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You probably wouldn't regret bring something for pineapple pass- an axe or crampons. But then again, I've never climbed da Toof...

TVP= Toxic Vapor Protein (or something close). Its what you put in your food if you want privacy in your tent that night. Tuna-in-a-bag works pretty well, if you're into that sort of thing. I'd recommend a sturdy shovel and no food at all. I had remarkably good luck finiding misplaced food all along the West Butt trail...just find a mound of snow and start digging. Sometimes people would even forget their team flag, too. That made it sooo easy. Silly people .

you promised not to talk about that

parking lot bivy should be fine- I've never been hassled (except by other climbers). Have fun.

This is the kind of thread that keeps me coming back to cc.com. Cool.

I'm a Cheetos fan.

Yeah, I'm assuming yer already dragging 100+lbs in a sled.

..but that reminds me, a premixed combination of powdered milk and pudding works really well. I took a lot of teasing for packing that stuff, but in the end everyone agreed it was a damn good idea.

STFU, or I'll gum you.

Tasty Bite!

This sounds like a story worth sharing, TG. Give it up. We wanna know! (and get better soon)

I dress left; will that change which gear loop I clip my belay biner into?

Yeah, I'm really excited to see what the gumnut blender sybians are trying to tell me.

Pagetop nodder

Heck, isn't that all we talk about, anyway?

for you, maybe

'there is no nodder...'

The editors of Gripped, Alpinist, and VBoulder have all contacted me to make a statement re: Mr.Yngve's ascent of 'Snugtops Revenge.' While I am not in a position to either confirm or deny this ascent, I have to admit that it would be a stunning accomplishment. On the flip side, some serious questions regarding Yngve's climb have been raised, including both verification and tactics. There have been allegations of using untaped holds, 'fat belayer assists,' and other shenanigans. If anyone has concrete evidence, please pm me and we can discuss this out of the limelight.

Oooh, me! I'd like to have the virgin fall! Me, me!

Sounds like a great trip!

I dunno about that. That looks like pre-goldline, bowline-around-the-waist-Gaston Rebuffat sort of pic. Different set of consequences than bolts and dynamic ropes.

Snugtop IS -.

Shut up, beyotch! Did I give you permission to speak? I didn't think so! Steve, your opinion is weird and scary.

Three climbers (who prefer not to be identified) have approached me to verify Gary's claim. They will submit signed affidavits to the proper authorities in due time.