rbw1966

I've seen petzl ascenders shred the sheath before.

Be careful if you rock out with your cock out!

Cleaned out my basement and have some junk that maybe one of you could put to use: Several plastic tip fix clips for voile snakeskins; Two cassin super 50 picks, brand new (act now and I'll even throw in the original ziplocks); New yellow plastic risers for tele bindings (came with the old riva bindings) All this stuff is free so I won't ship it. I'm in Portland.

all those pics and not a single one of a person using the tool on ice. WTF? Nice touch with the stars and stripes though--I bet they sell a ton in Europe.

Velcro

Used pair of Anasazis for sale. Here's the catch: one shoe is bigger than the other. The left is a 7, while the right is a 7.5. These have been worn by my wife (~12 times) and are still in great shape. $20

I spent three years trying to learn tele in the backcountry without ever going on a lift or taking a lesson. I don't recommend this as a way of learning. Period. The frustration curve is very high. I'm the same height as you but considerably thinner (200lbs) and I think in this sport, height is a disadvantage. I've broken three ski poles, ripped out bindings, etc. Don't try to teach yourself in the BC. Anyone who goes out with you will quickly grow tired of your sorry ass and leave you playing catch-up. Save yourself some time, effort and pain: borrow/rent the shit and spend your days on the groomers with an instructor. After my third year of trying to learn on my own I finally started hitting the groomers and my skills improved. Taking a lesson helped tremendously. In fact, I plan on taking more lessons. Or swith to AT. Thats my $.02.

While you may not share this sentiment, I'd be honored to rope up with you any day. This, of course, would be the reason why!

A few gems of my own to contribute: 1. Got to the chains on a route at Smith my first time there. Dropped the rope while threading the chains. Waited for another climber to bring the rope back up to me. 2. Used platypus bladder on overnight winter climb of Hood. Tube froze so I put the bladder in my sleeping bag to thaw it out. Rolled over on bite valve during the night and woke up to a puddle in my sleeping bag. Threw on gore-tex jacket and bibs and went back to sleep. 3. Went to Zion for canyoneering outing with friend from SLC. Brought aid gear to solo Prodigal or some other easy aid route. Did I mention this was August? Rack never even left the car. 4. Drove to Boston Basin to do Torment Forbidden Traverse in October. Got to trailhead and it was raining. Must be snowing up higher--no biggie, we'll be climbing it in winter conditions. Yeah, right. Slipped on approach and dislocated shoulder but popped back in place right away. Kept on trucking. Reached base of ridge and guess what? Still raining. Decided to head back to the car. "Lets take a shortcut and cut a direct line back to the trail rather than contour across Boston Basin." Six hours later and after cliffing out twice we decide it best not to thrash through the Slide Alder and Devils Club anymore. My first unplanned bivvy was wet and miserable and less than half a mile from the car. Took us two hours to cover this distance the next day. Will--you left out your redpoint.

Black Diamond Talon can usually help you through those blank spots where you can't pull on gear. Fits in a chalk bag nicely.

Looks remarkably similar to extremomountain dude

Bring the wesson and the plastic tarps. "You know he ain't messin' when he breaks out the Wesson"

Actually, Hells Canyon and the Wallowas are about as far from Portland as Washington Pass. That being said, I've climbed in both places and had a good time. Posting a TR about clipping bolts on the limestone of Hells Canyon is about as exciting as posting a gym TR. Its been quite a few years since I climbed in Hells Canyon though and I am sure a lot of new development has occurred. I do plan on getting back to the Wallowas this winter for some ice climbing though. Sorry we can't assuage your elitist desires there Shapp, we can't all be as badass as yourself. Speaking of, where's your TRs? Is your first name Dave by chance? Hope your ankle heals well and you can start getting on it so we can read of your exploits.

Actually, this may be a negotiating lever for Riley. "If you allow the Meadows expansion then the Adams development becomes unnecessary."

A well-honed ability to romanticize painful circumstances is a must for any happy and successful alpine climber. If you can say to yourself, "man, that time I hiked into Boston Basin in the rain and dislocated my shoulder without even getting on the damn route was sure a blast!" then you are well on your way to heading back up there again in inclement weather, facing an attack by wasps, huddling under a tarp for a few hours in the rain nursing the stings and AGAIN not get on the damn route. Did I mention that you will have a good time?

An honorable discharge from the National Guard says very little about the quality of the service. I know guys who were handed their honorbable discharge when they simply stopped showing for drills, failed piss tests or whatever.

Hey Scott-- Were you in Boston Basin over Labor Day Weekend? Is so, we spoke about Sysiphus. Nice to talk to you and thanks for the beta. Rob

I have, and love, my canon powershot G2. Certainly heavier and bulkier than most but its taken a beating and keeps going. Optics are good and loaded with manual features I still havent figured out. My advice is go with Canon, but in a smaller, more compact model.

Not to mention the lack of class exhibited in posting a private email message on a public forum. Or his selective sense of offensiveness.

Spend some time snow camping with someone experienced. Backpacking experience is helpful but not necessarily comparable to sleeping on a glacier.

I find Bones use of the word "beyotch" offensive. We all know its a derogatory sexist slur and I believe you owe chelle (as well as the whole board) an apology, Mr. King of the Offended.

are your fists sore from beating your chest yet?

Why are you linking to a hotmail account?

Run out of viagra?