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my vacation is off by a few days and ends on the 23rd otherwise I would go, and too late for me to switch bummer

saw this posted over at trailspace and never knew about it. Not really sure what to think. They look just like almost all other newmatic modern climbing boots. All my current boots are made in Italy (sportiva's and Scarpas) and I don't think these will be made there..more likely china? So newmatic boots are for a niche market? One TNF item you may not see at the college campus though http://www.trailspace.com/blog/2011/08/08/the-north-face-verto-s-4k.html

when I was young and in my 20's my buddies and I did Rainier, adams, hood, and shasta in 5 days. Now I climb one and I want rest and jack N the box! I'm in my mid 30's and hope to become a hardman maybe in my 40's....but so far I'm not either way I hope you have a fun 5 days!!! remember just being in the mountains is fun!!

I was up the south side friday night and thought it was still in pretty good shape. I cut directly from the climbers trail and had to cross some crevasses. Everything was solid and not as warm as the weather forecast. My toes were cold the whole time in my summer boots though. It was crowded as usual and I turned around at the hogs back traffic jam as my toes were numb. I may go back this week and mess around on some of the ice cliffs though...looked fun

would one have to pay for lodging or is there camping in the class? I'm supposed to have my vacation that week but no real plans

oh I want it! were do you live? I'm near portland

May also want to look at the North face assault 2 and Sierra designs Convert 2 Both tents come with a removable vestibule, are single wall, waterproof breathable material, and pretty light. The Assault is lighter stripped but the Convert 2 is a bit nicer and more flexible. I had both and now just have the Assault as it's a bit lighter stripped (just under 3lbs) both of these tents I would not want to spend many days stuck in a storm in them. They are small and cramped (most single walls) but for light and fast the only way to go.

thanks all for the great information! I will go get a prescription

oh man.....I just moved out here for a job but this one sounds much more fun...

I was going ultralight on Rainier and ran out of food at camp muir and a hot female IMG guide gave me some leftover food. Props to them for that. Never gone with a guide before but she could change my mind easy as for an easier climb to get acclimated maybe Adams?

video on his gear

Here is the deal I get AMS real easy and not sure if I should get a Acetazolamide prescription. I'm not a big fan of prescription drugs. I have climbed hood a few times this year and feel pretty crappy by the time I get to the hogsback but I know it's not much longer before I start going down and then feel better. I tried Rainer a few times this year and both times just crapped out at around the 9k level and then just got wonky at 10k. With work I can normally only get one night on the mountain. The one time spent two nights and acclimated well I got hammered with weather at 14k (but I felt ok) I'm 35, in great shape, I run, I lift, and I crossfit. But unless I make a climbing trip more than 2 days I can't do a single push or 24hour climb over 10k. Any over the counter stuff? Any tips? Any tricks? I get it worse than ANY of my friends and it kinda sucks

I'll take the jetboil and REI lite Core 1.5

I love my mamut champ pants for colder climbing (black color) but they are too warm this time of year. I have a pair of "alpine design" brand convertible softshell pants in light tan that I love. I got them at sports authority on clearance for $15 but can no longer find them. They are very comparable to my champ pants but I can zip the legs off and make them shorts. Does any other company make convertible softshell pants?

the swiss machine Ueli really does not need all that light stuff. It's for guys like me who use it as a placebo so I think I can be like Ueli and climb harder in the mountains.I have one of those white packs and it does not make me climb any harder. I get what you are asking though and it would be interesting if he took his strick training philosophy to his gear. Wasn't champion brand making some "aero gell" suit? Isn't one of his sponsors MH making packs with NWD? I have seen some partial white packs that are MH. His best "gear" is his body and mind that is really above and beyond anything I could ever do.

I heading to rainier tomorrow and in the same dilema. The guy I'm going with I'm letting borrow my perfect mid weight down hooded parka. I have two options now: my Denaliesqe Monster down TNF boltoro parka or a light wieght redpoint optimus hooded primaloft jacket. I am leaning more towards the primaloft jacket due to weight as the monster puffy is almost 3lbs but I could sleep in it lol

good shape lots of life but a bit too tight on my toes (slightly smaller than sportiva 42/9) $65

My buddy is getting married and selling off some of his gear that he never used. He is in the midwest and sent me this to sell for him. It's a size large red new TNF himalayan parka that has been sitting in his closet along with the mitts. He wants $375 for the jacket and $125 for the mitts Package price $450 I can post pictures and both are at my place in salem if you want to check them out Looks like it would fit a size medium if you want to layer (had a friend try on I'm a size small and it's really big on me)

anyone have one they are not using? thanks much

anyone going up tonight? I think I may I have off of work tomorrow so why not?

I got a few years ago a north face beeline ultralight 850 fill 30deg bag that is right at one pound, Nalgene size, Use it all the time, love it, and a friend wanted one too. TNF Discontinued all ultralight bags this season

Yes it is made in China just like the BD firstlight I was looking at too. I was also looking at the SD convert 2 and that too was made in China. I wanted the small Rab tent though not sure were it was made but a bit pricy (can't find on sale as much) Though I don't shop at walmart much I do by my bullets and mountainhouse there (all US made I think)

used to be the Assault 22 back in the day and just brought back by TNF now as Assault 2. Just got one and so far it looks like a great tent. with bag, removable vestibule (with pole), snow stakes, and aluminum stakes it is right at 5 lbs Just the main tent with two poles and snow stakes is right at 3lbs, and that I liked. tent has a built in gear loft, window in the rear and a little bit of mesh for both window and front door. It also has guy lines ties on the sides. tent itself is made of "drywall" a new lightweight Waterproof breathable material. I could not find any reviews yet so thought I would post. I will update once I get away from work and can really test it out. [img:left]http://i741.photobucket.com/albums/xx54/dan8152/IMG_0401.jpg[/img] [img:left]http://i741.photobucket.com/albums/xx54/dan8152/IMG_0402.jpg[/img] And yes that is my couch (it was free)

picked up another CCW Chernobyl pack and don't need this. has name written in the inside with marker but pretty much perfect shape. Medium frame with bladder pocket and tool tubes. $80 sold Walrus Rapeede 4 season tent. right around 5lbs two person pretty bomber with vestibule. Really good shape. $150 OBO Black diamond black prophet hammer and adze 50cm very good condition they are listed on evilbay but sell local cheaper. $150 OBO SOLD also have a used once in great shape north face base camp duffle in black sized XXL (yea no typo this one is big) $75

cloudveil and north face fuzzy fleece gone