Couloir

Done. But can we start Tuesday? I need to let everyone know on Monday I will be out a couple of days.

I'm down with doing it. I just knocked out the Timberline Trail on Mt Hood in one push and would love to do this one. Bring it.

Sarkens

Southern Kitty: May-yayow...

Huh?! Maybe X2...And those cats don't wear helmets or body armour like those fucking NFL sissies.

You're not alone my brother!

Frankly, I thought the Zenix IQ accomplished all of the right things...and did it very well. The "flat light" with the BD Ion (I have one of these too) is eliminated by simply using the brighter settings (not the Hyperbright mode). It lights up the ground all around you, without funky shadows and allows you to see good depth. The Hyperbright mode (3 brightness settings, 1 flashing) on its highest setting worked great for me when I was trying to find the trail across a river and also up a steep sketchy ridge. I was really impressed. I'll grant you that the Myo XP may be ultimately brighter on its highest setting (Boost mode) than the IQ, BUT: it's more expensive; it's a bit heavier; it uses 3 AAs instead of 2 AAs and I think it adapts better to precisely the light you need (saving power). Especially being able to go from the two lower-power LEDs (3+1 settings) to the one Hyperbright one (3+1 settings)...without being the least bit complicated or a hassle to operate. It also has a strap over the top which keeps it securely in place when you're wrestling next to a hot fire after a long day of climbing...and drinking.

I just bought one of these and have to say it is the best headlamp I have ever used. Even on it's lowest setting it's enough light to light a trail in the dead of night. And the highest setting is amazingly bright. Awesome!

I knew that!

I bought the BD Sphynx 6 months ago and love it. Some cats here may argue that it has too many gear loops, but I use almost every one most of the time, and the pack fits great.

Why can't they compile all the accidents that happen in 2005 and wait until say February of 2006 (or however long it takes to publish) to release a copy? Why publish the 2005 accidents before 2005 has ended??

Sister's Marathon...as Thomas puts it, "a unique form of suffering..." Good luck!

Seems the nerds these days are "in." We're gettin' more ass than a toilet seat!

As what TLG said, I wouldn't use this as your only criteria, but here is a good place for what you're looking for.

"I don't eat much, I'm down to 3 chickens a day."

Yeah...but it's worth it!

You just need a workout like this and all will be well.

This is messed up. That cat is very lucky.

I just got a Labor Day Sale flyer from REI and it looks like some of you girls might just be able to afford this windshirt you're always pining over. $69.99!

THAT, my good friend, is a given!

Great topic by the way!

Exactly. I would love to stay out there for days. But I sacrifice the joy of being out there longer for going out and back as fast as possible, and hopefully, being able to justify going out more often.

Petzl Sarkens (spirlock) at REI $90. Not sure if it was a mistake but I jumped on it!