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Ha! Remembering the classics? Dude, I have the memory of 1/ so that doesn't work, especially when so I need bright colors. I especially need reminding if I don't get something on day one and want to try it the next time. Plus then you can take all the holds off, and put them back different and try the same old routes with new holds. Okay, how about a box of colored chalk to write little blue X's next to holds that are "on", and "Hey, don't grab me you cheater asshole" on ones that are out? Seriously though, you do have a good point. I was just reading a thing about how if you keep doing the same sequence you can actually train yourself on how to do it wrong. So when I play on the walley wall I do the first half of my excersice on my "taped classics" and the second half (after ) freestyle.

I have a cassin tool that I was looking to swith the adze out for a hammer and I can't find the peice anywhere... The products seem to be good, but they don't really seem to be sold in the states at all. Go with quarks. Oops, just saw your were looking for mountaineering axes... Quarks probably wont work so well for that.

Thanks for bringing this up... I had similar questions. Nice tip Alpk. More time to use two seperate clips, but makes lots of sense.

You can play add on... You know, the one where you climb one move, then your buddy does yours and adds one (or two) moves to it. Then you do the new sequence and add a few at the end. Fun, and get's progressivly harder. Sounds like you have enough holds to make a wall of that size a lot of fun. Probably wont spend too much time with it vertical, as even slightly overhanging add lot's to a smallish wall like that (I have one, same size, looking to make it bigger). Also grab a few rolls of colored tape and put up some routes in a bunch of difficulty. Tape up routes that are possible, but that you can't do right away and will have to work towards. Those routes may get boring for you if you are doing them all the time, but your buddies will love coming over to try to link up one of your problems. Then make them add their own route before they go home. Finally, one tip I would suggest is to make a "ladder" of easyish holds from top to bottom so that you have something you can downclimb to link routes together or make them longer. Right now you probably are going to have 5 or 6 move routes, unless you wander around a lot... Adding downclimbing can help you stretch that wall into a more aerobic workout (if that is one of your training goals). Cool you built one, they are more fun than I initially expected, and I find myself playing around on that rather than fighting crowds at the gym. Good luck and have fun! PS. you can at home too... Adds a new dimension to workouts!

Alta... Snowbird... I hear they are one day routes... If you do it right you can go up and down them about 15 times a day and barely break a sweat!!! Great views too! Sorry... I just can't wait till your shreading on the skis!

Holy crap that's another good deal... I wish I actually had money for this stuff or I would be all over it. Josh and wazz I totally agree on the rangefinder feature, and I'm glad you mentioned it. Seems like any "green" placement is sure to get your cam stuck. Still a good cam though in my opinion if you ignore that part.

Hey dude, I agree with the above. Dru is right on about the small tricams. But, that being said, if the crack is bigger than an inch, in general I'm ALWAYS reaching for a cam. I will say that tricams are a great when you have the time to make sure they are placed correctly, and they really rock for beefing up a belay anchor. Here is a link to a local company that is selling some really nice cams for cheap. They are on sale in a lot of places cause Metolius is replacing them with superlight ones (which are pretty awesome, but cost a bit more), but for the price I feel like the quality is great! HERE Good luck!

Hey dude, if you are looking for some cams, I think this is one of the best deals you can get right now for a SOLID cam. They are on sale in a lot of places cause they are being replaced with a superlight model (that's pretty rad too, but spendier). Anyway, I agree with the above. Buy a nut set, and cam set. I would steer clear of hexes to start... If you do get them I personally think the wired ones sorta suck so get something with a sling of some type. Tricams are great, but I only like the smaller ones. The big ones do have their use in funky pockets and stuff, but I find that I'm reaching for my cams in almost all other situations. Here is the cam link . Good luck and have fun!

Dude, matt's got the right idea... Rather than buying lots of stuff, get 3 trashbags and carry your stuff in one (on the end of a stick over your shoulder) and sleep in the other two. The "yard waste" bags these days are really great. Seriously though, I think you got an interesting idea, but when a quality bivy sack weighs about a pound, is this really the best place to be looking to save weight? Send a photo if you pull it off. Otherwise I would be interested in seeing a link to some quality trashbag shots.

Looks like you found the best deal (so long as those sneakybastards aren't sneaky bastards!)

Holy crap! I would also say that by the number of posts by people in such a short period of time that you aren't the only one with similar problems!

I was going to mention the same thing. My younger brother went/is going through the same phase, though now he is in college. I also believe it resulted from not having good role models in his life at that time. My parents have stressed significantly over this, and their efforts to make him into more the person they want him to be drove him further away. Personally I feel that you as his father will not be able to directly change him because until he is 21(ish) he will rebel against most of the things you say. The best course to influence him is to insure that he is spending time with the right people. I agree that he will need a job soon, to pay for vehicle/insurance. If he doesn't want one, then consider asking him to begin saving money for higher education or even to pay for a small portion of his rent at home. When looking for jobs, make sure his first is one that will work him hard and teach a strong work ethic. Success at a hard job should bolster self confidence and make him appreciate his free time more. I would also say not to be discouraged... These must be the hardest parenting years (in my opinion)! I had serious issues with my parents during that phase of my life, but a few years later I realize that they were right on almost all counts. Good luck Oleg!

Damn Gary, those are some sweet pics! What a day sunday was, huh!? Thanks for sharing

Oh my... Those pics are sick. Great shot of the avy too! Damn that looks like fun! Way to get out there and git 'er!

Agreed! Just got AT bindings and boots for WAY cheaper than anywhere else. They rock!

Great TR guys, I just found it... With all this rain it's really nice to see pics from such an amazing place. Thanks!

Pam takes aim! Damn!

Hey Paul, I think you got some cool work there! I probably wont be buying any of it cause I couldn't afford breakfast this week (much less nice art), but anyway, good luck and keep up the good work! Welcome to cc.com!

Damn... Feeling the pain of all this snow or what! I sold my soul before offering the climbing gear trade in, but now whenever I'm not looking at my new AT setup I feel empty inside.

Great photos guys! Sounds like a great trip!

Damn!

Soooo..... Seeing how it's 9 days later, what happened, who won? Or all we all winners because we got to look at pictures from people who know how to take pictures?

Great pics!

dude, have you checked this thread since you posted the question or are you just fucking with us?

Mammut genesis 8.5mm (60m)... Perfect for 2 or 3 person glacier travel, fold it in half for more technical belayed situations. Helps to have the option for a 30m rap I think.