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    Climbing Ethics

    in Spray

    Posted

    Dru,

    The thread is related to an inquiry into if anyone was interested in hauling loads to camp muir for fun or money for a dude and his brother who were planning to climb Rainier in April. When SOMEONE responed in the positive, they all were scolded for being "unethical". It was another thread gone to hell or having nothing to do with the original post. So I beilieve this thread was an attempt to seperate the two issues.

    Ryan

    Rainier, April 22 through 27

    in Climbing Partners

    Posted

    Mr. Wdkingmnan:

    As a result of the overwhelming response to my new corporation, Unethical Porters.com I went IPO yesterday netting the $50 I was hoping to get from you to carry a load for you or your brother. This will approximatly cover my entry pass and climbers pass for the next year at Mt. Rainier.

    I am now secretly planning the bankrupcy of the corporation and will not be available to "join the fun" or porter gear for you and your brother on April 22 throught the 27th.

    Word to your mother-

    Insincerly,

    Bronco

     

    cc: Kashmier

    alpine packs

    in The Gear Critic

    Posted

    Thanks guys goooood info.

    One potential hang up with the Nozone I noticed while trying another one on - nowhere to stow pickets and wands (or skis?)

    I am overlooking something pretty obvious arent I?

    HELP ME

    Bronco

     

    Alpine/ ice boots

    in The Gear Critic

    Posted

    I also have wide feet (E) and am breaking in some Scarpa Matterhorns. I have worn them on 2 one day climb/scramles on mixed terrain and am very happy with them.

    I also took the liberty of checking the Scapra website and found the Freney and Matterhorn are made useing a different last. So they would probably fit different.

    Ryan

    alpine packs

    in The Gear Critic

    Posted

    My bad for listening to the "counter help". Thanks for the info Dru. it probably saved me a few bucks.

    There really dont seem to be any other packs designed as "thoughtfully" with the aplpine and ice climber in mind. But, you could almost buy 2 of the BD ice packs for one Nozone. A quandry for sure.

    Bronco

    alpine packs

    in The Gear Critic

    Posted

    Coincedentally, I put on a Nozone and also a Lowe alpine Attack - it wasen't even close. The Nozone was much nicer and if you want tool tubes, Arcterex sells a nifty combo crampon pocket with tool tubes that strap on the back of the pack. Very nice pack and the price shows it.

    I am going to try a couple others, but the Nozone is definitely the front runner.

    I currently use a Lowe Alpine crossbow 90+15 which is a great load hauler but might as well be an external on a bush wack.

     

     

    alpine packs

    in The Gear Critic

    Posted

    I am also searching for an Alpine pack and have a couple of questions.

    How important are ice tool tubes as opposed to ice axe loops? I have noticed my tool is not totaly secure in the loops and I almost lost it last weekend bushwacking.

    How important is the removable Biv Pad? It seems like a good idea but how useful is it? My thinking here is to get a light-wieght pack and just bring my own pad or lay on the pack itself in a unplanned biv.

    Ryan

     

    Denali

    in Climber's Board

    Posted

    Then there is the theory that you shouldn't take anything from a "Chat Room" too seriously - especially from folks who's idea of a good time is rock climbing durring an earthquake.

    A climb on Denali sounds fab to me, but have some other comittments.

    Ice Hammer/Tool

    in The Gear Critic

    Posted

    I think the 3rd tool as suggested by Criss, AJ and Mr.Goodtime is what I had in mind. Pretty simple, CHEAP, just a hammer and a pick. The RamboQuarkFly seems like a little overkill and spendy to boot. On the other hand, they would look much cooler strapped to my pack!

    Thanks people!

    Lowe Netherworld pack?

    in The Gear Critic

    Posted

    I have recomended the Netherworld to a freind after carefully comparing it to my Lowe Crossbow 90. It should fit you no problem - the "APS" suspension is very adjustable. I have been very happy with my pack and use it for everything from day hikes to Mt. Rainier and don't really need 2 ice axe loops.

    Good Luck -

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