[weekly whipper video....groundfall.]

Belayer: "I didn't do that right."

 

Climber: "No, you didn't."

[Randonee bindings for mountain boots]

Someone is selling some 404s (attached to skis) on the site today.

 

http://cascadeclimbers.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/1058425/FS_Silvretta_404s#Post1058425

 

[Overdue climber on Hood]

Jared was my climbing partner and a great guy. He was a talented photographer and a whiz with technology. He was an infrequent poster here on CC. I weep for his wife and two young children. I'll miss him.

[Climb Kili. Possibly break your baseball contract]

From the comments to the article:

 

He could die, and his lifeless corpse would still be our best pitcher.

[Teen falls at rocky butte]

KGW is now reporting that this individual did not survive. Unfortunate.

 

KGW has also posted a "quick poll" asking

 

"Should there be additional restrictions for climbing on Rocky Butte?"

[South Side conditions: 2/2/2011]

@bvail - nice pictures

 

@Xerinae = what became of your "unexperienced friend"?

[Need SPOT locator advice ASAP -Help!]

FYI - the sale at Big 5 is for the older SPOT 1. I've seen this price point ($49.99) elsewhere as retailers try to clear old inventory. The newer SPOT 2 is more expensive.

 

Bill -

I just saw an ad for Big 5 sporting goods. SPOT for 49.99 after mail in rebate.

I do not know if you have those in your area or not but that is a sweet price.

[Hwy 14 cocoons?]

Yesterday, driving through the Gorge on Highway 14 we noticed many huge cocoons in the trees. We also saw some along I-84.

 

Does anyone know what type of animal I saw?

[Cell phone service on Mt. Adams South Spur route??]

Same story here. My Verizon failed to work at the lunch counter, but my partner's Cingular worked perfectly.

[WTB: retired rope]

I'm interested in finding a retired rope for use around the house. (I need pro for my very steep roof.)

 

Portland/Hillsboro area.

 

Thanks, all.

[Mt. Hood Wilderness Blocked Again]

My letter just sent:

 

"I read this morning that, in spite of bipartisan support for it, you derailed the Mt. Hood Wilderness bill.

 

I think you are a dick."

[Soft side mountaineering boots]

I'll give third props to the Asolo Expert GV. They've been very comfortable and capable for me on both dry and snow/ice outings.

 

By the way, I have a wide foot and the Asolo's were the only boots that I tried on that fit comfortably.

[trailhead theft]

I made a copy of my registration, then blacked out my last name and address and keep this altered version in my car. I keep the original at home. I'd rather have to explain my reasoning to a cop (or a judge) than have happen what the OP describes.

[Glacier Glasses]

Resurrecting an old thread: I'm committed to my prescription sunglasses for the time being, and would like to fit them with shields. I will go the duct tape route if necessary, but was wondering if anyone knows of a source for purchasing shields that will fit on a variety of glasses?

[what to wear - spring hiking, climbing]

Hi. First post here. Question about clothing:

 

I'm just getting back into hiking/alpine climbing after many years away. I'm pretty much getting the whole base/insulating/shell idea. What I can't quite figure out is what people wear on their lower bodies in dry weather? I've got waterproof, breathable shell bottoms, but if it's dry and not cold and I leave those in my pack what is the best thing for me to wear?

 

Thanks.