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Thank you OW. I've always thought you were a good guy. Seriously. I should know better, you are right! *bashes head against keyboard*

Lacking in both areas, admittedly. I did get on some ice yesterday, though. First of the season.

Name the number of times I've sprayed about myself (since being banned as summitchaser). Once, as a joke, and out of neccesity (because I couldn't figure out mountainprojects photo settings). What you guys don't get is that skill in the mountains has nothing to do with skill at the keyboard.

Hey Rob, Why don't you STFU. I've been cool with all your BS in the past but no more. Dude. Please try my mixed routes. I would buy you beer to try them and let me film your ass falling off. Please do it. Please pretty please. Step up to the plate for once in your life.

ya ya ya i could still kick all your asses in real life. But in reality, its all one big joke. Anyone who doesn't get that is a retard.

I erected a mini mixed training wall in my backyard. Too bad you got suckered into going to school (kidding- I'm a grad student).

Duct Tape has been a staple on my climbing rack for years.

Also add Sherpa Glacier and Stuart Glacier Coulior on Stuart.

ah cmon, that is just frosting.

I personally blame Al-Qaeda McCallboater.

Stout Creek!

Sucks man. Good luck! -Colin

*cough cough*

Are you seriously soliciting advice about staking out a tent? Gumby indeed.

Nice ones mentioned thus far. Some more- South Face of The Tooth. N face of Chair if you are technically proficient in ice climbing. NE Buttress of Chair (same caveat as before). Eldorado.

Cocaine is one of the best pitches in Leavenworth. Nice send!

Pretty well.

I saw that and yes, I felt like puking.

Red and yellow.

IMO your best option is to leave the soft-shell at home and use a poly-pro, fleece, puffy, hard-shell combination. Hey, you asked.

Kaskadskyjkozak- that is a great list to gain some chops in the cascades. Granted-most of those are long, but doable, days.

Ya Rad gives good advice. Learn to be efficient, and be realistic about your abilities.

Just to remind you old timers, I am only 25 and I learned on passive gear, at Index no less. So it isn't an altogether lost art. Sadly, no swami belts or lycra were to be found. We still respect the oldin days. Proceed.

1. We approached as you would for the North Face, but just kept going. 2. The rock was solid as it looked, until it wasn't. In other words there were definitely solid portions, but you had to test each hold because there was an equal amount of choss. 3. Yes, Martin Volkin (sp?) I believe put this route up. Although I think we took a variation that very well could have been a FA, but who knows. 4. 5.7, grade 3. 5. We talked about the potential for a winter route. It would be fun for sure. I would do it. Cheers.