Winter

Inventor Rock Fakewell demonstrating his brand new advance in realistic artificial climbing walls complete with fake trees and imitation moss for ambiance. Coming soon to a gym near you!

The Canon point and shoots are awesome, but if you spend a lot of time in the mountains with one it probably won't last more than a couple of years. I've heard from many people that dirt and grit will get into the moving parts of the lens and shut it down - happened to me just recently. Just got the Pentax Optio W60 but haven't looked at the pics I took this weekend. I was personally drawn to the all weather, underwater, shock proof design and reports of good image quality. A bit more expensive than your price range but may be worth it if you only have to buy one that will last for many years.

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We found a pair of shoes at Alphabet Rock on Sunday morning. ID the shoes and what you left with them, and we'll get them back to you.

I think you head up the gully that approaches the base of B-C and once you get to the ridge crest, contour around towards North Howser and the raps will be right there. I haven't done them, but I remember keeping an eye out for them when I was in there, and I think that's where they are. But hopefully someone has better first hand info.

Haha oops - just meant the 1st pitch of TGG to the rest of the Godforsaken Land.

Trip: Squamish - Grand Wall Date: 7/30/2008 Trip Report: Good times in Squish with eldiente. Day 1: Great Game to the Godforsaken Land Jungle Warfare Day 2: The Grand Wall Day 3: Centerfold to Mushroom Crack to Penny Lane Images and gibberish. Gear Notes: weak arms, sore feet and missing mojo Approach Notes: pent up grief, frustration and impatience

so how long will it take to drive to squish via littlewet from seattle?

wtf?!

You'll be fine with a set of nuts and a few cams to 2 inches for the West Ridge - double check that if you have the guide book, but that's what I remember - a few double length slings to boot. You're best bet would be to climb the NE Ridge of Bugaboo Spire, rap the Kain Route, then go over and climb the West Ridge at the end of the day. Otherwise, I would probably recommend that Kraus-McCarthy on Snowpatch (also a rap descent so you may meet parties on the way down) or there is another fairly easy climb from near the col up Snowpatch, which I now forget the name of. I think the Kain Route kind of sucks. Or you could climb the West Ridge and then climb Lion's Way on the way back to Applebee in the afternoon - that would be a fun day out as well. Or maybe the ridge on Eastpost Spire. All good moderate options.

Yeah sounds like a good set up. Haven't really heard too many complaints yet and have heard good things from the surfing community as well, so I'm gonna get one. Thanks for the responses.

Anyone used this camera yet? The lens on my Canon SD400 seized up over the weekend, and I'm looking for a new ultracompact. Interested in thoughts about the pic quality on the w60.

Haha! I remember RBW trying to kill me on the south face of the west ridge as well. Huge dinner plates smashing on the rocks in front of me with shrapnel flying on both sides. Good times. So anyone have any good stories of the East Buttress?

Aw yeah, the Chimney of Space. Also brings back not so fond memories of dodging small boulders at the belay station at the base of the chimney. Walls dripping with wet moss. Piss poor protection except for that one bong jammed in the back of the chimney. The lose block at the top that almost pitched my partner off into "space." And then the killer finishing pitches on much more solid rock up the west ridge. Good adventure.

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wow, it looks a lot more melted out than i would have thought based on the snowpack this year.

on belay? jon benet!

try holocene. they have a cool facility and I know that they hvae done lots of charity events in the past - cool folks. you could also try keane footwear (sp?). they have sweet space in the pearl and are tied in closely the env. community and the outdoor industry. hope that helps.

just register as a republican and let the hate flow my brother. the promise keepers will protect you and your children.

nice work fellas!

i was drunk and just bustin your chops

huh, since when is the western breach considered harder than the breach wall? 3rd class must be really scary these days.

So I'm married to a climber, so maybe this advice won't help much, but her climbing goals are MUCH different then mine, so we still struggle with similar issues. Find a joint activity that you two can engage in together - one that you feel almost as passionate about as climbing. Spend a bunch of time with her in that setting and work out a schedule for you to also spend a bunch of time climbing. She'll feel like she gets quality time and will probably get sick of you anyway and want you out of the house so she can talk about you behind your back with her girlfriends.

schweet. i've always wanted to get on that route and just haven't done it yet.

If you are going to take a duffel bag anyway, then go ahead and bring one and they will use it. If you are traveling light with just your backpack, then just give them your backpack and have them provide you with a daypack. I wouldn't pack a duffel just for this trip - they are more than capable of making your backpack work.