David_Parker

So these kid shoes have been in my car for over a week now, still waiting for someone to claim them. 1st come first serve! They are FREE!

FYI, I own the exclusive rights to calling pub club at the alki. I will choose when the forecast is right and I can come by boat! The reason I say this is because it seems difficult to get repeats there because many don't seem to like it. Unfortunately, I can't go tonite, although last night was fun going to the Boatshed in Bremerton. Maybe you should drink in T-Town tonite since there is more drinking in Seattle on Thurs!

I'm from Montana and I just bought a boat. Hey Bug, when we goin' H2-O skiing???

My wall goes up 8 ft and then 45 deg overhang (12/12 pitch roof) for another 8 ft. I've manufactured wood holds for drytooling but am not afraid to hook on the plastic either. You can also just drill holds in the plywood. One word of CAUTION!!!! Wood is sensitive to moisture levels and therefore expands and contracts. A hold put on in winter will be a spinner in summer! Be sure to retighten/check holds all the time. A spinning hold will put your adze or hammer through your forehead!

You forgot the "sunny" side of the Alps and the country with the longest east/west amount of them....Italy. If you like hordes of people, lining up for climbs, unreliable weather, lots of attitude, go to Chamonix. If not, check out the Dolomites.

There's always the pendulum; people don't like all bolts, some bolts, no bolts. Others feel trees should be left totally alone, pruned occasionally, cut down. It seems AK was talking about pruning, not cutting down an entire tree. Well we do that all through the National Forest, Parks etc. It's called trail maintenance! I would rather have Kurt do it than anybody else. I trust his professionalism. He is obviously an advocate of the environment because he values the time he spends in the wilderness. That doesn't mean some tasteful improvment of a developed climbing area is bad. I personally don't appreciate the total hands off attitude because I find it hypocritical and unrealistic. Kurt's pendulum seems to be somewhere in the middle and I respect that. Sometimes its easier to ask for forgiveness than permission. GO FOR IT KURT!

WTF are you selling that stuff for? You didn't quit aid-soloing did you???

Here's some photos from our ski on my son Jordan's 8th birthday on May 11, 2003:

Deal, but I might have to smoke you out to change yer 'tude about the Olympics. Not all are babies and I rather enjoy them. Go solo Constance and get back to me about your "experience".

Nice photo! Banana, since you appear to be new here, you might want to post some of your climbing experience. I still have yet to do cruiser and I'd be interested in doing it, but not this weekend.

Man, I love that Euro shit when you can pound on the summit after a climb After climbing the highest mountain in Greece, Yugoslavia, Austria, I pulled into Germany to climb the highest there. I skipped it for exactly that reason. Didn't think it worthy if you can ride a friggin tram to the top! Went hiking up this really cool slot canyon thingy instead. Being in Garmisch was almost like being in the States. Must be our military presence there.

Back in Maine when I lived there, I listened to WBLM radio....Broadcasting for the Legalization of Marijuana. Maine was one of the few states that decriminalized it a long time ago. How many states now?

Canada moves to lower pot penalties...... http://msnbc.com/news/918928.asp#BODY

On wednesday, we reached the lake around 6:15 am and it was above freezing. Darin and I postholed in mushy snow circumnavigating the lake. It remained warm and the snow was soft and the ice plastic. But there is plenty of ice (thickness wise, but narrow in spots) and it should be fine even if it's above freezing. BTW, it was these excellent snow conditions that made me take note it was skiable if you dare!

Still have shoes to give away. Still looking for some too!

I think Scott is gearing up as we speak. That guy is sooooo rad! 55 degrees....sheeeesh! Is the race on???

I think Scott should go ski Triple Couloirs since it is only about 50 deg. max!

Depends what your objective was??? Rock climbing or what? Joe's Valley??? Is that near Soldier Summit. Awful long way to go for such a short trip. SLC is 13-14 hours from here. Analyze you time in car to time climbing ratio and make the choice! Now if your headed for the desert cause you want a change of scenery, go for it!

I think this would be an excellent time to go ski Triple Couloirs. I would do it if I was in better shape and a little younger. (I've become more conservative in my age!) If it hasn't been done, go get it! All you have to do is rap the ice section between 1st and 2nd couloirs. The rest was in excellent ski shape on Wed. 5-21-03!

Probably didn't find any thing because its spelled SCHOELLER!

So Mike, I'd be curious how many solo applications you deny? Are you the one who makes the decision? What tips the scale when you deny one? I've never seen the application; any way to post it here?

RBW is correct on this! It's not worth the risk of lieing 'cause they will find out if they want. I am currently getting this worked out. My agent is "working" with me on this. Seems I will be at risk for for first 2 years if I have it as an exclusion, but after that, all is good. Doesn't make sense, but WTF? I use USAA for auto only. They suck elsewhere.

Thanks Klenke, I agree with most you said or at least came to same conclusion yesterday at Colchuck Lake. On the approach, we were not inclined to walk across the lake as I immediately broke through at the edge as I tested it. We ended up postholing around which pretty much sucked. On the way back, and after reaching same conclusion you wrote, that only the perimeter was thin, I ventured out. Colchuck lake is very thick still only 30 ft out from the edge. We were very cautious as we approached the edge to get off, but managed without incident. Of course skis always help distribute the weight, but I sure as hell wouldn't want to fall in with skis on!

Cat, if you can solo WI2, just solo it! There are only 2 pitches of ice, it's NOT too thin and there is a ladder of steps up it unless it snows again. dberdinka and I did it yesterday (Wed).

What is the best value currently out there? Must be sub 2 lbs, but not over $250. Sub $200 "on sale" would be much better. Prefer 700 or better