Hendershot

Coming back from Skyline Ridge today I saw the remains of a car that had been engulfed in flames. I haven't checked the news stations webpages to see if the passengers were ok since I typically come here for news.

Trip: Index - Bridal Veils.....FALLS!!! Date: 12/19/2008 Trip Report: I figured a week of these subfreezing temps would yeild a rarely formed, but accessible route off of Hwy 2. Others thought the same. When my partner & I pulled into the lot there was a team of 3 already moving. We caught up with them at the base of the falls. We figured they would already be up the first pitch, but they we climbing trees cause it was more stable than the rotten ice. They warned us of falling blocks so we stayed well out of the fall line. There was a steady flow dividing two sections. The right hand side looked like a shower and directly left of the flow, obviously had a lot of water flowing underneath. After farting around and trying to get over our disappointment, we figured we could try the far left ramp that the other team started on but retreated. Our goal was a tree for an anchor, then a directional to TR. As we were racking up, we heard the sickening WHUMP. Looked up, saw nothing. Hmm maybe it was snow falling off a tree. Then my partner noticed the water was flowing much faster. CRACK! The entire section (about a pitch) collapsed right in front of us. We dived behind trees as the debris landed 15ft away from us. No before pics, maybe the other party will post here. These are just after. The slab left of the steady flow was plastered before, gone now. Even if we continued our intended route prior to this collapse, we would have been out of range, still this was too freaky and we bailed. Cold snaps can be just as dangerous as warm spells. Gear Notes: Good judgement will save your ass over gear anyday. Approach Notes: Parking was easy. Snowshoes are cush but not necessary.

I for one am glad they updated their site so I can reserve my spot. Gym Jones raised their prices, a semminar used to be $1500. It's a bonus that the Mtn athlete weekend program includes the Light & fast semminar. After acheiving full gearwhore status, I realized that best tool I can refine is myself. Sure you could have the latest, greatest and lightest gear, but then it just boils down to physical & mental limits.

"Don't be a Menace to South Central while drinking your juice in the hood" was a spoof on all the "growing up in the hood" movies and a precursor to every Scary/Epic/Date movie that makes fun of successful movies

I thought that was the Great Outdoors, when he ate the ol 69oz'er

Glad I will have another chance to get my tail kicked. I left a message with Rob to try and sign up since I didn't see it posted on his website. Do you know if the Jan 17/18 class full?

Instead we will see a merger between Chystler and GM. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/11/business/11auto.html?emc=rss&partner=rssnyt Two failures and poor management can come together to make one crappy company. Cingular/ATT, Time Warner AOL, HP & Compaq

Back to the topic, I fully expect McCain to croak within a year of natural causes.

Funny that the chick would be wearing a confederate bikini.

Awh shucks couloir, I though you got more praises than complaints from your avatars? It's just a few peeps here that have to block them while trolling at work. What about the greater good?

:rawk:Thank you thank you

4 stars for the Grivel 360's. They go in like butter! They can get to the most tricky of places like behind a pillar. The reason I don't give them 5 stars is they are a pain to rack. So the rest of my rack is BD turbo express and a couple "bail screws" just in case. Anything forming in the SLC area yet?

I could have sworn I saw some comedic list from like backcountry or something. Has anybody seen this? I am still undecided?

I second John's recomendation for Joe Josephson at http://www.firstascentpress.com/

From the creators of Arc'teryx warp strength technology harness; introducing "Derelique"

Off the current subject here but did you guys notice how many times McCain blinked? Palin told us again and again that we must not blink!!

Not only that, but he won't wear a lapel pin of the American flag.

Have you skied on your set up since you moved here? If not, do that first to evaluate what is lacking before dropping some coinage.

Have you seen the headlines recently? There is a resurgence of pirates in the world. When was the last time you saw a ninja in the headlines?

Last time I checked, it was the Neo-conservative's policies of deregulation that allowed these bad loans to go unchecked. What ever happened to "let the market take care of itself"?

Oh but how about Palin trying to convince us that her ticket was the best for the middle class. I couldn't control my laughter. I wish i made $5 for everytime she said "Maverick".

Good times and great oldies. I was able to blast my way down and back on my superbike even though it meant not partaking of the fine beverages. Props to Wayne for the PDX specific slide show, I had no idea the mixed potential in the area. Thanks to the organizers for bringing the stoke. Definately worth the drive for me.

Yeah, notice how both parties issued statements saying their candidate won. My favorite quote was the "orgy of spending that has occured the past 8 years."

Pirates strike again! http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/africa/09/26/ship.tanks/index.html

The same people who want to charge climbers for a rescue would probably support Palin's hometown practice of charging rape victims for their medical exams. http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/09/21/palin.rape.exams/index.html