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by jbowman18
Wed Jan 12, 2011 1:17 pm
Forum: Gear & Fitness
Topic: Returning gear to REI: do you feel guilty?
Replies: 22
Views: 343

Re: Returning gear to REI: do you feel guilty?

jbowman, that's true - we are unable to resell any climbing gear that has been used... ropes, biners, atc's, harnesses, etc. the only exception that i can think of offhand is climbing shoes. it's just too much of a liability. but dont sweat it. if something doesnt work, bring it back. rei not only ...
by jbowman18
Tue Jan 11, 2011 3:37 pm
Forum: Gear & Fitness
Topic: Returning gear to REI: do you feel guilty?
Replies: 22
Views: 343

Re: Returning gear to REI: do you feel guilty?

A climbing rope (un-used still in the package) I bought in error Matt While I realize this was in error, I was told by an REI employee that they would have to destroy that rope regardless of it's in the packaging or not. They can't re-stock any of their climbing gear once it leaves the store. Unfor...
by jbowman18
Sun Jan 09, 2011 10:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Basic Mountaineering Orientation - Winter 2011
Replies: 124
Views: 2083

Re: Basic Mountaineering Orientation - Winter 2011

Definitely bummed I didn't make it. Woke up at midnight with full on fever and body aches. I had the car already packed up too. I am looking to climb SOMETHING in the San G's next weekend (I have a buddy coming in town). I'm new out here and was hoping somebody could suggest a route up? Even better,...
by jbowman18
Tue Jan 04, 2011 3:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Basic Mountaineering Orientation - Winter 2011
Replies: 124
Views: 2083

Re: Basic Mountaineering Orientation - Winter 2011

Plan on tagging along on Saturday morning.

Is anybody coming from Orange, or in between there and the parking lot, that want to share a ride?

josh dot bowman18 at gmail

If not, seeya on Saturday!