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freeclimb9, Do you know anyone that has one of Wildman's Talus packs? I personally consider it to be heavy but would like to heard (read) some feeback. wes

Lucky, Why are you selling your Ice Sack? How long ago did you buy it? Wes [This message has been edited by westerntk@aol.com (edited 06-01-2001).]

Eric and All, Having been a Yakima boy for a long time I can verify your friends commnets on b/c skiing in the "Rocks". You can usually have a great time thru the 4th of July (in a normal year)right now is usually prime. There have been several years when you could ski from Elk Pass to Curtis Gilbert and back in a day. For those interested I would recommend the north fork of the Tieton River to either McCall Basin or Elk Pass for camp. Even if you spend the day "yo-yo" skiing Old Snowy, it's a great time rip it up

Thanks for the latest feedback. Many of you have mentioned most of the packs I have been considering. I would agree that finding a good cross between pack weight itself and how a pack carries is one of the hardest aspects of considering an alpine pack. The CCW Chernobyl is a great example of this. On one trip I made in Feb several years ago up Rainier the pack was great for both the ski to Muir and climb itself, however when It came time for the ski down (overstuffed you can imagine)it SUCKED! I still would like to know if anyone out there has anything to say about the Mountian Tools Ice Bash

I am looking to replace my CCW Chernobyl and wondered if anyone out there has had any experience with the Mountain Tools packs, primarly the Ice Bash

Gordon, REI-Outlet.com has the Kasmin 30 on sale for $83

I love my BP's. As mentioned previously you don't have to monkey with tools to change either pick or head. For me I have had such good luck with my BP's, X-15's and even my old Chouninard Zero X that it is hard to consider something else. When I looked at the Shrike for a new third tool, it was the grip that made me say no. Having clench my BP's for hours on end while wearing heavy gloves on cold weather climbs, the ergo shaft makes a big differance to me. If you have not yet purchased, I suggest you take a look at the "The Fly" by DMM. Good price, nice swing, comfortable on the wrist and a smartly designed spike. If I wasn't such a Chouinard/Black Diamond fan, that's where I would probably put my money.