Neri

I agree with any ones right to be on the mountain. But, having the top of the line gear, doesn’t earn you the right that experience dose. Of course a poor hungry climbing bum like me, will envy all of these rich and deep pocketed latest patagucci and armic’teryx wearers, and shiny BD and CM gear flashers, that the most importent skill, (experience, they don’t have. But, they have the money to look like one who knows. Here they are, going there, thinking that, all that top shelf gear that they just bought at REI or elsewhere for that manner will get them their most desirable summit dream. My complaint for the REI salespeople is, Yes the gear you sell, and the costumer buys, with no doubt, is the best money can buy; BUT, do you tell them that it won't do shit for them if they don’t know how to use it, or better yet how NOT to get themselves to a mess that will require the gear special properties. Personally I think its just sell sell sell . I think that: Here, we all agree. WE have the experience. WE know how , the gear can serve us best and WE, learned this through “trial and error” hence the word EXPERIENCE. But, because we don’t have much of “the source of all evil”( =MONEY ) we just look down…. with envy, disgust and recognition, that once long time ago we were some what similar to these humans who doing the most pathetic slog up the mountain with beautiful head to tow brand name shining new gear. ------------------ Neri Carmi nericarmi@yahoo.com [This message has been edited by Neri (edited 08-19-2001).] [This message has been edited by Neri (edited 08-19-2001).] [This message has been edited by Neri (edited 08-20-2001).]

quote: Originally posted by laughingclimber: I sure hate REI, too. I hate it how they usually have what you want, and how quick they answer the phone. I hate it that you can usually find several comparable items at a range of prices, but I especially hate the return policy. It is completely the fault of retail stores that routes are crowded, and has nothing to do with the fact that there are more people around than ever before. When I go out to climb The Tooth, those other people have no right whatsoever to spoil my 137th ascent. I can tell they suck by where they shop. When I shop, I let the salesperson know right away that I am nobodys fool. When I ask a question, it's only a way of letting the REI salesperson see how much I know. I don't want their opinion, I want their attention, because I have memorized the cross-section shear strength of all known ice-screws available, and if I can make that $7/hr employee look like a schmuck in front of a hot chick, all the better. None of you people has the right to enjoy the mountains, 'cause you don't feel it like I do. When I am out climbing, I look and act nothing like you. I am so removed and isolated, I practically invented climbing. I am hip. I am cool. For once, I am one up on somebody. Hi Man Saw you’re post on sportextreme issue. love your style of writing, although the truth is laying between you both. I agree with any ones right to be on the mountain. But, having the top of the line gear, doesn’t earn you the right that experience dose. Of course a poor hungry climbing bum like me, will envy all of these rich and deep pocketed latest patagucci and armic’teryx wearers, and shiny BD and CM gear flashers, that the most impotent skill (experience) they don’t have but they have the money to look like one who knows. Here they are going there, thinking that, all that top shelf gear that they just bought at REI or elsewhere for that manner will get them their most desirable summit dream. My complaint for the REI salespeople is, Yes the gear you sell, and the costumer buys, with no doubt, is the best money can buy; BUT, do you tell them that it won't do shit for them if they don’t know how to use it, or better yet how NOT to get themselves to a mess that will require the gear special properties. I think that, Here we all agree. We have the experience. We know how best, the gear can serve us and We, learned this through “trial and error” hence the word EXPERIENCE. But, because we don’t have much of “the source of all evil”( =MONEY ) we just look down…. with envy, disgust and recognition, that once long time ago we were some what similar to these humans who doing the most pathetic slog up the mountain with beautiful head to tow brand name shining new gear. ------------------ Neri Carmi nericarmi@yahoo.com [This message has been edited by Neri (edited 08-19-2001).]

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They back the long lost posts are back on both topics

In Barrabes tradition of sites, this one is from Denmark. The good thing is, for any item above $100, if you pay in addition to the shipping $15, they will take care of all customs and duty charges for you. The address is www.sportextreme.com ------------------ Neri Carmi nericarmi@yahoo.com [This message has been edited by Neri (edited 08-18-2001).]

Think I'll give'm a try. For starter its only Grivel picks These suckers are $36 a pop, anywhere in the US. I ordered 2, for $17 and change a pop. After shipping it came to $46, for the two. Now lets see what happens.... ------------------ Neri Carmi nericarmi@yahoo.com [This message has been edited by Neri (edited 08-17-2001).]

quote: Originally posted by philfort: Ruth = GLACIER - SNOW Pyramid/Snowfield = GLACIER - SNOW Eldorado = GLACIER - SNOW (M/1/2*3/4) + 12% = THANK YOU - 3 + (12*7)

Emphasis on GLACIER – SNOW fella’z

Running out of options for a moderate glacier-snow climb in the cascade all reports looking grim wonder any suggestion on what to do in the beginning of September? I will be in Mount Baker vicinity doing fisher chimney first, on Mount Shuksan and then I will have 3 ½ days to spare PS I have newbie on my rope team. ------------------ Neri Carmi nericarmi@yahoo.com [This message has been edited by Neri (edited 08-16-2001).] [This message has been edited by Neri (edited 08-16-2001).]

