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Feathered Friends Volant Jacket in size Small. Purchased in 2010 (?) but rarely used and is in like-new condition. Shortly after purchase, I moved to warmer climates and haven't used it for several years. It is yellow/black and comes with hood. Sorry - I am not tech-savvy and can't figure out how to post my pictures of the jacket - I can send to you via email if you request. http://featheredfriends.com/volant-down-jacket.html#customer-reviews Jacket is retailed for $409, I am asking $200.

Black Diamond Pack has sold, the rest remains...

BLACK DIAMOND PREDATOR BACKPACK. Yellow, 50L, size Medium. Nearly new - this pack was used on three extended trips in the North Cascades. As a result, it is scuffed on the exterior, but otherwise in excellant condition with no defects. Now I live in AZ and don't need this climbing pack... This pack has a ton of great features (Daypack conversion, Hydration sleeve, Spindrift collar, helmet keeper, crampon pouch, haul loops, clean and tapered design) and is difficult to find one for sale now. I will sell for $100, plus $10 shipping. OSPREY EXOS 46 ULTRALIGHT BACKPACK. Green and black, 46 L, size M, weighs 2 lb 5 oz. This pack is nearly new, used on only a couple of trips. The pack retails for $179 and receives excellant reviews. I will sell for $100 plus $10 shipping. BRAND NEW SMITH POLARIZED PRECEPT Sunglasses! These are brand new, never worn, in the original packaging with tags. These were a gift but they did not fit my face well. Black frame with polarized gray green lens. Retails for $179, I sell for $100, shipping including.

Asolos are sold. Scarpas and Solomons still available.

Recently moved to a sunnier, drier climate and need to reduce the number of boots that I own. Shipping $10 per pair, or pickup in Portland after February 2... If interested please email me at coricub@yahoo.com, rather than PM!! SCARPA MAGIC AT SKI BOOTS - Women's Women's Size 7-7.5. These backcountry ski boots retail for $549. They were new in 2007 and are very scratched (Pacific Northwest touring!) but otherwise in great shape. $75. Features: * Dynafit compatible * Forward lean adjustment (17 and 21 degrees) * PlusFit XT thermo-moldable boot liner * Three Easy Lock buckles secure the fit * Lateral canting adjustment * Ergonomic flex point tongue * Ski and walk modes * Vibram® touring outsole * Female specific fit * Pebax® and composite materials * Height: 11" * Weight: 5 lb. 10 oz. pr. Salomon Evolution 9.0 Ski Boots, Women's 9 These boots are used and in very good condition. A great boot at a great price these boots feature sensi fit and an anatomic chassis for a comfortable feel. Flex and Canter can both be adjusted easily while Salomons four micro adjustable buckles make these boots extremely customizable. Walk/Ski mode helps relax your feet during those long days. Fleece liner and durable shell offer protection and warmth. $60. ASOLO PLASTIC CLIMBING BOOTS - Women's Size 7 Boots are several years old, well loved but in good shape. Vibram Soles. $25.

Heehee, kinda funny to compare Jenny Lake with Carbon River.... Wow, it's been a long time since I've seen a manual credit card machine.... but if those things still even exists, sure seems like Carbon River could get one... if it could avoid washing away in the river this fall!

I don't know what the official cause of avalanche was, but I do know this: MOUNT RAINIER RECREATIONAL FORECAST NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA 500 PM PDT THU JUN 10 2010 .SYNOPSIS...HIGH PRESSURE ALOFT WILL MOVE OVER THE REGION TONIGHT AND PERSIST THROUGH SATURDAY FOR A WARMING AND DRYING TREND. THE UPPER HIGH WILL MOVE EAST OF THE AREA ON SUNDAY FOR A TREND TOWARD COOLER WEATHER. && .TONIGHT...SHOWERS LIKELY. SNOW LEVEL RISING TO 5500 FEET. .FRIDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. SNOW LEVEL RISING TO 7000 FEET. .FRIDAY NIGHT...PARTLY CLOUDY. FREEZING LEVEL RISING TO 10500 FEET. .SATURDAY...MOSTLY SUNNY. FREEZING LEVEL 11000 FEET. .SATURDAY NIGHT...MOSTLY CLEAR. FREEZING LEVEL RISING TO 12500 FEET. .SUNDAY...SUNNY. FREEZING LEVEL 12500 FEET. .SUNDAY NIGHT...MOSTLY CLEAR. FREEZING LEVEL 11000 FEET.

