My ropes kit & races

I've been trying my best to keep up with this blog. At the same time I have a group of folks who start emailing me if I don't keep my adventure blog up to date. So for those who want to read the lastest of the races - I've got the Swamp Stomp and the BOAR up at http://eaglinar.blogspot.com/.

In true adventure racer fashion I am taking pictures of my gear. This might be handy stuff for those who like climbing and ropes.

Starting in the upper left corner here are the items row 1: Croll, 2 ascenders, 2 nonlocking biners, 3 locking biners, harness, row 2: 2 24" lanyards, 1 18" lanyard, 3 6-7 mm ropes (for prussik ties), helmet row 3: 1 etrier (I am going to get another to simplify my climbs for PQ), and last row 2 purple 48" lanyards, and 1 white 48" lanyard. I've got a few items I'll need to pick up before PQ - but I may just end up borrowing from one of my climbing buddies.

I am really excited about the camp where we will be certifying. One worry was getting my bike there. The last time I flew with it (USARA Nationals) the case came open and I nearly lost some bike parts. I checked the XStream web site and they had rental bikes for $45 - that was a no-brainer. I'll bring my seat (the most important part of the bike for me anyway and use a rental). I plan to have a full write-up of Camp XStream on my blog and there are quite a few folks waiting for that post as they are considering the camp (though not for PQ).