Griff

I'm thinking you will want a triple fisherman's knot for that Spectra...

Per Greg Child's "Climbing, The Complete Reference", RPs were named after the German-Australian inventor Roland Paulingk and he introduced them in the '70s in Australia.

www.cs.berkeley.edu/~qtluong/mountain/ Oops, put in in twice. [This message has been edited by Griff (edited 05-01-2001).]

www.cs.berkeley.edu/~qtluong/mountain/

Just a quick note for those of you interested in Barrabes. I got my order on Friday(there was a delay when my credit card company thought the order was from Barbados and refused to pay). Once again, everything was as promised for the prices I listed above. Kinda makes you wonder how long this can last... [This message has been edited by Griff (edited 04-30-2001).]

Is anyone planning to do some crevasse rescue practice this year? If so, I would like to go along.

Barrabes is a mountain shop in Spain. It has been discussed elsewhere on this site, but check out www.barrabes.com/barrabes/homedept.asp They do have some very good prices for European equipment. It changes slightly depending on the exchange rate, but the prices are always good. I have ordered from them before and gotten good service, but of course there is a risk: returns would be difficult. As a matter of fact, I already ordered some Degre boots from them, along with some crampons. (I had pretty much decided on getting them when I posed my question yesterday; the first few answers set my mind at ease about the flexibility). The base price for the boots was $129.74. Charlet-Moser S-12 crampons ran $77.37, with $16.03 for anti-balling plates. Shipping was $39.94 for all of that (that adds up to $263.08) Thanks again to everyone for their advice. [This message has been edited by Griff (edited 04-19-2001).]

What a deal! I ask a question and before I even post it (well, almost) I get several answers. Thanks!

I've been climbing with 20 year old single-layer mountaineering boots ("top of the line...in 1981"), but I'm thinking of getting my first pair of plastic boots. On Rainier last summer, my feet got cold and I was envious of everyone else in camp with their inner boots on, while I had a choice of boots or socks. Right now, my focus is general mountaineering (the volcanos and some alpine-type climbing), but I rarely get onto really steep ice. I don't want to rule out the possibility of sections of steep alpine ice, but I doubt I will be climbing water ice anytime soon. I have been looking at the Scarpa Invernos and the Kolflach Degres. I like the stiffness of the Invernos, but worry about comfort on approaches and medium-angle snow. I like the flexibility of the Degres, but worry about whether they have the stiffness needed for steeper ice I might start climbing in the future. Am I hoping for too much in one boot? Or maybe I just worry too much. Any advice would be appreciated. [This message has been edited by Griff (edited 04-18-2001).]

Jeff Smoot's Rock Climbing Washington lists an area at the Potholes. He says it is like Frenchman Coulee, but shorter routes. Having never climbed there, I can't comment, but check out the guidebook. He does note that these are not sport routes; you will need a pretty comprehensive rack.

I think you mean "The Mountain", 1956. I agree. "The Climb" about Nanga Parbat also is a little slow, but I was very impressed with the period costumes, equipment and technique. I haven't seen Mission Impossible 2, but isn't there a rock climbing scene at the beginning? Comments anyone?

OK: How 'bout this: I'd like to hear of any recommendations for any good climbing movies (aside from documentaries). I couldn't think of any...

I suspect the movie will be poor. In fact, I haven't been real impressed with a movie in a long time, but I doubt that we have to worry too much about SAR being overwhelmed by people deciding to go climbing after watching the movie... You can like the movie or you can hate the movie, that's the way of Hollywood.

I don't think anyone should take this too seriously--Lethal Weapon and Die Hard aren't exactly documentaries either. Actually, Mike's idea for opening night sounds kinda like fun, but way too hot... [This message has been edited by Griff (edited 11-10-2000).] [This message has been edited by Griff (edited 11-10-2000).]