Don't jump too quickly to conclusions Dave. You mentioned in a previous post there is a reason that private parties should not be blindly following the guided parties out of Muir. I agree with that. Could it be possible that the lack of NPS climbing rangers since the staff was downsized might have some influence on the private party decision making as could the guide services given the chance to communicate what they are doing. How about the guide service and the NPS do daily updates on the mtn's conditions at the blog? So that incidents like what happened on Wednesday last week were well known? Both the guides services and the NPS climbing rangers make a living off the NP is it asking too much that they make a better effort to open access to the park and offer up the little information they do glean on the mtn in a public forum? I think there are several issues here that could be done better to everyone's benefit. Which is why I am wasting the time to day to make the point. Anyone spending anytime out of doors last week could have told you that avy conditions were off the hook. Having an updated blog might have swayed a couple of people, but there are numerous websites out there that provide that same sort of valuable info. I am sure that any ranger at Paradise could have shared that same info. Look the fact that this guy didn't register means nothing to the outcome of the situation. A massive avalanche occurred, climbers were in the path, a climber died. Knowing who he was wouldn't have saved him. Dane sounds to me like you got scorned by the solo permit process this year. I can understand frustration. But how is the solo permit process in any way an underlying factor in this accident...?!?! When I read this thread, it sounds to me like a lot of indirect blame is being cast. I think it is absolutely out of line to imply that any of the rangers at Mount Rainier (or any of the guides, guide companies, etc) were in any way personally liable for this incident. This is sad. A sad, sad tale.

I hope that you are still posting here in 10-15 years, I'd love to hear your opinions on this then.

Ummm this is the most ridiculous thread I have ever read. No matter how legitimate anyone may believe this dude's words to be, you CANNOT seriously believe that the Forest Service has the $$$$ to buy install monitor service and maintain cameras on every single one of its roads?!?!!? The FOREST SERVICE?!?! I know everyone loves a good conspiracy story, but let's get real. The USFS doesn't even have money to repair most of the roads that wash out. I have a few friends that do or have worked for the Forest Service, I know that occasionally they install cameras for wildlife surveys or specific criminal issues like pot grow sites, meth labs, or illegal dumping sites. Maybe that's what these people found in the forests. But seriously. The Forest Service has like one law enforcement officer per 100,000 acres or something. No way do they possibly monitor cameras on all of their roads.

Western Mountain Hot Sac Vapor Barrier Liner. Brand new, never used, tags still attached. 4.5 oz. Retails for $90, yours for $50. This fire engine red vapor barrier liner is your most important companion for those technical winter trips. A VBL works by stopping heat loss from evaporative cooling. A VBL will also prevent your body vapor from degrading your insulation. This is most important during extended stays inside your bag. Our Hot Sac™ VBL goes one step further by stopping radiant heat loss with its reflective metal coating. An elastic draw cord at the top of the Hot Sac™ cinches about your neck to prevent convective heat loss. This proprietary fabric is a new lightweight ripstop. The new Hot Sac™ weighs only 4.5 ounces and is light enough to carry on day trips as an emergency bivy. Alpine Design Expedition Mitts. Size Large. Super warm and in great condition - used only a few times, no rips, spots, abrasions. Extremely warm and suitable for Alaska/Himalayan expeditions. Made in Nepal - extremely high quality. Just way too big for me. Easy-to-use one handed drawcords, adjustable wrist strap for better fit. $50. Asolo plastic climbing boots, women size 7. Green. Old and well used, but still in great condition and very comfortable! $50 Send PM.

Looking for a place to go backcountry skiing north of the 90 corridor, maybe around highway 2 somewhere. Anyone know of any good areas with pretty low avy exposure? Thanks!

Un-fuck themselves - Love it, love it, love it!!! Seriously, Bachelor's "new management" claimed to be appealing to the general public and the season pass holder for the past two years - Whatever!!! Things have been getting worse and worse for the season pass holder over the past few years. Bachelor can't open half of their terrain on the average day due to weather conditions, and now they won't even allow the die-hard backcountry enthusiast to access it themselves. So over Bachelor!!!!

Super easy to get to! Just follow the NPS boundary trail from the Rainforest Loop Trail, or the marked NPS boundary, up to the top of Alki Crest. Steep, but easy to follow. Then bushwhack up the crest to the lake. If the timber is huge, you can assume that it is *fairly* well protected from avalanches. And there is huge timber up to Alki Crest. You just need to know what is above, and in this case. it's mostly timbered slopes above without substantial open slopes.