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...mmended depending on the ares you are interested with, mountain madness, Alpine Traveling services, but the question should always be, what are your needs. Are you a beginner? Are you sure of your c...
... police volunteer for 14 years and a gun instructor, said a dog could be considered a lethal weapon. 'The question is: Are you in fear of your life and did you take a reasonable action?' said Boa, w...
... remove the airbags from your car?' At this point I was laughing to hard to understand if she answered this question or not. The MPEG I shot is not particularly high resolution but it does appear to s...
Three questions. Maybe someone can help: 1. Kangchenjunga was first climbed in 1957 (Charles Evans: The Untrodden Peak, London 1958). The next ascent was not until 1975 and the third 1977. Does anyo
Is a ground anchor always necessary for a single pitch trad climb? Here's the situation... - The belayer has stable footing and is on the ground, not a ledge. - The belayer is close to the weight
...n K2 at the 26,000 foot level. 2. Where the sister calls her brother and he is in a tent and 5hrs away my question is what is he doing in a tent and not racing to get her....
...d add this to her rec.climbing FAQ’s! Happy Climbing! Micah Lauer ******************************* The questions please... 1. Your favorite rappel knot (for joining two ropes together) 2. Where...
I've been trying to get a price for airline tickets from Anchorage to Kathmandu, but haven't had any luck on the web. Any suggestions on where to
...ally simple answer. I have never, nor do I think I ever will go rock or mountain climbing. But I have one question. The people that climb mountains with seemingly no gear, like belts or ropes, how...
...ll be in a group of teenagers that will make me feel rather self-conscious. I guess this is a pretty stupid question, but if I can't ask it here, where can I? We visited the rock gym (NJ Rock Gym in...
hey all The title begs the question why even aid outside Yosemite but that another thread. So how do you rate aid routes on Canadian rockies limestone?(or sandstone,shale,grit for that matter) the c
...reas worldwide. The back issues of these magazines are a tremendous source of information for climbers with questions about areas or who are planning climbing trips. The problem up to now has always b...
I want to thank everyone for their input on the question of 'is creatine worth it for climbing?' After some research, here's what I've found: First, Creatine CAN (most likely WILL) make you stronger
... archives of this group, as well as done a pretty exhaustive search on the 'net, and I still can't get this question answered. How stable, in terms of movement side-to-side, are ajustable home walls...
My son 16, is beginning to develop an interest in climbing. I know nothing about climbing but I'm in favor of his new pastime. This weekend he went climbing with a group from his high school. He said
...that they gained special permission. Any idea? Thanks. Mark T PS - Thanks to all of you who answered my question about the Three Sisters rock formation in Monument Valley....
Ok, simple question. CLimbing three's, I only have one dynamic line, but I also have one static line, what are your opinions on trailing the static, and belaying third climbing on static line?
Just wait till they start using IR detectors....... Yeah, but you're a chick! nathan (ducking) sweet
Hey there.... I am thinking of going to Yosemite in September and was wondering if anyone has done Snake Dike on the SW shoulder of Half Dome...do any of you know what it is like? The best route to ge
I'll be happy to try to answer any technical climbing questions relating to central Florida. We'll cross that bridge when it rears its ugly head
...ng in the Salt Lake area during the end of march. (I swear this was planned before the most recent R & I) Question 1: what are the general weather trends during that time of year in the climbing are...
This response is to the above hypotetical question and the thread as a whole. As everyone else answered, it's a really tough question to answer, and seriously depends on the circumstances. If you ar
I've added a new Ice Climbing section to my FAQ with such questions as: Is ice climbing for me? How do I sharpen my crampons and ice tools? What boots/crampons/tools should I buy? etc. http://www.
...on on belay devices and compared all of those in issue #189, November 1999. It addresses just about all the questions you asked. You can order their back issues at http://www.climbing.com/backissue00....
Hey I was just wondering can you use a figure 8 on a bight with a locking biner to clip into your harness on a rope team???
With the Lace Up Anasazi is a half size smaller then your foot measures or a full size smaller? thanks
...red rocks/ J Tree for a bit in a couple weeks. I've been down there a couple times, but still have a couple questions: I know there are supposed to be some hot springs an hour or so away from red ro...
... you find these. I was at J-Tree last week and wisehed for them a few times, but I have never used them. My question is primarily this: When you place offsets in flares (assuming its a good offset pla...
...futureadd.htm Comments are welcome. Some of the data on ratings, etc. isn't complete - you'll notice some question marks. I'd particularly like to hear from people who have done these routes and hav...
I've added a new section to my FAQ (Safety) which contains the following questions: When should I retire my rope? Is it safe to use dropped gear? / Is it safe to buy used gear? Should I wear a helme
... effect: 1) pop top 2) consume contents 3) throw empty can out window. So, this leads to an interesting question - is there a gene mutation that causes afflicted individuals to prefer Bud Light an...
Hi, Yes, it's your typical newbie question: How are the Climbingshoes.com Kermits' for a beginner? I liked the Boreal Equinox's' that I rented on my last climb. Are these similar in fit and feel in
Hey - what is the best gym in Chicago? I'm here for a few weeks and want to visit one. I'm sure this question has been asked a lot. Is there a web page that lists them, so in the future I can avoid po
The 'biner to 'biner thread reminded me of a question I've always had. Since joining slings via girth hitch severely weakens them, why don't climbers join them with two opposed or a locking 'biner(s)?
I've got another question. I read somewhere about using one ascender and a grigri in place of the other ascender to clean aid pitches (also ascending ropes in general). If this method is used would it
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