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hmm, first of all, I think I remember a lot of ledges and blocky terrain on route. I don't think there are many places I'd want to take a leader fall, unless it was very short. I can't remember, but I think that slab at the top has a fairly safe landing -- meaning, I don't think it would kill you. But don't fall. If your bro isn't up to it, you can always climb up and lower him a top-rope.

could be worse, at least its raining

great photos, pat

I went by feathered friends with the gf to get her a sleeping bag and a pack. She's a hard fit, but they helped her try on nearly every pack in the store -- switching out hip belts and adjusting and measuring until they finally found a pack that she loved and that fits great. No way REI would have given her this much attention, or known that much about their products.

Why don't you guys move to Canada if you hate America so much. Palin/McCain 2008!!!1

I love how Bush made a deal with India to allow them to purchase huge amounts of nuclear material and technology from the United States, despite their absolute refusal to sign the nuclear non-proliferation treaty. Nice job

won't somebody think of the children???

The last 8 years have been such a spectacle. I can't BELIEVE anybody would consider voting for the Palin/McCain ticket at this point.

funny that the conservatards are staying out of this thread. It's like the fat guy who avoids the bathroom cause he just dropped a huge greasy shit in there.

I just wish the past 24 hour link worked from the home page.

Re-traced figure eight. Kind of like a water knot, but using a figure eight. Had a partner that liked to tie the rappel ropes together that way. Is that the same thing as a flemish bend?

Can you imagine if social security had been privatized before the current financial/economic trouble hit? hahaha

What kind of knot is that, anyway? Doesn't look like a double-fisherman. Are the tails sewn to the cord? Weird. huh?

my 24-hour link doesn't work anymore

When faced with the timeless and Great questions of life, I respect the man more who responds with "I don't know" rather than the one who invents complicated theories about an old man in the sky who created everything from nothing.

nice. too bad you didn't run into him

OMG IB totally roxx0rz!!1 It's just like the red route at the gym but longer!

I love my alp wings. Looks like I've got to start ordering picks from europe? maybe i should pick up a bunch while US supplies last....

Is this your favorite route or something, kev?

McCain can't even speak PROMPTED "my friends" Why do you hate America, kevin?

McCain can't even speak PROMPTED

We saw a couple of bears, too -- 1 while approaching CJ Couloir, and another looking down into Spider/Formidable basin from CJ pass

Dan, one day I'm going to buy you a camera

Sweet

It must be god's will.