Black Diamond Deploy 7 shovel

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Just got around to taking pics of the new Black Diamond Deploy 7 shovel, I really like it, its big, lightweight, and packs down small and feels really durable. The D/T grip is really nice, normally I hate a T grip but this one has a bit more bulk to it so you don't feel like your hands are pulling a Spock. We'll see if it replaces my Telepro as the "go to" shovel for more serious backcountry tours.

A quasi-sufferfest weekend TR

A quasi-sufferfest weekend TR


So the snow wasn't as great as I wanted it to be but a good time was had by all and the mini-animals feeling much better

Happy New Year Everyone

2007 is upon us!

Yippie!!!!

The winter storm that wasn't

Stupid weather

K-mart forecast: 8-12"


Actual: 3" of raincrust with intermittent rain


I'm SO DONE with the rain, at least if its going to be warm let it be nice enough to play golf

The 2006 Christmas Pageant

Starring Ethan as the rooster

we've never had a rooster in the pageant, but it was either a rooster costume or a skunk

I think we made the right choice, and we'll be all set if we want to put on a reenactment of Peters denial of Jesus on Good Friday ;-)