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You are totally delusional! There is not one credible scientist in the world who does not believe that evolution is a good theory and there is little chance of that ever changing. I'd love to write a long diatribe arguing the point but I know it will fall on deaf ears. I actually had some sympathy for you in the first 9 pages I read but I had to skip to the end and see that you are insulting what I hold dear and that is scientific research. I thought "Hey, maybe he does just want to find some climbing buddies interested in Christ." but arguing Intelligent Design in your own thread removes whatever credibility you had when JosephH launched the first attack. You want facts about evolution? Here is a website devoted entirely to those who think just like yourself. http://www.talkorigins.org/ in particular http://www.talkorigins.org/origins/faqs-evolution.html There are many Christians that think that evolution is a good theory and that literal interpretations of the Bible are foolish. How can one selectively declare what is literal and what isn't in the Bible? It's all or nothing because otherwise it isn't the true word of god, it's an interpretation by man. There I go. I said I wouldn't argue but I just couldn't help myself.

I'm sure the more Brit and sis appear in the news the better the book will sell. Most will buy it to see how not to parent but in the end they'll make a fortune.

That's terrible news. It seems that avalanche conditions in Washington are as bad as they are in the South Coast mountains of BC. I wish them luck.

Some non-risk-averse people like to try and shock the more risk-averse and can get quite excited by the squeamish body language of the latter. This can override the conscience and break down the pact.

I thought A grades were a 'danger factor' not a technical difficulty. Assuming you are skilled at placing gear, the higher the grade to more body weight only placements there are in a row.

I saw that a while ago; made me laugh. It was posted on ST which brought out some great comments the best of which was Jeff Lowe completely agreeing with him.

I don't know much more than what I stated earlier since I'm pretty new to touring.

If you can find an alpine boot with a reasonable walk mode that may be the easiest option. Skinning through flat terrain in a foreward lean stance sucks. I hate to say it but they do make Jr. sized telemark boots down to size 19 mondo.

I just back from snowshoeing up Hollyburn which is above the Cypress ski resort cross country ski area. The skiing isn't amazing but it's a good little jaunt for how close it is to the city. We saw about a half dozen skiers up there today. Another popular spot is the area around Brockton point on Mt. Seymour. I think those areas are a better option than Grouse. If you're willing to drive for about an hour then the Elfin Lakes area in Squamish is a nice but extremely popular area.

It's only ~$40 in Vancouver at MEC or Valhalla Pure. I opted to do it at the shop since I didn't want to screw up my expensive boots. I guess that doesn't help much but I can't believe they charge $80 where you are.

So where does the Kendal Mint Cake fit in?

Got a little excited there are replied to a long buried page

I have a really hard time keeping track of kids in airports. Maybe 2 at most. Oh... in a fight. I read on a flight.

I've never understood lobster gloves. The increase in dexterity is small compared to the loss of warmth. Oh wait, you use them biking so two fingers on the brake two on the bar. I get it.

Semi Pro (SFW): TTyY8wAYh7o

I thought those were stink lines.

If you haven't already seen it there are more opinions over at tetongravity. I'm a fan of short fat skis although I don't have much experience on modern boards. As mentioned on every ski thread I've posted to I'm on 168 Gotamas @ 150#, 5'8"

Usobiaga's on a roll

poocano anyone?

Great, this has turned into a alcohol allergy confessional.

He doesn't seem to have that gray complexion. I'm going with the $6,000,000 man.

or surgically implanted in his eye.

A shot of vodka and my sister will be throwing up for ~3 days starting within an hour of consumption.

I thought this was going to be about God.

Yes, but as was established earlier this year, most of Whistler's visitors come from WA & BC...... I think more money comes from further though. $67 for a day of skiing with a bag lunch Vs. ~$2000 for a family of 4 for the weekend with accom.