Crillz

Stack may have went off the deep end, and killing innocent people is wrong - But... the dude said a lot of what, I bet many of us say after we've had a few . Agree, knocking off a politico would be better use of crashing a plane.

Have a good trip!

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What is the concensus with these diameters? Would you always set up the rap so that you were pulling the 8mm, or are the diameters close enough? Actually 9.9 vs 8. I'm going to use a 1/2 rope as my tag line. I'm nervous about stuck ropes on this trip, so I'm leaning against a static, skinnier tag line.

There's lots of different contact lenses, and some fit better and are more comfortable than others. Get some that you can keep in for extended periods of time (like a week or more) - started doing this last year sometime, and it's f*cking awesome. Nothing like taking out and putting in contacts daily, after about a week with no shower or real hand washing.

Index was pretty good on Saturday. It was pretty surprising to find most of the routes dry (at least the ones I looked at). There were a lot of cars in the LTW parking lot, but didn't see too many peeps at the LTW.

What's celcius? Nice to see some NW action in February.

Look the other way? But what about the TPS reports...

Agreed. I would think that a bigger block of time (more than 2 weeks) off would rejuvinate you and help you have a more positive view towards your work life (reduce the burnout). It's pretty depressing looking forward to a week off here and there, and maybe the occasional 3 day weekend. Burn some of the time with family, and spend some on the significant other, and you have little remaining for personal usage. Most US companies can't afford to offer large amounts of paid time off. And, for many US working stiffs, the idea of taking unpaid time off in any large amount is unrealistic (if its offered), due to debt and lack of liquid savings. Up until about 2 years ago, I felt guilty taking time off beyond my paid vacation. Now, I would prefer to have the time off in lieu of the money I would make.

Word!

How are other routes in that area put up? Is it worth bolting - could it just be a toprope? Why do you have to bolt it on lead - are you trying to onsite it ? If you were to rap bolt it, it doesn't mean the pro has to be ridiculous. Is this 20m route going to be a significant line, or setting a standard at the crag?

Why climb? So I can brag about it on the interwebs.

Wetter!

If you think that's fun, you should check out some stuff at Index. That shizzle will leave you with a smile for dayzzz! Good luck and have fun.

I climbed le toof once when it was 60 degrees in January, and that was enough for me. Better/funner things can be climbed. Don't even want to go back to solo it. But hey, it's your boat.

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Sup locals? Seen the snow report for WhistlerBlackcomb and looked pretty good. 27" in the last 24 hours with some clearing for tomorrow. Is the snow light and worth the drive from rainy Seattle to shred for 1 day? Thanks much for the info.

It was pretty dry at Index Sunday - But Windy!!!

Damn! You mean I got ripped off?

First - you can PM me so this doesn't spoil anyone's true onsight. I've never climbed the pitch, but have heard you need a bunch of the same size in the yellow or red alien range. I know it's different for climbing ability, but how many of each? 4 each? I'm not sure how much 5.10d there actually is, but this grade will be pushing it for me on lead. Roughly speaking: Yellow Alien = Yellow Metolious = .4 C4 Red Alien = Orange Metolious = .5 C4 Thanks for the info.

You must have really needed a fix to climb that chimney wet - it must have been a little slimy.

Looks like snow sux and avy danger's up. That means..... New years party time. :brew:x 24 =

I got a pen and pencil set with my name on them, and my name isn't spelled right . They came in the mail with no return address, no note, no way to know who sent them.

Nice! I was thinking the weather was warm enough both Saturday and Sunday... as I was x-massing it up with the familia.

Haha. I just clicked the past 24 hours and nothing but spray came up. No climbing stuffs. Haha. Merry Crillzmas and Happy Festivus fools!