Jarred_Jackman

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Anybody know of a good buckle and fastener supplier out there? I checked out Seattle Fabrics and REI is actually cheaper than them on many buckles. I'm looking for good closures for climbing equipment, horse blankets, and other durable projects I'm working on. Can I get this stuff straight from the manufacturer via the web? If anybody has any hints that might help my pathetic search please don't hesitate to offer them up. I'm not coming up with much so far. Thanks

Barge Cement is the best, I've tried others and this will keep the gaiters on for a year of activity if you get out on a moderate to often basis. It's messy though, and it'll get you high I think.

I was at Smith this weekend and overheard some guys talking about Strawberry Mtn ice climbing, something like, eight pitches, and five mile approaches. Does anybody know about this area; it's outside of John Day in east central Oregon. Thanks

Troy, I didn't see much feedback in your other post, so I'll try to reach you here. I'm interested in the holds if you still have them. Let me know. I'm not at home for a bit so this is the best way to reach me, or email, jarredjackman@hotmail.com take care

If you sent the number I didn't get it, mail it to jarredjackman@hotmail.com Are you up for a sunday outing, I know I'm game for sunday!!! We're thinking about Zero Gully as well, don't know if it's still good.

I'll be staying at a friends house in Bellingham and don't know what the plans are yet. We're waiting to see what the sky looks like the days I'm there. I'll be there from the 20th-24th. I used to live there so I'm not totally clueless as to the area. Let me know if you are thinking about Colonial. I'd love to do Watusi Rodeo sometime so the normal route would be a good way to get near the peak before that. Is there a number I can call when I hit town?

I was thinking if I just used my bivy and my sleeping bag inside of it, I might gain the extra warmth I want in the winter, while keeping the condensation off my bag. Has anyone tried this system as opposed to a warmer sleeping bag? How did it work? I'm just trying to think of all the ways to work with what I have rather than buying all sorts of shit for specific conditions. thanks

YO, I'm definitely interested. I would like to know a little more about what I would be buying though. Where are you from, where do you live, maybe I could check them out. Let me know, email: jarredjackman@hotmail.com I wouldn't be able to buy them 'til after christmas though. let me know

It's on the way to La Grande, off of 84 I think it is. If you're ever heading that way give me a call, 541.564.2670, I'm always dying for partners out here in the climber's wasteland!

If you see the sun, head to spring mountain. I was climbing there this last friday and the routes were perfect. Plenty of sun to go around and nobody there. If the sun comes out again, drop me a line. I think it'll be good climbing until we really get hit with some crazy snow. The road was completely passable as well! Where was everyone?

Has anybody been near Shuksan lately? I'm thinking of trying either the North Face or the Northeast Couloir around December 21st. I'll just be in the area for a few days so if you have any beta I'd definitely appreciate it as I have no way of checking it our 'til I actually arrive. Is the road to Baker snowed in yet, on the coleman side that is? thanks

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I use black duct tape, in a whiteout it shows up great.

Have any of you guys seen Leuthold's lately? If so what condition was it in? I'm thinking Illumination might be a little melted out and Leuthold's wouldn't be a bad alternative. thanks

Hello all, I remember someome talking about ordering FF down stuff for an Alaska trip and trying to round up others to order so a discount could be obtained. Please email me or PM if you know about this post, started the post, are interested in the same deal, etc. I'm looking to get a bag or two and need to find a way to get it cheaper! later

Your email and PM options don't work. Says something about you not wanting your email address to be public knowledge. I definitely want to climb. I don't think this weekend will work though as I am trying to get a ride to the Seattle area to pick up a Subaru I'm buying from a friend. What do you have out there in the way of alpine climbing, winter routes, and spring/summer rock? If Rob is serious about heading out there I would definitely hitch a ride with him, I just don't have wheels yet for the weekend. Email me if you think something is in the works, I'm stoked to get some climbing in. later Jarred

If you guys have ice out there say no more. let me know when you want to climb and I'll jump in the car. I work mon-thurs, with three day weekends almost every week. I'm getting a little subie within the coming weeks so I'll be able to make it out there without spending a million on gas driving our truck (only means of transport right now.) Let me know

I'd like to have the boat package. I'm 6'4" and you said it's optimal for folks up to 5'11" would I be uncomfortable in it? Let me know what you think then I'll let you know if I still want it. I think it's a great deal, it's just, I'm still trying to save for Denali! take care Jarred

I'm looking at high quality packs and wondering what the difference in quality is between a McHale Co. pack and all the others likte Wild Things and such that are good packs but quite a bit cheaper. I know the McHale's are built in Seattle, is the local thing the reason they're more or what? thanks

Way to go, I'm jealous. I climbed that route in June, but it sounds like it's a totally different and still awesome route this time of year.

Anybody out there have cold weather gear they're looking to sell, i.e. sleeping bags, down outerwear, etc... I'm wanting to head to Denali this coming summer but can't pay full price for the expensive gear. Let me know if you have used stuff you're looking to sell. thanks

Hey I heard Goran Krop, died yesterday climbing Air Guitar at the Coulee. Is this true, does anybody have a link to the story. That's fucking crazy, world class climber and air guitar, I guess it can happen to anyone. What depressing news.

I doubt you'll really find any water sources near the summit this time of year. I would just carry a bit from the lake, it's not that far and you probably won't be needing all that much anyhow. Have fun, I've wanted to have a planned bivy up there for awhile, what a great place for the sunset and rise.

I just went to Spring Mtn for the first time this past Friday, I really liked it. I thought the routes were fun, well protected and consistently steep for the most part. Any of you local folks out there that like to climb at Spring, drop me a line, I'm looking to round up more partners in this area! take care