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Carpenter. Work your ass off during the job to finish, when done head to the mountains till the next one starts.

So is traversing the ridge the point of the climb, or are you aiming for the summit by the route less travelled? Just wondering because the NE face via Anniversary is much easier and involves way less up and down. Great pics!

Thanks for the help. I just wanted to confirm what I've heard. What I've done in the past is bring up a bunch of lockers, and some cord and clip a pre-tied to the anchor bolts. Safe, yes, but not nearly as quick as clipping a couple draws. I am aware of the problem of being lowered or TR'd through chains, causing excessive wear. Roscoe, I have done some seconding on very moderate alpine routes (5.6), and am pretty excited about doing more. For me, the cragging is all in preparation for the alpine. I think my biggest problem right now is that my group of climbing friends all have about the same experience as I do. I need to climb with more experienced folk, and second some harder routes. Also, unlearn any bad habits I may have picked up due to lack of solid mentors. Currently I climb in Squamish, and if you are looking for a partner, please feel free to contact me. I can lead 5.7 on gear, and toprope 10a comfortably.

Hey there..... just started doing some easy gear leads on single pitch routes at the crags with some friends. Just wondering, if once we reach the top of the crag, and there are bolts there, what is the safe and acceptable procedure for being lowered? Often we will repeat the route, ie, one of us will second and then one or two more of our group will then lead it again. What I have been doing, is a little bit tedious, and I'm wanting to save time. Usually I'll set up a TR anchor onto the bolts, but this can be time consuming. So today a fellow suggested we just clip in a couple quickdraws to the bolts instead of a proper TR anchor. So I want to know your esteemed opinions. Is this an acceptable thing for seconding and repeat leads in a crag? Thanks for your time

I should also say that the Wedge turnoff is also past the turnoffs to Emerald.

If you continue on past Whistler, past Green lake, look for a turnout to your right. This is the Wedge trail turnout, and is signed. Just cross the bridge and camp there by the river for free. 10-15 minutes from the skiers daylots.

Here's a site that has some good pics of Wolverine tracks and their gait. It's quite informative on Wolverines in general: http://www.pc.gc.ca/pn-np/ab/banff/natcul/natcul15_E.asp Cool that they have one tagged now

No. I'm too busy beating the hell out of Chuck Norris. And Olyclimber keeps calling, muttering something about push-ups.

He just said that to piss off the French.

Ya well, now that he's retired, he's out of the spotlight, so no wonder.

Spackle is cheap, right? I once hung a canoe from my ceiling, and when I moved I plugged the holes with toothpaste.

And take some courses, starting with anchor building. Good luck and have fun!

Ya but taking $10 million out of the park system is probably a bad thing. Why can't someone sue on principal?

What kind of compass is it? If it's a Silva or Brunton, they will replace it no charge, you pay shipping to. I had the same problem. Just send them an email and they will send you a return authorization #. Took about 4 weeks for me to get mine back.

From one finish carpenter to another - Often the little tongues on the strikeplates can be adjusted without removing them, just stick a screwdriver in that little tongue and force it out. The cheaper, paint grade doors usually have these strikes. Buy a digital thermostat to regulate the heat in your house. Wrap your hot water pipes in insulation - possibly the hot water tank too, if it's old Good advice on the door sweeps, but additionally you should keep the threshold clean - nothing lets in a draft like a bit of ice holding up the door sweep. Make sure your exhaust vents (dryer, bathroon) have functioning louvers on them outside, otherwise you get cold air blowing back in.