Drew_Jones

If anyone is heading up to Snoqualmie Pass Tuesday morning I would appreciate a ride. I'm a PCT thru-hiker resupplying in Seattle. Get me back to the trail, PLEASE! I'm in Fremont. Thanks, Drew

We're headed up to hike to muir on Saturday for training run, but we'll arrive at the park very late Friday night. Anyone know a good free spot outside the park where we can sleep in my van, or will I get busted? I know there are campgrounds nearby, but trying to save $$. Thanks, Drew

thanks guys. That's what I needed. Drew

Headed to south brother this Friday the 9th. The two of us are planning a one day ascent, so I'm wondering if we can do without snowshoes, rope, crampons. Any recent beta would be appreciated. Thanks, Drew

Thanks everyone. That was helpful. Now if you could all donate $1000 apiece I'll be off to a great start!

Anyone know exactly what type of insurance a guiding company and its guides are legally required to carry? Or where I can find the information? Thanks, Drew

Awesome pics!! I'll be ascending/descending via the sulphide route next month with tele gear for as much as possible. How was the summit pyramid? Any need for running belays? And do you think tools will be necessary? Thanks, Drew

We're planning a winter ascent of Shuksan 3rd week of February. Anyone been up there recently? What's the best approach/summit route that can be done with tele gear? Thanks, Drew

yah E-rock, that's the place. I found the route in a book called Canyoneering 3. Freeclimb, my TR will be in the form of a video. We're planning on recording as much as possible then editing it down to the most exciting parts, like when we all cut our arms off with pocketknives. We may eat the dismembered arms to one-up that other dude. Thanks for the beta. Drew

I'm heading to Box Death Hollow in southern Utah on June 6th. According to the ranger, only about one party per year attempts this route, as it's the hardest of it's kind in the region, but I'm hoping some of you hardmen or women has some beta for me. Specifically about bringing a wetsuit. 90% of the route is in water and the ranger recommended wetsuits to battle hypothermia, regardless of the air temperature. Has anyone done this with or without the suit?? What time of year did you go, and how long did the route take you? Thanks Drew

Great beta everyone! And DFA especially for the beer suggestion - Like I would forget one of the 10 essentials. As we get closer to departure I may take some of you up on the offer for more info. Drew

My buddy and I are heading to southern Utah in late may for 10 days. We're looking for a trip that includes hiking, canyoneering/climbing, good camping, etc... Basically an adventure race type of expedition. Anyone have suggestions?? The more extreme the better. Drew

Great TR! I did Sloan last summer, but it looks like a much more interesting and challenging climb in winter. Nice job! Drew

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The link is working for me. I can't wait for my beer to arrive!

There's an ad for Anheuser-Busch in the newspapers today and they are having a beer promotion. If you fill-in the online form below they'll send you a complimentary (FREE) case of assorted domestic and imported beers which is meant to introduce you to their products! Apparently they have this promotion going until the end of January. check it out.... Free Beer !!! Drew

This article has great information on causes and treatment for tendon and ligament damage to the hands caused by rock climbing. Check it out - hand injuries Drew

Jens - You're kidding about the "lasers" right? I am a little gullable sometimes. Drew

Thanks Mr. Monk. That's what I was looking for. Maybe about 2 weeks? I can deal with that. I'll take it easy for a while. Chocolate - The obvious cure is obviously Drew

I'm sure this has been covered before but I'm too lazy to look. I've been climbing 4 days/week in the gym pushing myself pretty hard. Now my fingers hurt all day long. Maybe like arthritis feels? I want to keep training but it's just killing me. How long will this pain last. Two days rest doesn't seem to make it any better. Any recommendations?? (Other than the obvious ) Drew

You people scare this shit out of me! At least my site had Haiku!! And damn you Slothrop - my next door neighbor came over and saw me looking at the cute little kitten stuffed into a jar. Girls don't seem to appreciate things like that. Maybe a would be more appropriate? Drew

This is the best idea ever. Read through the whole site... Origami Boulder Drew

I made it to Bishop (by myself). Arrived Thursday morning just as it was getting light (about 18 hour drive). Buttermilks is AWESOME! Different rock than I'd ever been on before. Really big rock crystals to dig into your fingers on all those great slopers. High-ball problems too. Friday I climbed at Happy boulders - a little easier on the fingers but just as fun. Saw some good V10 problems sent, as I was stuck on V3's. Sharma's slide show was great. He's so laid back and spiritual about everything. It was intersting hearing about Realization. That guy has some determination! Saturday I hit the Sad boulders. Liked the Happy's better, but they were still great. It snowed at the Buttermilks Friday night, so the Petzl deal was postponed until Sunday. I got to meet lots of great climbers as we all hung out at Kava Cafe waitng for the rocks to dry - Chris Sharma, David Graham, Lisa Rands, Obe Carrion, David Kale (sp?), Greh Loh, and some of the Petzl international team who's names I can't remember. Every single person I climbed with was totally nice and crash pads were shared no matter who you were. It was my first time to Bishop and it's good to know that all the crap that goes on between people on this site is not truly representative of what happens outside at a great climbing area. I'll be back to Bishop in the Spring for sure. Hopefully for a month next time, not 4 days. Off White - I ate at Amigos. Great food. Thanks for the recommendation. Drew

OK. If anyone cares (and apparently they don't) I will most likely be leaving for Bishop BY MYSELF tomorrow sometime. I will be drinking all the beer , smoking all that's smokable , meeting all the girls , showing Sharma some new techniques , and generally having a kick-ass time. Any last-minute partners?? Drew

I can handle the usual climber smell, but I've been around some people that knock me on my ass even before they've climbed. I am serious though about getting a group to head down for the festivities. Drew