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Jun 10, 2019 I already have a place up there, so won't need the bivvy spot... but might have to take you up on the playing fetch with your dog one day. :)And amusing to see all the conserva… View Message

Oct 7, 2016 I love Totems, and bought a black the moment they became available. The black is really nice and good to have a totem in that size. But... and this might just be personal pr… View Message

Aug 12, 2016 These things solved the heel lift problems I have with mountaineering boots: eZeefit With them I can wear boots that give me toe room, but they stop any heel lift. Was wor… View Message

Jun 13, 2016 Bump. View Message

Jun 11, 2016 Climbed Laurel today after being chased off the cliffs by the thunderstorm that rolled through, and managed to clean a stuck cam about half way up. If the cam is yours PM me an… View Message

Dec 22, 2015 Really, this thread is still going? My "rant" was limited to saying it is a dick move to toprope through the rap rings, especially as you knew somebody was up there. The fi… View Message

Dec 9, 2015 Miss the point much? Yes, there are a zillion ways to get down from there (downclimbing the gully to the left being the simplest and Le Teton being the most fun), but that does… View Message

Dec 9, 2015 Really? So I had to climb to the top of the cliff and rap off Madama G's because of some idiot's bad manners? And how was I supposed to rap off the tree in front of me wh… View Message

Dec 9, 2015 Yeah. It was ridiculously nice. Can't believe it is December. Last year this time I'm pretty sure I'd already skied the carriage road! View Message

Dec 7, 2015 Logan, you know me better than that. I have better things to do with my time ]than trolling Mountainproject. The guy was toproping through the rap anchor above Hyjack's Horror/… View Message

Dec 7, 2015 This past Saturday I ran into a situation where I was stuck at the top of a climb waiting to rappel, only to realize that the reason the rap anchor was occupied was that somebo… View Message

Dec 2, 2015 So an "experienced climber" used his gear incorrectly and dropped his partner. No wonder he wishes to remain anonymous! View Message

Oct 2, 2015 I've heard this argument before, but have never been able to find good data on this. Do you have any sources? It would make those "but climbing is dangerous" conversations much… View Message

Jul 27, 2015 Just quoting this as it is such good advice and the world would be a better place if more people followed it. View Message

Jun 7, 2015 I've seen something like this used as guideline when teaching people to build gear anchors. As this was a guide on a trip talking to a client, maybe that is where this came fro… View Message

May 13, 2015 Wow... ungrateful much? You do realize the preserve is private property and they are perfectly within their rights to tell us all to fuck off and go climb somewhere else? Climb… View Message

May 12, 2015 My favorite is the "On Sale" brand. :) But seriously, not sure what you are asking. Top brands based on what? Your list seems to be based on whatever costs the most, in whic… View Message

May 5, 2015 I did ask the Mark at Plattsburgh Shoe Hospital (who did an excellent job on resoling these - use him if you need a resole!) about fixing these, and he said that he'd have to e… View Message

May 5, 2015 Was wondering if anybody else out there in Internet land have had issues with Ganda Guides falling apart long before they should? I have a pair that, while 3 or 4 years old,… View Message

Jun 13, 2014 Yup. Go do Drunkard's Delight (easy 5.8) without a green alien and then tell me you don't need small gear below 5.10. In the end these things are all guidelines. If I can ge… View Message

May 24, 2014 Even better, support Andy's Kickstarter project: Me, Myself & I - the dark art of big wall soloing View Message

Nov 22, 2013 I've had really good experiences with the RBH Designs socks. Mostly messing around the Adirondacks in winter, but very happy with them with everything I've used them for. R… View Message

Sep 13, 2013 So are these cams manufactured for Kailas by Totem, or are they ripping off the design? Except for the logo they look identical to Totems. And for what it is worth, Totem ca… View Message

Aug 2, 2013 You can find them if you search a bit. Rock and Snow has stock in the larger sizes (.3 to .75): rockandsnow.com/store/produ… View Message

Jul 26, 2013 Pretty sure HB Quadcams haven't been in production for a few years, which is probably why you aren't finding any reviews. I'd go with a set of Black Diamond C4s if I were you.… View Message

May 21, 2013 You can also use the practice slabs. They are even closer to the parking lot that Easy Keyhole, thought might be a little hard to find if you've never been there (PM me if you… View Message

Apr 29, 2013 This might sound strange, but it could be more of a mental issue than a strength/fitness problem. You said in your post that you have trouble controlling your descent unles… View Message

Apr 22, 2013 Isn't it better to just buy the best gear, regardless of where it is made? View Message

Nov 28, 2012 Agree FrankPS - sounds like Raynaud's to me. Find a Rheumatologist and get it checked out. View Message

Oct 11, 2012 Closest I've ever come to blows at the Gunks was coming down to the rap station at the top of Jackie and finding the same setup. Except this time it was some asshole of a guide… View Message