AlpineK

quote: Originally posted by mattp: Why wouldn't you descend the same way you climbed up? I have never understood the "carry over" as a standard game plan for Liberty Ridge. As a general rule, I don't think one should climb up the route if they aren't going to be comfortable climbing down it in the event that they are not successful or something goes wrong, and if they are comfortable with the downclimb I would thikn it safer to do the route with a lighter pack so as to get up and back down off the mountain faster. Sure, there may be some people who can safely climb up the route but do not want to descend that way, but a descent back down Liberty Ridge is worth considering. You're cool and all Matt, but I don't know if I agree with you on this one. Speed is safety thats what I say and downclimbing a less technical route is a lot faster. Also its a lot shorter distance to the car decending the Emmons glacier. L ridge isn't that technical, and yes you should be able to decend it if bad weather hits but if not why? unless your on skis. Now there's a good reason hmm.. gets me thinking.

I don't think anyone likes you lil'dick. I don't anyway

Dam this will teach me to go to work. I guess I've missed some prime lil'dick fighting. I think lil'Dick is now firmly in my number one spot for animosity. Little sporto from Smith Obviously lil'Dick needs to overcompensate for something. Hmmm... I wonder what that could be.

Now getting to the base of Mt. Terror is hard core!!!

Wake up and smell the coffee Uncle T. Monroe has been a burb for about 10 years. I remember when Redmond and Issaquah were hicksville, but don't get me started.

I was just jumping on a band wagon Jay. You'll have to work harder to earn my animosity award; without which my attempts to slam you will only be half hearted. Now that lil'Dick guy is someone I could whole heartedly slam.

Good beer at the E! And Beck I have been to the Roanoke. Its nice, but it is on Mercer Island, and I've spent way too much time working on MI and dealing with the locals . I'll go there to meet caveguy but not for any less reason.

Fuck MI land of uptight fucks. Since caveman can't come how about someplace cool like Ballard!!!

Dear Mr Rat, Get in your car and drive there and see for yourself you lazy sucker. How hard is that for someone with no regular work. Also that cute little nazi village you live in is just down hwy 2 from Index.

AIDS. I think most sportos have it.

JayB is a lame ass. He makes me sick.

Dan is really starting to impress me with his resilience to abuse. Way to go Dan! You still really really suck though.

Don't forget to tell him how many wands to take lil'dick.

silly me

$400-$500?? for a pair of bindings??? I don't think so. $300 something for new ones is more like it and less if you look for a used pair. Plus can you really put a price on not having a tele stigma? [ 01-11-2002: Message edited by: AlpineK ]

quote: Originally posted by freeclimb9: AT bindings are often compatible with mountaineering boots, but they're expensive. I think the Silvrettas are top quality, but they're pricey.... You pay for what you get dude.

e^x, 2^n, or my favorite 420

You know I don't get it. I've never read this Lou book, but I think I know enough to have an oppinion about Lou. I don't give a rats ass about some guy who hikes up and down Rainier over and over. Also the guy has a sweetheart deal with the Park Service for guiding on the big R. I bet tax payers end up subsidizing his business just like tax payers subsidize logging and mining companys on public land. I'm getting the impression that Dwayner and Pope have some wierd sicko sexual fantasies concerning Lou.

You should get Rat to show you all how to drink a prairie fire. Its quite a sight.

Maybe there is a Vedauwoo chapter of the mounties.

I think one of the main problems with the mounties basic course is their use of instructers that were basic students the year before. I'm sure there are some people who can teach after one year, but I think they are very rare. The mounties think they are helping the intermediate students to learn more about climbing, but I don't think they are helping the basic students at all.

Dan I still think you suck, but you seem to have some common sense. Fuck your wanker partner. Just because he came from the east coast to climb Rainier doesn't mean you should all get lost, or die, or sit in a tent for 5 days. He sounds like he sucks more than you. If I might offer some serious advice. I would move on from your Rainier obsession. Just because its the highest in the state doesn't mean its the best. You will get more experience in alpine climbing faster by climbing other peaks in the state. Rainier will still be there (unless it erupts). Try some alpine rock climbs or peaks in the N Cascades. Steep good quality rock peaks are better than tall choss piles. You just won't seem as impressive to non climbers. PS You sure didn't need those 200 wands. PPS You still suck

Its ok if you really were trolling there's a lot of animosity towards the mounties that people need to let out. Its unhealthy to suppress stuff like hating the mounties.

Dear Crazyjz you called me on the phone to brag about this post. Come on man you can do better than this. Your attemt to slam me is as pathetic as your skiing ability. Do you have any idea how painfull it is to go skiing with you and watch you flail. Your loosing your edge old man.

A friend sent me 9 Coronas about a year or more ago. I recommend it [ 01-05-2002: Message edited by: AlpineK ]