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or that an experienced person can navigate just fine without one. Yeah I know, but that's sort of like saying that if you know ways to navigate without a compass, then you shouldn't bring one. There are situations when a compass can be more useful than your eyes, and also when a GPS can be more useful than a compass. I think your argument is based on one or two inherently irrational (although very romantically appealing) philosophies: a) to bring as little as possible for reasons other than logistical ones (weight, space, organization, etc.), or b) to pride oneself on needing as little as possible. Of course we all know that irrational romanticism can result in a more fulfilling recreational experience, so on that basis, I'm totally with you. I do love the soft, young, hairless ones. No, it's not like saying that at all. See, the way it works here is this: you put forth your opinions, and the rest of us put forth ours. The rest of us don't need your help formulating our opinions there, partner. A compass weighs less than an ounce, and, not being battery or satellite dependent, reliability is 100%. It also costs about $10. Combined with an altimeter, these two small devices fulfill nearly all the navigational functions of a GPS, without the cost/bulk, and reliability problems of that system. GPS work poorly the forest, the situation when navigation is often most crucial. Furthermore, many people who use GPS rely solely on that technology (this is from observation); they do not parallel their efforts with compass/altimeter: if the GPS fails, they're navigation goes out the window. I'm not knocking GPS, it has its uses. They're great in white outs on big peaks, for sure. But as a "no excuse not to carry one" item? A little hint for a youngster: Many of us have gone wherever we wanted to go in all kinds of conditions without one for decades now. Call that romanticism if you like; we just call it results.

Despite your copious opinions, you apparently don't know shit about addiction. Thats OK. It's only been characterized as a disease state with a strong genetic component by the AMA for more than 25 years. How were you to know? Classic JayB. Always the last kid to get the memo.

Ignore Hugh. He sprays on all forums inappropriately. The mods have warned him about it, but he keeps pushing the line anyway. Another data point: I love me LoweAlpine softshell, and it was berry cheep. Make sure you try em on, all the brands fit very differently.

Even without a proper heading you'll get distances to pre-programmed waypoints and/or your current tracklog. Yes GPS is stupid to rely on, but it pwns in low visibility when properly used, and especially when retracing old tracks. It's definitely cheating. The only rational reason not to bring a GPS receiver is the weight/pack space (that's probably the only reason that I normally don't carry one). or that an experienced person can navigate just fine without one.

I haven't laughed that fuckin' hard since my last round of "Mullet Hunter".

Good spray, girls.

Come on an' take it to The Bridge.

I am whoever you want me to be.

I just read Sports Illustrated's "This is Raquetball", the 1979 edition. Hard hitting. Gripping. A tremendous amount of male body hair.

Asolos (which fit my narrow feet) are narrower than LaSportivas. They probably won't work for you. I tried on a pair of Titans, and there was some funky material bunching at the base of the tongue that messed with my toes, so I passed.

Yeah, my grip strength training really came in handy for that one. I hardly even used my legs. Good thing I had my heart rate monitor alarms set so I didn't climb too fast. The descent's a pain in the ass, so we just cell phoned for a rescue chopper to take us off the top.

Girly Positioning System. No bachelor pad should be without one.

Sounds like he knew what he was talking about

GPS is for little girly men. Real men gut their partner and crawl inside them.

I'll say. Two threads in my honor today. I feel...special.

I drove past rolled over Scientology mini van today, figuring they were the only ones who could help themselves.

wire tapping, foot tapping...it's all just human beings trying to connect with one another.

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