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reno
Oct 3, 2007, 9:06 PM
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timd wrote: OK, fess up who is going this year?
I'm in.
Jan 5-13th or so.
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mr8615
Oct 4, 2007, 2:41 AM
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I'm definitely in. Colorady ice trip 08 is happening in a big way. I don't know details yet, but it's gonna be good. I might save money on shots if I just bring my own bottle of Don Julio, but I've heard we're drinking something else...
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jgloporto
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It suddenly occurs to me that I haven't tried to fly anywhere with ice gear yet. I'm sure that might be a problem these days..
Security: Uh, sir? Could you step over here? Can you explain what this is?
Me: It's an axe.
Security: Of course it is, sir. Step this way, your flight to Guantanamo Bay will be leaving shortly.
Me: Great! Will they be serving mojitos on the flight?
Security: Not in your cage, err coach sir.
Me: Darn! Can I upgrade with my frequent flyer miles?
Security: No.
Me: Oh well. Platinos maduros, here I come!!
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taino
Oct 4, 2007, 3:50 PM
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I didn't have any problems flying with mine. I checked them in, of course, but didn't have any difficulty when my bag got checked.
I think Petzl or Black Diamond makes a "travel case" for axes, screws, etc; might have to pick one up this time.
T
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jgloporto
Oct 4, 2007, 5:39 PM
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taino wrote: I didn't have any problems flying with mine. I checked them in, of course, but didn't have any difficulty when my bag got checked. I think Petzl or Black Diamond makes a "travel case" for axes, screws, etc; might have to pick one up this time. T
Ooo, I just hate the idea of checking a thousand dollars worth of gear...
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taino
Oct 4, 2007, 6:01 PM
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jgloporto wrote: taino wrote: I didn't have any problems flying with mine. I checked them in, of course, but didn't have any difficulty when my bag got checked. I think Petzl or Black Diamond makes a "travel case" for axes, screws, etc; might have to pick one up this time. T Ooo, I just hate the idea of checking a thousand dollars worth of gear...
I don't like it either, but there's no way in hell you're going to get a pair of ice axes on the plane in your carry-on. hehe
Tell you what - I'll wave to you as I breeze through security while you're being given a public body cavity search. ;)
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Dillbag
Oct 4, 2007, 6:06 PM
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So... send it to yourself via UPS.
Checking it isn't so bad, and you can declare a value to insure it for an additional fee.
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jgloporto
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taino wrote: jgloporto wrote: taino wrote: I didn't have any problems flying with mine. I checked them in, of course, but didn't have any difficulty when my bag got checked. I think Petzl or Black Diamond makes a "travel case" for axes, screws, etc; might have to pick one up this time. T Ooo, I just hate the idea of checking a thousand dollars worth of gear... I don't like it either, but there's no way in hell you're going to get a pair of ice axes on the plane in your carry-on. hehe Tell you what - I'll wave to you as I breeze through security while you're being given a public body cavity search. ;) T
C'mon... the platinos maduros in Guantanamo is supposed to be out of this world!!
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jgloporto
Oct 4, 2007, 6:08 PM
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Dillbag wrote: Checking it isn't so bad, and you can declare a value to insure it for an additional fee.
Good point... new quarks courtesy of Continental might not be such a bad thing!
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anykineclimb
Oct 11, 2007, 7:06 PM
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reno wrote: Only 90 Days to go. Better start planning now. 
Thats better...
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gumbelina
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Mr Gumbie and I flew to Denver with all our ice gear checked last year and didn't have any issues. We've checked a full trad rack a few times without any issues either. We do have a spreadsheet of all of our gear just in case a bag goes missing, and we have tucked a "dear TSA agent" letter on top of the gear each time explaining briefly WTF they are looking at. All that being said, insurance on the bags to cover replacement costs isn't a bad idea. It's always a huge relief to see the last of our bags come around the baggage carousel and know that our vacation isn't hosed.
BTW, we're definitely going to be there for/before the fest this year! There's an off chance that Mr Gumbie might have other commitments but I will be there for sure.
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tigerlilly
Oct 22, 2007, 9:29 PM
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jgloporto wrote: Ooo, I just hate the idea of checking a thousand dollars worth of gear...
As scary as it is, I've checked $3000 (or more) worth of bike+gear many times and not had a problem. Of course, a bike is not as easy to slip in a pocket and whisk away, but a thief would have to know what climbing gear is to know the worth. Get the TSA locks. That may remove an opportunity for some sticky fingers while still permitting the TSA search. And I'd be willing to bet a case of climbing gear is going to get searched once the screeners see it in the x-ray machine. My bike and camping gear get searched every time I fly.
One thing to try is to arrive quite early, and ask if you can lock your case after inspection. I was once escorted through the bowels of Laguardia airport, through doors marked "Authorized Personel Only," and allowed to lock my bike case after it was swabbed for explosives inside and out.
