flashclimber

Breakin the law, breakin the law, breakin the law. Hmmm was it worth not paying the fee? the reason the penalty is so stiff is due to people like u who avoid paying the fee in the first place. we could argue all night about where the money is going, but does it matter. i bet you dont pay the parking meters either. hoping that u won't get caught. well, u gambled and lost on this one. pay the piper. he is owed his dues. just show up to court and pay the fine. and next time..pay the fee! the we wont have to listen to u complain about...breakin the law...breakin the law............

Im curious..How much did your wallet weigh? 6, 7, 8 oz? What compelled you to stash your wallet instead of putting it in your pack? Darwinism at its best...no wonder we need so many cops around. Sorry dude...keep your valubles in your pack no matter how much they weigh...we aint livin in Leave it to Beaver World anymore. They were probably watching you as u stashed ur wallet...Damn Meth heads...Damn Democrats...Its all Christine Gregiores fault!

Wow...you guys have a lot of time on your hands...Oh yeah..there isnt much snow in the mountains..which means we don't really need the heli's to recue your butts when u get stuck up there....Hahahaha go get a day job!

Since everyone agrees on Stone Garden Cracks..how about the fist roof crack at Marymoor. I've pulled it a few times...I was thinking 11b...11c if u have small hands.

Wait till you re-sole them...Thats when the real stretch begins! They make excellent all day shoes after your first re-sole (which is not recommended by La Sportiva).

Arrrrrrgghhhhhhhhh nobody wants to climb.....and the sun is out!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now im forced to watch NCAA Basketball and drink beer....what a shame!!!

Check it out! So it might be a little cold...U guys are always complaining about not get out and climbing...If no one responds Ill be forced to watch NCAA basketball at the bar and Ill be forced to drink those high carb beers! Please stop me so I dont gain weight...make me climb!!!!! Partly Cloudy High 52° F Precip: 20% Sun along with patchy clouds. High 52F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday is the last Sunny day until Monday according to weather.com! Gotta climb while the weather is good! Gabe

Looking for someone to climb on Thurs...12(noon)- as late as u want...Gabe PM me if u want to go...

Looking for someone to climb on Tuesday at Index...Im available to climb from 12-5. Gabe 206.228.2739 I climb with all levels of climbers 5.7-5.12

Is the road to Static Point open at this time of year...If so how is the access? AND Is the road to Darrington/Giant/Exfolia/etc open? How is the access?

Las Vegas...Red Rocks! U cant beat the food, entertainment, and cheap accomodations. If ur looking to leave the US..then I would say SE Australia...Blue Mountains, Arapilies, Mt Buffalo, and Grampians..Check out Air Canada for cheaper flights to Australia!

So a question I have for everyone is the ethics of "Should a bolt replace a 20 year old pin?" I know the pin on GM is an old relic...It does make u feel better when u clip is since there is a nice deck to hit if u fall...then u get to roll down a steep black slab...I dont know the answer to this question and Im not about to place a bolt and find out...If anyone knows the FA and can get a solid "Yes..please replace" then Ill see about changing it...but until then...I aint touchin it! Ill be at Index on Wednesday..weather permitting..to check out the Slabs..Rogers..snake...and few others...Ill list the ones i see in need of replacement. Thanks to all those who sent me a PM in regards to where I can get free bolts and anchors to replace the old ones. Ill look into it.

If buttonheads are on a route and necessary to climb the route...Im game to replace them! Guess Ill be climbing a lot of the classic routes this year to check out what needs replacing. ..."GNS"? how are the chains up there? Last time I was there (3 years ago) there were 3 thin old rusty chains linked together. Im sure they are safe but how 3 stainless steel chains instead? "Air over Aries" and old Yoder slab climb. Anyone been on that in a while? Im gonna scrub it down and check out the bolts on it (I wanna add it to my tick list). Hey Chuck, I was looking at the topo of 10%...Ill see about getting up there (never been to the 5th pitch on 10% before)..the topo makes it look like there are 7 pitches...Ill check out the anchors too (anyone ever aid it to the top before? I solo aided it to the 3 pitch) "City Park"..probably wont touch the lower bolt on pitch 2...sounds like people want it removed rather than replaced...but how about the 2 bolts higher up? They any good? Pitch 3...anyone been up there this year? I was up there 2 years ago..does it need cleaning again? "Phone calls from the dead"...gonna take a look at that route while on "GM"...Could be a fun route to work this year!

Im looking for a midweek climbing partner...I have gear and lead up to 11d. Sport or Gear is ok with me...I climb at Index, Si, exit 38 and wherever the weather is...Im available form 11-6 in the afternoon. Flashclimber@hotmail.com Im not picky...m/f...5.6-5.13 I just like to climb!

If u are interested in climbing at Index I am Available midweek and weekends from 11-5(ish)...I work nights. Send me a message if u want to head on up...I climb with all levels as long as they know how to belay!

Ushba recommends using a Hilti glue http://www.ushba.com/catalog/tortuga.htm There is also a Rawl drop in tube glue...ill most likely use the manufacture recommendation. Fixe also makes a stainless glue in...ill look into all options prior to Aprils bolt replacement.

All the bolts and the anchor need replacing on Terminal Prepie...I worked that route last year..no long falls..but all the bolts are rusted..its a slab and water runs on it all year...ill be replacing the bolts with titanium glue-ins so they last longer...Hey guys I wont change any bolts on any route where someone is threatening to chop them..its just a waste of time and stupid..I.E. "Cunning Stunt" if u guys remember that fiasco. But there are a lot of routes that need bolt replacement and im willing to put the time in! Sloe Children bolt? We'll see...if ur tall its easy to by-pass that 1/4"...Personally Ive never used it since there is that nut placement right above it...however if the FA says its ok..then Ill change it.

I agree with u guys on both of those routes...especially "slow children" that 1/4" is pretty funny to look at..the one right above it could use a new bolt too. nIll check out 10% in the next week to see how bad it is...weather permitting.

Im going to retro bolting a few routes at Index this year. NO! Im not adding any bolts...just replacing the old rusted out bolts that add 3 grades to the route. If you have a favorite route bolt or anchor that needs replacing please post it. Im considering spending $200-300 on bolt and anchor replacements at Index this year. (I just got a pay raise). "Terminal Prepie"-bolts and anchors for sure. Any others? I'll listen to all comments before replacing them in April!