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Mont Analogue - R. Daumal

That won't work. I'd have to start arguments with myself or, I suppose, I could give my id and password to all the usual suspects..... You already have all the answers .... why shouldn't you argue with yourself?

What don't you understand about the relationship between climbing area being closed with 400 bolts being removed....and the practice that contributes to the problem. Is it really a big mystery? If it's access you're concerned about....you guys need to do the self-reflection to see how your behavior might contribute to "the Man's" suspicions. If you can convince the powers that those sport-climbs are legitimate....than do it. Although they might get a different side of the story from other of folks. Dwayner- If you've read anything about Castle Rock (hardly fucking likely considering how quickly you chimed in when knowing absolutely positively nothing about Rocky Butte) you'd know that the Washoe Indians conside Castle Rock a sacred site, and conside any "unapproved" visitation to be a sacriledge - that really has little to do with bolting, now doesn't it?

Dwayner... STFU!

Where've you been? This thread is about climbing at Cave Rock - several overhanging crags by Lake Tahoe http://www.achp.gov/casearchive/casessum01NV.html Lot's of damagebable stalagtites there.....

Talk about an action suit!

Beacons aren't speced for that much impact resistance. (see here http://www.jhguide.com/Archives/FeatureArchive/2003/030219-feature.html) As for R & D I've heard of EE's developing analogs for Senior Projects. Digital wouldn't really be that much harder. Like most things outdoor they're priced the same because the public perceives something cheaper as being of less quality. Look at high end Gore-tex - no matter where it's made, it costs the same.

You realize there are little clips on all of those lines? And all you have to do is unclip them and walk striaght through?

Cllint was a Republican (what else would you be in the city of Pebble Beach) Sonny was too. I was thought clebrities choosing to be Republicans had more to do with a party that was willing to accept anyone they thought had a chance of winning

I'd be in for a PDX slide show!

Yes. But many of those times you have other reasons to be there than just messing around! The most important thing to bring if your trying something F & L is a willingness to turn around if something goes wrong (if'n it's possible)

Attached is the summary of a beacon test performed in 2001 - top is the "practical" test, bottom lab, summary in grey.

Comeon! That major upgrade means more REI One jackets with built in cellphone pockets!

I use an F-1 Focus. Bombproof. The standard by which most beacons were/are judged. Not nearly so easy to use as the newer digital beacons. Eventually (maybe this season?) I'm going to upgrade to a digital. If anyone's looking for a cheap functional beacon I've a spare F-1 Focus for sale.

I was too busy concentratin on the, uh, "scenery" in the Warmlite catalogs to read - I've also found that I sweat too much for VBL's to work for me.

hmm. yes. There's this thing called "reading" - you might get better grades if you try it. Pages 2 & 3 of the aforementioned article list who, how & references for the breathability tests.

In comparing the 2 at the bookstore tonight I can't say that I noticed that big a difference (aside from some changed diagrams - that didn't really affect message). Why one vs. the other?

Kids today! Don't even know how to gape properly! It's The North Face you want. DFA - didn't you buy a pair of the Cloudveil bouldering shorts with the cellphone pocket? http://www.cloudveil.com/sproducts/scsh.shtml

I've a Patagonia Essenshell Pullover that's cool - they were clearing them out for $40 or so last winter, you might still find some deals. Otherwise the Patagucci Krushell is pretty sweet. Give their outlet a call - you'll get it all 1/3 off.

I'm happy with the ePic fabric on my Bibler Winter Bivy - the zipper broke though.

I know of people, but have not myselg, used the Silva's/Orienteering lamps. They beat the pants off of the Petzl's - and are made from route finding in the forest. The Arctic = zoom + corded battery pack, os you can keep it close for more warmth. Really makes a difference in light output when it's cold.

I'll disagree - a Tikka Plus does what I want. But I do most of my night work on trails/snow - sometimes I bring along a Petzl Arctic. If you want brite go for an orienteering lamp - something like this: http://www.mila.se/english/hotellstart.html or http://www.silva.se/orienteering/index.htm I hope 250m is enough range.

High Life's coming to PDX in November http://www.tgrportland.com/content/index.html Hopefully they won't run out of beer like last year Iain - Obviously you've not seen the recent pics of Mr Mconkey? Ski assisted BASE...