davidio

did anybody else notice the coolers in the back of that beast on the site???? i don't get that one bit . . . .

The lord did not guess ice axe. He is a worthless lord.

I think that the more nudity was accepted in pulic here stateside, the less likely we are to hear the "SHOW ME YOUR TITS!!" or the "REMOVE THE HELMETS!!" responses. We just aren't accustomed to seeing such displays of those lovely sexual organs, which in turn generates a response of some sort due to our lack of comfort. SO, what do we come up with? Gaping, staring, catcalls, yelling, incorrect and over-use of the term "baby", and my personal fave: aggressive grabbing of the crotch. I'm not saying we should stand there arms crossed & tapping the lips with your index finger as if you were taking in the latest addition at the Art Institute, i'm just amused when folks demand the full monty at every single opportunity. Not mad or angry at all, but quite amused. On a similar note (this is spray, after all . . .): It always baffled me back in the day when, just after having a lovely night with a lady, she wouldn't let me see her naked. I mean, i wouldn't be able to imagine one part of her body that i didn't kiss/touch/whatever in the previous day, but she was completely uncomfortable being seen. This happened a couple of times, this thread just made me think of it (can't say anything about boys, i usually pass out WAY before they leave . . . . . ) What gives?!?!?!?

so . . . you got a bike you want to sell? i have a small desire to be cool enough to ride a fixe . . . but obviously since it's been crashed and has some bad ju-ju it would have to sell real cheap-like

I lived in VT for the past 5 years, leading ice for the past 3. I started off climbing in Alphas, then almost exclusively wore leathers (some Raichle 90 Deg EXPs) this past season. I like both, but i have certainly gravitated towards the leathers for day trips pretty heavily. I like the leather boots because they are (obviously) much more comfortable to hike in, they are lighter, and i have more control of my feet when i climb. Mine kept me warm enough most days last year, and the couple of days when it was old school cold i wore a pair of insulated supergaitors over the boots for a boost in temperature. I found this to be a much more versatile system, and my feet were generally quite a bit happier at the end of the day. I still used my plastics for longer trips (they were key on Katadihn last Feb), where it's essential to be able to take the liner out at night to keep them warm and dry by sleeping with them (well, at least warm). Just keep in mind that the 3 most important things when buying footwear (especially RIGID footwear) are FIT, FIT and FIT. As long as you figure out the correct type of boot you are looking for, it's my opinion that you should ignore the label on the boot and get the one that fits the best. It's pretty tough to find a poorly made boot from any of the manufacturers listed in this post. Also, you really didn't say what exactly you will be using the boots for. Make sure you're getting the right boot for what you realisitically will be doing, make sure the salesperson who helps you out isn't trying to upsell you to more boot than you need. If you only intend on general mountaineering in the NE winter, or if you intend on sleeping out in the cold on a regular basis (and good for you if you are!!) then you should probably get some plastics, because that's what they are made for. If you really like sleeping in your bed every single night, and you want to get a bit more vertical, make sure you include some leathers when you are trying boots on. Best of luck, and say hello to Mt. Washington for me this winter. david

Yikes - bird flu!! Best of luck, i hear you grow wings and a beak after 72 hours, and then your bone marrow starts to leak out of your ears and before you know it you're calling your significant other Snuffalupagus. Not the way i want to go, man. I don't know my way around the gorge, but i sure did see lots of ice to climb up there yesterday. I'm sure we could find something do do on Wednesday - but i won't climb with you if you need to lay an egg while belaying. david

Sorry you aren't feeling well, fool. Get better and perhaps we can climb on Wed??? Not sure about bringing a toddler, though . . . . david

If you folks end up with room for a 3rd, my gear may have dried up from this afternoon's adventure by then . . . i'm free any of those days to climb. Sorry, no Jeep david

Hey - a quick question from a new guy. I just moved here last week, and finally got out climbing this afternoon. We were at the wide ampitheater underneath an imposing (and constantly spitting) roof that was pictured in vw4ever's post. Is that Mist Falls? Sorry, i was too busy craning my neck at the ice to notice any signs for the falls . . . any help getting my bearings would be appreciated. thanks - david