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Steigerman

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  1. If you are looking for a big ass pack that can haul heavy loads and still be comfortable, check out McHales. They are a little more money but they are custom built and you'll never need another pack. My buddy has one and carries monster loads on long trips and never has a problem. I like my Gregory but it does have too many bells and whistles.
  2. Still looking for a climbing partner for tomorrow. Maybe Vantage or Carbon Glacier so I can try my new tools. PM me.
  3. Anybody up for some climbing on Friday? MAybe Vantage or if there is any ice out there I'd like to try out my new tools. PM me.
  4. I took the class a couple of years ago. I would recomend taking his class if you can.
  5. Does anyone know where the best place to make a few turns would be? I heard the Russell Glacier might still be in good shape. Any first hand knowledge would be great since I haven't been able to get my fat ass out there to check things out this year.
  6. I have an eleven year old who loves climb to climb but currently uses mountaineering boots or sneakers cause I'm to cheap to drop $100 on a pair of shoes that would last a year. How about having a Jr. CC Day at a local crag or Marymoor with a gear swap for the little ones.
  7. I have a Sony TRV-27 and I've made some cool looking vids. I keep batteries on the inner layer of clothing to keep the cold from draining them.
  8. I'd take a short drive south to The Mountain Shop in Portland. From my experience they know what they're talkin about. None of this "I work in agear shop I'm god" attitude. I'm sure one of the CC'ers in PDX could get you the phone number and you could call and see if they have what you're looking for. Plus no tax and some great drinking facilities.
  9. I have a chance to buy a new pair of x-15's (they are acouple of years old) with bent grips for $170. My question, is this a decent price. I don't do much ice but hoping to do more and not having to borrow tools would be nice. Any info greatly appreciated.
  10. I went with Aaron1 to Bailey and it was great. Over 20,000 vertical, all fresh tracks. If you do go ask for Neil to be your guide. Let your guides know what you expect. If I had an extra two bills I'd go again.
  11. I use an 8mm rope with 5mm prusiks. If you go bigger on the prussiks you don't get a very good bite on the rope.
  12. I have a pair of regular boots for the days I get robbed by the local ski areas but wear my plastics when doing any backcountry involving climbing or long approaches. Plastics seem to work just as well as my snowboard boots on steep technical stuff.
  13. NO bottles. Fresh draft out of keg.
  14. Another way to get around the firearms issue is a blowgun. Keeps the snaffles out of my strawberries. As far as cooking them there is a book called "Gorp, Glop, and Glue Stew" kind of a mountaineers cook book that has a section on rodents. MMMM snaffles
  15. Thanks for all the great info. I think I'll save a ton of money by using the dried horsecock.
  16. I decided to clean out my garage the other day and found out if I move some shelves, workbench, and the beer fridge , I would have a great spot for an indoor climbing wall. So my question is does anyone know any good books or web sites that would have info on designing them. Any help would be greatly appreciatted.
  17. Scot'teryx, Congrats on your wifes first summit. Like they say third times a charm.
  18. After seeing a close friend of mine take a baseball sized rock off the back of his head, I changed my mind and almost always wear helmet. Two exceptions; Easy scrambles( Mt. St. Helens, Mt. adams, etc.) and bouldering.
  19. Looking for a 50cm t0 55cm ice axe for my son. Not looking to spend alot so if you have an old axe laying not getting any use let me know. It would make a junior climber very happy.
  20. Aaron, call me with more info on trip.
  21. I heard there is an article in Couloir magazine that says Burton and Voile were working together to make a better split board. Maybe in a year or two they'll get it right. My Glissade and snowshoes are great for one day short trips but multi day or long approaches the split board has the definite advantage.
  22. I haven't actually ridden the Burton board but I am debating on getting a split board and have talked to several people about them. Don't get a kit and make one. There is no inside edge and if you have to ski any hard pack you want the edge. The Voile board is supposed to be easier to take apart and put back together but I didn't like the way it rode in hardersnow conditions. The burton board is supposed to be a super stiff board that rides better than the Voile but the hard wear isn't as user friendly. Ther is also a company called Prior Snowboards based out of Whistler that uses there own board with Voile hardwear. I think there Web address is Priorsnowboards.com. I've talked to them on the phone and they were extremely hhelpful. Hope this helps.
  23. Second Ascent in Ballard used to have a bunch of slightly used ones. Most of them were in good condition and they're already broken in.
  24. My partner hurt his back at work and won't be climbing for awhile. I do mostly glacier climbs (DC, Emmons..etc). Looking to do more challenging routes and improve my ice skills. P.S. I make some kickin' homebrew.
  25. My buddie got one for x-mas but he took it back because it wasn't user friendly.
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