

That image that neoday posted comes from this site. Which has a lot of other good cams around the world too.

Dru has boiled it down perfectly. It all comes down to being able to stop yourself (and your team...if applicable), in any position, if things go south. Being able to self arrest from any stance is critical. Getting yanked from behind and ripping downhill, on your back, head-first, and having the skill to arrest quickly is where you want to be. If you can do that with the adze resting comfortably in your palm, you're better than most.

I just got my Garmont G-Fits resized here. Steve upstairs is a great guy, knows a ton and did a fabulous job on the fitting. I'm going in next week to have some Intuitions put in my Verticals.

Update??

Climb Max for sure. I was in US Outdoor today and was pleasantly surprised at their gear selection. Much better than usual IMO.

A lot of regulars mentioned!

Do you mean the Beal Joker 9.1 W/golden safe covering I just bought from Mountain Time Sports for $109.00 plus $14.95 shipping? They have more for $119.00 here---------> link or do you mean the 9.0 doubles Beal Verdon II which Mgear has for $119 each if you buy 2, or $129 ea if you buy one. BTW mgear were the folks who tested the Aliens and as climbers we owe them big. Be good people to buy from. Link Thanks Bill!

Why can't Trimet drivers put on their own chains when they're stuck and blocking traffic. Oh, that's right, they're union.

Have him post here and we can go through the proper vetting process prior to the meeting.

It's likely that she found the salacious attention here unwelcome. Pity, I liked her TR's and attitude. Here, perhaps. But maybe not at SP. Just not sure which one she is.

So where are the great deals on the 9mm-9.5mm ropes???

Good luck on the climb Karl. Sounds like from previous posts you have been up on the mountain. Not sure why you feel compelled to rent the Snocat. You'll be paying $100+ for a trip that would only take you 2 - 3 to hours to knock out. I would save the money. Should in be in by Monday. Early Friday it was very questionable.

Portland Public Schools (their numbers): Total Budget $387,600,000 / 47,000 students = $8246/student Multiply that time 30 students (how many kids are in my son's class) and that's $247,383 per year...in ONE classroom. I could send him to a good private school for anywhere from $4000 to $6000 per year. The argument is that PPS has to take EVERYONE (physically/mentally disabled) and that weighs heavily on the budget. A burden private schools just don't have to take on. Ok, I get that. Then let's cut the per student number in half and it is still $4000 per student or $120,000 per year, per classroom. Not to sound like a broken record from another thread, but I think we can also thank the unions again here. I know my son's teacher isn't making much more $40,000 a year. Thanks to collective bargaining that what she makes. But with her talent and in a system not run by the unions, she could easily negotiate a much higher salary. Hell, our school alone fundraised over $750,000 last year. We gladly handed over 1/3 of that to the district (those are the rules) and we still had to make cuts. On top of that, The Oregonian reported that the re-elected Governor Kulongowski (who just annouced some key appointments, one to a union-leader, and another--to a union-leader) says that the new taxes that were passed for schools and the increase in state revenue will not affect classes sizes or quality of education for students. They will go to salaries, pensions (PERS) and benefits. Thank you very fucking much.

Via what trail??

Which is a very small percentage of union hands on Japanese Vehicles when you cross reference it with the list of Japanese Auto plants in the US. Pick up a copy of Consumer Reports. Year after year almost all of Toyota and Hondas are 'recommended' compared with a small percentage of American cars. Maybe not 100%, but I still think the unions (UAW here) and the way they do business shares a lot of the blame for this.

Do you have to be a "friend or family member?"

Actually he doesn't. I thought the same thing. But if you play it and stop right when he swings, you'll notice he swings the proper end.

G to the T!