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Black Diamond Sabertooths $70 shipped These are the stainless version (obviously). I've used them a couple years and have been sharpened several times though they have a lot of life left unless 5,000 ft. mixed routes are in your future.

Anyone looking to get out for ice or mixed?

Anybody down? I've got some ideas, gear, car, etc...

Anybody interested in climbing on 1/3?

BD Fusions $325 Tools have been used for 1.5 seasons. I've pounded a couple pins so there are scrapes and notches near the hammers. Also, have climbed a lot of mixed so expect usual cosmetic scratches and scrapes. There is still tons of life left in them. All of the spacers and hardware are included. I have an extra set of fusion picks (older B rated generation) that I will include. Picks are used but are sharp and have a lot of life left. Black Diamond Spinner Leash $20 Good conditions. They've been used so they don't compress as tightly as they do off the shelf. I replaced the original loop for girth hitching into the harness with supertape. Nicros CrocBloc Hangboard $20 Very lighty used.

In good shape with just the usual cosmetic scrapes and scratches from a season and a half of use. I have pounded a couple pins as well so the hammers have some notches in them. I have the spacers and hardware. I'll include an extra pair of used fusion pics. They are the older generation b rated pics. All of the pics are sharp and have extra life left in them. $350

Can you accidentally include more pictures of the Black Buttes next time?

Ready... set... go!

Agreed. I end up doing a lot of dowel work in the early season though. If your doing any pullups, deadhangs or KTE in your regular routine then make sure you're doing them with dowels instead. Grip strength, and more specifically just holding on for a long time is 95% of steep ice climbing.

Anyone interested in some Tuesday alpine climbing? Thinking Leavenworth area...

Well not local, even by a long shot, but EMS.com has 20% basically everything and an extra 10% off it you buy by 12pm EST.

Anyone want to head to Leavenworth Thursday? I'd like to get on Hyperspace if anyone is interested.

Maybe I'm crazy but I've always used a butterfly or simple overhand to make a cowtail. I almost never use it if I think a fall is likely and if so, always double up on the biners.

Yakima Rack $175 Comes with towers, locks, clips, crossbars and fairing for improving gas mileage. Rack is in great shape. I would still be using it, but I have a new car with a factory rack. Yakima Ski Rack $60 Previous version of rack that can be seen here: http://www.rei.com/product/796464. In great shape. Comes with keys and locks. Holds either four skis or snowboards. Yakima Bike Rack Set of two $70 In great conditions. Comes with locks and keys, easily attaches to Yakima rack. These retail for $120 each new, selling the both for just $70. One of the universal skewers will need to be replaced. The part can be purchased for $25. Previous model of item seen here: http://www.rei.com/product/805595 Metolius 4 step aiders $15 each Petzl Oscillante Pulleys $7 each, Locking carabiners $4 each Black Diamond Half Dome helmet $15 SMC Deadman $10

Take a long weekend and rally out to Canmore or Bozeman.

Just an old picture... was too lazy to take a new one... or crop.

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Draws sold, prices reduced.

La Sportiva Trango S size 43.5 Boots are used but should still get through a solid season. I used them on T-F Traverse last summer without complaints. I'm just looking to replace them. $30 Lowe Ice Comp GTX size 43.5 Bought these for mixed climbing a few seasons ago for mixed climbing. Raptor crampon has agresive rakes for the steeper routes. There is an optional heel spur and comes with, if you are so inclined. Crampons have tons of life left in them. The boots are in great shape overall except for one eyelight that broke but doesn't impact the lacing. $120 SMC Deadman Snow Anchor Nice compact (compared to longer picket) snow anchor. This is unused. Works as a impromptu shovel in a pinch. $15

K2 World Piste 188cm Bases in good shape, have had recent tune-up. G3 Targa bindings Newer cables, comes with climbing wires. BD Ascension skins Cut to skis. I re-glued earlier this season and have not used since. Package only $120

I bring my 6mm rap line when I don't expect to rap, but the climb is too committing (for myself) to launch out with a single cord. That being said, my 6mm has never left the pack. I have rapped on other 6mm cords and it was difficult... and scary. In general you just need to go with the rope system that is going to work for the climb you're doing. If you know you're doing 10+ raps might as well go with doubles or twins... you'll save time over screwing with a tangly perlon cord.

Jason S and I climbed this yesterday and today. I agree that the protection was essentially non-existant. We had trouble finding a feasible way out of the N bowl but found an escape through a fairly direct gully a little left of your high-point anchor. There was no protection in this gully but there was enough climbable snice to make it realistic. I felt the crux of the route was the second pitch on the upper ridge where snow had covered the cracks and holds. We had a great time on the route but wouldn't consider it "in" condition at the moment. Also, saw some tracks heading out to the East Face... story?

Trip: Strobach - Unholy Baptism Date: 12/28/2010 Trip Report: Colin B and I had a productive trip into Strobach yesterday. We climbed what we believe is the first complete ascent of Unholy Baptism. The first pitch (~70m) was ice pouring out over the cliff with a thin top out. This pitch took 13cm screws but the ice was rotten and most pro was suspect. The second pitch (~65m) started on some cauliflower and mixed climbing on the right then climbed 20m of sustained and overhanging ice to a small stance and another 30m of vertical ice. We used 12 screws and a few finger-sized cams and blades on this this pitch. Thankfully the second pitch took 16cm screws for most of it's length but again the top-out was thin junky ice that offered little protection. We rappelled from a tree up and right of the climb. Unholy Baptism certainly seem like a fitting name for this climb. It's the steepest and most sustained pitch either of us have climbed and feel that it merits the WI6 grade in current conditions. Unholy Baptism First Pitch Second Pitch Colin contemplating the drop Gear Notes: Screws, small rock rack, 70m ropes helpful Approach Notes: FS 1202 left on Rd 611 follow that and bushwack through trees to Motherload area ~2.25-2.5 hours

Lots of deep unconsolidated snow