Article: Hungry and thirsty - a solo climb of a new route on Keeler Needle
Amazing... it's good that you could do it, and I'm glad you came out OK.
Climb on!

Article: Picking up climbing - Part 2 : Get Started Bouldering
Just a minor note: its Carbonate, not bicarbonate (MgCO3)

Article: Outdoor Retailer Summer Market '07 - Day 1
Hey VTG, do you mind measuring the master cam head's length?

Article: Outdoor Retailer Summer Market '07 - Day 3
oh maaaan new tricams... I've been thinking of smaller tricams ever since I first used them

Article: Mushroom Boulder at Hueco Tanks--CLOSED
Moving crashpads?
WTF?
Hey, I have an idea, why don't we cover all the natural areas of the world with glass domes a-la simpsons movie? That way no one will ever touch them.

Article: Sir Edmund Hillary Dies at 88
He'll always be remembered
http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1702543,00.html
Here's more info, as well as a short story on their success.

Article: GHM Opposes Olympic Torch Relay to Everest
WHAT?!
This is completely unacceptable. Why don't people make a little ferry to take you to the top of Everest eh? Maybe with a Starbucks at the summit, you know, so tourists feel at home there.
I can't believe something so special has become a mere political stunt.
In my opinion, no climber who has a love for the mountains should be supporting such a thing.