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So I was supposed to fly to Alaska tomorrow, until I got a phone call at 1130pm last night to hear my expected partner was injured and needs to bail. I have two weeks off work, I can fly most places in the CONUS. I'd like to head to the Cirque of the UnclimbablesTower in the Wind River range. Anyone interested or know where I could find a partner? I lead 5.9 trad and have appropriate experience, but I have not been in to the Cirque before.

I am suddenly finding myself without a partner, was planning on climbing the next two weeks. Any interest in heading to the Wind River Range?

Sherri wins for quoting XKCD so I didn't have to

its all just a shameless plug for Recoverite...

Just put up $50. I really like this idea, props to those matching the funds.

bump. no takers? updated prices: micropuff: $85 stretch element: $175 boots: $50 vest: $20 buyer pays shipping.

I'm sure there are other posts on this, but figure I'd open it up. LIke most of us, I sit at a desk all day and play with numbers (I'm an engineer). The result of this, is that I get a paycheck and live a decent middle-class life- it could easily be a career if I want it to. I'm 25, have no commitments, a little bit of (cheap) school debt, a fit body, and a few thousand in the bank. Work has been rough lately, and for the nth time since starting there I'm thinking about quitting, except this time, it feels more serious. More than a nagging thought, more than something we all tell ourselves we "should" do. Time to bite the bullet and climb for a year... What questions do I need to be asking myself? What logistics should I consider? I'm looking forward to the humor.

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Selling a few items, all in very good shape, mostly letting them go because they haven't ever fit me right, and I'm finally grown up enough to buy some gear that fits. All prices o.b.o.- I would love to empty the closet. patagonia Micropuff Parka (with hood), Men's large. Bought new in 2005- definitely used, but no holes, scratches, significant abrasion, zipper is still in perfect shape. Some perma-dirt on the cuffs and front along the zipper, but all in all still in great shape. $100 patagonia Stretch Element Jacket, men's large. Bought new in 2006- it's seen moderate use, but no holes, punctures, or major abrasions. It's really stretchy and comfortable for a hard shell. I really like this jacket, but it has never fit me properly, so it hasn't seen nearly as much use as it should. $200 Asolo 520 GTX backpacking boots, men's US 12, bought new ~2000. Well used, but with lots of life left. Resoled by Dave Page in Seattle in 2005, very little use since. $60 Moonstone Cirrus Vest (fills similar to my patagonia micropuff vest), men's large. Bought ~2000, it's never seen much use, mostly because it doesn't fit me. In very good shape. $30

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Bastards... my eyes are on CL for you.

Booyah Jay! We need to get out, I miss seeing you up there. Thanks for the great TR.

Hey all- My friend (no cc.com account) and I were out skiing the Tilly Jane area today and she left some important items at the big warming hut today. If you were up there and happened to bring back a red Patagonia puffy vest (women's medium) with a Debit card and Driver's license in it, I would REALLY appreciate hearing from you! These are obviously important, please contact me ASAP, I will meet you where-ever, whenever to pick them up from you. Many thanks!

This looks awesome- thanks!

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might be esp. fishy as he says "use email reply please" and no email info is given in the post or the profile... I haven't gotten a response to my PM yet either....

I'm also going to post some serious props to the ClimbMax crew, and the TMG guys. I was on the rescue clinic as well and Ben definitely did a great job. The festival was both enjoyable and proceeded smoothly. It was great to see so many sponsors stepping up to support a relatively small group of revelers in such an amazing place.

that is soooooo friggin cool.

where are you located?

pics? photos of teeth esp.??

1. 9/4/09-9/7/09 OR 9/8/09 2. Stanley, ID 3. Portland, OR 4. 1 so far 5. I have a car, holds up to 4 with gear. 20mpg minivan. Split gas down the middle. I'm meeting a partner in Boise, we're not looking for a third (unless you want to ropegun 5.10+) or you have a partner. Other destinations possible. PM me.

Crazy Jeff, I did a very similar trip on Hood, from Portland last year- search Cyclosummit on trip reports. I can't do it that weekend, but damn I want to get that done. Let me know if you end up putting it off- I am all about this shit. How would you feel about starting from Portland?

dude, I'm in Portland and would happy to help keep an eye out- they cleaned you out. Where abouts was the robbery? Was there forced entry? that is super super bogus, let me know how I can help

It seems like you've committed to the tangible aspects of the sport, i.e. buying gear, but I would echo the sentiments of others and say that working on the intangible aspects (the lead head, self-reliance, and willingness to do the work to chase the dream) is really where the value in going climbing at all is. You've set a great goal for yourself- one that you can definitely work towards and achieve, if someone just handed it to you (like a guide would), it's going to feel empty compared to the achievement you'll feel figuring it out yourself. It might take you more than one summer, but I bet you can get there. Plus if you really can climb 5.9 at index, and you hire a guide to bring you up on top-rope, I would suspect you're going to end up scratching your head and saying "dang that was easy"...

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