kevin_page

quote: Originally posted by danielpatricksmith: The route looked to be in fine shape and had more ice on it than when I did it a couple of years ago. The crux ice runnel in particular appeared to be well iced but it is hard to be sure. Haireball, you out there?

And Retrosaurus comes back with a fury of punches, left, right, left, RIGHT!!!!!!! Rectalcramandeator is down!!!!!!! He's not getting up. The crowd is going wild. The still-reigning, champion tradster of all NCW, Retrosaurus.

quote: Originally posted by Zenolith: for those who think it's meaningless in the grander scheme, touche, but then, so are you. Once realized, we are free to spend our lives having fun. Now, if we could all just dissolve our egos and stop clinging to our own self-image. Oh wait, forget that, this site would'nt be nearly as funny.

quote: Originally posted by Charlie: I just got back from sport climbing at vantage and i am wearing a pair of tights. I heard your room-mate say you are always hogging the mirror to.

I heard he underwent surgery for something? Foot maybe. Should be able to type still.

quote: Originally posted by Szyjakowski: its pronounced she-A-KOW-ski...not OWSKI [ 02-19-2002: Message edited by: Szyjakowski ] Rope Lead Member # 1656 posted 02-08-2002 10:48 PM posted by she-A-KOW-ski-----------------------------------------------brodyosprodyget alife man...before this site was online, what did you do to go climbing....grabbed a book maybe...checked the weather maybe...just went for it...i guess not.when are you gonna figure it out...all climbers are selfish and have mouth that will run off bullsheit so frequently that no one can blame these guys for posting all the great oneliners...slander and overall funny experiences climbing related or not. This site is perfect just the way it is...and if you think by crying to these homees your gonna get them to change...wow... you should probably think of wasting your time in more productive ways..My hats off to all slander and spray as thats what make climbers climbers and babies go whaaaaa!!!Whaaa!!!! OBRODYOYyoYUppie, I repeat get a life [ 02-19-2002: Message edited by: kevin page ]

Adding ice climbing and tele racing to the Olympics would raise my interest level. And how about snowball fighting using baseball pitchers like Randy Johnson? I watch the ice dancing for the legs, some of those ladies are awsome but some of their partners are a bit too gay acting.

Owski, I just want somebody to help end my embarassment. The climb went into the guidebook, probably over-rated. Like I said, it was my first 5th class lead/climb so did'nt have any experience to go by in giving it a number. So, if you're willing to pack a rope and a few pieces up about 4,000ft elev. for a two pitch obscure spire please let me know what you think it should be rated. Thanx.

quote: Originally posted by tasmith513: IMO, I even had a box of climbing chalk disappear. Do you really think an animal took it? MMMmmmm

Bro, if you see my Mom while you're there tell her hi for me ok.

I've been curious whether or not anyone here has been up the Bandersnatch. Up the Bandersnatch. Spray here, now. Seriously dumb thing to go after but it was my first 5th class lead/climb. Whats worse you have to pass by a cool climb of Mt. Stone to get there. Anyway, we rated it 5.6 and I've wondered since if that was'nt ego-elevated beyond it's actual difficulty or is it a bonafide lavabag.

Rodd, When I was in grade school we were fishing on Jackson Lk. and took a break to search for that plane wreckage. It could'nt have been very far up from the lake. About 20 years later I went back and climbed up and then down the Skillet glacier with a camp near its terminus. We found the wreckage on the way up to the glacier, very grown over and fewer pieces to be seen. The "handle" gets a little bit steep and may have some cracks up high by late summer (we did it in early July). It is frequently skied. I don't remember the NE ridge as being non-technical either, pretty committing for kids. I might take them up the east face of Teewinot since it has an easier descent or up the S. Teton. Your nephews might like one of the shorter rock climbs like the Durrance route on Symmetry Spire too. It looks really cool on the approach which is short, is difficult enough to give them a good sense of accomplishment, 6? pitches to 5.6 if I remember correctly and a walk off. Whatever you do that is alot of responsibility watching 2 young boys every step. Good for you and good luck.

