rbw1966

Some shoot revolvers well, others autos. Rent both and see which feels better. I've got an old Llama .380 I might get rid of. Like a miniature 1911. Too small for my hand.

Love the nanny-goat facial hair. Whats up with that belay set-up?

I want my 47 seconds back (thats all I could sit through).

The executive branch criticizing the judicial branch (and vice versa) is exactly what checks and balances are all about.

Its not obvious to anyone on here that you have pics. Post them.

That looks pretty badass. $6500 doesnt seem that bad to me.

I agree with Max. Spend some time on the lifts. Spring for a lesson--dont be a cheap ass. You will gain more from one day lift-served and one lesson than you will a whole season on your own in the backcountry.

The nordic club has managed it for years but the fee and restricted use were never part of the deal in the past. As early as 5 years ago I was told by the person I spoke to at the nordic club that even though our group had reserved it we could not turn anyone away. I have many fond memories of meeting new friends, sharing beverages and swapping stories in that place en route to skiing or climbing on the north side. This blows.

He's a long ways from seeing the inside of a prison cell.

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Wow--when did this change?

J_B is to Prole as Mel Gibson is to Oksana Grigorieva

Was that a video from your birthday party?

I left my keys in here somewhere--someone hand me a flashlight.

You associate a Persian as being from Pakistan and Carl's the one on the pipe?

The revelation will not carry a board. It does, however, have the neoprene hydration tube slot and carries my BCA shovel just fine. I think REI's pack selection sucks when it comes down to technical backcountry packs. Your profile doesnt indicate where you are or someone might be able to offer up some advice on places to check out.

Also, put your skins in your jacket after removal to help dry them out a bit between runs

I'm not big on the avalung packs--seems a bit gimmicky and could possibly inspire sketchy behavior where you may normally err on the side of caution. To each their own though. I have a BD revelation pack and its been, hands down, my favorite day-touring ski pack I have ever had. Its 30L, slim and fits tight to my body. I've never had a problem with it shifting around or anything. Packs are so user-specific though that you really need to just go test a bunch until you find what you want.

Melissa-- Sandy Headwall is a less-traveled route on the west side of hood that some ski/board down after ascending. A fall here can result in a long slide. Iain can offer some insights into this. The scenario you describe involving the stuck snowboarders is similar to what happened with a group of students from the Oregon Episcopal School back in the 80s (I may have the date wrong). One of the worst "accidents" on hood ever. You could have your snowboarders leaving the top of the Palmer and booting over towards Illumination rock for a long ride down, get socked in by poor visibility and go for it anyway (no compass or GPS), only to make the fatal flaw of following the fall line down over the Mississippi headwall. This, in fact, does happen on Hood. Good luck!

Still available

Wore too thin of a sock when trying them on and tried making them work but they are just too damn uncomfortable. I normally wear an 11.5 They have been up the west ridge of Mt. Stuart and a few low-grade scrambles before being retired to the gear closet. Lots of life left in these--the sole and uppers are all in good condition. $45 obo plus shipping. I am in Portland if someone wants to do a face to face transaction. Will consider inventive trades. Crappy iphone pics:

Sounds like trauma counseling is in order

and you have video of it

The execs of BP could care less that they're tanking -- they already have fat wallets, and the notion of the corporation protects them from personal liability. The people who will suffer are the BP employees and the folks who have invested in BP. No doubt the BP execs will find jobs at other corporations -- these other corps are looking to take advantage of a short-term profit at expense of the common good. Not saying that it's right or wrong -- just that it's reality. Is this supposed to be some sort of revelation or a half-assed rant? Familiar with the Ford Pinto?

A beer on me next time you are in Portland. Going to any shows?