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StreetBoss

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  1. Seems like every year at this time the news just keeps coming. http://blog.thenewstribune.com/adventure/2012/05/21/climber-dies-after-fall-on-mount-mckinley-in-denali-national-park/
  2. I have some friends looking to slog the Colmen-Deming Route. Any idea about the road or approach conditions? I can only imagine that some of you have skied the mountain a few times already!! Thanks in advance
  3. Ridiculous Awesome Stupid good
  4. To think the first ascent was solos....holy xmas. Did with crackmeister Chet Morits. He used big cams and the bolt at mid point. Big battle and well worth the ride. The approach pitrches are fun as well.
  5. Trail head break ins.........this must be something brand new, never heard of them, Oh it's Index....S O S
  6. Similar thing happened around 15 years ago. A few friends of mine had their cars damaged but were on the other side of the slide, in other words they were able to get out!.
  7. Just finished it up. Good read and looking forward to the next book in the series.
  8. I happen to agree with the previous two posts. At Smith it is accepted practice to leave draws on a climb/project. In 90's Alan Watts was leaving ropes up to finish developing climbs. I have to admit I've left mine at a number of places for a few days to a couple of months while working lines. Violence isn't the answer and neither is stealing.
  9. Happy New Year as well everyone. Has anyone made a climbing resolution for 2011?
  10. What a dick smoker. Good work Ian!
  11. I first met Alex in 1993 on Aconcagua. He was guiding a dude and we had a beer at a hut near 15,000' on the Polish Glacier route. He never bragged or chest beated, he was very kool. We hooked again in Leavenworth by coincidence and climbed a few days together. What separated him from many of the elite climbers was how strong he was mentally - he acknowledged fear, doubt, whatever but pushed it aside every time out with confidence and technique. He had undeniably flawless technique.
  12. Thanks guys!!!!! I don't mind climbing at my wife's grade - it's all good
  13. Hey Eastsiders... packing up for a week in Mazama beginning this Thursday. Any help with where to climb single pitch stuff. The wife climbs 5.9-10c, me 11's & 12's. Shade - classics - any help is greatly appreciated. Hope to meet some of you!
  14. Was up there today - the gate is still closed at HYW 410 which forces the extra 6 miles to the trailhead. The Ranger claims the road is plowed to the campground with high walls along the roadway. The road may open this Friday (May 21).
  15. Anyone been up lately and how are the climbing conditions? I have a climb scheduled for later this month. Thanks
  16. Yeah - any updates, would love to run a route.
  17. John is the best, wouldn't use anyone else.
  18. After about 3 minutes my A D D kicks in and I'm sizing up the sports bra talent. That is all the motivation I need to get going.
  19. StreetBoss

    Take!

    That term was looked down upon by the "Old skool" cruddy types years ago. I tend to use whatever term is clear and concise between me and the belayer. If I'm super scared, screaming like a school girl "take" gets the job done then it works just fine.
  20. Went to Smith - Park was empty. Weather was awesome.
  21. Good list so far! They all have merit. Crossfire - Smith Grand Wall - Squamish Chianti Spire - North Cascades Mt Baker, North Ridge Dreamer - Darrington
  22. To get the money you're looking for will have to be a first ascent or something far more difficult that Pumori. It would be hard to get a photographer to tag along. Find something that drives you. Something that no matter what hurdle would be - that you are willing to overcome and move forward. It's amazing once you and your team commit to your innermost self what will happen. My best trips have nearly disintegrated at times but drive and will were stronger than the roadblocks. I have to agree, if college take 7 to 9 years....so what. You can never get younger or a second chance. Dream Big and GO FOR IT
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