Lodestone

Being discussed here: http://cascadeclimbers.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/999685/Say_it_isn_t_so#Post999685

It was $10. Great condition too. So is that Mr. Thomas in the red shirt? Chad

Every once in a while I come away from Powell's with a nice old book. A chapter on Beacon is included too. What's that saying about the best climbing in Oregon? Chad

Totally cool. It's nice to own gear made by a company that cares and stands behind their products. Chad

Seems like a good deal. I'm still waiting for the Groupon deal for Clubsport to happen again. http://www.groupon.com/deals/the-circuit-bouldering-gym-1 Chad

Wow Nastia, these are some surprising pictures you're posting. Thanks. Chad

That would be my guess. I haven't found much info on it, at least that's not in German. About once a year for the last five years I've asked my non-climbing co-worker about "that old ice axe" in the corner of his office. This thread reminded me to ask again and this time he said take it. Must be a Christmas miracle. Chad

Here's one I bartered for today. Similar to Le Piston's but with a carabiner hole. Chad

Has anyone tried racking screws with the Kong Paddle carabiner? It's got a huge opening and basket to accommodate kayak paddles shafts. Available in both wire-gate an solid-gate. Chad

Do either of the logos look like the ones below? Chad

Or perhaps two eBay junkies got in an tug-of-war and paid too much? Wouldn't be the first time. Chad

Amy Macdonald - This is the Life. Chad

I wouldn't buy the Dragon cams for a few reason: They don't have a thumb loop (my biggest gripe). They don't cover the range I want so I'd still have to buy C4's at the small and big end of the spectrum. The small ones are expensive. Chad

Without a doubt you need a Unimog 417: Chad

That's funny. I'd read that and assumed it was true. Tricked again! Chad

I came across this B&W photo a buddy took of me back around '95. Lets see some old pictures of you guys (and gals) climbing. I expect to see some great beards and haircuts. Chad, likely playing hooky, at the railroad crag. Chad

Mark J. and I are going to the gym in the afternoon. I'd be up for going outside, particularly in the morning. Wadya have in mind? Chad

What's happening that a name needs to be decided on? Some sort of deadline. Chad

Yes, they have been for a while. Tim is including a chapter on Ozone in the 4th edition of Portland Rock Climbs. Supposed to be coming out this winter sometime. Chad

If you're talking about rock climbing, I doubt there's going to be a dry day out there again this season. But if we get a nice weekend, I'll go out there with you. Chad

I'll be there. Chad

Trip:Coethedral Date: 10/17/2010 Trip Report: Josh G and I went out to Coethedral for the day with the hopes of adding a direct variation for the first pitch of Bewitched. We started by going up P1 of the standard version of Bewitched. I threw some SS quick-links and rap rings on this intermediate anchor. I hope that’s OK with you Bill(?). We were then able to TR Bewitched Direct. There was a bit more loose rock in the direct section than I had remembered. It got a pretty thorough shakedown and should be fairly solid now. Maybe still PG 13 rated. There’s a bit of a shelter that the belayer can duck into to dodge any errant rocks. Anyway, the direct route follows the Bewitched spine with the crux being a jug covered bulge 15’ below the anchor; instead of heading right after the seventh bolt, keep going, clipping four more bolts before hitting the P1 anchor. Couple knuckleheads. Me after leading Bewitched Direct. Most of P1. Another climber tried it out today too. Next we checked out Coecoenut Bridge. Very fun and unique route. Josh about to come through the hole in the rock on Coecoenut Bridge. Lastly we got on the Lava Flow (no pictures). We were running out of time so I tried to make this a half-pitch climb. I ended up running off to the left and used the first pitch anchor to Trench Warfare. There ended up being a fare amount of rope drag because of this. Not a very good way to do this route. Chad

Sweet, thanks for writing that up Bill. Chad

PM sent Shanan. Chad

Agreed, the first pitch of Reckless Driver is an overgrown mess. I brought a saw out there last month with the intention of working on it but didn't get to it before the sun went down. Chad