arlen Posted December 29, 2003 Posted December 29, 2003 My Sister-in-law came in early for work at the Milwaukee REI a few weeks ago to find a guy sorting through the dumpster for stuff to return. That's my pick for the new trend of '04: multi-returns. Quote
Beck Posted December 29, 2003 Posted December 29, 2003 (edited) drytool bouldering is sure to catch on sooner or later! "It's highball" wait a second, did you say there's an REI in Milwaukee? what are they selling, beer helmets? REI, the sport utility of urban "outdoors" consumerism...oh but i still shop there, got a great book 'For the Love of Skiing' last time, all about Utah and the Engen legacy in American skiing Edited December 29, 2003 by Beck Quote
EWolfe Posted December 29, 2003 Posted December 29, 2003 I predict that multicolored lycra is going to come back into vogue: I hope Todd Skinner didn't throw away his collection Quote
girlclimber Posted December 29, 2003 Posted December 29, 2003 I predict that multicolored lycra is going to come back into vogue: I hope Todd Skinner didn't throw away his collection can't wait for this! i only pray that you're right hey, MisterE = Mystery. did everyone else already realize this? Quote
iain Posted December 29, 2003 Posted December 29, 2003 hey, MisterE = Mystery. did everyone else already realize this? yes, immediately. Climbing in the Picketts. Quote
Peter_Puget Posted December 29, 2003 Posted December 29, 2003 I predict 80’ thin cracks will become the rage. A sea of climbers will tear into WA and develop scores of new routes. I am talking nice granite cracks not those Vantage or Tieton types of cracks. As nice as they are they still aren’t granite! Hey a guy can dream. PP Quote
Crackbolter Posted December 29, 2003 Posted December 29, 2003 So far the predictions sound right on. I don;t know about climbers from out of state. Quote
plexus Posted December 29, 2003 Posted December 29, 2003 Climbing during season closures (flacon nesting, bat nesting, religous beliefs) and using the a falcon stuffed into an OW as pro. Quote
plexus Posted December 29, 2003 Posted December 29, 2003 Opps, I forgot... Falcons=aid. Beck your post cracked me up. Don't forget the beer climbing helmet must be Packer green and gold!! Quote
chelle Posted December 29, 2003 Posted December 29, 2003 There will be an increase in the current PNW trend. Climbers will spend countless hours surfing, lurking, or spraying on CC.com while hiding under the "show up as anonymous" feature. There are currently 4x as many anonymous users on the site right now as people who are openly admitting to being here...Chickens all of you! Quote
iain Posted December 29, 2003 Posted December 29, 2003 oh if I turn on that feature I show up as anonymous? I did not realize that. Quote
chelle Posted December 29, 2003 Posted December 29, 2003 Don't be a joiner Iain! Resist the temptation to be a wallflower. Quote
iain Posted December 29, 2003 Posted December 29, 2003 uh you don't see my name on the "who's online" thing do you? user: iain what: viewing "hot chicks of climbing pictures" thread idle time: 0 seconds Quote
Jim Posted December 29, 2003 Posted December 29, 2003 I predict 80’ thin cracks will become the rage. A sea of climbers will tear into WA and develop scores of new routes. I am talking nice granite cracks not those Vantage or Tieton types of cracks. As nice as they are they still aren’t granite! Hey a guy can dream. PP Maybe I would learn to climb 'em w/o thrashing! Hey Peter were you at VW Seattle on Sunday? Or is that another Peter I always see there? Quote
chelle Posted December 29, 2003 Posted December 29, 2003 Hey Jim. The trick to becomming a better crack climber is to climb more cracks. If you're not ready for the Index steepness, spend a couple weeks at a lower angle place like Yosemite. Squamish is okay place to hone technique, the cracks tend to be a little flaring with cheater sections... Stay out of the bluffs and climb at the chief or on the really low angle cracks on the apron. Quote
lummox Posted December 29, 2003 Posted December 29, 2003 i predict an alltime high in accidents and screwups and deaths. sorry to be the fukin black cloud but that is what is gonna happen. Quote
Jim Posted December 29, 2003 Posted December 29, 2003 Hey Jim. The trick to becomming a better crack climber is to climb more cracks. If you're not ready for the Index steepness, spend a couple weeks at a lower angle place like Yosemite. Squamish is okay place to hone technique, the cracks tend to be a little flaring with cheater sections... Stay out of the bluffs and climb at the chief or on the really low angle cracks on the apron. I'm eternally optimistic! Thanks for the advice. Quote
chelle Posted December 29, 2003 Posted December 29, 2003 You're welcome. BTW cracks in the gym generally suck, and the ones at VW really suck. SG has 3 good cracks to play on if you want to practice in the gym. Quote
catbirdseat Posted December 29, 2003 Posted December 29, 2003 Isn't that the drug where if you screw up the synthesis you get MPTP, which kills off the dopamine producing cells in your brain? Quote
Doctorb Posted December 29, 2003 Posted December 29, 2003 Advances in gear technology and application will push our great sport into new realms. Ice: Handle-less ascents. Just picks in your hands. Crampons optional. Alpine: Super-light sandals, with integral crampons. Rock: Down-aiding popular trad routes. Pseudo-climbing: Skipping bolts, and pad-less low balls. Nutrition: Overcoming the need for food and water. Think of the weight savings! Quote
Dru Posted December 29, 2003 Posted December 29, 2003 if a hot climbing trend is one with the most number of people doing it then i predict hottest climbing trend of 2004 will be top roping easy routes, same as it was in 2003. Quote
bird Posted December 29, 2003 Posted December 29, 2003 Gecko tape will make 5.14 possible for all except the limbless... and they will likely be able to worm their way up 5.11. Quote
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