Article: Petzl carabiner recall
It's good to see that a recall was made before any accedents occured!

Article: Life After Rhapsody For Dave MacLeod
He also just climbed L’odi Social, a 8c+ in surina, spain. After doping it he confirmed his belief that Rhapsody is in fact Fr 8c+ climbing. Kudos to the man, a full report is avalible at http://www.ukclimbing.com/news/

Article: Helicopter Rescue Possible On Everest Summit Soon
Bent gate just had a good idea. This could possibly be used to aid clean-up?
Obviously it would be expensive, and moreso than getting the sherpas to bring it down (there is a "prize" for those who bring down empty bottles) but the sherpas can barely keep up with the ones being left by their party, let alone the thousands left there before.
Maybe a coupla loads on the ol waspy would help clear things up?

Article: Grand Teton Solo
I thought it was just good writing. If you wont some crap storytelling, may I suggest harry potter?

Article: Picking up climbing - Part 1 : Introduction & Overview
Trevor Allred is the citable author.

Article: Outdoor Retailer Summer Market '08 - Day 3
Thanks, man, as usual a great series of bloggage.

Article: Head Trip
Now that is some high class writing. Serious questions brought up about a serious game. Still not sure of my answers.

Article: TOTEM CAMS and More -- Vegastradguy Blogs from OR Winter
Damn, has it been a year already? Time flies, I guess. I love these updates! gearhead porn.

Article: Needless Destruction Theater
Strong werke, Aric. I had missed that screw thread, good stuff to read. Thanks for making the effort and putting all this together.