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holy crap the cheese crowd is slacking "the one having the most fun" sunk to the lowest low, pls put me outta my misery

ripper report, well written--captured the essence of alpine elation.

I've got an offer for the bindings that's > $200, but would rather sell the whole package together. Somebody should rock this do-it-all setup.

right on dan, nice report and looks like some fun skiing.

Contact me via PM. Gear for sale: Atomic Kailas backcountry skis, 174cm, 88mm underfoot (bought new 2007) Dynafit Classic bindings (purchased new 2006) BD Ascension skins (purchased new 2006), cut for above skis. Whole package = $400. Buyer pays shipping, if any--I can meet folks that live in Seattle area. Price is a good deal; if they don't sell, will be my backup rig and/or spare binding parts. Reason for replacement: finally caved in and bought boots that don't molest my feet, and in shopping process was lured by a seductive gypsy into a whole new setup. General condition: The skis have lots of life left, and have been freshly tuned. The bindings are also in good shape, and probably worth >$200 on their own. The bindings are mounted for a Garmont Megaride 28.5 boot, which I believe is 318mm in length. If your boot doesn't fit, usually you can remount by simply moving the toe-piece. The skins still stick well, and the middle strip still covering the glue can be removed once you reach the limits of the currently exposed glue. Mini-review, for what it's worth: The Kailas skis are awesome. I've been surprised that at 174cm, these skied very well for my 175ish pounds + 10-40 lbs on the back. Lightweight, quick turning, stable, good edging power in firm conditions, and float well for their size. More here: http://www.telemarkski.com/html/rvw_atomic_kailas.html Dynafit bindings = the standard. BD Ascension skins reputedly have the best glue. If you don't like the clipfix, you can retro fit the tail attachment to your preference. In sum, this setup has seen some fun, but holds more in store for whoever picks these up. Kailas topsheets also visible(?) here, in the BYS couloir off NF of Shuksan: bases - typical nicks and scratches You know they're good skis when they make a hack appear a passable skier: Dynafit Classic bindings BD Ascension skins Combo got my decrepit booty up here (Mt. Logan):

right on Dan, nice report. looks spicy. way to keep stacking up adventures.

as advertised and promptly shipped. thanks.

yep, as advertised and promptly shipped. thanks.

go tell somebody who cares, rat "firs", "alpine chicken syndrome", ha! congrats, looks kick-ass

In deed.

holy shite G after more info...

more like 10a doofus would also like to hear the name from the source. definitely more difficult than sloe children. if S.C. is 10d, then 11- seems reasonable.

HANSEL - so hot right now great times, thanks to all that provided entertainment, visual and gustatory. great beer and stories too--the old video was cool, funny how some things have changed and some have stayed the same...

i will be there and drink for 3. will bring 1, possibly more. Enchants through hike/run def. appeals if weather marginal. extra purty up there this time of year. porter, if there's time i might put in a few pics...

also agree. for those that complain re: ease/speed of placement: consider them a lightweight alternative to cams to use at belay anchors. and of course, there's the occasional pocket or irregular/flared crack that ONLY a tri-cam can secure. $.02. also curious to hear about these smaller ones. likely nuts fit the bill in those sizes...

super cool--great report. sounds and looks like stellar climbing. Prusik granite, daaaaamnnnn!

humorous report with good shots of the Snoqualmie Pickets. proud puppy--i laughed at the triple rations title...my dog echoes that sentiment.

are those HBs roughly equivalent to the Camalot 3 and 2? thanks.

yep those pics are of the same rock, slightly different angles. Regarding JR's post above: "Don’t want to dis/tract from the classic Ross Lake/LB/Perry Creek approach-fun, but I bet future explorers might find the trail up Depot Creek over the pass between Spickard and Solitude 8405’ down into Perry Creek a more efficient way to get to the base and climb of any one of several frightening undone routes on that incredible east face of Lemolo Mox." An interesting--and relevant--read re: Perry Cr at the bottom of NWMJ page here: http://www.mountaineers.org/nwmj/08/081_Bates.html If the Devil's Club and After Hours are a good party, then the ap/deproach is the sine qua non hangover--what proper celebration (bishes) is complete without the next day's bittersweet pain? We had actually thought about the Depot approach, it just looks like a helluva long way (+driving, border crossing), and Perry Cr is, as stated, plain classic.

mine finally got shredded beyond repair on the last trip. they were the Arcteryx Gamma LT, I believe--the fit/function worked for me. need a size Medium, but reluctant to pay retail. I'm after the relatively lightweight ones, sorta slate grey, but would consider a medium weight model if lighter in color. you know you have some collecting dust in your closet. gimme!

cool! nice find on your route. also looks like some worthy variations 'round there, thanks for the pics.

happy b-day ken! sorry missed you your last appearance here. next time.

Thanks for the comments y'all. Rolf or I will put a line on John's picture; we do recommend the route, tons of good climbing on well-featured rock with the requisite dollop of alpine choss. 4 or 5 stars in our books. I got a couple reactions to the TR that prompt me to clarify: the bit I wrote about mutual disrespect, etc. is a (perhaps poor) satirical treatment of the caricature of Rolf by me and some of his friends. It's for my own entertainment--if you know him, you know he's a good dude, much like most folks around here, except perhaps with higher standards... and the ability to send the sickness when I pulled up lame. The abusive talk is in jest and adds levity when commiserating through a shiver-bivy or other setback. Enough of that. Lots of people getting cool stuff done in the Cascades this year--I'm stoked that we added a morsel to a productive season in the home range. Also happy to share any info. with future interested parties.

very cool trip. i second Buckaroo's comment re: the pics. looks like some pretty sweet and clean (alpine) rock!

ivan is smack talking at me--smart ass.