chris_harkness

BD double ledge for $500 or best offer. It's been used on two walls and is about 6 years old. give me a call if interested. thanks chris 218 355 0487

Stewart! I should have figured you'd be on this website. yeah, let's get together sometime soon. Where do you live? My wife and I and boy (17 months) moved here to Oly so I can go to helicopter school. I was doing some FA's in northern Patagonia (Cochamo Valley) There's an article on it in September's issue of Climbing. It was like what you and I were doing; just big wall cragging. Could you email me on my new address? Talk to you soon chris ncharkness@yahoo.com

Black Diamond double ledge with rainfly selling for $500. I bought this 5 years ago in Yosemite and have used it on two climbs, the last of which was 6 months ago in Chile. It is in good condition. It has a 1" tear in the fabric in the middle of the outer "bed", the bag that holds the rainfly has some insignificant scuffs and tears (from hauling), and it is missing the tent pole that props out the fly. Otherwise, it's in good condition. I wanna say this was around $1100 brand new, but I can't remember. I live in NW Olympia and would be willing to meet you halfway (within reason). Please call and leave message if interested. Thanks Chris (218)355-0487

thanks guys! This helps alot. Hey, nothing wrong with Shovel Point and Palisade Head--we've all gotta start somewhere:) (never did like Taylor's Falls though) Maybe I will try posting this on the main forum. Thanks again

hi there, I've worked as a radio tower tech, cell tower tech, and high-steel rigger for large concerts and events in Denver, CO. I love working and playing up in the air, and for me it's been great fun. Unfortunately, the pay is not as good as you may think. I started as a cell tower tech in Sacramento, CA at about $13/hr. Now, I think they probably start people at about $15/hr because the demand for tower climbers has definitely increased. I haven't met nearly as many climbers as I would have expected in the industry, but nonetheless, you learn lots of interesting skills dealing with the more heavy-duty side of rigging; not to mention some wicked exposure up on some of those towers! You can most likely get on with a cell tower company. Work involves a LOT of traveling. Typically, you'll get a set "per diem" to cover hotel/food costs on the road. When I worked in Nevada, I just slept in my truck, pocketed the per diem, and made a shitload of money, which I used for back-to-back climbing trips to Yosemite, Kyrgyzstan, and Pakistan. The work is pretty easy. Lots of stabbing bolts, climbing, rigging ropes/pulleys/winches, replacing old antennas, installing microwave dishes, replacing light bulbs. If you have any more questions, feel free to email me. For a good listing of who's hiring, check out wirelessestimator.com

Hello, I've spent the last 9 years in Colorado, California, and abroad climbing rock, aid, big wall, and a little alpine, and now I'd like to step it up to some more serious mountains, and figured the PNW might be a good area to move out to. I would like to find some mountains/faces/cliffs that are big, steep, and scary, with a healthy mix of all the climbing styles. Can anyone suggest any routes, mountains, or areas that I might research for future objectives? I know this is a pretty vague inquiry, but any suggestions would be much appreciated. thanks