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I have an Omega. They're great...for sea kayaking. You probably don't want to lug one around on your back. For light alpine shelter that'll take a REASONABLE (not hurricane) wind, look up the Tarptent Squall. 2 persons, 2 lbs complete (pitched with your ski pole), single wall, full floor, full bug netting. Is your criterian light weight, or bombproof durable? You'll need to decide this before buying if you want a full tent with netting and a floor. FOr more durable 2 person shelter, I'm looking to pick up a Black Diamond Firstlight or Hilight with vestibule; roughly double the weight of the tarptent, and probably double the durability.

You're all being too grammatically picky. This isn't mainstream media; it's stream of consciousness media.

Nice job. Thanks for the photos.

I've got a similarly free midweek schedule. Weather looks good for tomorrow, too.

Gregory expedition pack: 6000 cu in, under 6 lbs. Very comfy for big loads. Good condition. $115.

The Mazama store isn't even a good place to rob. Shoplifting is a breeze, but the comatose staff is too fucking slow to empty the register.

Matt, buddy...uh, you're trying to debate an organism that barely has a rudimentary central nervous system. Just shine a flashlight in the direction of its food.

Oh, you don't use pack goats? So last season.

My TR for this weekend: Using various land management websites, I identified the nearest, most recent forest burn (above Leavenworth), then transposed the information to a Google Earth aerial photo. Morel hunting time. Piled my wife and dogs into the Subaru. Off we went. Weaved our way up to the site; following the Google Earth printouts, car camped on a ridge top with beautiful views, wildflowers, cozy campfire, no morels. Promptly hit a rock on the way down, which seems to have caved in half my undercarriage. Damage estimates due by tomorrow.

that sounds really painful Particularly if the tuna is freshly caught.

Sounds like a line from the "May Fix" trilogy. What about wrapping bolt hangers in Ziplocks? Or...

No worries, we didn't use any locktite. Just throwing out a suggestion. As an aside, Locktite isn't an epoxy; you can easily remove a nut with Locktite on it, but if the problem is freeze/melt, locking the nut is the wrong solution. OK, another stupid idea for preventing water from getting into the bolt hole in the first place without epoxy: silicone caulk. Remains flexible and allows bolt replacement as needed. Thoughts?

Spoken like a true gym baby. Conditions on alpine climbs change day by day. A climb that is standard one week can become quite 'noteworthy' the next. Many of us really appreciate the folks who post TRs that describe current conditions and very useful recent photos. Also, many of us enjoy and are inspired by what our friends are out there doing, even if it didn't make the cover of Rock and Ice. TRs are a great way to connect with folks who have just been there, especially if you're planning on doing a route nearby. Third, writing and reading TRs is fun. Not that that has anything to do with the sport. And finally, climbing is a personal game. One man's noteworthy is another's walk in the park. So be it. Every TR posted here has value.

One man's 'just taking pot shots' is another's pretty good discussion on the topic. Moderation is too heavy handed and, as a result, the site is simply too boring for my taste. I went elsewhere as a result. The GW thread was simply the last straw. In contrast, this site has a mix of good, serious information, activism, and a playpen for recreational cyber jousting. As a result, it attracts a broader group of folks, from the top outdoor talent to posers like myself. In short, it has room for just about everyone. If you're a wanker, of course, as several members of your community are just now discovering, you'll be treated accordingly. Look, it's your site to do with as you please. This is just my feedback.

...and Paul Wolfowitz taught post graduate level foreign relations. Any time someone reaches for their 'credentials' rather than debating the point at hand, the audience detects the distinct sound of their credibility flushing itself down the shitter. Your next sentence indicates that you know little about a new generation of drugs that would help a human choose the healthier alternative in the scenario you describe below. And again, your references are very, very dated. It's a broad field, one can't be an expert in every aspect of it, regardless of how many 'classes you've taken'. You might also take a class in basic reading comprehension. My statement was that only some brains have a prediliction for addiction, not all. In addition, upon re-reading (as many times as you need to to comprehend it) my last paragraph, you might find that I suggested the drug therapy is only part of a more comprehensive solution. Nonetheless, the new generation of drugs has already produced some startling results. And finally, we're not talking specifically about cocaine addiction, although you seem to be, perhaps because you read a case study on it. Each of us knows many addicts: their called alcoholics. Nuff said there. Drug addicts come from all walks of life and all upbringings; be and excellent parent, and your kid might still become an addict. There is a huge brain chemistry, and thus genetic component, at work here.

I met Brian M as Brian Hench and I were coming out from Dragontail not even a month ago. My first impression from a distance was that of a Ultimate Fighter with a huge shit eating grin on his face humping what appeared to a gear festooned refrigerator on his back. It is shocking and surreal to get this news so soon after. Mizuki was to join their party the following day. My deepest condolences to their friends and family.

Intersite cyber warfare. Students for Christ verses the Stoners. Daughters of the American Revolution verses the Gypsy Jokers. Wankers verses the (Dahl) Sheep Shaggers. M&Ms verses a Lucky Strike. It was only a matter of time.

I lied (forgot). Each pin has been pounded once. Apologies. I've got a #5 and a #6 Bugaboo. I'm looking for 2 x # 2 thick knifeblades (3.5 " long). Used is fine, as long as they're usable.

I'm not suggesting volunteer road repair, although a dynamite license might be fun. I do agree, as with any public issue, that lobbying is very important. The trick is how to represent the zero impact community effectively with a lobbying effort that has enough critical mass to be effective. Some ideas: Demand it from our gear suppliers. Some already do, but companies signing on to environmental lobbying initiatives can be powerful, particularly when whole groups of companies jump on a single issue at the right time. Consumer pressure can help them in this effort. As I mentioned before, coopting with organizations that share a similar wilderness ethic can also boost a lobbying effort. And finally, where's the CC.com's legislative action forum?

To clarify, Tazz is not a moderator at NWH. She decided she didn't need the hassle of moderating or constant second guessing by wannabe refs. Not that it needs much moderation apart from those who seem to be problems no matter what forum they post in. Sorry for the intrusion. Yeah, that global warming thread that got locked. TOO CONTROVERSIAL! If the site was any more moderated, it could double as a corporate problem resolution seminar. Great marmot photos, though.

Long shot, I know.

i need to climb w/ this fool then - nothing chews up a long approach hike faster than a bard-fest, we could tag-team stanzas! - and no matter how much of that poem i burn into my brain, there alwasy seems to be a thousand more lines to learn... Nooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And we're kinda sorry you need to get a life so badly.