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sungam
Jul 18, 2008, 3:01 PM
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I was just thinking that...
"where is she?".
However, that is some nice looking ice.
Magnus' assumption: climbed up the rock to gain ice fang. But rock looks chossy as mince?
what gives?
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epoch
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Jul 18, 2008, 3:05 PM
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granite_grrl wrote: chossmonkey wrote: Granite_Grrl tearing it up at Pont Rouge.  VVVV VVVV VVVV VVVV  Hmm, maybe getting a brighter jacket would help my cause......
I think a better photographer might help more than the jacket...
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stymingersfink
Jul 18, 2008, 4:04 PM
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epoch wrote: granite_grrl wrote: chossmonkey wrote: Granite_Grrl tearing it up at Pont Rouge. VVVV VVVV VVVV VVVV Hmm, maybe getting a brighter jacket would help my cause...... I think a better photographer might help more than the jacket...
Nice still. I'd love to see something like that around here. Might have to hit up Twin Falls this winter, i hear it's got some stuff slightly resembling that kinna stuff.
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anykineclimb
Jul 18, 2008, 6:26 PM
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stymingersfink wrote: epoch wrote: granite_grrl wrote: chossmonkey wrote: Granite_Grrl tearing it up at Pont Rouge. VVVV VVVV VVVV VVVV [image]http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/chossmonkey/Trip10.jpg?t=1216392479[/image] Hmm, maybe getting a brighter jacket would help my cause...... I think a better photographer might help more than the jacket... couldn't hurt by workin' on both. Nice still. I'd love to see something like that around here. Might have to hit up Twin Falls this winter, i hear it's got some stuff slightly resembling that kinna stuff.
I spent some time in Twin Falls in the springs. after seeing pics of it during the winter, I need to check it out then!
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chossmonkey
Jul 18, 2008, 7:53 PM
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sungam wrote: I was just thinking that... "where is she?". However, that is some nice looking ice. Magnus' assumption: climbed up the rock to gain ice fang. But rock looks chossy as mince? what gives?
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sungam
Jul 18, 2008, 8:18 PM
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chossmonkey wrote: The rock is frozen kitty litter.
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qwert
Jul 20, 2008, 2:46 PM
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We just had a hailstorm here, so there is plenty of ice in the garden at the moment, but i guess that doesnt count.
So for the conditions: Baden Württember, Germany: Summer. no ice climbing in sight.
But even in winter there ice none. Or at least normally and legaly.
Heres a few crappy cellphone shots from last years spectacular conditions two days before christmas.
And one week later in Kandersteg CH it got much better (apart from the 3 hour drive right after new years eve). So heres some ice pr0n for your viewing pleasure:
Hopefully i will get some ice in two weeks.
qwert
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anykineclimb
Aug 18, 2008, 4:36 AM
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SNOW ON PIKES PEAK!!!!
more than just a dusting also!
gettting closer...
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stymingersfink
Aug 18, 2008, 5:15 AM
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anykineclimb wrote: SNOW ON PIKES PEAK!!!! more than just a dusting also! gettting closer...
...and the other day I noticed the geese starting to fly about in formation, as if they're warming up for the longer flight coming up... making sure the youngsters know what's expected of them.
gotta order my new tools and ropes tomorrow.
yes, it's rapidly approaching, though still just far enough away to get the gear in order with a little time to spare.
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chossmonkey
Aug 19, 2008, 9:19 PM
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The leaves are starting to change.
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mattb1921
Aug 20, 2008, 7:29 PM
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A foot of snow up on longs. It is time to sharpen the screws and start waiting.
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angry
Aug 20, 2008, 7:31 PM
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Short season on the Diamond this year.
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carabiner96
Aug 20, 2008, 9:33 PM
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*looks around*
None yet. 
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roddack
Aug 21, 2008, 2:57 AM
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carabiner96 wrote: *looks around* None yet.
I once spent the weekend after Columbus day wading through fluffy thigh deep snow on Mt Washington, have climbed Pinnacle prior to Nov.1st, and last year ran up Shoestring before thanksgiving. By my count it just might be less than 60 days away....................
Which if it happens again means 3 years of touching snow/ice 8 months of the year.
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mattb1921
Aug 21, 2008, 9:10 PM
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angry wrote: Short season on the Diamond this year.
It seems that way. I am going to head out next weekend and give it a go. Although if the snow sticks around I will be just as happy.
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brownie710
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you, my friend, have great taste. i love a nice smoky nip of Laphroaig
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stymingersfink
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brownie710 wrote: you, my friend, have great taste. i love a nice smoky nip of Laphroaig
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sungam
Aug 22, 2008, 2:37 PM
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Laphroig gets bent over the laddies knee and spanked by Lagavulin.
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sungam
Aug 22, 2008, 2:57 PM
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brownie710 wrote: sungam wrote: Laphroig gets bent over the laddies knee and spanked by Lagavulin. the moment i posted i knew the Scotsman would cast a vote  Always.
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sungam
Aug 22, 2008, 2:58 PM
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btw, I'm proper raging.
I got a couple of nice bottles I was gunna bring over to the states this fall (or whenever I head over) but the fucking older age thing over there... wtf?
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stymingersfink
Aug 22, 2008, 3:05 PM
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sungam wrote: btw, I'm proper raging. I got a couple of nice bottles I was gunna bring over to the states this fall (or whenever I head over) but the fucking older age thing over there... wtf? hold ontodrink it for you till you show upthe bottles are empty.
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altelis
Aug 22, 2008, 3:24 PM
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sungam wrote: btw, I'm proper raging. I got a couple of nice bottles I was gunna bring over to the states this fall (or whenever I head over) but the fucking older age thing over there... wtf?
i've brought over wine and whiskey from overseas before i was 21....it worked every time. thought that was BEFORE 2001 and all the added shite that occurs in customs. i'm also a us citizen, so probably had it easier
that being said, i'm an isle of jura drinker myself, though can't find it here stateside.
when i was living in edinburgh though i did have an inkling that was going to be the case, so i made sure to make up for it by drinking a few years worth while there 
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