Crillz

Pretty sure you need two ropes to rap from Bathtub Dome. I think I waited up there in the wind one day, waiting for our other rope to get to the top. Not sure if you wanted beta, but the hand crack looking pitch is the one that I've done. It has a bolt about 40' up and you may be glad to have a tiny cam for the start.

That's the King Swing right? I've seen a few videos of climbers - speed climbers, doing the swing way up high like Hondo did. The typical wall style guys/girls go way down low and do the 50 yard dash. I assume it's becuase the climbing way up high, once you change systems, is hard - anybody in the know?

Now THAT would be something!!!!!!!!!! We know what you meant.

Superhuman. I'd be wrecked from just the approaches and walk-off from 1/2 dome.

Not even Chuck Norris can save him now!

If your hands are rather small, like some have mentioned, it will make it more difficult. For average size hands, it is a one-semi-insecure-wide-handjamb move to get a foot jamb, then it's over. Maybe you could get a knee lock . Practice - hand jambs don't have to hold your entire body weight to be good.

11worth.

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After this winter, is the road any shittier than it was last year? Do I need to bring an ax for any low branches?

I couldn't get myself to make the jump to a netbook in lieu of a notebook. Check on the cost of good internet and factor that in too. Good luck - this type of thing is a pain in the arss. I don't think running any of those programs at the same time will be quick.

That's an ok deal, but that processor is weak sauce. Good enough for making spread sheets though. It's still fairly expensive to get a minibook with really good performance = $1K+ I just bought a new notebook and had to settle for a 15" screen to keep the cost down. Look into Intel's new itype chips - they can be more "green" too. If you need a machine for more than surfing the web and checking your email, you may want to reconsider the netbook idea. They're not sufficient for most work/office usage - YET. My opinion after pondering my purchase for a while.

Just lieback that shiznit. There's no bear hugging.

Whatever floats your boat man.

We don't need to monitor no stinking volcanoes! Hell, we don't really need to learn anything because godz will save those of us who trully believe.

Not worth the extra weight. Single rack through #4 BD should be good.

Also to add to the real OP's question: The orientation of the autoblock device will have an impact on how easy/ hard it is to pull in slack. Too low and pulling becomes difficult.

JosephH, usually I find your posts pretty ensightful, though I don't always agree with them. This has got to be somewhat of a troll. It feels as one of those - I'm set in my ways, I'll be dead soon, so I'm not going to change anything, even if it can be better. Using the autoblocking device, can be extremely useful in multipitch situations. I think it makes belaying two followers safer in certain situations (though you don't climb this way, many do). Also, it makes the act of belaying more enjoyable without reducing safety - example, I've been in many hanging belays where I've wanted to lengthen/shorten my tie in (I generally use the rope only). This process is much safer, and easier if you can take your hands off the rope.

What's climber's left of Timberjack? (Timberjack is that one with the offwidth at the top right?) It was pretty dirty, but if it got cleaned would be a pretty good route. I remember some thin moves to a hard lieback, and then into a squeeze chimney. My shirt got ripped up from that chimney.

What 5.7 feels like 5.9? Just curious.

The concesus between the 2 people that I know who have climbed it is 5.9. Wait... What climb are we talking about? baa

Anyone in the know? Is it wet? Heading over shortly from Seattle. Should I be more prepared for aiding?

Tolling is supposed to start in Spring of 2011. The tolling system is supposed to be similar to the one that's used in the carpool lanes on 167. I couldn't find any information on the possible toll charge on the DOT website. Anyone drive on 167 without the good-to-go and get a bill in the mail? Is the fee the same? Is a stamp required to mail it in? I didn't look up the bill that passed, but have heard that the money collected from the 520 toll doesn't have to go to the 520 bridge project - WTF. Also, thoughts of tolling I-90 to get bypassers has been talked about. The only conclusion I have come to so far, is that work totally SUCKS!

Best get me a #6 cam right away.

Wow! Fauk Yeah!

I had a blue Petzl, 10.3 I think. It was sketch after one season. I could pinch the rope between my fingers and fold it in half like a piece of cardboard. Fuzzed like crazy too. Always had static shock syndrome after rapping.