Crillz

The westside (Seattle) is closer to way more, and better, climbing, skiing, and mountainbiking than the tricities could ever dream of. The only thing the tricities has got going is a dryer climate, so more days for wakeboarding if you're into that. More wine too! That is not the place to move if climbing is at the top of your priority list. Also, from what I've heard (I know a fair number of nurses some how), you'd have better chances of scoring a job if you take the shitty schedules. Also, I didn't read if you're looking at working in a specific field, but if you broaden this, you'll have a better chance too. Like psych, cancer places, etc. Having weekdays off will be better for the weather. Most of the good ski and climb days are during the week.

Hey Jeff. I've only got catastrophic health insurance, so a trip for an x-ray or an mri will have to be straight cash at this point. I'm assuming if anything, it's minor fiber issues like you say, so an mri would probably be prefered by a doctor. It seems to be doing better these last few days though. A few weeks ago, I was searching around on the interweb and found a physical test that is used to determine if further examination for a break is a good idea. It consisted of rubbing/pushing on certain areas of the ankle. I pushed, poked, and squeezed all around and there was no sharp pain, so... If it wasn't out of pocket, I would have already had it checked out. If I do go to the doc it wont be to a primary care that's for sure.

Thanks for the info. I've been doing the alphabet writing thing for a couple weeks. I've been walking, biking, and running some (1 mile runs) and it all seems to help with the swelling. Just sitting around, like at work, without elevating must be pooling the blood down there.

Early in November, I sprained my ankle on a descent in Jtree. It hurt like hell right away, but after a few minutes the pain was a lot lower. I was able to hobble out to the car, and put some ice on it for a while. I didn't really stress it much the rest of the day. For the rest of the trip (4 days or so), I climbed on it, and taped it up for most of that time. Kept putting ice on it most nights of the trip. Anyway, it's now mid December and the damn thing still swells up a bit most days. Not real bad swelling, but just a bit. I've skid on it 4-times since, and the compression of it being in the boot reduces the swelling. I doubt it's broken, but any thoughts? The injury is on the outside of the ankle by the "bump" (is that the bottom of the talus?). It hurts when I point my toes really hard, and when I put pressure on it by turning it sideways, like you would when you twist your ankle in the first place. I'd prefer not to visit the doc, and was going to hold off for a couple more weeks and see if it improved. I'm still doing typical stuff, lifting and did a bit of climbing on it as well. Any couch docs think it's just a bad sprain?

There is no better time to do this then now, while pretty much everything you own can fit in the trunk of a car. Lots of peeps (a lot of my friends and myself) went straight into college after high school and totally f*cked off - either dropping out or taking longer than 4 years for undergrad. Also, the community college route is a good suggestion, now or later. The great economic machine will wait for you, and honestly, taking the year now will not hinder school (not sure about the payment part, which should be considered).

What type(s) of guiding are you interested in? Where do you want to work? Outside US?

I like the idea. I hate getting lost on those stupid climber trail networks.

I never went to get my shoulder diagnosed, but I suspect a minor rotator cuff issue. I really noticed pulling rope through the autoblocked reverso 2 years ago. What I have found, and also heard, is that doing shoulder specific weight training is a big benefit. These exercises will help strengthen the surrounding area and improve blood flow. I have noticed a considerable improvement in how my shoulder feels (how bad it hurts and when). I'm no doc.

I'd add: Use a grigri; Don't look at the piece as you're bounce testing it, if you like your teeth Also, solo aid climbing stuff like city park isn't that much worse than dragging someone out to stand there for an hour+ belaying. A little bit more involved, and good practice.

Anybody do this on their own? I've got a 70cm that I want to chop down to 50cm. Seams easy enough: Removing/ reinstalling the spike is the part that I'm most worried about. I think I want to do this to a BD Raven Pro - is the spike just tightly fit and glued in? I don't see any rivet or screw.

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Solid! I thought the exact same thing after leading up that damn chimney. Hardest 5.9 I've ever been on.

Or that squeeze on the left side of the final pitch of Rattletale. It needs a cleaning, but....

