Author Archives: ploss

Franken’s 2008 Top 5 Gear List

Posted on February 15, 2009 by ploss

Given that Frank only provides climbing-related posts now, Ploss has taken the liberty to reflect on Franken’s gear additions in 2008 and has made his best attempt at summarizing the top five! Continue reading →

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SMD Gatewood Cape Review

Posted on February 15, 2009 by ploss

Review of the Six Moon Designs Gatewood Cape poncho/tarp single-wall shelter Continue reading →

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“The mosquitos are fine, but the bear at Indian Bar will really f**k you up!”

Posted on September 20, 2008 by ploss

It probably wasn’t Linus Torvalds and a mute sherpa companion, but they were rather concerned about the mosquitoes at Indian Bar… Continue reading →

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RUCKELy-Hickley-Hiounk

Posted on August 17, 2008 by ploss

Without my “partners” at my side, I packed up my gear for the ultimate pre-WLT backpacking test, Ruckel Creek Trail out-n-back. According to my watch, I started at 600ft from the parking lot adjacent to the Eagle Creek Fish Hatchery, … Continue reading →

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