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    Driving Pickets

    I've been over the mechanics of this and have practiced for a 2-man team and have just assumed I could physically do it. I've held a fallen partner and even though it didn't take too much strength (under that situation), I did not have the need for digging a trench so I can't be positive that I could have. Since I'm usually 2 to a rope, guess I should chuck my partner off a deep end somewhere and try digging for more empirical data.
  2. At the time, each purchase seemed reasonable and legit. Seeing them all in one place though...I understand why my wife keeps tying them into hangmans nooses and hanging them from the beam.
  3. I like the idea of having pics for insurance. Especially since I don't have the reciepts for most of this any more. I think I'm more of a rope whore.
  4. And the holds aren't bolted on outside (except that one in Spokane...or was that glued?!). Sounds comical but after a time in the gym, don't let that first portable hold outside be your reminder to switch modes.
  5. Looks niiiice.
  6. CBS, I'm sorry to hear about your wife and the tough choice you're faced with. Check with the airlines and with Candlelighters on discount and/or free flights. That information might make your decision slightly easier. We've worked with them over the last year while fighting with my daughter's cancer and they've been very helpful. Also, since you're already established with a doctor and I assume continuing some sort of treatment, have you checked into government healthcare (Medicaide and/or Medicaire)? Seems you would qualify given your circumstances. We'll keep you and your family in our prayers.
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    Simulclimbing

    E, demo would be great. Shall we say Bugaboo NE Ridge....end of July?
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    Simulclimbing

    I suppose who carries what would depend alot on the situation too. Having at least some with with the leader makes sense regardless though. Thanks rob
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    Simulclimbing

    Eric, has it ever caught a follower for you? If so, how'd the rope sheath fare? We simuled up some 5.8ish last year (strayed). Thoughts of tiblocs ran through my head Anyhoo, with some long 5ish sections coming up next year and having experienced one crappy unplanned bivy, I'm revisiting the idea. I've been leaning towards the ropeman though - 3 oz each and spring loaded sounds pretty good. One concern (over the mechanics of how) is how to be quick when placing these and making sure that they're placed so that the rope runs through them smoothly. Any pointers on that (prerigged?)? On another note, do you coil at the leader and the follower equally to make swapping lead easier or do you keep the coiled end with the follower?
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    Simulclimbing

    Any good "how to" resources online (or a book) on simulclimbing. I've done a little but planning on a few routes this year that require lots. Need more tips for being more efficent. Thanks.
  11. Yeah, they turn silver after awhile. It was odd to have so many in one litter - they usually only have two and seems like females are rarer. This was a batch of girls. As you can see from the mom's look, this was her last batch Not a good and loving mom.
  12. Poor Max. Very sad video.
  13. I think I'll fork over the dough and launch at the ramp across from Northrup. Not real keen on leaving my truck in the middle on nowhere for 3 or 4 days though. Since I'll probably be going solo...where's the easy routes Steve?
  14. He's calling that "Post-Modern wall" based on the pic in the guide book. The red is "Anonymous Heros" (5.9) and the blue would be "Seam-iotics" (5.9). Thanks, that gives me a reference point to start with.
  15. The newish Rick La Belle guide left me confused with where the walls are in this area. He mentions Ultima Thule, Novitiate, Post Modern and Orange walls. I'm planning on boating out there for 3 or 4 days early this year and would prefer not to spend too much time searching for the routes on my list of wishes. Anyone care to point them out on this image? Thanks!
  16. "Dry and warm" is so relative How warm was it?
  17. Friends went Saturday. They said it was hard-packed. They turned around short of the kitchen due to high wind and poor visibility.
  18. Favorite pitch followed (NYC007 led): Shoshone Spire, pitch 6 (starts at the notch halfway up the picture - pitch 5 was nice too!). A long pitch that starts out with a sketchy traverse outside the notch then follows face holds and hand and finger cracks up through a short roof. The exposure was awesome. Most enjoyable pitch because it took just about every kind of move to get through it. The last move to the belay was hardest for me. Favorite pitch led: Prime Rib (of Goat) - pitch 8. A long 130 foot pitch with lots of slopers and a slightly scarey little traverse near the top. I liked the setting. If we were doing scariest pitch, I'd go with the 5th pitch on south face of NEWS. Only 5.0 but the whole pitch was portable.
  19. They'd have to start a seperate SAR mission just to find your registration in that mess
  20. Seems like that big chunk above the guy with the pole would slide right off too.
  21. What's the earliest one can climb Devils Tower and still be pretty much guaranteed daytime temps above 50....on the Durrance Route? Yeah, I know it depends, just looking for a wang. Thanks.
  22. No, but in Snohomish Co, both outgoing Sheriff Rick Bart, and especially new Sheriff John Lovick are very well qualified. Would you vote for a County Auditor or Treasurer who wasn't a CPA? Voters (often) have common sense Yes, because the choice is which is "most" qualified. Too bad there isn't a choice of "Neither" on the ballot! If all of the candidates sucked (the case in many elections) one will still get elected.
  23. Sounds like some good times.
  24. I wouldn't let someone belay me on it, that's fer sure. Might as well use a Ginsu.
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