mountainmatt

Anyone up to hit some ice climbing on Saturday? I'm down for whatever. Could leave Friday night, have to be back by Sunday AM.

I think it would be more helpful to have a -5 to +5 star rating. Then you would start to really know the value of a route. Who is going to line up for a route with -5 stars? If the route has any positive stars, you would at least know it was worth climbing.

Check your PMs

Good to know that having a Lexus and ice climbing go hand in hand.

Check your PMs

Looking to hit some ice this season and I am lacking a partner. Located in Seattle, have the gear, lacking a car. Let me know if you want to get out. Lead WI2/3, Follow WI4. Would also like to try Chair, Tooth, etc.

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No his house has a big cartoon face on the outside of it.

What is the name of the new formation?

Sniffing glue

Lower section (lieback area) - #4 or bigger Upper section (above the crux) - #3 (as I recall) However, I would not play choppy choppy. I think it would be interesting to try it out with gear. IF it works, I would tell the FA my thoughts. Great point for sure. I plan on helping out revive some routes next season for sure

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I have no problems with the fact the GMD was bolted back in the day (Thanks for putting up a great climb DC). The question is do we need to change routes to bring them to modern day standards? I think that the lower section of GMD should remain bolted. I am not a big fan of bolting climbs that can be protected with trad gear, but GMD is at smallest a #4, and likely requires cams bigger than a #6 to protect it properly. That being said, the upper section (above the crux) could eaily be protected with #3 camalots. So maybe the comprimise is to remove the upper bolts, leave the lower ones?

And get a guitar, not that gay ass thing!

I can't wait to see this in the new edition of how to climb 5.12

Take it to the limit limit, thats how we do it do it!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 12, 2006 Release #07-049 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 366-2666 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Liberty Mountain Recalls Climbing Harnesses Due to Fall Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Edelweiss Challenge Climbing Harnesses Units: About 5,900 Distributor: Liberty Mountain, of Salt Lake City, Utah Hazard: The buckles on the harness' leg loops could fail, posing a fall hazard for climbers. Incidents/Injuries: Liberty Mountain has received five reports of the leg buckle failing. No injuries have been reported. Description: The sit harnesses are worn around climber's waist and legs and attach to climbing ropes to protect climbers from falling. The harnesses have three buckles including one on the waist belt and one on each leg loop. "Edelweiss" is printed on the waist belt. Only harnesses using the para buckle system are included in this recall. Para buckle harnesses have a single bar installed in the center of each of the three buckles. Sold at: Climbing equipment retailers, Liberty Mountain's catalog, and by various Web retailers from January 2005 through September 2006 for about $47. Manufactured in: France Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled harnesses and contact Liberty Mountain for instructions on returning the harnesses including a return authorization number. Liberty Mountain will provide a free inspection and free repair. Send your harness for repair to: Liberty Mountain, 4375 West 1980 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84104. Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Liberty Mountain at (800) 366-2666 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, by fax at (801) 954-0766, by e-mail at info@libertymountain.com, or visit the firm's Web site at www.libertymountain.com

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The route on the cover of the Leavenworth guide (I forget the name) is a great route and has similarities to GOMD, except its a little easier and less pumpy. It gets really wide at the top (bigger than a #6). So this is a case where bolts are likeely needed.

Little hard to fit into the van though eh?

What is the film about? What is your role? You could be in character if you are supposed to be a drunk

So do you want to go drinking or something?

Is it insane in the membrane? Or just insane in the brain?

Attached to the heads of sharks