ClimbingPanther

I am surprised to hear people make such statements. So there is a bit of third class downclimbing. That's why we call it CLIMBING. It's all part of the challenge. Are you saying that a statement you don't agree with coming from Kevbone is a surprise?

Are you smart? Do you fear large herds of cattle? You may think these odd questions, but let me 'xplain. The solution to your problem is to realize that you are smarter and better than anyone in the crowd of people, unless I am there. Just see them for what they are, cattle feeding on and contributing to the vast world economy, and do not fear them. Be grateful that the land of plenty which they perpetuate is what allows you to screw off with your life and do fun stuff. Shoot, I should be a psychiatrist.

Thanks, Layton. I got some more info from her today. It happened during a fall. It is quite sore to the touch on the palm side of the second knuckle of her ring finger. Swelling is worse but bruising is gone. However, when I told her how to check for the bowstring effect of a complete pulley rupture, she said it didn't appear the tendon was pulling away from the knuckle when flexed. This makes me think it's a partial pulley tear and should be OK with a splint and a few weeks/months of rest. I will do my best to convince her to see someone about it though. Any suggestions for the Bothell/Woodinville area for a doc or similar professional who is knowledgeable in hand injuries like this? Thanks!

My girlfriend was climbing at Stone today and suddenly realized something was wrong with her finger. There was no pop anything like that she remembers. It's bruised and swollen, and the finger tip went numb several hours after the injury. It is not aching constantly, but it hurts to touch. Full range of motion is still available without significant pain, though I don't know how much she can exert without feeling pain. The question is: is this a familiar injury to anyone and should she go see someone about it, or just do the ice-2-days, warm-after-that treatment. She's a piano player and needs her finger to recover correctly.

Have you considered reconstructive surgery on your feet? La Sportiva's always fit my perfectly proportioned feet.

Has anybody been to see that new Warner Brothers flick, "Constipation?" Oh wait, it hasn't come out yet.

I haven't been around long enough to know if my strategy actually works, but it makes sense in my head. I have an old beater car and I don't leave anything in it at all. Don't make yourself a good target and you'll be less likely to get hit. It's no guarantee, but it's all about the odds.

Sorry if this has already been said, but the more recent situation with the 3 lost people who HAD GPS AND DIDN'T USE IT kinda illustrates exactly why MLU's are stupid. Any idiot can now go to the mountains without any preparation and someone will come hold their hand to get them out of trouble. This should be more of a reason for lawmakers NOT to pass this stupid law, instead of the other way around. Good grief. If anything, rescue costs will go up because more people will use MLU's as a safety net for their own stupidity.

if climbing Hood w/o an MLU is outlawed, only outlaws will climb Hood w/o an MLU I'm so hot.

Climbing Hood Old Chute from near summit, looking towards Timberline, Dec 31, 2006. __________________________________________________________ Scenic From HWY 20, east of WA Pass, looking south. Jan '07

I didn't see "foraker" mentioned anywhere...???

So, what member (or two, preferably) would like to usher me and my ladyfriend in the door for a free day of climbing??? There could be beer involved. 6-pack, your choice?

I'm making my first foray into a gym ever next weekend in Seattle. Is there a better option than Stone?

Assuming his recent National Geographic article, and my memory for that matter, are accurate, Messner stopped rock climbing after getting frostbite in his toes while searching for his brother on some uber-high mountain. Hi-altitude stuff was just the only thing he could be the best in the world at after losing foot function.

No, I'm not from Seattle and have never been there before until this weekend. I want a 30% off coupon! No fair. Where do I sign up? So I was going up there to visit my new ladyfriend, and had planned on spending some hours boot shopping all over Seattle before I saw her. However, that didn't sound like much fun so I said forget it, but we just stopped by there since we were in the neighborhood and all my wildest dreams came true. So, Arch, I'm kinda sad you're not a sinner anymore. Tell me how you reached perfection AND began sporting a pentagram?!

Another example of a useless Seahawks thread I refuse to read

Whoever sold their La Sportiva Nepal 43.5 boots to Second Ascent, I just want to say thank you. What a wonderful find for $50! Looks like they've been to many interesting places already. w00t!

G-spotter is aid. kevbone needs aid

The name escapes me, but the trailhead to get to Jefferson Park was not accessible by car in early may of 2004, a terrible snow year.

what did they do if the strange women were a little queer also?

What do you think this means? Apparently, a significantly higher percentage of whites believe America is ready for a black president than the percentage of blacks who feel that way. Do many blacks perceive racism as more prevalent than it really is? Do many whites just lie to the polls and say what's politically correct? I wonder if it's because racism is more prevalent in the south where a higher concentration of blacks live, so they see it as the big problem that it really is down there, but haven't experienced other parts of the country where those feelings are less common? Where is racism at today anyway? How close is America to being "cured?" I sure don't see it much here in the NW.

If you live anywhere near sea level, like below 1000 feet, don't get a Timex. They lock for a long while and you can't manually unlock them if the reading drops too low. I left mine in the car when I climbed Rainier because it was locked and worthless.

Show of hands for how many people don't read this guys's posts no matter what they're about... Too bad he doesn't stick with the same avatar like jonmf so I can ignore him.

One word: Ex Officio Boxer-Briefs (other brands may be acceptable, the boxer-brief is the key) And: Don't shave down there I've never chafed and I've taken some long trips. And be sure to wipe your butt very well 'cause that can cause chafing too.

Boxer-briefs? Hello! You missed that one, and that's all I wear climbing. Not literally, you know what I mean