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Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:15:41 +0000

[...] This post from Jenn Fields made me laugh. [...]

By: KateTC

KateTC — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:05:19 +0000

Ha ha, awesome!! My hubby laid down the law years ago, and he can be a stubborn man. We will not be ice climbing any time soon because (eerily similar to your concerns): 1 – Ice falls down at least once a year, probably more, 2 – Swinging sharp objects near eyes or ropes makes him squirm, and 3 – We can’t afford a whole new sport.

Oddly, these are the same rules he uses for why I shouldn’t go tornado chasing with my Met friends here at school. Well, basically.

By: Climbing Narcissist

Climbing Narcissist — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:02:21 +0000

Nice post! I happened to go ice climbing for the first time this past weekend so it was especially timely.

By: Casparv

Casparv — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 15:31:41 +0000

Running to the shop to renew my ice gear. OK, I’ll get a new helmet as well!

By: Sara

Sara — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 16:50:31 +0000

I generally get a chuckle out of ice climbing posts, but this one takes the cake. I’m thinking long and hard about the status of my “friends” who are trying to get me into ice climbing… ulterior motives of some type, perhaps?

By: Judy

Judy — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 18:27:54 +0000

Wow! WONDERFUL post and great ice-climbing recommendation! After your story, I’ve GOT to try this! (Kind of like an envelope that says, “Whatever you do, DON’T open this!”)

I’m getting in the car now. See you in 12 hours after a quick stop at REI : )

By: admin

admin — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:57:46 +0000

Selling gear? Are you crazy?

Before I come there to climb the Black Dike, you should come here to climb the Smear of Fear (though I think it’s out right now…).

By: Cohnhead

Cohnhead — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:58:39 +0000

Are you selling some gear? Ice is coming in around here. Admit it. You want to climb the Black Dike or Moby Grape when y’all come to visit.

By: Ev

Ev — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:06:36 +0000

I will always be proud of the fact that I facilitated the meeting between you and your ice tools. Screaming barfies, indeed!! Your post made me yearn for a civilized winter activity with you….

By: Jeff Chow

Jeff Chow — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:52:30 +0000

Better pass the word on to Genny. On monday I caught her looking into crampons. Friends don’t let friends ice climb.