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by quicksilver
Thu Mar 27, 2014 11:32 pm
Forum: Climbing Community
Topic: From the gym to the crag: The revenge of the gumby
Replies: 27
Views: 12733

Re: From the gym to the crag: The revenge of the gumby

Having been down the path you are on it is great to see you wanting to help new folks get off on the right foot. I have always been amazed how so many climbers know very little about ensuring their own safety or those they climb with. I use to say that some folks have a broken danger thermometer and...
by quicksilver
Thu Mar 27, 2014 11:15 pm
Forum: Climbing Community
Topic: Triumphant Return
Replies: 4
Views: 2511

Re: Triumphant Return

I really enjoyed reading this post. I miss the RRG of old and may never make it back as the crowds and the scene has changed a lot as has my body. I have had the privilege of having my son and other young friends get the old guy up some routes. Hope you get that with your kids down the road as it is...
by quicksilver
Fri Aug 02, 2013 5:31 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Trad Gear For Sale
Replies: 2
Views: 1603

Re: Trad Gear For Sale

SOLD.
by quicksilver
Thu Aug 01, 2013 8:02 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Trad Gear For Sale
Replies: 2
Views: 1603

Trad Gear For Sale

For sale, small trad rack. Consists of #1 thru # 9 Metolius Power Cams. A #6 Metolius Master Cam, 3 Black Diamond Camalots (0.75, #1, #2), for a total of 13 SLCD's. 3 Tricams, 10 Stoppers, 12 Carbiners, 1 Cleaning Tool and a Gear Sling. The Metolius Master Cams are older but in awesome condition and...
by quicksilver
Tue Sep 20, 2011 7:45 pm
Forum: Climbing Community
Topic: True North Inn (hostel)
Replies: 14
Views: 4996

Re: True North Inn (hostel)

Stop it Good Guy.
by quicksilver
Thu Jul 28, 2011 7:56 pm
Forum: More climbing!
Topic: Disability is a perception...
Replies: 20
Views: 7212

Re: Disability is a perception...

I guess there is some word play involved in terms like disability. Someone who has lost a limb has a physical disability, disadvantage or whatever we choose to call it. What they don't have is a limitation imposed on them by others viewing their situation from a distance. This is an inspiring video ...
by quicksilver
Thu May 26, 2011 8:05 pm
Forum: Front Page
Topic: ACCESS TO ROADSIDE - closed unttil further notice
Replies: 418
Views: 269338

Re: ACCESS TO ROADSIDE - closed unttil further notice

"First they came…" is a famous statement attributed to Pastor Martin Niemöller (1892–1984) about the inactivity of German intellectuals following the Nazi rise to power and the purging of their chosen targets, group after group. How in the world do you justify using a statement about the r...
by quicksilver
Fri May 13, 2011 8:02 pm
Forum: Sport
Topic: Mikes Rant
Replies: 12
Views: 3608

Mikes Rant

Guess I have been climbing about 20 years now and things certainly have changed a lot in two decades. In regards to folks decking while being belayed with a Gri-Gri I just wanted to see if this makes sense or possibly plays a part in this happening. I am not a great sport climber and when I started ...
by quicksilver
Sun May 01, 2011 4:13 pm
Forum: Climbing Community
Topic: Crane Cyclefest
Replies: 0
Views: 854

Crane Cyclefest

On May 21st NSWC Crane will be hosting their 2nd annual Cyclefest. This is part of the national group known as Ride 2 Recovery. The proceeds go to helping wounded Vets who want to return to bicycling. Inspiring to say the least. Last year there was a young man there riding who had both prosthetic le...
by quicksilver
Wed Oct 20, 2010 5:14 pm
Forum: Climbing Community
Topic: Just Curious As To The "Lame" Comment
Replies: 22
Views: 5254

Re: Just Curious As To The "Lame" Comment

Thanks Steph, Although I am no longer a gym owner I tried very hard to give new folks as much good info and habits as possible. I think the current staff at HH are still doing so. I have often said that it would be best to have experienced belayers at a gym to do the belaying for first timers and/or...