David Trippett

a year and a 9 months...well taken care of as well... to be honest...I'll probably spring for another....just had to rant....i feel better now. fucking apple bastards.

So, I've been a loyal Mac user for some time now, lured in by the siren song of the big apple...until now that company could have sent me a hot turd with their logo on it and I would have begged to buy it....but the other day my ibook freaks out...so I take it to the shop and find out the logic board is dead.... New Logic board? 800$ and no guarantee the same thing won't happen again in a week. So I do some research and it turns out that the ibook in particular have had this problem with the logic boards due to the fact that as the case flexes and the solder breaks at this one chip. Apple has as much as admitted the problem exists and has replaced some of the problem machines, but it is anyone's guess how they apply the critera for replacement...and many users have been stuck with machines that don't work due to a shitty soldering job. When I called back and asked Apple if this was a problem, they said no, that what I experienced was unusual! In spite of the fact that they have been replacing machines for this very problem! HEY, FUCK YOU APPLE! GO TAKE YOUR FUCKING SMUG, INTELLECTUALLY MASTERBATORY, PINOT SIPPING, SELF-LOVING ATTITUDE AND STICK IT UP YOUR STEVE!! GUESS WHAT>>>>I'M A PC!! COCK SUCKERS. So, I suggest that if you have an ibook G4 and still have the ability; extend the warranty....particularly if you travel a lot with it. Honeymoon's Over.

the prize can be a hot oil rubdown by you to discourage people from entering crap.

any word on icefields parkway/polar circus?

I HEART FRED BECKEY!

sage advice

Think about the converse of this situation....say after the skis were destroyed from HIS car he insisted YOU pay for HIS skis as well as YOURS. This would be outrageous!(albeit dash enough that it just may work on a stupid person) The source of that outrage would be from the understanding that since it was he that was responsible for the condition of his rack and he put the skis on the rack, it's proposterous that you should have any responsibility for HIS loss...so the mere fact that he agreed to be responsible for HIS gear is the proof of onus for the loss of yours...he cannot divide blame. Again....dude should pay.

I had a very random similar discussion with a Rabbi whilst trekking in Nepal. He was into discussing ethical legal issues where friendship/family issues conflict. I gave the example of a friend dropping a piece of gear on a route, which is similar superficially to your stuation. In the end he decided that the entrusting of ones possessions is based on an understanding of an unspoken contract in which you agree to the responsibilities of temporary ownership in the way you would if you overtly lent them a blender or say your milking goat. They are responsible for the item and caring for it whilst it is in their "sphere" and therefore ....dude should pay. In the end he(the Rabbi) agreed that the practicalities of the relationship may dictate you don't pursue your right. Since the claim is not involving a accident in traffic or other high risk activities I doubt it will effect his premium. The insurance companies will no doubt discourage you from a claim, but if pressed I bet they will admit there is no penalty. If it were me, I would pay for the skis if it were my fault and I would expect that my "friend" make a satisfactory arrangement to cover the loss.

I dare you!

Hey, check http://www.mec.ca gearswap section under climbing. There is a guy from Alberta looking to buy some Cobras

Hey Lub, check http://www.mec.ca gearswap section under climbing. There is a guy from Alberta looking to buy some Cobras

Pretty screwed up. I wonder how the Argentines feel about all of that chicanery. OH YEAH! BTW..... I'm going to chop all the bolt ladders on the Grand Wall today.....since it can be freed at a moderate .13b

I think Baffled.....the seams/stitching don't go all the way through into the liner.

Brand new Ama Dablam Jacket with tags. Fire Red, size medium. 180$US retail......150$US obo takes it.... shipping included. http://marmot.com/spring_2007/mens/outerwear/insulated/ama_dablam_jacket/views make an offer!

FYI....Saw lots of FAT blue ice at the Farm on Blackcomb. The Office is in similar shape (word has it).... Husume Buttress may be coming in soon as well with the all the snow and melt/ freeze...??

other than gravity..... What caused the fall?

....nor even the same continent

conditions not looking so good are they? Call Andy Kirkpatrick.....I'll bring the Hagis!

freshiez?! On skis? That's gonna suck!! thanks jordop

What routes are accessible from the resort on skis?....I'm heading up this weekend with the relatives and may sneak off to climb something conditions permitting. Blackcomb? Fissile? Fitzsimmons? any fav's?

Are you sure about the hanger? I thought that was the one Marko pulled under to the right... I walked from the Thalay Sagar as well...zzzzz Anyone see Josune last night? Awesome! One of the best shows ever, not at all what I expected. The section on the Walker Spur was classic. The one on Dave Birkett was pretty good as well.

this is a good thread, I am in the hunt for the ideal digital as well.... With all due respect to the Canon SD crowd....it's a great camera without a doubt. I would own one today (actually, I do own a older 2.1mp model) if not for the battery issue. I wish I could buy one, but the battery issue is the deal breaker for me. Alpinfox's idea about buying a bunch of batteries may or may not work, but depending on the conditions and your requirements this is not always feasable and it sucks when, for whatever reason, your usage drains those Li-ions quickly. From my own experience, if I was only heading out for a couple days at a time the SD line is the way to go. But often my work as a geologist requires that I spend long periods of time in the field, last summer it was over a month at one stretch. My work requires a camera that works all the time. A few seasons back I was using the old SD I have and with three Li battery packs and only once did it run out of juice before I could get to a recharge, but I ended losing some valuable photos for work because of it. My usage requirements are a bit unusual maybe, but it's pretty much the same as I need for climbing...I need a camera that is light, durable, takes high quality images, from telephoto to macro, in most lighting conditions and will always be available to use and is fairly inexpensive so if it breaks I'm not out 2000$. So for me it's AA's, I use Li AA's in the field, because of their cold weather performance and usually I bring about 20(Hey, I'm not paying) for a month of field work and I use rechargable AA's at home. Right now I use a Konica-Minolta from work, but I'm not super pleased with the output. I'll probably end up with another Canon. I like the Canons because my experience with them is that the optics are great and they tend to not be too heavy handed with the way their processors handle the images and the build quality is great. But I would flee to whoever if they made a better product. I have found DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY REVIEW to be a great source of information about how these cameras function and what makes a good/bad one. Under reviews you can look by brand/date/or rating If you find something you like that works then let us know. Photography comes up enough here it probably deserves it's own section.

EDITED: Used Koflach VERTICAL boots size 9.5-10 US with new, unmolded Intuition liners. With the Intuitions its a pretty light set up for plastics. Boots are in pretty good shape, normal dings, scratches and wear. Old liners are still there as well. Comes free with some older semi-rigid Grivel crampons that still work great. 200.00$CAD/obo takes it all. Great boot for Denali etc... The Koflach Vertical Plastic's double boot provides warmth and rugged protection for high-altitude ice climbing and mountaineering. Shares the same shell as the Expe. However, the Vertical uses one shell size down for the same fit. Why? The Performance Fit liners in the Vertical are slightly thinner to deliver better technical ice climbing performance. Never fear: they're still toasty to -40F.

this thread is bowing my mind!

maybe it's an old one but I just heard this... An aid climber, sport climber, and trad climber are in a public restroom. The sport climber finishes and goes to wash his hands, he washes only his fingers. He says "as a sport climber I learned to never waste energy" The aid climber finishes and washes his hands up to the elbow. He says "as an aid climber I learned to be thorough" The trad climber zips ups and walks out of the bathroom, all eyes are on him and he simply replies "I didn't piss on myself"