fredrogers

I upgraded to the 2002 Alphas this year. Miles apart from climbing in my Invernos. I was up in Banff during the cold snap and did pretty good with 2 pairs of sock until it hit -30F. Heat packs were a big plus then. I did a 8 mile snowshoe with them on (which would have crippled me with the Invernos) and they were very comfy. BD has the 2002 on sale on their web site and Second Ascent has a limited number of new 2002 models for $275.

I gave up trying to use my orthotics in my ice climbing and snowboarding boots- the pain under the in-step was too much to bear. I switched to Superfeet insoles (I have the hiker, I think), which seems to be a decent (and cheap) compromise to either wearing orthotics (ouch) or going with out (double ouch. YMMV, but they're only like $30.

Outside Magazine had a seak preview last night- it opens on the 23rd at the Harvard Exit. Joe Simpson will be speaking about the making of the movie on the 20th at the REI flagship store- at 6:30 I think. I'm definitely going to check that out.

I have a Split I'd like to part with (need to pay for my car repairs, er, trip to Banff last week) 173 CM Voile Split Decision with mountain plate bindings (brand-new ) and tractor skins. Minor nicks in top sheet. Used lightly for one season. Paid $900, will sell the lot for $500. Will toss in an old pair of Clicker bindings (already mounted). PM or email db_climbz@hotmail.com. Live in Seattle and happy to meet if you want a look.

Um, yeah, ditto. Amazing movie.

Well, it's been minus 40F at night and not much warmer during the days(minus 22F) since Friday. The ice is brittle and everyone's cars are frozen- including mine. Wait for this cold snap to be over before you come. It is so suck here right now.

I got the sense I might, thus the post. Thanks for the info.

From googling Boise Rock gyms, it looks like there are a couple of options to climb while I'm stuck with the in-laws in Boise. Any one have an opinion about BRG versus others? Do they have cardio and weight equipment? TIA.

Jacket and approach skis are gone. I know some one wants some lightly used cams for Christmas. Or buy your mom that split board she's always wanted.

Selling the following (will also consider trade for size 10.5 men's ice boots or crampons): 173 CM Voile Split Decision with mountain plate bindings (brand-new ) and tractor skins. Minor nicks in top sheet. Used lightly for one season. Paid $900, will sell the lot for $500. Will toss in 2 vouchers for Crsytal that need to be used before the 23rd to sweeten the deal. Karhu Meta approach skis with built in skins. Minor nicks and dings. Retail for $280, asking $50 La Sportiva Makalus in excellent condition. Just don't fit my feet right. Size 10.5 $50 Kayland Spyder approach shoes. Size 10.5. Too narrow (in hindsight) for my feet. Used 4-5 times. $35 Misty Mountain Cadillac Harness- used in the gym 4-5 times. More harness than I need. Size LG- fits 38 waist and up. Retails for $89.95, selling for $40 .2 BD and .3 Camalots- Never fallen on but both have slight bend in stem from getting stuffed in my pack- in great shape. Retail for $49.95 and $58.50, selling for $20 and $25. 1/2" clog cam. Placed little, never fallen on. $20 Jagged Edge belay parka. Black and red. Size large. Has Primaloft insulation, interior water bottle pockets, napoleon pocket on the outside and will fit a helmet comfortably. Used for one season, in great shape. Kept me nice and toasty in the Canadian Rockies last February. Bought it for $180, will sell for $75. Live in Ballard, work in downtown if you want to meet. Happy to ship at your cost. PM or email db_climbz@hotmail.com if interested.

Now no one will believe my on-sight naked solo of it!

Mile-0 motel. Ask for the "Ice Climbers special" I think it's $49 a night + $4 CND per person after that. Decent hotel with cable, mini fridges, coffee machines and laundry. Eat a Dina's Greek place. Ask TimL about how large a large lasange is...

Thanks, jja. How about a climbing pic? Lambone- lower part of Synchro was not in. I think jja shot some pics, so ask him.

Found this useful link and thought I'd share: http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/bchighways/roadreports/south.htm Now hopefully we'll get some ice in this weekend.

Dru I knew you'd come through.

Try this one: Father O'mally is walking down the street and sees Father George walking his way. When he gets closer, he notices that Father George has a pair of boy's underpants wrapped around his arm. "Why Father George, for the Lord's sake, do you have a pair of boys underpants wrapped around your arm" asks Father O'mally. "Why, I'm on the patch." replies Father George.

Wondering if anyone has an approximate elevation level for Marble Canyon and Rambles areas around Littlewet. Freezing level is supposed to be at 1200 meters and I'm trying to figure out if we're kidding ourselves. TIA

Second the Jolly Roger. Be careful with that one, though. Deciptively lite for "high test" as our Cehnehdehehn friends say. Dick's Brewing in (of all places Centralia) makes a pretty good seasonal called the Double Diamonnd. 8.5% makes it a contender with the Jolly Roger. La Conner Tannebaum is also pretty tasty- much more like a meal than a beer though.

Did you have another moment, Tim?

Try this one http://www.cascadeclimbers.com/plab/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=501 or go to the gallery and search for my user name.

Toast- Went there for the first time last winter. We did Lady Wilson's Cleavage and climbed at Balfor Wall on the Parkway and then got into the Ghost and did most of This House of Skye (Highly recommended). We aslo spent a day at Hanfner, but I'm no high-end M-climber so that wasn't so much fun. Here is a link to the photos: http://www.cascadeclimbers.com/plab/showgallery.phpstype=2&si=FredRogers&perpage=12&sort=1&cat=505&ppuser=&friendemail=email@yourfriend.com&password= We stayed at the Banff Hostel and a kinda shady but perfectly acceptable hotel call the Akai in Canmore.

RUMR- Are you headed back this weekend? Tim and I are waffling. Saturday looks good, but cold. Sunday not so good...

It's smaller than the blue- it's the same size as the purple TCU.

Ooops. Jacket is a large, it's dark red and black.

Spent some time going trough the gear closet and have some stuff that needs a new home: La Sportiva Makalus in excellent condition. Just don't fit my feet right. Size 10.5 $75 Kayland Spyder approach shoes. Size 10.5. Too narrow (in hindsight) for my feet. Used 4-5 times. $40 Misty Mountain Cadillac Harness- used in the gym 4-5 times. More harness than I need. Size LG. Retails for $89.95, selling for $45 .2 BD Camalot- Never fallen on but has slight bend in stem from getting stuffed in my pack- in great shape. Retails for $49.95, selling for $25. Jagged Edge belay parka. Has Primaloft insulation, interior water bottle pockets, napoleon pocket on the outside and will fit a helmet comfortably. Used for one season, in great shape. Kept me nice and toasty in the Canadian Rockies last February. Upgraded to the DAS parka this year and would like to find it a new home. Bought it for $180, will sell for $75. Live in Ballard, work in downtown if you want to meet. Happy to ship at your cost. PM or email db_climbz@hotmail.com if interested.