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spikeddem
Jan 3, 2009, 9:34 AM
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jt512 wrote: Maddhatter wrote: crw5074 wrote: I served in the U.S. Marines as an infantryman, and was first exposed to rock climbing in a mountain warfare course in the Sierra Nevada mountains. The equipment used was not as nice as most recreational climbers use, as we climbed in our desert boots, used the munter for belaying, and wore Swiss seats fastened from webbing. We carried our rifles and packs on our backs, making most of the climbing, which was likely 5.2, harder. We also climbed at night, with no lights, which remains one of my fondest climbing memories. They bring groups of Marines from 29 palms up to Indian cove all the time to teach them how to lead climb. 5.7 and 5.8 trad in there boots no less. Do they teach them how to spell "their"? Jay
1 down, the sum internet users minus one to go. Fight the good fight Jay.
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