Look in baker cockscomb description It doesn’t look good

Looking to do something on Baker via ptarmigan approach All I hear is horrific descriptions of routs conditions is there any thing to climb? Moderate in nature in the vicinity of Baker- Shuksan (I will be doing fisher- chimney. and then I will be haveing 3 ½ days to spare any thoughts? ------------------ Neri Carmi nericarmi@yahoo.com

quote: Originally posted by fishstick: What is your price range? up to $220 Max

Looking for a woman's shell in very reasonable price or on sale with/without the hype of Gore-Tex any recommendations for something that really working without breaking the bank [This message has been edited by Neri (edited 08-12-2001).] [This message has been edited by Neri (edited 08-13-2001).]

Its Noogie time Smackem slap...slap...slap

Thinking of doing cockscomb route in early September. Is someone been up there? Any info in regard to snow type, temperature, crevasses pattern and such? It will be greatly appreciated ------------------ Neri Carmi nericarmi@yahoo.com

This will get you almost anywhere on almost anything (base on my experience in the Northeast) the gear is for 2 1- Picket 1- Fluke 2- Ice axes (65cm) [opt', modular with 2 picks snow/ice] 2- Ice hammers ice picks (50cm) 2- 12pt semi rigid crampons 2- LA stubby and medium thin 2- Baby angles ¼, 5/8 1- KB 1- Bugaboo 6-Slings 24” spectra 4- Slings 48” spectra 50” of 7mm substitute to the slings or in addition to the slings 2- 8mm X 60M ropes 0.5 through 3 Tricams 6,7,8 Wild country Rocks 9,10,11 self slung Hexes 0.75, 1, 2 Camelot 2- Alpine bod 6- Ice screws (2-22cm, 4-17cm) Optional 25’ of "Rabbit ears"(Lighter kind of cordelette made out of 7mm and have a two figure 8 on bite on each side kinda web-o-let thing looks like funknes device but much longer) Carabiners: total of 26 2- locking HMS (munter) 4- D locking 10- ovals 10- wire gate ------------------ Neri Carmi nericarmi@yahoo.com [This message has been edited by Neri (edited 08-09-2001).] [This message has been edited by Neri (edited 08-09-2001).] [This message has been edited by Neri (edited 08-10-2001).]

Thinking of doing cockscomb route in early September Any Suggestions? Minimum Gear recommendation? ------------------ Neri Carmi nericarmi@yahoo.com [This message has been edited by Neri (edited 08-09-2001).]

Hi All I will be climbing Shuksan’s Fisher Chimney –Hell Highway Route and Baker’s Park glacier Cockscomb route from Ptarmigan trail approach in early September. I was wondering if I will need Pickets, flukes or Ice screws; and if yes how many? We will be climbing in a party of two. I’m desperately trying to lighten up my load. Dose any one have any suggestions about the right rack outside crampons and ice axe? [This message has been edited by Neri (edited 08-08-2001).] [This message has been edited by Neri (edited 08-09-2001).]

Man u guys are gullible

I have one too Great Pack get it ------------------ Neri Carmi nericarmi@yahoo.com

Hi Alpine I will try almost anything Just get me out of here

Hi There I’m looking to move to Seattle ASAP and Im looking for a Job out there but no luck I am a project administrator for an enterprise scale company in the financial industry, dose any one have any leads on employment. practically I’ve exhausted the regular bulletin board of Seattle times, Yahoo, and Craig list. Is anyone have suggestions/ leads …please (I’ve got to move out of NYC) Thanx ------------------ Neri Carmi nericarmi@yahoo.com

To all of you who reply so promptly Thanx for the info I think I'll go with the blue water 8.1mm X 37M seem to be the right length

To all of you who reply so promptly Thanx for the info I just hoping that the conditions will hold till then and it seem that I’ve done the right route choice. .... well Im just a little skeptical about Baker but I hope for good and I hope I will not gonna “schlep” to the cascades for a bad weather spell ------------------ Neri Carmi nericarmi@yahoo.com

Hi All Im planing of doing mount Shuksan via Fisher chimney Lake Ann approach and mount Baker via the north ridge with ptarmigan approach in early September. I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions/information about the current conditions, or alternative routes if you think it is not the best route for the time. I’ll appreciated it, thank you ------------------ Neri Carmi nericarmi@yahoo.com