Dave7

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IMHO spending money on a guide is probably the best thing you can do. I have been climbing for about two years, soaking up what I can from books and climbing. Every time I have done some guided trips or clinics, my base of knowledge have increased exponentially. The NW has plenty of great guides to learn from. just my 2 cents.

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Great article...thanks for the links to other resources too, i found them very useful as an aspiring alpinist myself.

do you have any pictures?

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sent you an email...do you have any pictures?

the best part of the item are the reviews. "Perfect for that moment when a touch turns into something romantic at 10,000 feet. With this kit you'll always be ready. Great for day use, but not that great for night time use. Couldn't figure out what tube the lube was in and a slight leaf burn resulted, which wasn't pleasant when using the alcohol infused wet wipes. My friend was not amused." He apparently forgot his headlamp.

Best of luck to you Dane! And thanks for raising awareness for this form of cancer. A family friend of mine has battled throat cancer for several years and i am proud to say he battled hard and beat it.

Thanks for the article links, some good reads! I think the issue i am having is dealing with the off-width finger cracks. Definitely heading back to the rock soon to try some new techniques. My current "project" is this 5.9 route at Mt. Yonah Georgia entitled "Army Route 9" (or 8, cant remember). The guide book rates it 5.9 or A1. From other climbers down here in the south, they claim that alot of the ratings in the book are "sandbagged" but that is a whole other topic. I am having fun just trying to get better and learn different techniques.

Hello all, Need some advice on crack climbing techniques. I am pushing my limits trying to get better and doing harder routes, as I have progressed most of my time has been spent on slabs doing a lot of face climbing. My current project (5.9...i know not that difficult but hey, i am trying to get better) involves a short section of finger cracks on a slightly overhanging rock face. I have top roped it a few times and can't seem to unlock the moves/sequence for this section. I understand the basics of hand jams and foot jams, does anyone have any resources, online reading, or advice for finger jams? Thanks in advance! Cheers! -Dave And yes i would love to attend the crack climbing clinic that is coming up in Oregon...however I am on the opposite side of the country...Yikes.

thanks for sharing that blog post!

Thanks for sharing some amazing photos!!!!!

bump - price drop on the Rab jacket to $150 Now selling a patagonia down sweater red, small, used a few times, it has a small pinhole repaired with a piece of tape - $75+shipping Also a First Ascent Peak XV Down Parka, 850 fill down, red, size small...carried on rainier a few times...never worn $175+shipping shoot me a PM or email at leydetd@gmail.com

I am a fan of Hilleberg tents. I have a Jannu, it weighs about a pound more then my Assault 2, but completely worth IMO for a bomber double wall tent. Easy to pitch, i haven't had any condensation problems, and it vents really well. The only downside is the price. (If you talk to the US HQ in Redmond, WA sometimes they have floor models on sale).

Worn a few times, great shoe size 40.5 (Mens 8)...$145 MSRP...asking $110 + shipping.

don't tempt me with great ice tools.....

As a veteran of OEF, I can say the mountains have a 'healing' effect. It makes me proud to watch these vets climb and not treat there injuries as a hinderance but better yet a challenge, to face and overcome. It also makes me proud to be part of a climbing community that is willing to helping out other people experience climbing.

Im pretty sure i am stuck in purgatory...aka Georgia...ugh!!!!!! Jealous.

the devil's tower looks fun! wish i was still in WA!!!!

Nice pictures!! Looks pretty sweet with fresh snow

bump Jacket still for sale...here are some pictures

Great Job!!!!!!!