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I also do what Alpinfox does, although since I became a parent I started wearing a helmet while cragging. Another thing I've been doing for decades... before I commit "over the edge", I look my partner straight in the eye and say, "I hate rappelling." I want that to be clearly known if I ever get the chop on rappel. Call it my epitaph.

Cobra: We never seem to get good initial beta on call-outs. I posted the info that we got from our Sheriff's SAR coordinator, since we were never dispatched to the scene. Someone other than us (CWMR) started looking for a chopper. EDIT: babcock- thanks for being there for this kid and helping out. Your level of frustration regarding information flow is shared by this person and our unit as a whole.

chriss sez: It measures 10 mm (~0.4 inch) at the top of the narrow profile (it measures 20 mm (~0.8 inch) at the top of the wide side). It is marked as a #7. Ergo, 1st generation. ScaredSilly say: The hole size for the cord is 6 mm. Thicknesses are as noted above. Ergo, 3rd generation. I am no closer to a definitive answer.

OK, ScaredSilly, help me with this one: I gave away keyrings that I made with my old Diamond C stoppers (my very first gear) as Christmas presents years ago (like 20 or so??). These stoppers were flat-sided, and were slung with perlon. I kept one of these trinkets that I had made for myself, they were so cool back then. I'm looking at that old keychain right now, and it's a #7, flat-sided stopper, with holes for 5mm or 6mm perlon cord. It says "STOPPER" in all caps across the top on one side, and "USA" vertically down the middle, with a large "7" to the right of that and below the word STOPPER. The "Diamond C" is to the left of the USA, barely visible after all these years. What's the vintage of this one? From your info above (point #2), it must be of the earliest (1972) design, and manufactured no later than 1980, as it's a #7 that is flat-sided, yes?

I prefer the McCall Basin approach, but then I used to live in Crackima and that was the quickest drive to the TH. I always liked the hike up the drainage from the McCall approach, though. It looked like more fun than what I saw when I looked over at the Snowgrass approach. Wes is right, don't assume that McCall is going to be empty. It's very popular with the horsey set as well.

We (CWMR) fielded 9 members, who were put on stand-by while the District Ranger investigated whether or not the FS could get a chopper from the Coast Guard or Oregon's 1042nd ANG. If a chopper proved to be unavailable, then CWMR was to ascend to the climber and perform a ground evac of the 23 yoa male who had suffered an ankle injury. We were called off by YSO at 1615 hours, because the 1042's helo had already lifted the subject from the mountain by 1500 hours. Coast Guard was called first, but could not reach that altitude, so they declined to assist. The subject spent the night in a hospital, and was released the next day. Apparently his injury was not that serious, or they have very good surgeons at that particular hospital. We are still wondering why somebody didn’t call us to say the helo had already picked him off and we could go drinking. Regarding the glissade with crampons folly: We bring at least two or three people down from Adams' Lunch Counter every year because of this tom-foolery. It will never change as long as any idiot can get a pair of crampoons and find his/her way to the trailhead.

Got it. Been outta town...

Probably not the best place to make that statement. See olyclimber's request further up the page.

Yeah, sure Zach, please. Personal check for the shipping OK, or should I send you "camo cash"? I'm in E. WA... I don't get to Seattle too often.

OK, Jake. Thanks anyway.

Willis Wow! Shite! I can't remember the last time I heard of anyone taking on, much less completing, the WW, and in the middle of summer to boot! Goodonya, mates!

Jake: Is the tent really gone already? I've been totin' that same model around for about 20 years now, and wouldn't mind having an identical back-up. Are the BD twist leashes you seek the purple "tie-on" style with the webbing "bite-tab" mechanism to tighten them up? I have a pair on an old set (my spares) of Hummingbirds, if that SD tent isn't really gone yet... Zach: You still have the poles?

This, from a Canadian? What has the world come to?

Waydaminnit, Dru. The feeding tube IS for alcohol...

Don't forget to update the name in your TR over in the Alpine Lakes forum.

Good point made by chelle. I blew my wad 20 years ago in college when I first got into this game, but I'm still using the same old stoppers, Friends, hexes, shoes, packs, helmets, harnesses, jumars, bolt kit, pitons, ice axes, biners, etc. I've added to the original rack since then, and changed ice tools, screws, crampons, and plastic boots a few years back, but my major expenditures on this hobby have long since ended, especially since getting married/buying a house/having kids, etc. Now, I spend more in gas, food, and beer/wine going climbing than on any other climbing-related stuff. I replace a rope every few years, and buy the odd trinket (Reverso, tibloc, etc.) every now and again. Mostly, it's climbing books and training (first aid, rescue, avy awareness, etc.) that I spend my money on now. I am eligible for pro deals through my association with mountain rescue, but I have never used one, even though I coordinated the deal for the unit. I would rather go over to see John at Hyperspud than use a pro deal. I still believe in supporting the B&M shops whenever I can. I even get my books from John, rather than from Amazon. If he doesn't carry it, that's different. Three climbing shops have been in Yakima since I came out here 18 years ago. Sven's went OOB in the early 90s, then the Lochrie brothers and their friend Todd opened MSY in the late 90s. They went OOB early in the millenium. If you live in Yakima or are passing through on your way to Tieton, you really ought to stop by Hyperspud and buy something, or John might close that shop up, too.

You caught dengue...? Oooooooooooh, maaaaaaaaaaaannnnnn.

There's a lot of funny vids there. I like the SuperFriends Do Office Space one. And the "Can you walk?" one, too. Thanks, Pax.

Sandy Hill Pitman, compleat with satellite phone and internet hook-up No, and no. A fall while short-roping in this scenario would just pick all of you off the slope faster. Solo it (fast) or rope up/place pro (slow). And I wouldn't worry about any affrontery towards the ranger. Thank him/her for their concern/suggestions, and then make your own decisions and implement same. Your life is your own responsibility, you know. I am continually amazed at the number of teams that rope up for the Hogsback/Pearly Gates and don't place pro, given how many times in recent memory this same accident has repeated itself.

Rocket sled saunas! Too funny!

Yeah, the Western CWM-r and all that Everest shite

You have to admit, though, that the "water shitting" was pretty funny.

Those were some was pretty funny lyrics!

We'll be sure to check your name off our list. FWIW, that was not CWMR, but a class from the local community college. Have a nice day.

My mother warned me about you!