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01-07-2017, 01:16 PM
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Jman, follow the links in the article. Although...
Jman, follow the links in the article. Although they must allow the easement, they only shutdown access to about 100 yards of unmaintaned road (it appears to be no more than an ATV trail). The...
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05-18-2010, 06:54 PM
Thread: City of Rocks
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I've never been brave enough to lead Swiss Cheese...
I've never been brave enough to lead Swiss Cheese with just that one bolt, I can't remember though how much pro you could through in, probably a few pieces.
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05-11-2010, 06:55 PM
Thread: City of Rocks
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You might try out by Anteater rock, a fun route...
You might try out by Anteater rock, a fun route called Swiss Cheese is pretty easy, it must be led first though.
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11-27-2009, 08:16 PM
Thread: Grand Gulch - Kane to Collins
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[Trip Report] Thanks for the information. I especially enjoy...
Thanks for the information. I especially enjoy your GPS track.
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11-26-2009, 10:37 AM
Thread: Grand Gulch - Kane to Collins
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[Trip Report] By bringing this to the top, hopefully you see...
By bringing this to the top, hopefully you see it. I have some questions about the hike.
On average, how many miles did you cover a day? (about 7, mas o menos)
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06-20-2008, 12:07 PM
Thread: Timp clear of snow yet?
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I was on the Pfeifferhorn last Saturday, tons of...
I was on the Pfeifferhorn last Saturday, tons of snow left up there in the drainages. We took axes and crampons and needed them early in the morning.
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05-02-2008, 12:59 PM
Thread: Exxon Mobil Reports Huge 1st Q Profits
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Profit equals = (Price X Quantity) - Costs ...
Profit equals = (Price X Quantity) - Costs
Pretty basic equation, but as price goes up and demand goes up, cost remains relatively equal. Profit naturally goes up. The sheer volume of units sold... -
04-10-2008, 12:03 PM
Thread: Notch Peak
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I think right now would perfect for hiking Notch....
I think right now would perfect for hiking Notch. I did it last year in February and in places snow was up to our waists, but it was in scattered sections.
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03-28-2008, 12:26 PM
Thread: Rappelling Past a Knot Video
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Brian mentioned the technique for rappelling with...
Brian mentioned the technique for rappelling with a prussik or friction device underneath the descender. When I first started using the technique instead straight off my harness, it felt very safe...
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03-14-2008, 12:22 PM
Thread: Looking for info on a Baja trip.
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I would rent a car or SUV in Tijuana and then...
I would rent a car or SUV in Tijuana and then take Hwy 1 down the coast to see the scenery. How far you go depends on how much time you have and what you want to spend. You could camp in many...
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02-10-2008, 04:45 PM
Thread: Tight Rope Walker
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Looks like he is practicing 'slacklining'. They...
Looks like he is practicing 'slacklining'. They take webbing and ratchets and tighten the stuff up around a tree. It is a hobby practiced by a lot of people, mostly among the climbing crowd.
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01-24-2008, 03:47 PM
Thread: Best of 2007 Hiking Pictures
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Took this in February. Notch Peak, Utah.
Took this in February. Notch Peak, Utah.
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01-24-2008, 03:18 PM
Thread: Free Money!
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GDP is the measure of what is sold as a final or...
GDP is the measure of what is sold as a final or end product (cars, houses, hamburgers) within the United States. Basically it measures the total income from production. Any negative growth or loss...
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10-30-2007, 08:56 AM
Thread: Grand Teton (Sept)
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[Trip Report] I was there that same day. You guys passed my...
I was there that same day. You guys passed my partner and me around the Friction pitch. I was belaying him and you guys just found a crack and flew past us. I was jealous because my partner was...
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10-21-2007, 09:10 PM
Thread: Top 5 rock-n-roll songs of all time
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#1 Echoes - Pink Floyd (progressive rock!!) #2...
#1 Echoes - Pink Floyd (progressive rock!!)
#2 Won't Get Fooled Again - The Who (Best screaming in a rock song)
#3 Panama - Van Halen
#4 Touch of Grey - The Grateful Dead
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09-26-2007, 02:56 PM
Thread: Cardiff Pass
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[Trip Report] I have some pictures also from the general area. ...
I have some pictures also from the general area. There is mining stuff all over up there. You can see the tailings and if you walk up to them you can find the mineshafts with iron grates covering...
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09-04-2007, 07:40 PM
Thread: TR: Broads Fork Twin Peaks (long)
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[Trip Report] Rockfall sucks, believe me I know! :eek2:
Rockfall sucks, believe me I know! :eek2:
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08-29-2007, 11:05 AM
Thread: Help me pick a tent
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I don't personally own a Trango, but I know that...
I don't personally own a Trango, but I know that they are bombproof. The Trango is one of the most popular tents for Himalayan climbing and if they weren't so expensive and heavy I would have one...
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08-12-2007, 05:51 PM
Thread: kings peak hike
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I camped once at the last grove of pine trees...
I camped once at the last grove of pine trees before the Anderson Pass chute. There was not a single person out there and we found a nice pond to filter water out of. It is a great alternative to...
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08-09-2007, 11:43 AM
Thread: Aug 13th - 16th?
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My brother and another friend are hitting the...
My brother and another friend are hitting the Grand Teton. Could be a possibility?
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08-08-2007, 08:07 PM
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[Trip Report] Your video is great. The narration is nice and...
Your video is great. The narration is nice and the pictures move smoothly. Usually Youtube video like this is tedious, but yours rocks! :rockon:
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08-04-2007, 10:32 PM
Thread: Southern Utah & the CP
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[Album] I made this panorama from the Island in the Sky...
I made this panorama from the Island in the Sky District. This was early October and the day was very clear.
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08-04-2007, 10:19 PM
Thread: Vistas of Northern Utah
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[Album] This shot includes humans but I like the shot of...
This shot includes humans but I like the shot of the American Fork Twin Peaks in the background contrasted with the climbers.
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08-03-2007, 11:20 AM
Thread: Favorite Peak?
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There are several routes. The only name that...
There are several routes. The only name that comes to mind right now is "Book of Saturday", ratings range from 5.8 to 5.12? I believe. Of course alot of the route is aided and from what I have read...
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08-02-2007, 07:15 PM
Thread: Favorite Peak?
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Oh Yeah, I forgot about Notch Peak. The cliff...
Oh Yeah, I forgot about Notch Peak. The cliff off the summit will make you soil yourself if you are scared of heights.
Check it out: ...
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