Tyler

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I'm trying to find some men's US size 13 climbing shoes for a friend of mine who is a beginning climber. Anyone have any decent shoes that they would be willing to sell? Thanks, Tyler

Try before you buy is what I say... I'm a total newby. Bought some used Grivel Alp Wings and used them on an ice trip this past February (only the second time I have been on ice). They were okay, certainly better than the CM Pulsars I used the first time I ever climbed ice. My guide had BD Cobras, and I ended up using these most of the time while I was climbing. They swung so much better than the Alp Wings, and I felt like I got better sticks on the Cobras than the Wings. However, my guide remarked that she thought the alp wings would be better than her cobras for alpine. But, my guide much preferred her Cobras over my Alp Wings for water ice. If I had to choose over again, I would have held off on buying until I could have tried out more tools on actual ice. It's worth waiting if you can. I did fall in love with the Cobras after my trip. It would be nice to try Quarks and the BD Viper though. Just some opinions from a total beginner...

Well, I would partially have to disagree on the brace issue. You cannot expect your brace to prevent injury; however, it is still important to consider using it for a while. After surgery it can take quite a while (12-18mos. or so) for the nerves in your muscles to start to "fire normally". While you may be strong and better than ever, experts believe it takes even longer for this function to come back. So if your muscles aren't firing properly then your connective tissue takes the brunt. So, this is why doctors have patients wear knee braces up to the first year or so after surgery. Secondly, Wally, I think your doctor is definitely off base when he talks about a one year timeline before resuming high levels of activity. It always depends on your individual case, but recovery after ACL reconstructions is pretty quick if you are aggressive with your PT and take care in your activities not to reinjure your knee. I had major knee surgery (my fifth surgery including one ACL reconstruction) in May of last year, and I was resuming high levels of activity within six months. Listen to your PT and be aggressive with yor rehab. Your PT will let you know when you're ready to resume certain activities... Go for it, but go easy and play it a little conservative in the beginning. I aggravated my surgery by mountain biking a little too early...

Have you checked to see if it is something they can special order?

Huh??? Can you clarify?

Can someone recommed a good boot fitter/cobbler in Eugene or PDX? I have some mountaineering boots that have some problem areas that need to be tweaked for my funky feet. Thanks!

If you have a snowmobile, there are some routes in the North Cascades that are accessible via SR20 past the snow blockade outside Mazama. A route in the Willow Creek drainage (I think this is the correct name) appeared to be in. There also appeared to be some routes in at Rainy Lake. We didn't look at these routes up close, so I am not exactly sure of the conditions or grades. We climbed Friday and Monday on a formation along a roadcut on SR20 just past the hairpin and below Washington Pass. Enjoy! Tyler

Sort of ice related... Can anyone recommend any good car camping spot around Close to Mazama or Winthrop, Washington? Thanks, Tyler

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Definitely send it back... Those packs have a lifetime warranty. They're good folks (do they still have the same owners???), and they should take care of it...

Five Ten Spire, Men's Size 7, (UK 6, Euro size 39.5). Excellent condition. Purchased in December 2000 for my sister. She used these indoors once or twice, but she isn't interested in climbing anymore. Asking $45 (includes shipping). These have Sold...

I am selling my Gregory Zulu backpack, size medium in harvest yellow. The pack is in excellent condition. I purchased the pack in Spring 04, and it has very few miles on it. $189 New - asking $110 with shipping or best offer. Tyler Here are the details: Size Medium - 2900 CU IN / 48 LITERS 4 LBS. 11 OZ. / 2.1 KG COLOR: HARVEST YELLOW SUSPENSION Auto-Cant™ harness All Terrain harness 3/4 length 1/2" wide 7075 aluminum stay Exo•Frame™ Level 3 waistbelt with zippered pocket PACK Top and side access Front pocket with water resistant zipper Stretch side pockets with ski-tail pass-throughs and compressor pocket with snowboard sleeve 640 denier HT nylon body fabric Fleece sunglasses pocket inside top pocket Two ice axe loops and keeper straps Gregory Product Information

Interesting... I just heard from my guide, and they were saying we may need to reschedule - we'll see...

Maybe... It was very cold last week. I don't know what it will be like next week now that it is warming up and there might be rain... We'll see...

I will be in Mazama, WA, ice climbing the 27th - 31st. Of course this depends on the conditions, and the long-term forecast doesn't look good. I will be climbing with a guide on the 28th and 29th, but I don't have anyone to climb with on Sunday the 30th. I'm pretty much a newbie to ice, but I will have basic equip and a vehicle. If someone far more experienced than I would be willing to let me tag along for some ice on the 30th, let me know... Tyler

Here are some other pictures that might be better: http://216.210.238.166/image5.jpg http://216.210.238.166/image6.jpg

Well, it may look pink in the picture due to the flash and my poor photography skills, but it is actually red. Here are some links to images online that are more realistic... Picture 1 Picture 2

Price reduced: $150 or best offer plus shipping Oh, and it is actually 700 fill down according to the tag (if that makes much of a difference to anyone).

I did come across a place... Still a little pricey for my blood, but it will work. The Farm House Inn in Winthrop, $49 a night for a single bed, and hot tub onsite. Looking at the price of other accomodations, it was a good deal...

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I borrowed a digital camera, so I will put some up tomorrow. Tyler

Uhhh, I never would've thought of that one... Anyone know of any specific motels with cheap rates? Thanks

Weather permitting, I am heading up to Mazama, Washington for some ice climbing the last weekend of January. Can anyone recommed any inexpensive lodging close to Mazama? Thanks