We stayed at the La Quinta in Summerlin which is about 20 mins from the loop road. Worth it depends on the weather probably. The wind in that campground can suck. It was nice to have a shower and a warm place. In a few weeks it will be colder. This is the first time I've not camped and thought it was better. Depends on the routes you're after for the gear. For the routes we did, I think MysterZ was the only one that we took a #4 up. I used it as the belay for one of the pitches, but if I did it again, I'd probably leave it.

Trip: Red Rock, Nevada - Various Date: 10/7/2010 Trip Report: Me and a couple holmies hit up Red Rox October 7th - 11th. We had perfect weather the entire trip! I never confirmed it, but it looked like it rained for a few days prior to our trip - score 1 for our team. Also new for this trip, was the complete avoidance of campganistan. We stayed in a hotel room every night (6 nights) for about $300 total and suffered no bed bug attacks - score 2 for our team. On to the sending... Day Uno we linked Johnny Vegas and Solar Slab up to the guide book's pitch 7. We had perfect temps in the high 60s/low 70s and it was partly cloudy. About half way up J-Vegas. Mike and Jay. Jay Off and running on Solar Slab About half way up Solar Slab. Mike and Jay. Day Two our plan was to link Myster Z with Armatron. Looking down the real crux of MysterZ. My crew was too tired/hot to go for Armatron. It looked saweet though. Next Time! Day three was strippers and movies. Day Quatro. Triassic Sands and Wholesome Fullback. Me pulling through the low crux on Triassic. I was happy to get this one with no falls. Me having just sent the crux of Wholesome. An "Index Style" 5.10. Day Five we went for Frogland. We did the variation start of Bourbon Street which was sweet. A late start didn't allow the slower parties ahead of us to "get out the way", so we bailed at the top of P2. Overall, the trip was a success. The highlight was probably Triassic. A totally sweet line! Note: Mosquitos come alive around 4 pm. I killed about 50 of them while I was leading/belaying Wholesome Fullback. Gear Notes: Water. Hotel Room. Approach Notes: 30 min. to 1 hour typical approach time.

For a real course: Driver - you can put with the driver 7 iron pitching wedge

Nice Mark!!!

Always thought this meant you got a few extra hours after closing, not a leave whenever you're done. I thought it was about a 3 hour extension too. That will mean out by 8:00 pm. It's not even completely dark by then in October! Imagine... You're the 3rd party on Crimson, you top out a little bit later than expected, but not the end of the world. You start the endless raps. One party below has a rope snafu, it's cleared but now, you're even later. Now you get your rope stuck. 30 mins. later it's clear. You "run" down and to the car, but without a headlamp because it's not dark yet. Yes, back at the car at 8:15 with no epic.... But wait, a fucking parking ticket for $120 - epic after all! Maybe a dirtbike is the way to go now. Just go wherever, whenever you want. Ah hell, nevermind my shitty scenario. Just saw the next post. I emailed Robbie too.

Ouch. I also thought it was 7:00 pm last year, and it happened later in October. When you call in for the later permit, didn't it just mean you got like a 3-hour time extension? So out by 10:00 pm. Long routes, and a stuck rope will mean a parking ticket now. I'll email that contact and get the specifics on the late exit.

Like the title sayz.... It was my girlfriends. Just a tad too small for her - got a small of the same harness instead. I gave it the look over, and it's pretty much brand new. The gear loops are still shiny! $45.00

A year or two back, and probably more recent even (I didn't bother searching), some on here were kicking around the costs of health insurance. Anyway, figured I give an update... For 31 year old, non-smoker, $2,500 deductible, catastrophic insurance I was paying $92/ month last year. Got a nice little letter in the mail stating that the rates were going up. This year the premium is $127/ month for the same coverage (unless that is ammended by the insurer).

There's also a block that looked ready to go above the hand crack part of Heart of Country. It's got a jug that looks like everyone and there mom grabs (or used to) - it moved when I touched it. It's about 15' up from the big ledge, where the short handcrack ends. Didn't feel safe trundling it down last time I was there, but would be fun - so heads up.

Seen on the taco stand that WA Climbers Coalition bought LTW!

Sickness!

you guys are pretty intolerant of the second amendment. Double standard much? Just no tolerance for dumbfucks.