News of Ethics, Spray, and Slander

I used to enjoy "Backpacker" and have subscribed for years, but lately they have been publishing article after article of woke nonsense (e.g. weighing in on Stone Mountain) which has absolutely nothing to do with the outdoors, including in-your-face tokenism and finger-wagging. I get into the mountains to get away from the garbage of modern city life. I don't want it following me like a tin can tied to a cat's tail. Anyone else here ...

I discovered a new hobby recently and now need someone to explain me the details. Looking for someone who's into kayaking to explain what rig to choose, trailer to transport it, PFD, etc. Reply in this thread and I'll get a notification

https://www.newyorker.com/culture/rabbi ... any-stones

Sounds like the NPS has completely and totally run out of people to needlessly harass...

I saw this comment posted to one of Afzal's photos: https://www.summitpost.org/view_object. ... 146#503146 This is not the only criticism this character has posted about member's contributions.

Why do we allow "members" who can enter the site and post all kinds of crap, yet not give us a hint or clue about themselves? Is this really a sign of good membership standards for SP? Reminds me of a request I received ...

Do YOU have the fitness capacity to kill a mountain lion?

Prancercising - Ultra Spiritual Life
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoRMUzljoAA

Pull - A Story About Lead Climbing
https://vimeo.com/228993594

'The most inspirational climbing film of the year' - The Makers of Pull
"A brilliant look at the future of climbing" - Climbing Mag
"I'm a bit confused" - Zoltan Papp

Just go get a Snickers bar or something...

Less Serious Accidents in North American Mountaineering 2017
http://semi-rad.com/2017/08/less-seriou ... ring-2017/

No climbing here, but it seems a slow day and we all could use a break from Teleprompter Messiah Cults and Twitter Fatwas. :)

Motivation Posters for Ultrarunners:
http://semi-rad.com/2017/07/motivationa ... rarunners/

Yesterday, Inyo County Search and Rescue and the CHP – Central Division Air Operations collaborated to rescue an injured climber on Mt. Abbot (13,711'). A solo 24-year-old male climber fell late Sunday while climbing a technical chute on the south-east side of Mt. Abbot. He sustained several serious injuries but was able to signal for assistance through his satellite device.

To rescue the patient, an Inyo SAR volunteer was lowered on a 100 foot cable ...

Climbed a 5.5 in mechanic's frosted grip gloves. Feels fine.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iaias3ZWbKI