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John - Until now I wasn't aware of your site. It's INCREDIBLE. Thank you for taking the time and resources to put this all together. Nice work!

That looks like a great site. I wasn't aware of it. Thanks for posting.

I hope I don't get suicided some day!

Not to get too into government conspiracy, but if this is what's available commercially, think of what the govenrment has.

I agree. Over the years though I've learned to accept it as is and not get too frustrated about it. Short of sleeping pills every night. What else is there to do? Maybe I should limit it to just one bottle of wine a night instead of two...and several beers. I hear that doesn't make for good, restful REM sleep!

Probably better than then. I think they've had about 6 feet of fresh up there in the past several weeks.

That's exactly what I was looking for. At first glance they tend to make sense. Though I have not placed them in rock, I was trying them out in my garage of all places and though they seem intuitive, I definitely see why you almost have to place them in the perfect crack. Which as we all know, seldom exists. I'm reluctant to sell them on Ebay. I'd hate to have them ultimately contribute to someone's death. I'm not hurting for cash, maybe I'll just hang onto them. Thanks for the feedback fellas.

I came across some old SMC Camalots--a whole rack plus some hexes. I'm going to resling everything, but I was wondering if these Camalots are truly a thing of the past and I should avoid them , OR reslung, they're good to go? The whole rack is in excellent shape. I would imagine used maybe once or twice. Some of them not at all. They're simply old. For those that don't remember, these were "the latest thing" at one time. They are like Tricams only hollowed out (in the larger sizes) like hexes. Any thoughts?

Bought a MH Voodoo a few months back. Love it.

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I was wondering something similar when the Robert Blake verdict was announced and afterward during that bizarre press conference he was rambling on. I was thinking, what if he walked and of there and said, "Those fuckers bought it. Can you believe that?!?!" I mean, he can't be retried. Is there anything that could be done at that point?? I know he is trying the settle the civil suit of wrongful death now. A comment like that would obviously spell dome for him. But beyond that, what could the state do?

I know, I thought the same thing. From what I understand, they take the crushed ring, melt it down and make a new ring for the next Pope. Lots of history in those rings. Though I have more issues with the Catholic church and Christianity in general than I can count, above all that, I have a very deep respect for the man. I find it difficult to not truly revere him. And I honor his passing.

Oh...never mind. Wrong crowd.

Seems counter-intuitive to gather opinions AFTER your purchase. Perhaps you could get out there and let us know what YOU think of it.

I would say this route will be in its prime after all this snowfall, several days of a melt-freeze cycle and then a good cold day. I was writing it off this year, but I'm motivated now for many routes on Hood.

OR, got in office, cleaned house, submitted a balanced budget to the legislature, and had more money than before for the NWAC. Things like the NWAC are important, and can ultimately save money in the long run by saving lives. There's a large laundry list of programs that I'm sure could be cut. Perhaps this list is a good start: http://access.wa.gov/agency/agency.aspx There must be a few things we could trim to save the NWAC.

C'mere, I'll show ya!

I would second that, I have been in situations with my ETREX where I wanted to take a waypoint and even up on a ridge, but in the trees, this thing couldn't get but one or two satellites. I was surprised. WTF!? As far as out in the open, in alpine, awesome! I looked at ones with a mapping function but I would agree, the resolution isn't that great. Stick to the basic models unless you are REALLY into the bells and whistles that come with the more expensive models.

Nice work Jeff. Way to keep on it. Good read.

Just picked up the lastest, and though so far it's a pretty good issue, I'm not impressed with the cover photo of Clint. Don't get me wrong. I loved the Eiger Sanction. And I know he did all his own climbing in it. But to put a grainy picture from the movie on the cover of a magazine that has numerous better choices within the issue was a poor choice. They got my $12.95 anyway.

Adjusted for inflation, they've never been cheaper.

I hope this helps. Good luck Nolse.

If we're all bitching about advances in convenience, maybe we should all go back to steel carabiners and pitons, goldline, and fucking heavy wool knickers. I'm no fan of Lexus or any other luxury car, but it seems we all piss on the things we don't use, but embrace and drool all over the LATEST in climbing gear. WTF?

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Great topic! Several years back my wife said, "we just can't keep drinking a big bottle (1.5L) of wine EVERY night." The solution? I started buying boxed wine. Problem solved.