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The good thing about an approach hike is the croud thining effect.

Kerry served in Viet Nam, and there is no real debate about his medals. I'd also say that Bush served in the National Gaurd. I haven't seen any proof that he did or didn't go AWOL, so I wouldn't diss him on that account. For me the difference is that Kerry served in a place where he faced real military danger while Bush served in Texas flying a plane that was in the process of being decommisioned from military use. As far as this plays out today I believe that Kerry has some more real world experience and respect for the concequences of military action. Since the US is now in perpetual war I figure he wold make a better leader in that respect.

Saturday evening entertainment. Othere than socializing there's going to be some video entertainment. We plan on getting a copy of Vertical Limit and showing it that evening. Also I may have a line on some cool 8 mil movies of skiing and climbing.

Fairweather is a shill for the republican party. Don't expect a real debate.

Obviously you didn't grow up here. Microsoft has only been here since the mid 80's

That's nice But don't you want to see former climbing partners Jim Donini and Jim McCarthy duke it out over opposite political views.

Modern Issaquah pisses me off. The brew pub is alright though. If you want a clasic eastside experience drive a few miles west to Eastgate and go to Lil Jon's. A clasic diner and bar that's been there as long as I can remember.

All you new climbers listen up. Index does have hard climbing, but it also has an area close to the parking lot where there are a number of moderate climbs. In fact you could spend up to a couple days doing the moderate climbs at index. I wouldn't recommend going to Index for more then a couple days if you don't climb fairly well, but for a few hours you can have tons of fun.

I found that picture and I figured it was something I should share with Merv

I have just reserved the Bridge Creek Group site for Friday Oct 1st through Sunday Oct 3rd We'll provide more details as things progress (we're making it up as we go along) Right now expect a fun group get together. Camping, climbing, beer, campfire. One thing that's come up is the idea of a service project. It seems like a good idea, but the last 3 years the service project has never really worked out that well. If somebody is enthusiastic about the idea of a service project and wants to volunteer to put in some time to make it happen then contact either jon or me.

People get busted for poaching all the time in CO. If I remember right it's a big fine from the sheriff. I'm also sure that patrolers will also be in on messing with folks. I'm sure most of the time you could sneak out without getting busted, but it's a headach I don't want to have to deal with.

There you have the contest rules. It sounds at least somewhat responsible, but I would probably change my plans if I was going to climb the NA wall. It doesn't sound like the kind of thing I would be into, but if it pisses off those republicans who wish they had a climbers4bush organization I'm all for that.

Didn't you read? CM already commited to hiring a snow ranger to look for punks breakin the law. As to the spot...whatever... you can see anyone leaving towards Crystal Lakes from the King, and a good skier could probably catch up with anyone. But I'm sure there are other good spots to lurk.

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I believe you could enforce the rule, or at least make it a pain in the ass to avoid the ranger and patrolers. All you'd need is a guy on AT gear hanging out on top of the King and one or two other places.

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Jim Donnini was giving the slideshow that benifited climbers4kerry; and now Jim McCarthy wants to kick his ass.

Oh my god the nodder man it's hard to get rid of the steaksause

I like Kerry, but I don't climb for him. Jim Donnini is cool too.

I thought I was the one that outed Pope, not that it was any big shock. Maybe it was PP I don't know. Anyway please please don't out me Poop. My employer reads this site, and he might have not like what I've been saying.

Bend over GW here we come