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I wear the Trango S EVO GTX Boots which are very similar to the Extremes minus any insulation. Have worn them twice up Rainier. Have to wiggle my toes for 50% of the ascent to keep em warm. They feel light as a feather and are great on rock scrambles. If the Extremes where avaliable when I bought the S EVO's, I would have bought them instead.

First time I did the DC route, I was lead on the rope. We were half hour above the massive RMI group. Weather turned to sh*t so my partner and I turned around. Looking down the mountain we could tell something was wrong with the RMI group. Their headlights all stopped and just kept looking around. We climbed down and past them all....they were not in the bootpath we were (the one that followed the wands). They then got back on track and followed us in. Back at Muir my partner and I learned the guide on the front of the rope "got off track" and feel into a creavase taking a few clients with him. Everyone was OK. Second time I did the DC, we saw an RMI guide yelling at his rope team to hurry the fu*k up while pulling on the rope cuz the 3rd on rope was going slow......he was going slow cuz his gaiter was dragging behind his foot, he was tripping on it with each step. when he would try to fix it, the guide would yell and pull the rope again. RMI has a bad rap cuz of what others have seen and reported. But they do get you up there......even if they have to pull you up. My advise, be in great shape and hope your rope mates are also in great shape. And, keep your gaiters on!!

My bibler ahwahnee survived a night in 70+mph winds. Trust it with my life for sure. The large door (I have the older one door model) is awesome in fair weather. I also like my ID MK1 for times when Im trying to lighten the load. Condinsation has never been a problem in either tent, and I always cook inside with a hanging stove.

Thanks guys. This, and the replies I got on NWHikers.net, was what I was looking for.

Used to live in Covington.....right off I-90.....close to lots of hikes. Now live in Tacoma......not so close to any hikes. My 60mi rt to Granite is now 100mi rt. Are there any good (hard) hikes somewhat close by?

Sweeeeet! Gonna go check those rocks.....

Dropped a Sierra Designs bag on the Emmons a few years ago......

Just got back from white river......that's the way I went. Just wasn't sure if there were any great shortcuts. Thanks

Moved to T-town a few months back. Looking for the best (fastest) way to get to the mountain from N. Tacoma. Both Paradise and Sunrise directions. Any help?

Try this link http://chris.pirillo.com/blog/_archives/2005/7/20/1053594.html Look for the circling Mt. Rainier link

Bibler Ahwahnee. Mine has been through 70+MPH winds (winter Mt. Hood), heavy snow loads and 100+ Degree temps in the S. Cali deserts. Plenty of room for two and with the new 2 door model and vestible.....you could squeeze 3 in there. http://www.rei.com/online/store/ProductD...vcat=REI_SEARCH

July 24th- Loaned my Black Diamond Raven to a friend so he could make the climb. Made the summit but, on the way down (somewhere near the inter glacier) he left it behind. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU PICKED IT UP. THANKS

Found Sunday July 24th on Emmons. PM with details to claim.

White Nike sunvisor. Came of pack somewhere between N. Puyallup and Mowich Lake

I just wanted to thank the person that returned their Gregory Denali Pro to the Seattle REI. I bought it yesterday for over half off. This morning I laced up my new boots (La Sportiva Trango's) and headed to Tiger's cable route. Before leaving, I feed the Denali Pro 40lbs of water...she didnt even burp. When I got the the trail and put the pack on.....she laughed at me. Up and down with no problem. This pack could have easily taken twice the weight. I've been wanting a huge pack that could handle tons of weight. I think I found her. So again....my hats off to the old owner. Hope you're enjoying your trade in.

Where could I find some GPS coordinates for Climbs on Baker? Looking at Squak or Colemen / Demming?

Anyone been up the Coleman Deming route latley? What kind of conditions did you encouter? Planning on going this coming weekend.

Feathered Friends has a half bag as well (Viero). I got mine with 2 extra ounces of fill. Use it with my Volant jacket and hood wherever I go. Keeps me warm into the 20's.

I use an 8mm with 5.5mm prussiks.

Does anyone know if any of the shops in/near Seattle carry these? I've already spent some time looking and didn't see them (I'm currently favoring the Osprey Aether 60). Call Jim Nelson at Pro Mountain Sports (on University Way). I've seen those packs in his store before

Snipped out of my pack by a 50mph gust. We were on the S. side route but the wind carried it to the west in no time.

Sounds like a good system. Do you have a photo of your set-up?

Supergo is a huge bike shop located in the U District. Take the NE 45th exit and head East. Its accross from the Seattle Mac Store on 45th and 9th

How was it?? Im heading up Saturday.

Anybody been up recently? Thinking about going this weekend and was wondering about snow conditions.