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Frankazoid

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  1. Trip: Fee Demo wall - million dollar foot bridge Date: 5/20/2011 Trip Report: 5-20-11 After 3 days of nice weather in the MF a friend and I decided to stroll up to fee demo to check if it was dry. It was. We climbed MDFB 5.9 and it was good. Exciting climbing made even more exciting if you dont bring a couple TCU's (which I didn't). Thats some fine fine granite. So umm.... ya basicly fee demo is quality slab climbing and you should get some too Hell of a TR eh? Gear Notes: 2 60m ropes for raps, 14 draws for MDFB 5.9 (maybe more for other routes?), small gear including #1 & 2 tcu, helmet might not be a bad idea... And skateboard knee pads to slide on when you slip? just an idea. Approach Notes: MF trailhead, walk 3/4 mile, kabamm!
  2. seems a group of 6 would be a bit more respectable, eh? 4 students and 2 instructors. that party had 12, and the next person mentioned that there was also a party of 15!!! that is batshit crazy dude. how could that be enjoyable anyway for the students? people are f'n nuts man.
  3. bump. I would be interested to know if anyone gets on this. I went and climbed it the other day and encountered the fun 11d technical crux which goes from the 2nd to 4th bolt (as others have said. I was surprised to find that from the last bolt to the anchor it was even harder- way harder. The folks ive spoken to seemed to remember the top being much easier than the lower crux. It appears maybe a hold broke off up high, making it harder to reach the anchors now? I know im just rambling about some sport route maybe nobody cares about, but if you go- I wanna know what you think!
  4. I'm sorry to hear that she passed. I wasn't aware. If I may ask, was this related to the head injury? My sincere condolences.
  5. from REI: "Thank you for your email. Monika Johnson was highly regarded in the outdoor community, a member of the REI community, and a dear friend of many REI employees. Please know that we have expressed our condolences to Monika's family and extend them to you, as well. The issues addressed in any lawsuit are often complex and sometimes, as is the case here, have broad impacts beyond just the parties. REI's appeal is not about the amount of money Monika's estate should receive through either a trial or a settlement. Instead, it is about the degree to which responsibility should be shared between a private label seller, like REI, and the manufacturer who designed and made the bike component. The right to have a court or jury consider this question is important to all companies, big or small, that sell products under private labels. REI would have preferred to resolve Ms. Johnson’s case early on, but circumstances beyond our control made this impossible. As we have since REI was founded in 1938, we stand behind our products, and we are committed to acting in accordance with the co-op’s values. We have kept those values front and center throughout the defense of this case, and we will continue to do so through final resolution. Sincerely, Libby Catalinich Director, REI Corporate Communications"
  6. A hike up the middle fork trail to Goldmeyer hot springs, and camping there might make for a very pleasent and safe trip right now. (it's always nice there)
  7. LS muiras are my favorite slab shoe. They do have some sporty down turn but I feel they edge and smear like a champ. Most comforable all-day shoe for me.
  8. Im psyched to get to Skaha after watching this vid. Crappy video, but a good view of some of the steeps!
  9. skagit must be the tweak- capital of th NW.
  10. Looking for a fight with a meth head is a terrible idea; you will definitely lose!
  11. I have to admit, I did that once around midnight at exit 38. It was about 3 years ago. Jacked my car up, and put a block under it. Waited for 3 hours or so in the trees. Nobody came- probably a good thing (for myself and them). This was 2 days after my truck had been broken into there, and I was furious. I would not do it again. Maybe if police were involved.
  12. that might be a good option for a day outing... It would be fun to set up a sting also.
  13. Almost every time Ive been to the little si trailhead, there has been broken glass in the parking lot. A few weeks ago I arrived at 12 noon, packed lot, decent weather. I returned to the parking lot around 1:30 (just went for a hike) to find the car next to mine had lost its back window and shit stolen. In the middle of the frickin day! Definetly dont leave anything in your car at little si. Seems to be a daily occurance there.
  14. throw in a series of wet holds for both hands and feet... no problem.
  15. man ive been getting a lot of spam lately. My email got hacked a month ago, and someone sent all my contacts a email (posing as me) to come join me on this "awesome" swingers site. That was lame.
  16. Hanman- nice. Shapp, not quite sure since I havent been to the D area. If I had to guess i'd say the first 7 are spring mtn. area? with the eighth photo being SQW? I havent seen photos of SQW so it really is a guess.
  17. cool. I think silent running (7th pitch included) will be what we do. Gracias
  18. I almost felt a tear comin' while reading that. Great work. Absolutely outstanding.
  19. Sounds like you are getting what MattP is trying to pass along, to keep you from having a bad day. It's a fun place but helps if you go with someone who has been there, to save all the off route issues. That would be ideal.
  20. I hear ya, Matt. I dont think he had many slings, or pro to begin with. and before they headed out I was thinking it sounded like a bad idea. anyhoo... Im sure an extreme case such as that isn't common.
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