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The 5.9 left of Under the Bored Walk can easily be done in 1 long pitch. I recommend doing it this way. Stopping at the intermediate anchors kind of splits some of the harder moves on the route. It is fun to just push through. Darrington is great!

In the Halls of the Mountain King? That's not classical: Savatage In the Hall of the Mountain King

here... do you think alcohol was also involved?

Should have told the 911 operators that the side of your face was bleeding, that would have got the police and ambulance out there.

chores and not much else on Saturday Sunday climbed Ain't Misbehavin and the 3-pitch route to the right of it in Leavenworth. Good, fun 5.7 climbs that look like they did not get much traffic. With the quick approach, I a a bit surprised. I would recommend them as a couple of climbs for a relaxing day. However, if you are a beginning leader, the 3-pitch climb may not be the best, as the pro kind of sucked. I only placed 1 piece each on the 2nd and 3rd pitches, and they were a full 100 ft. long, though the climbing was mostly 5.5-5.6.

I used to fly the sea-tac to lax route a couple times a month. Flying over Yosemite was usually the highlight. On a clear day, the view is great. Sometimes, you can also get a great look at the Needles a bit farther south.

I'm still looking for a partner

my plans changed and I am now in need of a partner for saturday. (assuming it is dry). send me a pm.

Next time I am in alaska running away from grizzlies, I will be sure to capture a wolf and have it pee in a cup to keep the gizzlies away

Don't tell that to the goats!

"the deciduous canopy is too dense to let any sun through in Spring and Summer" I like the forestry lesson too. Nice pics. glad you are OK. Sloe Children is a great climb!!! I still need to redpoint that thing too.

That season never ends!!!

I would have pulled out my shotgun and taken care of him...

how well do those things actually work? $225 is expensive!!!!!!

hey, that doesn't work. how much do I have to donate to get that feature?

I like pulling weeds, and enjoys the hives I get from it.

when's he going to play there? That sounds like it could be a bunch of fun.

Just guessing, but the dirt will land on the on thes other routes and turn to mud and stay caked on there. In the summer, it can easily be brushed off?

all the lawmakers have been too busy raising taxes and trying to get reelected rather than concentrating on critical issues like this...

skateboarding is so 1987...

I would definitely go for the MEC line...

jealous?

I was actually a bit impressed with the article. It was not the usual dribble about extreme sports, pushing it to the limit, andrenaline junky crap, etc...

Do you think all athletes that are on top of their game are dopers then, whatever the sport? (cycling, olympics, basketball, climbing, etc.)