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Try contacting Milton-
miltontarros@hotmail.com

We were there three years ago and he helped us out a lot (picked us up at the airport, translated etc.) We had rented a house *inside* the park for about $30 a night right at the end of the season.

Th

gotcha - seen them but never knew that they were semi-permanent features.

Now I know.

Th

So, hypothetically, if you see anything on a route leave it. Leave it alone ONLY if it is a (nearly) full set of draws. Don't take leaver biners?

I am confused. Where I grew up leaver pieces were fair game. It seems like the ethic here is to leave everything hanging that is on the route.

Th

Hey Folks - several of us non-route developers are in the midst of a discussion about bolting. How much does the orientation of the hanger influence the strength of both the hanger and the bolt placement? I realize that there are those nice little arrows on the hanger that dictate the ideal orientat...

Hey Derek- I can't help you out directly but might be able to point you in a direction. Check out HRT holds (part of extreme engineering). They have holds of all sizes and shapes, many of which are kid friendly. When we purchased some holds from them a few years back they were very reasonably priced...

I might get in trouble for throwing her name out there but Sophie Binder her in St. Louis may have some publishers to suggest. She has been working on a book for some time and has done a lot of research on this both here and overseas. I won't just throw her email out there but will tell you that if ...

As far as an sturdy Mp3 player goes, consider checking out a Nano. Before I bought mine two years ago I found a demo online where some guys beat the hell out of it by throwing it out of a car window and running it over with a car, etc. It convinced me that using it for running and/or biking would be...

Hey all, Just a shameless plug for my home gym. We have our ABS comp coming up Feb. 11 at Upper Limits Climbing Gym. We have a stellar group of setters this year including some of the guys from So. Ill. It is going to be a good time so please come on by to compete or observe. www.upperlimits.com Pea...

Hello- After driving through RRG a few times before I am about to make first climbing trip out there in a few weeks. I am a former trad climber, recently turned sport due to my surroundings and would like to get on some routes of each. Any recommendations on crags to hit up while in the area. I am a...