Gold Bar Access

Just a reminder that if aren't part of WCC you are probably going to get fined by the climbing Gestapo the next time you go to Gold Bar. In all seriousness though join it's a good organization and they have done a lot to advance access in the Pacific Northleft.

http://www.washingtonclimbers.org/Climbing/goldbar.htm

In other related news I've been dreaming of going back to Albarracin, Spain today. Talking broken ankles at the gym made me realize I still have a project there that needs to be finish. Below is one of the Frenchies we climbed with that was stronger than the foot cheese smell in bathroom 3 at Stone Gardens today. If you're looking for a destination this should be top of your list.

Happy Holidays Stone Warriors!

Look Russ no tan lines.

As the holidays hit you might be lacking in ideas for your gift giving pleasure. We at MCPOD would like to make some recommendations that you can pass on to your  loved ones as well as some ideas for you to give because, let's face it a new chalk purse isn't all that fun if you aren't a climber. On with the list...

Things that will make your significant climbing others religious holiday of your choosing at the end of December extra special:

• Hueco Tanks T-Shirt $25 (skinny blond girl w/ scoliosis cost extra)
• 5.10 5X Neon Green Zipper, Velcro, Mocc $85 (the preferred shoe of old men everywhere)
• Beer from NW Peaks Brewery(Kevin is a great guy and even if you don't pick up a subscription you should stop by and check out his shop)
• Gerber Apocalypse Kit $priceless (if you can think of one good reason why your loved one doesn't need this 7 piece undead cutlery set you will proably be one of the first to die)
• Tweek Cap by Mammut (got hooked up with one of these guys a few weeks ago. if you are bald this is the perfect cap. keeps the ears warm with fleece but the top isn't fleeced in so no overheating)
• The Scene $20 (enough climbing porn to keep someone occupied for a least an hour)
• Mondo (not only a great catchers mit for the apt faller, but also a swish little mattress to snuggle up in at the end of the day)
• People I Want to Punch in the Face (see also the dudes from "The Island")
• Mossberg Just In Case $? (because sometimes a good set of knives just isn't enough)

Things to get the understanding non rock addicted significant other to make the religious holiday of their choosing at the end of December special:

• Amigos Skateboards T-Shirt (because let's face it the only thing cooler than grinding rails is bouldering and if your bird doesn't look sexy in a t-shirt it's time to find a new one)
• Necklaces from History & Industry (there could be a whole book written about things that good around your neck call "Things Women Like")

In the event that you are in the dog house with no end in site and no possible reprieve of a climbing weekend click this link and plan to drop at least $100. One way or another you are guaranteed a weekend of climbing or potentially at home.


Merry religious holiday of your choosing. My name's Mary. No Shit?
MCPOD

“Like all of my friends, she's a lousy judge of character.”

Last weekend a gaggle of us headed out to Gold Bar for some fun in the friction friendly cold. The theme for the day was getting shutdown on the usual suspects, Obesity and Danny Devito. Obesity is dialed just have to figure out the last throw.(Ben did it again because he is a dick... still) Watched Blue send the direct by skipping about 3 holds that we had tried using back in Nov. That gets the Attends sponsored "Peanut Butter Paste Pants Old Man Send of the Day" award.

One other noteworthy problem was Leah's new gem "Deet Teets" which is just up from the warm up boulders by camp 4. A nice little gem that's begging for a lower start but probably goes v2/3 if you do it with wet foot holds which is nice.

Leah showing everyone how "Deets Teets" is done

Becca on Deet Teets

 Anyone done anything on this boulder?

Statically Blue Obesity

Day working Obesity

Becca getting down with Danny Devito

Life On Hold

The chaps across the pond are at it again with another trailer "Life On Hold", this time on the grit. They also updated their website, which was much needed, over to a .com

The Danish Fox

M on The ______? in Leavenworth