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  1. I am sure someone cleaned off the moss and dirt to establish the climb in the first place. What is the difference?

     

    here's a (not thee)difference: The roots of the stump stabilize the soil and allow for nitrogen fixing bacteria to exist. Removing or disturbing this speeds up the process of erosion and the topsoil ends up in the Skykomish, or whereever.

     

    If you feel you absolutely have to do it, use a handsaw and saw off the stump as close to flush with the ground as possible. If you have to use a chain saw, then it's too big and you should leave it as is and work around it with creative pad placement and spotting as others have stated above.

  2. which routes do you recommend for soloing? It seems to me that as a soloist you would want to avoid the trade routes Emmonds and DC (unless possibly doing them in winter).

     

    Are there routes better suited for solo climbs?

  3. Respectfully, this is why smoking a pipe promotes a sense of well being and health whilst taking in the sights.

    If one finds yourself faltering and in need of rejuvenation,a vigorous coupling with a hearty lass has many of the same curative qualities.

    Regular practice of both keeps the heart full of vitality and good humor.

    Sage advice for more than one sulking boor in these parts.

     

    would someone please translate this into English. Thanks

  4. If you find yourself toproping without locking biners the opposite and opposed could keep the rope from accidentally opening both gates when flicking the rope around a flake or out of a crack. It's conceivable that the rope could open both gates and come out of the anchor alltogether.

     

    But nobody topropes without locking biners anymore except for a few old timers in mountain boots and wool knickers!

  5. seriously, if you have'nt ever posted a TR (like myself and the orignial poster in this thread) then you should'nt be disrespecting other TR's. Bad form IMHO. You don't have to read them. Personally, I enjoy seeing the photos and TR's, even for trade routes and days cragging.

  6. neurological symptoms would include: muscle weakness, pain shooting down your legs, numbness and tingling in a 'saddle like distribution' or changes to bowel or bladder function. If you have any of these it's a good idea to get it checked out.

     

    Frequent icing, antiinflammatories (ibuprofin, bromelain and turmeric) and rest are likely indicated regardless of the extent of the injury. Good luck!

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