Dirtyleaf

Whatever you want. Taking the main trail past source lake is pretty simple though.

I'll bet you he danced a little jig before that one.

You know, it looks like he had gotten past the major difficulties of the route. It looks like he was being a reckless dancer. F'in dancers. I think dancing is the real issue here. It's something I need to work on. Dancing has its time and place. None of which exist on trails or while topping out on a climbing route. Helmet or not. Dancers are dangerous.

BOOMSHAKALAKA!

Me too. I have never deviated from the righteous path set forth from the always intrepid and immutable wisdom of the mighty mounties.

Alpine: always. Multi-pitch: If its loose or there is a party in front. Single pitch: Almost never...unless the goats are above!

Looks like fun! Good jorb.

Truly the work of a skilled tradesman! Respect.

Yeah, but does he have a moustache?

Pulling on gear with cig in mouth while sporting a moustache reminiscent of Burt Reynolds. Style.

It's still alive. I would like to personally thank the person who left it there for the rest of us. My pack was 1lb lighter thanks to you! The upper half of chossycadia is snow intact.

Bummer about the ski dude. Glad you're still in one piece. Now...Lets climb some alpine rock!

Amazing day! Hopefully (we) will be able to get some pics on this here TR. Very long and exhausting day. Past the upper notch doubt had planted itself in my mind while looking at the half snow/ice covered slab pitch before the gendarme and the rest of the route. Looking back the snow/ice was probably the highlight of the climb...looking back. I probably smoked about 5-6 cigarettes on route and ate Tony's food. Good times!

I actually did say those things. You might not have heard me over your yelling and cussing. You were in pain. I understand. I meant what I said, for good reason, which is now more apparent than ever. You are still mistaken with your facts. When any pain occurs around a mans gems it can be hard to focus on anything else. You were distracted. I would be too. Trying to work with and learn other people's different climbing styles can be challenging to say the least, especially during a first encounter when everything is up in the air. We all have many lessons to learn. Such is the ongoing saga of life. Nine times out of ten I have a positive and enjoyable climbing experience. There are many factors in life that can and will affect that one day. You had an unfortunate accident. I genuinely hope you heal up fast. I have had more experiences with partners than I care to share where similar things have happened. Not my fault! Am I dangerous? Or am I endangered? I think neither. I have witnessed false injuries before. My skepticism holds legitimate value. But not in this case. You were/are hurt. Which is why I'll stick to my last post and wish you the best of luck. Cheers -Geoff

Honestly, I feel terrible about this. I just wanted us both to have a good time and meet in the middle so we could climb all day. When you said that you were hurt I was truly concerned and recommended you go home. If I didn't show my concern in a way that you felt was genuine, I'm sorry for that. But the fact that you had previous injuries, that you were in pain, and you decided to climb, is not my fault. That was your decision, not mine. I was more concerned for your well being than me going home empty handed, I'd rather you'd gone home and taken care of your injury than having this situation come to fruition. All things said and done, you characterizing me as an anti-social legendary ape who is too cool for you is entirely unfair and untrue. Your communication skills could be left wanting. Probably because you were in pain. I was trying to feel you out but couldn't get a reading. I couldn't tell if you were serious because if you were in that much pain, and had incurred an injury that was serious, and after expressing concern that you should go home and get it taken care of rather than climb and injure yourself further, after I recommended you go home and take care of yourself (more important than a day of climbing, as I stated to you) you went for it anyway. I can't be held to blame for that mistake. Your attitude and response was poor at best, childish at least, and you are a hazard to yourself and to those you climb with when you know its against your best interest to do so. Your number one responsibility should be to take care of yourself first even if it would ruin someone else's day. You asked me about your gear placements and said you wanted advice, I told you they all would have held a fall (which they all seemed good to me) and was trying to work with you in a positive manner which you did not accept. You are trying to make me out as a person I am not. I hope you can get your priorities and facts straightened out. Obviously we are not meant to be climbing buddies. But I hope we can put this behind us like mature adults without any more unnecessary name calling or false facts on your part. -Geoff

It's healthy to let things out.

Thanks for the clarification. Its just hard to tell with some people. As to being a dick: It really does take one to know one...Chris. And it is true, I resemble a wild animal of some sort and my face is really dirty. Heal Up! Your claim of "not respecting the land" is inane and fatuous and is a remark only a pissant would make. A Good Day To YOU SIR!!

This is making me laugh way too much.

Billcoe: Your bad knees aren't "real". Your knees are "real" bad.

beware: Drives a gun metal grey 4runner and answers to "Chris" He isn't much fun to be around and will lie and bullshit you to the best of his abilities.

This is where I draw line. A 2 day climbing trip turned into 1 day where "I'll belay you all day but I don't think I can lead anything." Thank god I was born yesterday. After a remark from me of "5.6/5.7?" The injury occurred shortly thereafter. Following the top ropes I set up "problems" were occurring. But while jumping on his own projects for "gear practice" (time to scuff them cams up!), all pain and suffering vanished amidst the widest stemming and highstepping a man could do. Hmmm... Have a good day sir.

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Nice! Thanks for the road report!

Awesome route and awesome F'ing day!

check yer pm's dude