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I personally like Joe Simpson's total nonchalance.. he talks about how he "doesn't fit in" with the climbing world.. he always thought of himself as a beginner yet he could/would flash grade V/VI ice and Extreme rock routes.. he also drinks a ton.. which helps

Hey CC'ers.. I want to teach my girlfriend how to use skins and travel around on skis.. Now I know most (if not all) ski resorts are in National Forests- making the land accessible to anyone/everyone... (even us poor folk who can't afford lift tickets) Has anyone out there had any trouble skinning up at resorts? I want to minimize the amount of other things we would have to deal with.. I want her to be comfortable skiing with skins before I bust out the transceivers and such.. Thanks for the replies!! much appreciated!!

good idea.. problem is I work 22 miles from where I live.. I will bike and walk to local places..

Hey CC'ers.. like most people I have been indulging throughout the holiday season, and, like most americans, I have sworn to get back into climbing shape after the new year. Are there any programs out there that you recommend? What motivates you?? Are there any good climbing movies I can watch and get pumped up about?? Any tips help!!

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I don't know my schedule yet- I may fly home and a might have to work on friday so a mountain may be out of the question... I will check out desolation wilderness though.. thanks.. keep in touch

"Training for Peak Performance" is the way to go!! I've used this book for 1.5 years and it has really paid off!! It is so crucial to have endurance up there- not only physically but mentally as well. I found that, believe it or not, spending 60-75 minutes straight on a treadmill or stair-climber is a good way to prepare your brain (plus your lungs and legs) for those long days in the hills. I also agree that "there is no substitution for the real thing" and this book has training schedules worked out around doing weekend outings. A++

Good to see you making some postings old friend... hee hee!! We should team up to do something this season!! Ashley and I finally got out and did a class 3/4 summit near tahoe and it was a blast!! Spooked this shit out of me though.. (a good kind of spooky none the less).. Keep in touch.. I am suspecting that I will stick to doing some backcountry near tahoe for the winter but come spring- we should do some climbing!!! (maybe this time we'll get competent partners!!!) take it easy

Sounds good- I will look into getting a 9.7mm rope.. I definitely want a versatile single rope that is lightweight yet strong enough for what I intend to use it for. (which is pretty much everything from glacier climbing to rock top-roping).. any suggestions?

Thanks for the input... What would be a good compromise? I am looking for a lightweight mountaineering rope that I can use on alpine rock and snow with some moderate top-roping? Also, what do you mean by "doubling it over?" Do you mean to use another half rope or what?

Hello out there- I have an 8.5mm dry rope that I have used only on glacier climbs thus far. I was wondering if it could suffice for top-roping some rock/ice climbs in the future. Thanks for the input- (I am guessing it will work but I wanted to get some advice) also: could I trust this rope to lead class 4 or low grade 5?

marmot talus still available?

Still have the ice tool for sale?

Hello CC'ers- My girlfriend and I are moving to Davis, CA and wanted to know if there was anyone out there who wanted to meet up in the winter/spring to do some backcountry skiing/snowboarding. Also seeking partners for climbing 14ers and other high peaks in the summer and fall. Thanks.

Thanks for the input everyone- I will definitely try adding the aid climbing element into it... it seems like good skills to have anyways- make sure the placements are bomber, taking out the pro and also learning how to help myself out if I get in a jam (e.g., step up on a daisy chain).. By the way.. I will be living in Davis, CA (I do not know how far this is from Medford.. but hopefully we can meet up and do some alpine climbing).. Thanks.. keep 'em coming..

I've spent considerable time crag climbing in Colorado (though not in a few months).. I did a lot of top roping on climbs that were often too hard for me but I tried anyway (like 5.10+)... I've done a lot of bouldering too so I feel confident with my movement on rock- I am most interested in the class 3/4 area right now anyways.. I am in no sense of the word ready to tackle a class 5 climb yet on the crags or in an alpine setting.. When my girlfriend gets healthy we're going to tackle thielsen.. Thanks for the input!! keep em coming?

The problem is finding the mentor- I will be moving to Northern Cali in september.. hopefully I'll find someone there.. I was thinking of taking an alpine multi-pitch rock class and then joining a mountaineering club- that way the leaders will have some idea of what type of skills I have... it's easy to say I'm a NOLS Alaska mountaineering alum in order for peeps to know the extent of my glacier/snow/ice travel skills. I also prefer to learn from experienced teachers than a friend who just wants to climb. Thanks for the info everyone.. keep them comin'

where can I find "the tooth" and which freeway are you speaking of? take exit 32? is that I-5? in WA? thanks for all the help

where you comin' from? I taught my girlfriend on mt. adams.. on the south spur route..

I want to find easy alpine rock climbs to lead... but before that I want to learn to place pro (stitch up) and build anchors for a lead climb.. some suggestions would be wonderful- maybe some class 4 stuff where I could sling rocks and horns and won't need any active/passive pro...

Thanks for the help- I will be moving to a new location (northern Cali) in a few weeks.. so I won't know a soul.. I guess I could join a mountaineering club and meet experienced leaders that way.. Thanks for the input.. keep 'em comin'

Hello CC'ers- I have experience climbing snow and ice- and placing pro and building anchors- but I have no experience in rock pro/anchors. I want to get into climbing rock (class 4 and low 5)- what's the best way to learn the ropes of rock pro and anchors? Thanks.

Definitely mt. hood- perhaps the Sisters and Shasta?

Hello CC'ers- I have a lot of experience climbing snow and ice- and with snow and ice pro and anchors- but I do not have any experience with rock gear. I want to get into climbing/scrambling up class 4 and low grade class 5 alpine rock climbs, but I don't know where to start with rock pro/anchors. any suggestions?