Jake_Gano

The map in the guidebook makes it look deceptively close to the road. It's a but more of a hike, and a good bit more uphill, than it first appears in the book.

The Denali and guidebook are gone, pending payment

All this stuff is well used and I'd be willing to let it go cheap. Make offers. Wild Things denali parka, Men's large, blue with black trim. Like their belay coat, only older and a bit bulkier. Still burly warm. Scarpa Inverno Mountaineering boots. Men's 11.5 (45). Old style purple tops. Needs new insoles. I used them for a month in the chugach and they worked great, but I used my leathers 95% of the time now, these just take up closet room. Scarpa Inferno Rock Shoes. Men's 11. Red. I love these shoes and they've seen lots o' miles but they're still in really good shape. Scarpas have a reputation for serious quality and these will last you forever. I hate to see them go but I'm allergic to a chemical used in dying leather and these are real hard on my poor feet. Recent resoles. Probably would fit someone with a narrower foot and smallish toebox like me. Frechman Coulee Rock Climbs, or something like that. Ford and Yoder. I have two copies. I don't think they print this any more. I would trade it for the Tieton guide. Integral Designs baltaro goretex coat. Men's L or XL. Blue with red trim Pitzips, reinforced shoulders and elbows, and the best hood I've ever seen on a garment. I just don't use it very much. These last three items I would let go for free or a beer if you come to moscow and pick them up. Otherwise I'd let them go for dirt cheap if you buy something else: North Face 300wt. fleece. Men's XL. Black. I think the model is 'Polar Sun.' Windshirt. Neon. Good for running/biking. Men's L. Julbo Glacier glasses. The rubber coating over the wires on the sides are gone but I bet a little inguentity could take care of this. I'll even through in the case.

What size boots do you need? I have some old-style scarpa invernos in 11.5 (45 euro) that I'd let go of cheap. I also have an old wild things denali parka, similar to their belay coat but older and somewhat bulkier, that I'd get rid of.

I believe Steve House put up a big rock route on benthos buttress in the early nineties. It went at 5.10. I don't have any additional beta on that climb.

I have two copies of the vantage guidebook. Neither are in new shape, but the one I want to trade looks fine, no writing in it or anything. Pages are just a bit wrinkly. I would like to get a copy of the book "Tieton River Rocks." I don't know who wrote it but I think it's a nice looking softbound with a blue spine. I might also be persuaded by a late edition copy of the Kramer book to Leavenworth Rock. Jake

If I get them and they don't fit, I'd be glad to pass them on for the same price I paid. Jake

Hey pup, I haven't climbed the route but I approached it and turned around because of some seriously deep snow. Even post holing to the face didn't take that long. I bet you could do it car to car. As for conditions, your guess is as good as mine.

What size parka do you need?

Hey Kurt, just saw this. You got a date/time in mind?

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I hate to burst your bubble, but the drive to Twin Falls from the palouse is almost as long as the drive to the Icefields Parkway. Why drive 8 hrs for some desert sport-mixed climbs when world class ice is the same drive? To each his own, I guess.

I have a copy of the aaj article back home. I can check it tonight and post details.

There was a write up on a route on the Roman Nose in an AAJ in the 70s. gIII, 5.7 I think?

I am selling two Grivel Alp Wings. One hammer, one adze. Both have leashless 'horns,' and I will include the easy-g leases and tools for changing the pick and horn. Goulette picks. Both have been used but not heavily. They've never been used on any sick drytooling or anything like that. Other than cosmetics (some scratches on the paint) they're in pretty much new condition. $250 + S&H . At that price it's almost two for the price of one. I'll try to get some pics up tonight.

I was there last weekend. More ice than this time last year. Lots more ice. But it was all going pretty fast. I ended up soaked from head to toe. It looked like I just left the shower. Yeah, I don't know if there will be much next weekend.

"Paintrain" I've tried to get ahold of you with no luck. I'm serious about buying these tools. If you're just as serious about selling them please get ahold of me, either by PM or jgano2 at yahoo dot com.

Hans Florine gave a slideshow here a few years back where he claimed a very fast time on it... 4 hrs? Less? My memory fails me. He has a website, I'm sure he'd answer an email if you dropped him one.

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Hey Kurt... did you notice if shoestring falls froze up?

Damn Kurt, I remember running by that place last spring and noticing water running down it. I took note to come check it out after a good long cold spell. Looks like you got it done! Nice job.

Kurt, if you want to borrow a copy I have it. Drop me a PM.

Can I step in line behind ZimZam for these? Anyone else have some Rambos they'd sell for $75?

There is an outside mag a few years back where Mark Jenkins approached from the water. Sounds like a lot of bushwacking and getting very wet. They ended up sending a new route. When I get back home I will look to see how they approached it.