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Yes, always, unless I forget to bring one... Steve/Boner, you should think about climbing with partners that are not always throwing rocks down at you. Or, at least stop provoking them to do so...

How many days did the pitch take? At least that is one more pitch further than I have ever been on El Cap... Go Plaid, go!

Somehow, making words with my alphabet cookies helped me to stay sane up there. The worst part was the first 2 hours, wondering if my sister would find cell service, since if she could not it was doubtful she would make it to a pay phone in time to get an airlift that day. We were lucky with the cell service, and lucky that the helo happened to be all ready to go as it was on a recon for a body up on Snow King. The helo was sent in by Snohomish County Sherrif's Office, and I do have to say they did a phenomenal job. These guys really put themselves on the line to rescue climbers in need. Many of them are volunteer helpers. I guess I will put it out there that there is some nice gear on the route that my sister left behind as she rappelled to the glacier. There's a rope (might be damaged), at least 4 cams, and several biners and slings. So, if anyone happens to have a Vesper adventure in mind in the near future, maybe look out for some gear. We were slightly to the right of the gully on the lower face, since the gully was wet at the time we were climbing, so it might be a bit off the ideal route. Thanks everyone for the support and encouragement. Being injured sucks, especially long-term like this injury clearly is going to be, but at least I was injured doing something I love doing. I will take it as my challenge for the year to get myself back to 100% by next season! -Steph

I'm sorry to hear of this unfortunate accident... Best wishes on a quick recovery. We need more TRs and photos, so please, GET WELL SOON!

4 paws and biting holds is AID!

you mean to tell me my career is not legal?

My gradnpa was a dentist in the Navy and I have a few of his old dental tools... I'll do the root canal for half of the lowest bid. (Full disclosure - I am not a dentist but play one on TV.)

Just be glad, you know Plaid. Go Plaid, Go!!!

I'm planning on a new set of DMM cams but am now hesitant with the slings on them. I'd been holding off on a new set of BD cams, waiting for the DMMs to come out. Now that they are out, I'm torn if I want cams I know the slings will need to be replaced much sooner than the BDs would. At least I can scratch the Totems off the list...

Fixed it fer ya.

Tofu for breakfast just sounds wrong on so many levels... for me anyway.

Go Plaid!

You mean you "pass" on the review? Or, the cams "pass" the review?

BOOTY! CA-CHING!!

*cough* Not that the vids needed any help.

The Dude Plaid abides! Think of the pounds shed if he clearcut them nostrils! Might even help the vids, too!

Bill, since you are now an official washed-up has been, you may as well make room in your basement for all the bowling equipment you will soon be hoarding. I'd be happy to assist you (for a small fee/barter) by cleaning out the basement and getting rid of all that useless climbing junk, especially those new totem cams that are now worthless paperweights...

Me and Arent rapped in two portaledges. Check out FB. Not sure how we pulled it all off with out Ivan singing and bumming smokes, but somehow, we managed... doesn't look like there was enough room to fit my extra-large ballz EGO anyhowz Fixed it fer ya big baller.

HEY, LET'S GO BOWLING!!! "Let's Roll!"

Me and Arent rapped in two portaledges. Check out FB. Not sure how we pulled it all off with out Ivan singing and bumming smokes, but somehow, we managed...

Thread Hijack!

That is a great shot, Marc. Here are some of my favorites from this summer... Alaska Range April, 2010 Stuart Range September, 2010 Orbit Chicken Head September, 2010 Mt Wiliwaw Chugach Range, AK May 2010 Mt Adams August, 2010 Maybe a bit off topic, but I'm having fun making some tasty sushi... "SUSHI for the PEOPLE!"

This one is worth doing more than once, at least for me...

Good on ya Sobo! Cheers!

I'm waiting on pins and needles for the full length video!