Jason Schmidt > Forum Messages

Mar 22, 2020 I’m reminded of a Benjamin Franklin quote:Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety View Message

Mar 20, 2020 Um no. The government still wants us to get outside. Just mind your distances.  View Message

Mar 14, 2020 The Circuit Gyms in Oregon are now only allowing annual members in.  View Message

Mar 13, 2020 Stoneworks in Beaverton, OR closed. Climbing Team cancelled. USA Climbing local season cancelled.  View Message

Sep 20, 2019 Not all heroes wear capes.  View Message

Jun 21, 2019 I will be in Kalispell for 3 weeks in July. 8th - 27th. Hoping to climb after work on the weekdays sometimes and on weekends. I'm bringing all my climbing gear.  View Message

Jun 20, 2019 Why not both?  View Message

Jun 6, 2019 They were all rescued today.  View Message

Jun 3, 2019 I will be back July 8th then staying until 28th. :) I will message you.  View Message

Jun 3, 2019 I plan on picking up the local climbing guides when I'm up there for the day on June 10th. View Message

May 31, 2019 I was asking about this: https://www.mountainproject.com/area/106075527/kila-crags View Message

May 31, 2019 Cool. Thank you. Also, how do you pronounce Kila? Is it KILL-A, KEE-LA or KY-LA?  View Message

May 30, 2019 Weather looks good this weekend. Best on Sunday. Have fun.  View Message

May 29, 2019 Mitch,Mt. Adam's south route is pretty tame and popular. I would think if the weather window is good and you went by yourself, you would find that you would be alone with about… View Message

May 24, 2019 I like his name too :)  View Message

May 21, 2019 Sweet. I was wondering if there were some hidden gems not on MP. Thanks.  View Message

May 21, 2019 I'm going to be in Kalispell, MT for 3 weeks in July. Which crags are recommended to hit up? I plan on some scrambles in Glacier, and hitting up Stone Hill.  View Message

May 8, 2019 If you go late enough in the season, the crevasses should all be open. We went in August 2017, but still roped up. Here's my video.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fricpTR14NQ View Message

Apr 19, 2019 Permit systems are bull$hit.  View Message

Apr 11, 2019 To get a real feel for what Portland is all about make sure to visit Rocky Butte. ;)  View Message

Apr 9, 2019 Went over this past weekend. Saturday was the only good day, and boy was it crowded!  View Message

Apr 3, 2019 It had been a minute since we had an entertaining post in this forum. Glad to see it back on track.    View Message

Feb 28, 2019 There's an easy solution. ;)  View Message

Feb 19, 2019 I prefer micro-aggressive climbing shoes. View Message

Feb 19, 2019 There are a few of us ;) View Message

Feb 19, 2019 <~ Strong, Masculine Man and teaching my 4 boys to be the same. No apologies.  View Message

Jan 31, 2019 People still "read" this mag? View Message

Jan 14, 2019 If crying in the fetal position is a workout, then yes. ;)  View Message

Dec 13, 2018 This post is hilarious.    I'm looking forward to more during 2020.  View Message

Oct 17, 2018 I use this https://www.rhinoskinsolutions.com/store/p1/Repair_Cream__.htmlHas salicylic acid in it. No flappers here. 3 times a day:In the morningRight after climbingBefor… View Message

Oct 13, 2018 Old thread, but I’ve been using the MH South Col 70 for 2 years. Fits everything I need for most mountaineering trips.  View Message

Oct 13, 2018 I have noticed when trying to find a climbing partner that a lot are more interested in the latest film festival or cause, then actually truly climbing. There are talkers, then… View Message

Oct 10, 2018 I mainly climb Mt Hood(11,240ft) in the winter. Starting around 1am-ish, so it's pretty cold.Bottoms:REI smart wool expedition socksunder armor synthetic underwearunder armor m… View Message

Oct 9, 2018 At the gym, I put FL Unicorn dust in my chalk ball, then drop some FL Gorilla chunks in the bottom of the bag. Outside, it’s all Gorilla. I crumble the chunks in my hand… View Message

Aug 27, 2018 I plan on climbing at Smith Rock those days. I don’t have a partner for Saturday or Sunday yet. I can sport lead outside up to 5.9. PM me if interested. View Message