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Anyone have any experience with this? Cam Doctor Fish does Cam repair at $7 a pop plus $10 shipping.

So I've got a Forged Friend, an original single-stem Camalot and an orange alien all with busted trigger wires. None of which are easily replacable. I like these cams I want to fix them. Is there someone somewhere who fixes trigger wires for $$$$??

You will never see your Silent Partner digging around in the pack for another Snickers when you're sketching at the crux. Get one and expect to invest some thought and energy into learning how to really use it (i.e. it will be a real clusterfuck at first).

That definitely is NOT a description of the Beckey route. Sounds exactly like the Nelson-Gerson route.

How about a third option? Debtors Prison. One year hard labor for every $50k in loans you default on.

Everything Sold - Sorry Camalots Fist-to-OW #3, #3.5, #4, #5 $130 These are pre-C4 Camalots. Goes to ~7"? #3.5,#5 have been rarely placed are in practically brand new condition. #3, #4 are in excellent used condition. Aliens (blue, yellow, red, orange) $55 All moderately used, orange could use a retrigger. Metolius 4-cams #4 red, #5 black $30 Moderately used, black cable is a bit crooked from an overzealous cleaner but works fine. Will post pics tonight. $5 for shipping via USPS. Bigger orders take priority. Send me a PM or e-mail dberdinka AT gmail.

I feel...so fat...and lame..... Nice job.

billcoe, you should post a photo of your all your rock gear, that could lead to hours of fun...

I've got a 60m 8mm you can have as well. and a figure 8 too.

What is the "Beast Couloir".

So are you saying that where you use to leave the quarry road and follow the old-starting-to-overgrow road towards the sisters, that road is now graded with a bridge over the shallow creek? Anyone try driving up the Blue Mountain Road? Thats been gated forever......

The chimneys have been skied, though the summer route would probably have at least one and maybe a couple very steep, exposed traverses on what are normally narrow trails across ledges. The rest should be up to 50 degrees(?) Everytime I've done the summit (all of twice) in winter the last bit (a pitch) is steep, flaky rime ice. Fun stuff not really protectable. No cornices on route.

Somehow my Blue Patagonia Puffball Jacket w/ Hood did not make it home with me after climbing at Marble Canyon on Sunday January 13th. Lots of people there, if someone picked it up give me a holler! 360-734-0392 or dberdinka AT gmail DOT com. Thanks so much.

Just received a CD of photos from a trip that feels way to long ago. Wine Spires in late June of 2007. Sun, warmth, dry rock. June, thats only five months from now. I can't wait... Rebel Yell Ramp-Rage Action Potential

For anyone planning to ski the East Face Couloir my thoughts would be that it would very difficult to find it in good condition in mid-winter. The lower half has a funky weird double-fall line that gets hammered by ice, snow and rock peeling off the east face. It bakes in the early morning then goes into shade quite quickly. We found a breakable ice crust over looser snow which would make for horrible skiing. Maybe best in the spring or after a warmer than average dry spell? Other than that the angle probably isn't more than 45 with plenty of width.

A pic of the unclimbed ice route mentioned above, ~600' vert I'm guessing.

I've got some ancient ropes, exhausted packs and frayed harnesses sitting in my basement. Does anyone know if it's at all possible to recycle this stuff or is it just destine for the landfill?

Not Shuksan. I'm sure Klenke's stood on top of this thing, though I doubt he approached from this angle...

Hmmm. Either no cares or everyone's stumped. Hint #2 It's within a few miles of the Mount Baker Highway.

No. South of the Border...

Ooooh! Oooooh! Can I play this game?

Bellingham is sweet. Unfortunately there is no local cragging to speak off. Index, Squamish, D-Town are all about 90 miles away. Erie is better than generally thought (I think) but it's still at 45 minutes away. The Y-wall does not compare to a real gym....WWU is for groms. Lots of mtn biking, hiking and kayaking to do right on the edge of town. Ski area is an 1hr 15min out of town and the N Cascades are about 2 hrs.

GREAT MOVIE! I find it amusingly ironic that in reality Chris McCandless was essentially trying to get as far away from Sean Penn as possible and look what happened!

Harris Street Cafe in Fairhaven (corner of 11th and Harris) is a great breakfast spot. In downtown B'ham along Railroad the Old Town Cafe is popular with granola eater's. The Little Cheerful on the corner of Railroad draws a crowd as well. There's always the Bagelry when you don't feel like waiting for a table. Burgers and Beer = Boundary Bay Tequila + Burritos = Casa que Pasa both on Railroad La Fiamma has amazing pizza bit more family oriented though

Someone must have an old pair of Silvretta's gathering dust? Hook me up! PM or e-mail to dberdinka AT yahoo DOT com. Thanks!