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Jesus Muffy! I hope the shots work, but since it's a year old injury, I really doubt they will. Have you tried accupuncture...by a real practitioner? I bet that is what you need. Sounds more like a chronic pain syndrome, kinda like fibromyalgia without the whole body hurt. Maybe not, just an idea since it seems like you've been all over the board with this injury. Have you been checked for autoimmune disorders? Wait and see what the shots do 1st. Let me know what happens, okay?

Still haven't quite heard if it's one or two ropes to get off? Scott, I think you should include something about the descent since you've made very nice topos and are handing them out in front of the guide shack. It just seems silly not to mention anything about how to get off...Becky guide silly. - Anyways, I'm totally cursed on that route. You don't want to know how much bailure I've had on that! I'm bringing a handgun next time I go.

email Kat_Rosyln and she'll hook you up with all the E-burg brothers and sisters.

Thanks for all the auto info guys!

Actually the Graston technique shouldn't hurt that bad. Check out the college I went to - they use it and they are cheap. Out of the way and slow, but cheap. Muffy, cortison used to be the treatment of choice, but now is more of a last resort. Cortison only helps stop inflammation, but it can liquify surrounding tissue. Good if it's inflammed...bad if it's already necrotic (dying) tissue. I assume they know what they are doing, but beware if they keep doing injections...very dangerous. Maybe this will nip it in the bud, let's hope so.

A lot of times, it's not inflammation, but tissue necrosis from improper foot biomechanics. Graston or Gua-Shaw (sp?) technique that Oleg mentioned is good for stripping out the scar tissue. But you have to fix why it occured - not just the symptoms. Are you getting enough support from your shoe? Is it cushioned enough? Is the toe box too narrow (HUGE!), do you over-pronate, under-pronate? Are your feet weak (golf ball exercises and towel rolls)? Are the joints of your feet moving properly. Are your calfs and hamstrings too tight (also HUGE) -stretch and possible posterior night splint. See someone that seems like they stay current on this condition, because the old therapies are being scrutinized and new ideas are taking their place (like what I just wrote about).

My meth lab scavenger hunt was equal to any alpine climb I've been on. Pitch after pitch of, "No man - it's the dirt road that leads to the van...down by the river" Walking through pitch black trails behind the Martini glass holding ascot wearing gay Lord or Vassel (as is the case) while being bitten by horses to find a jimmy crack corn whistlin' retarded hobo ransoming my cell phone for a case of schmit's ice is like a grade five in my book.

Nice Blake! Did you see the Golden Ramp's supposed "best 5.8" pitch in all of Washington?

Great pics! If you can suffer the initial shitty 5 pitches, it's the best freakin' route ever! Easy yet brutal approach -those are some concentrated trees, eh? Awesome pics!!!!

Throw bricks at the apartments behind Arby's on Powell and 42nd

Nice! I've always wanted to do that one

It's in a beautiful area...so it's worth it to go, but don't expect much from the climb. Bring mountain bikes. They are illegal but time saving. Do it wicked early so you don't get caught.

No, there's not. It should be really easy to plan. Check the weather www.weather.gov Buy a guidebook for the Tetons (there is a great little select one) Call the Teton Ranger Station. They are not like rangers in the cascades...they actually climb and go outside. They will be invaluable. September should be really nice. Cold on the N.facing climbs, and it could thunder and pour...but it could also be prettier than a Georgia peach

I never go ass to mouth

What a great idea to do those in one trip. Thanks Dan, (cool tent).

whipping onto pitons is the shit and makes you a better person.

where did you put your penis, you stud!!!?

Gracias! That should be a good tr to come!

anyone heard from him in a while?

Awesome! I haven't climbed in Canada in 2 years now. WTF? Lets see a TR ripe with hyperbole and photos!

sweet route, eh!!!!!

I left my yellow goretex jacket and cellphone at index. I'm headed back right now, so hopefully no one took it. if you did, please send me a pm. Thanks

Check out Amazon.com There's a relatively new book that mainly focuses on body positioning, center of gravity, etc... and has a good dvd that goes over what the book talks about. I have it, and I think it's called "The Self Coached Climber".

Do any of those brands have a flavorless powder? I still can gag on command when I think about the last few brands I've tried.

well hell yeah! Thanks. This site is the center of human knowledge