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I would venture a guess that the attorney is risking consequences from the WSBA and a malpractice lawsuit if they've shown negligence or incompetence in representing a client. I use attorneys a fair amount in business and that the only standard I'm aware of. It does beg the question, why would someone use an attorney who's not qualified for a certain area of law? The client may have some responsibility here to investigate the specialty of their legal representative. It’s usually important stuff they are doing for you.

Mine is sold but check out Dane's listing below -

I'm with Gene, there isn't really a single glove that covers the range of conditions for AT skiing. I typically skin up in windstopper or thin softshell glove and put on something heavier (like my resort ski glove) for the ride down. Personally, I don't care for gauntlet gloves, they're cumbersome and expensive. My favorite insulated glove is the BD Kingpin and also have an older version of the Legend Glove. I don't think I've ever paid more than $50 for a pair of gloves except once, a pair of BD Guide gloves (I think that's the model) and despite doing a lot of cold weather touring when we lived in MT (sub zero), hardly have ever worn them. http://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en-us/shop/ski/snow-gloves

Thanks for the info. I was just looking to see if they were available independant of a garment so I could duct tape it in our kids boot or helmet in case they were to fall into a tree well or something when out riding with friends. It seemed like a reasonable and potentially inexpensive safty measure but aparantly not. We do emphasize the notion of skiing with friends and looking out for each other but remember the days when I was 13 and it was always a race to the bottom. If someone didn't make it out right away, we generally assumed they must have decided to go somewhere else. She's still a few years from venturing into the back country but I guess it's time for her and her friends to take venturing "off piste" a little more seriously.

I think they've been on back order at Mountain Gear since 2008 and get the impression that they are only obtainable in garments like a new jacket. Sort of strange but I can understand the economics behind the decision to manipulate supply that way.

Does anyone have a source for buying individual recco reflectors? Seems like a good thing to have in the side country. Not really interested in buying another coat just want the reflector.

Good work getting yourself out of there, hope you heal quick.

I've been using these for about a year: http://www.amazon.com/ProSource-Exercise-Fitness-Gymnastic-Rings/dp/B0031QCS8C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1322849761&sr=8-1 I had some super ghetto home made rings for a year before and decided to invest the $37 in a nicer set. They are placed approximatly 24" appart.

Reposted from Dane's blog comments:

Looks a little like the Beartooths to me.

Thanks for sharing that Lowell, what a great find!

...AVALANCHE WARNING MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT... Monday and Monday night: High avalanche danger above 4000 feet and considerable below and increasing. Greatest danger expected on north through east facing terrain. Significantly increasing avalanche danger Monday night becoming high below 7000 feet. Very dangerous avalanche conditions developing Monday night with natural avalanches likely. Tuesday and Tuesday night: Avalanche danger becoming extreme above 5000 feet and high below. Natural avalanches are certain with large to very large avalanches in many areas. Avoid all avalanche terrain.

I think there are lot's of climbers who use it as part of their work out regimen. regardless of what exercise you do, you'll probably need to track calorie in vs calorie out to lose fat. I've gone back and forth between weight training and cross fit in my garage gym 2-3 times per week. The weight training seems more effective at building power but the Cross Fit really helps me with dynamic movement and core strength. This is in conjunction with 4-5 cardio/endurance workouts per week, either trail running or road biking. I agree with the other posters, the cross fit will do very little to help with endurance, you'll need to do that in addition to the cross fit. I wouldn't worry about adding bulk. What kind of routes are you training for? What kind of training are you doing now? All I can say about the importance of a good warmup is that when I do a Cross Fit workout on the tail of a 40 minute bike ride, I don't get sore. If I run on the treadmill for 10 minutes to break a sweat and then do the cross fit warmup exercises for another 10 minutes, I am ususally sore the next day. Cool down doesen't seem to have much to do with it for me. Here's the cross fit workout I typically do, it usually takes me about 30 minutes: 50 x 24" box jump 50 x jumping pullup 50 x walking lunge 50 x knees to elbows 50 x KB Swing (1 pood) 50 x Push press (45lb) 50 x back extension 50 x wall ball (20lb) 50 x burpee (suck!) 50 x double under (jump rope) I can't climb any harder but, I'm a better athlete and enjoy the sports I participate in more.

More likely you didn't cool down correctly or attempt to do some dedicated recovery after a hard work out. btdt myself I'm sure getting older doesen't help either.

RIP Mr. Pierre.

Don't forget to warm up. The most sore I've ever been in my life was the first time I did Crossfit and didn't warm up beforehand.

What size is the pack Colin?

I've done a few three day climbs with this size pack in the summer but would probably go for my 50l pack for winter or longer trips. Here are some of the things I like about the BD Speed 40 that is replacing my 10 year old Arc'teryx Khamsin 38. Good compromise between durability and light weight materials Roll top closure (not sure I'll ever use the lid) Removable padding on the hip belt (the webbing belt stays in place instead of two independent hip belts) Active suspension (never owned one before but think it's incredibly comfortable on the approach and flexes well while climbing) Removable back panel Things I don’t' like about the Speed 40 - Jury is still out on the durability of the axe retention system Have to rig your own crampon straps Wish the bottom would compress like the Golite packs Ice clipper slots are on the padding for the hip belt as well as the gear loops. This means that if you strip off the padding for technical climbing, you lose your ice clipper slot and gear loops. Not a big deal but sort of annoying to me. Superfluous rope strap thing. The comfort of the suspension on this pack compensate for the negative characteristics. I give it a 4 out of 5 stars.

Good work Dan, very cool tidbits in your article.

Very admirable to be so open and spread the word about the vaccination. Best wishes for your treatment and recovery.

Forgive a silly question but, aren't those telemark boots? They may not work in your AT bindings. Check out the new line of boots from Dynafit, they sound like more what you're looking for as an all around boot.

Awesome list!

Summitpost works fine on my 'puter. I usually research routes on that website because it seems easier to me than using the search function on CC.com. It may be that I just don't know how to use the CC.com search very skillfully. For example, searching for "Tooth" turns up several thousand posts that have nothing to to with a route description or topo. I find this entertaing but not very helpful. What is it you're trying to find there?

Willing to Sell for $85.00. Sweet rock climbing harness, just would prefer adjustable leg loops.

New with tags Arcteryx R320-A harness Size Medium would like to trade for a Medium Arcteryx X350-A in good condition.