One thing I've noticed about dogs in JT is the way they attract coyotes to your campsite. It seems like they try to seduce dogs into coming out into the desert at night, where they are gang raped, ripped to shreds and eaten. Better just leave fifi at home.

"lightning" Rod: 12 year olds might have more fun looking for pieces of a plane full of missionaries that crashed below the skillet glacier back in the 50's. My brother and i did that in about 1966, still lots of big stuff lying around then. Climbing the skillet is a pretty quick way up Moran and a really fast way down since you can start glissading from the top of the mountain.

quote: Originally posted by bonehead: Does any have any experience/beta on climbing it in winter? There were alot of people from Kitsap and Mason counties making a tradition of climbing Mt. Washington on Washington's birthday back in the early to mid 80's when I lived over there. There might be a good trail in after this weekend. Seems like the success rate was about every other year because of snow conditions.

Rodeo, did you know that you can transfer your unemployment benefits out of state? Could be a great chance to get to know whatever part of the country you dream about. When I used to work construction getting laid off was routine. That's when I'd transfer my benefits to Palm Springs and live in JTree or Merced and live in the Valley. All you need is a post office box. Paid vacation for six months and then you can return to work. Charlie, that was astoundingly immature. I'm going to forward it to your mother and then you'll be grounded.

quote: Originally posted by nolanr: Walk your lazy ass back to where you started from. OK I will, after umpteen mofo go by and don't pick me up. I'd just finished traversing all the peaks in the Tatoosh range from Castle to Eagle peak and wanted a ride back to Reflection Lakes from Longmire. Touron bastards won't pick you up. I finally said f*#! it I'd rather walk than keep letting these people turn their noses up. Did'nt they know I'd just scrambled 7 peaks and wanted to get home. Lucky for me, that seasons postmistress at Longmire rides by on her bike and accepts my offer of $5 for a ride. She whipped home and came back in her old Dodge Valiant. Would'nt take my money but we hooked up for many outings after that. So Nolanr, start picking those skiers up, contribute to their fun, it won't hurt you any (unless somebody chips your paint loading ski's). Everybody at Teton Pass will pick you up. It's a tradition and the runs are awesome. Would'nt you like to see that attitude at Hurricane Ridge? I would.

quote: Originally posted by Charlie: yeah, she's still got that bag- it works pretty nice Sorry Charlie, only the best tuna get to be StarKist.

My ex and I used to use a double bivy bag that she'd made. She also sewed a zipper onto a sheet that matched up to a down sleeping bag. The sleeping bag was then a blanket for us both. I don't know how much weight this saved but it sure made bivy's fun.

For summer climbs when the forecast is good I'll leave the bivy sack home and take my Wild Things pack that has a half body length extension sleeve and a removeable foam back pad. The back pad folds out to become a 18"X36"X1/4" thick approx. sleeping pad and the pack a half bivy bag. Combined with a coat for whatever temps are and a hat it is comfy enough for a night or two. If only it had a suspension system that made load carrying easier it would be perfect.

quote: Originally posted by Matt Anderson: That's a lot of money for a boulder . . . Maybe I could affor a piece of talus? There is far more than one boulder there Matt, you should get out more.

quote: Originally posted by Matt Anderson: That's a lot of money for a boulder . . . Maybe I could affor a piece of talus? There is far more than one boulder there Matt, you should get out more.

i stopped at the realtors office, they're only asking $275,000.

quote: Originally posted by mr. happy: imho, no, its not worth it. i personally am a firm believer in learning through trial and experience. you already climb sport and trad, if i were you i would drop the sport and do more trad and get on more ice and snow. log in lots of hours on easy/moderate snow slopes and get used to moving at altitude with a pack on. learn how to climb ice(NOT by paying somebody to teach you). do what you're doing now and meet some new partners, online, at the gym, wherever. just get out n climb. of course, i might just be full of shit.