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Great. Thanks for all the advice. I'll check out vantage either this weekend or next.

where is exit 38, what highway. Also where is erie?

I'll look into leavenworth. My experience is pretty much limited to gym climbing and a dozen or so top roping trips. So i'm really looking for some top roping.

Im new to rock climbing and just moved over to the tri-cities. I was curious if any one knew of some good spots to try around the area. I've heard vantage is nice, but i'm not sure if its going to be a newbies skill level?

Thanks for the advise. I'll definantly check out cooper spur and leuthold. As well as the recomended reading. Thnaks again. I'll post about the trip when i do it.

Sounds good. Yeah were looking for something kinda out of the way and don't really mind some difficult terrain.

I'm looking at going up mt hood in the next month or so and was curious as to the best route and is crevase danger a big problem? I know it sounds real noob, but i just don't know much about hood.

Hey how do i get in on the fun. Somebody PM me some more info. Thanks

Oh yeah... I did it in 48 hrs 20 min and 57 sec. Ha

Wow, Its great I saw this I love bitching about things. First off if you have a Problem with our ELECTED officials then its your own damn fault. You probably weren't out there rockin the vote for who ever you wanted elected. You just sat back and hoped it would turn out for the best. Thats bullshit. Why are blaming someone else for our situations. I blame only myself that gregwhore was elected, i don't buy into the whole recount bull. I wasn't out there pushing for Rossi like i could have been. Lets remember that all of our ELECTED officals were hire by us the votes. And Amereica wanted bush. Now Back to the big issue blaming others for our situation. Its no ones fault but our own if we are slaves to our dreams and desires, or if our women are free to be used as tools of business and entertainment. All this persons complaints are bull. They are due to our decisions. We are slaves because we want to be, and its up to you, the individual, to change your life. Break out from the norm, stand up for what you belive and, and make a change in our country. Stop blaming! Everyone love blaming someone else to relive them of personal resposibility. Finally blaming others for our situations is like saying: ITS NOT ME, ITS MY PENCIL THAT SPELLS BAD. its our decision

thanks for the advice

Luvin it dru thanks for the tip

Thanks Dru that was really helpfull, why did he invent the term BETA?

I'm finally looking to buy a rope and don't really know what i'm looking for. Even though its my life cheap is a big factor. I was looking at an Edelweiss Axis 10.3X 60m For about $120 as was wondering if anyone had used this or any similar ropes. Its UIAA cert., dry treated, rated for 10 falls, and has a 6.4% elongation. Any sugestions would be awsome. I would rather spend the extra money than buy a shitty rope. PS I plan on using it for a little bit of everything from rock to snow. Check it out GearExpress

Well the idea about filming routes with a betamax is calming me alot. Thanks every one now i can go on with life. Stupid Beta

Wow, sounds like a real problem. Some one should have warned me two years ago. But the stange thing is now that "she" is living with me i find myslef trying to get out alot more. PS if you cant find the brail sign post its right below the heavily wooded forest.

WHAT THE HELL IS BETA? I can tell it stands for "advice" but WTF... Beta? Where the hell did we come up with it?

Gym climbing is just what it sounds like, a gym! A place for newbie’s like myself to gain a little strength, stamina, and most importantly confidence. It’s a gym, a work out, nothing more. And if helps me make a transfer to real rock in any way shape or form then its very beneficial.

Thanks for all the great info. I was thinking of doing the actual ridge line, and might but it off until theres some snow to cover some of the rock. If i end up doing it any time soon i'll let you know. Thanks again.

I've noticed that this topic comes up every now and again, and have already searched through most of the other posts about it. I'm pretty new to climbing in generally but confidant in my skills on a class 3/4. We'd like to try the traverse it self but can't find any good info. Has anyone done the actually traverse summer or winter seasons? If so what am i getting my self into, and what recomendations do you have?

I'm not 100% on this but i've done that in the past and haven't had any problems. Just remember not to use straight bleach, instead use a bleach/water mix. Again i'm not sure of a proper ratio but i did some where around 1 part bleach to 10 parts water. Finally a hanger with a piece of old rag on it works great for cleaning the tube.