Kathy
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lisap
Nov 1, 2007, 10:42 PM
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F-Yeah! Flights booked today. I'll be in town Wednesday night or Thursday AM. Anyone planning to be driving through Montrose around 10pm on Wednesday? Just checking out options...let me know!
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Ladies and Gentlemen! Boys and Girls! (and Redpointron, too.)
As the time draws closer for yet another Gathering of Rockclimbing.com at the Ouray Party Event (a.k.a. G.R.O.P.E.), I offer you, the casual reader, a review of the Eight-step Reno Enduro Climbing Training (ERECT.)
1. Spend $4000 on "technical performance" clothing that is guaranteed to wick sweat, keep you dry, insulate, and made from rip proof fabric. Take it out of the box, put it on, and admire the look. For the first time you actually wear it climbing, you will get soaked with sweat, drenched in water, cold, and large tears will develop.
2. Take a couple of claw hammers, a large sheet of pressboard, and a hose. Turn on the hose, aim the water at the pressboard, and keep it up until the wood is soaking wet. Use this to perfect your tool swinging technique.
3. From time to time, have your best friend pour a bucket of ice water down your back (or spray you with the garden hose,) and throw ice cubes at your head. A slingshot works well for the ice cubes.
4. When practicing the tool placement technique, wear roller skates. This will approximate the sensation of crampon placement.
5. Try not to squirm as rivulets of sweat find their way to your backside and slowly trickle down your crack. No matter what, you should resist at all costs the urge to scratch your crack with the business end of your ice tools. There is no good that can come from that. If you don't believe me, ask Redpointron.
6. For the true alpine experience, do this with a 40 pound pack at 2 am.
7. Proceed to the local el mercado (grocery store) and purchase some dried poblano peppers. Grind them into a fine dust consistency, and shove a pinch up your nose. Without moving your tool placements, try to wipe the resultant snot on your gloves.
8. Retire to the hot tub, drink cold beers and single barrel tequila, and talk about how great it was and how you look forward to going tomorrow, too.
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Nov 2, 2007, 4:25 AM
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If only someone would pay for my airfare, I'll buy the beer AND give the after ice massages!
Besides, the ice arm will finally be done this week! Carbon fiber shaft on a trusty old trango tool...mmmm...will post up pics when the beaut is back from the shop!
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carabiner96
Nov 4, 2007, 12:38 AM
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Cheapest I could find was 5 - and i'm trying to save for a red rocks trip for spring break :(
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anykineclimb
Nov 4, 2007, 1:07 AM
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keep looking.
if not, just suck it up and get the ticket. its SOOOO worth it.
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reno
Nov 4, 2007, 1:35 AM
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carabiner96 wrote: Cheapest I could find was 5 - and i'm trying to save for a red rocks trip for spring break :(
What's the closest airport near you?
I can find you something cheaper than 500. Promise.
For example: Boston to Montrose, round trip, flying on the 9th and 14th, is $366 (with a stop in Denver to change to a small plane.)
If you can arrange a ride from Denver, it's only 218 for BOS-DEN.
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carabiner96
Nov 4, 2007, 12:20 PM
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Tes, but bton to boston is a $75 bus ticket - yucky.
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reno
Nov 4, 2007, 12:42 PM
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carabiner96 wrote: Tes, but bton to boston is a $75 bus ticket - yucky.
218 + 75 = less than $500.
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redpointron
Nov 4, 2007, 2:16 PM
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way to go jeff and steve. now this is the kind of effort i was talking about. way to work to get the ladies to the festival.
yeah. and biner...red rocks for spring break or ouray for the ice festival. c'mon, i thought you were smarter than that
don't forget to look for me today at the game, reno.
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reno
Nov 4, 2007, 3:55 PM
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redpointron wrote: way to go jeff and steve. now this is the kind of effort i was talking about. way to work to get the ladies to the festival.
One does what one can.
By the way, Biner: Albany, NY, to Denver on the dates above is $197 + fees ($244 total.)
You can't do much better than that.
In reply to: don't forget to look for me today at the game, reno.
Will do. And, in case I didn't tell you before, kiss my ass.
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angry
Nov 4, 2007, 5:38 PM
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reno wrote: carabiner96 wrote: Cheapest I could find was 5 - and i'm trying to save for a red rocks trip for spring break :( What's the closest airport near you? I can find you something cheaper than 500. Promise. For example: Boston to Montrose, round trip, flying on the 9th and 14th, is $366 (with a stop in Denver to change to a small plane.) If you can arrange a ride from Denver, it's only 218 for BOS-DEN.
There's plenty of folks including me who'd be happy to drive you from Denver to Ouray.
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we used to be on page 10 by the time november rolled around. then we would really get going with sheep and tasers and sharpie photo shopping. now the thread is just dead. 
