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A little late to the discussion I know but, when I did the solo traverse thingie I parked at Crawford and got on the trail at 4:00AM. I think the afternoon shuttle is at 2:30PM. It's an early start, but the whole way up was dark so I wasn't focused at all on the physical nature of the climb...

Starchild, Of course I'm to blame, but I was talking about responsibility (not blame) as far as the law is concerned was I to get hurt or call for a rescue. I took the action that resulted in our being separated. But, thinking about how the case in the original post went down, as I read it...

As a climber I have not been in that situation, though I have been in what could have potentially been a bad situation. This was the first time I had ever gone ice climbing. I set out with a friend to climb Pinnacle Gully. After finding the wait too long, (two parties ahead of us), we decided...

On the up-side he/she could have a campfire inside the car to stay warm.

On my gear, Working for REI I own a few sets of poles. The REI poles are twist lock. If you keep them clean and dry them after each use they last a long time. My BDs are flicklock and are my fave's as well as well as the only poles I'll pay for ever again. Rant on, On why I buy what I do...

Hey all, This issue hits close for me. As a Mountain Biker, Hiker, Climber I have to say. These are not big changes. This is the same old song and dance the MDC/DCR and a small group of users have been dancing to for 20+ years. I find it interesting that about 2500 comments were made by...

I work for REI. My thoughts and opinions do not reflect those of REIs and I do not speak for REI in any way. Okay then. I have hiked in plastics for the past four winters. While I have always been warm, they weigh a darn ton, even the lighter ones, in comparison to some of the soft boots...

I personally would not bring my climbing shoes on a hike. I will say from experience that hiking in climbing shoes stinks. I did a 25 minute (about 3/4 of a mile) walk off in my climbing shoes, and it was bad. Nothing is great on wet granite. Try this; bring some cheap, thin, liner socks...

Nice, I guess I'll have to borrow a few cams to beef things up when we go out. As it sits right now I'm gonna have very limited time till after October 5th. We will get out on some routes before the snow flies.

I can't even wrap my head around that?!?!? Wicked cool, wow, well done!

mirabela, it was Thursday. I would have liked to grabbed a hotel room and stayed over to go out on Friday, but I was so whipped I turned tail and went home. I heard Friday was going to be beautiful. Were you up there? Maddy, thanks. I am definitely getting the better end of the deal.

I'm going to Yosemite for a week in the middle of September, getting married a few days after I come back, then going to (honeymoon at) Park City for a week afterwards. I think I may use up a few of my do whatever I want points with the Yosemite trip, but I would like to get out on some climbs...

I could say I tried to find someone to hike or climb with to keep myself from trying this, but I wanted it ever since it spanked me and a buddy almost exactly two years ago. Honey, I'm going. Joe, It's midnight. I know, but I'm not even a little bit tired. You're crazy. I love you too...

arm, I have OCD, but instead of hand washing or counting, I have to circle the Earth a few times to get where I'm going.

Hey Courtney, It has been a while hasn't it? Hope you've been able to get out and play. Are you up in N.H. working, or are you going to up there for Independence day weekend? Well hey, I'm going to Cathedral with a co-worker and my brother on Thursday. So let me know if you're up there and...

Hey all, I want to get out and do something next Monday July 6th. I don't mind hiking alone but wouldn't mind having company either. Looking for something long, with above treeline, presi traverse.....? Alpine start and finishing around dark. I don't want to drive the car up (218,000 miles...

I don't think that commuting by alternative transportation is any more dangerous than driving a auto. To give full disclosure, I have been hit eleven time on my bike, BUT I have put an absurdly higher number of miles on my bikes than have driving a car. I have not owned my own car since about...

Nice!! Did Alex ever write down any of her adventures? I mean, some teenager doing the seven summits is impressive, but what Alex accomplished at her age is very, very impressive. It would make quite a story and be very inspiring to girls, boys & anyone who reads it. Joe.

Nice work girl!! I thought about texting you to see if you were up north. I'm almost glad I didn't. I wouldn't have a prayer of keeping up with you. Paul (who you've met in the gullies), our friend Nick and me were climbing in Huntington's Saturday. We only got a few gullies each...

Disclaimer; I work for REI. The opinions stated here are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of REI. Now then, As Bob C. said, you can re-slot the linking bar so it runs through only the rear bracket thingy (that's a technical term for, I can't remember what to call it). One thing to...