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So Im not going back to Denali for awhile (so the wife says...), and am putting these up for sale. Supposedly I have to look elsewhere for now (Bolivia, Europe, etc). Both of these have been on one Denali trip (but turned down after one week), have been cleaned by Feathered Friends, and are in absolutely immaculate condition! Feathered Friends Ptarmigan Sleeping Bag (Long) Red Epic material. 800 fill upgrade with an additional +4 ounces overfill. Makes it more of an -30 to -35 f bag. Light & SUPER warm! Absolutely like new! Asking: $450 usd OBO. Feathered Friends Helios Duvet Pants. Red Quantum (Pertex) material size XL to use as overpants (Ive got a 34" waist & fits perfect), 800+ fill upgrade +2 ounces. Again, very light & very warm! Stayed in the stuff sack, but cleaned nonetheless as new. Asking: $140 usd OBO. Prices are to your door (Continental US). If you have any inquiries/questions/need pic's please feel free to email me directly at: erewhon00@yahoo.com Cheers! Information from website available at: www.featheredfriends.com

Yep, Got a fantastic team of 4 heading up this season. A big thanks to Mark Westman and Joe Puryear for the great beta they shared with us!

Absolutely. I would definitely take aluminums for the Washburn Route (WButt). 1. You will definitely not be climbing in sandals but rather in some sort of boot with actual structure lending to a more rigid platform to stand on. 2. They dont transmit the cold like steel crampons do allowing one to have a little toastier toes up high. 3. Insanely lighter. 4. I have summitted Denali several times with aluminum crampons and have never had any problems whatsoever while all my other partners have bi*ched at thier lead framed feet. Aluminum crampons have gotten a bad rap for many reasons. Unfortunately they are usually irellevant or "old school" egotistic reasons (IMHO). Never had a problem with them dry tooling, climbing Yocum, or up high on Denali or Aconcagua. For general mountaineering they are more than enough, but you must consider your entire footwear system as a whole. This is technical footwear, and not just slapping a pair of whatever boots are here and whatever steel (thought as bombproof) crampons are there... Ive seen far more steel crampon failures than aluminums. I would have to ask who here giving you advice has actually climbed this route. BTW: Where the hell is the Washburn Face?

Denali South Buttress - May of 2005 Currently looking for a few team members to join us for an attempt of the South Buttress of Denali this upcoming 2005 season. Scheduling for May 9th to June 4th. Previous experience at altitude is necessary. If interested please contact Robert at erewhon00@yahoo.com or phone at 503-970-0186.

Denali South Buttress - May of 2005 Currently looking for a few team members to join us for an attempt of the South Buttress of Denali this upcoming 2005 season. Scheduling for May 9th to June 4th. Previous experience at altitude is necessary. If interested please contact Robert at erewhon00@yahoo.com or phone at 503-970-0186.

Stubais sold.

Used this combo while on Denali a few years back. When placed under load the pully cracked, snapped, and shattered due to the temperatures. Also damaged the rope sheath. If youre in an emergency just use a DOval Kairbiner, and a tiblock. Safer, Stronger, Lighter, Better.

Ive already used the XGK and have two. Im just wondering about taking the Simmerlite for the team backup/secondary.

Ive had the Nammatj 3GT and now climb with a Nallo 2. Tons of room and love the system better than the Stephensons due to the fact you can dig into the vestibule for added space. Also the double walls are nice;). The Nammatj stood up to 60+mph winds like a bloody brick house with 4 people inside sleeping away the night. The 2 man has enough room for 3 in a pinch or ultra comfy for 2 on an expedition and is lighter than any Bibler stronger too. The vestibule is roomy as its elongated. Petra at the WA office is really nice to boot. Best customer service of any manufacturer. Worth every penny and will be going back to McKinley time and time and time and time again.

Wanted to see if anyone here has attempted to use the MSR Simmerlite above 14k feet, and if so how did it do? Comparable with Wisperlites? Im thinking for up high and cold would this stand up to MSR's namesake?

Bibler Bivy sold

Try looking at Hilleberg Nallo 2 about the same only a little more functional for expeditions, and still weighs in at less than 4lbs. Looooove that bergy!

Piece of !#*#@ & nothin' else. Damn thing cant hold up to 20mph winds, and leaks through the seams. I rely completely on my Hilleberg Nallo tent and if I want to shed weight Ill take out the inner tent. Sleeps 3 that way. Or just take a tarp or better yet stay home when its nasty. Sorry but I do not believe the LSabre could hold up to 12 hours of REAL rain. Not from what Ive seen.

Never been much for climbing simply for the summit, just was taken back by the few photos Ive seen and have been drawn to it ever since. Joe check your PM's Id love to get some beta if possible. Geeze it looks like an easy afternoon of skinning!

Moving and according to my lovely wife some stuff must go... Feathered Friends Snow Goose Sleeping Bag (-40f/11"loft). Long model (6'6") with Epic material whale blue in color. Overfilled 4 ounces and upgraded to 800+ fill. I used this last year on one Denali trip and never had a bag so warm! Probably the lightest -40+ degree sleeping bag on the market. Absolutely excellent condition! I paid about $750 retail. Asking $500.00. Feathered Friends Icefall Duvets/Bibs. Color Red Epic material. Sized XXL to fit on outside of clothes, and had them add some ultralight suspenders to the system. Overfilled 2 ounces and once again opted for the 800+ down fill. Only the best! Used on one Denali trip for about 3 days at high camp. I paid $265. Asking $175.00. Marmot Tech 300 Fleece Pants. Never been used & in new condition. Men's size Large color black. Full side zips/reinforced panels/through the crotch zip. Paid over $100. Asking $45. Marmot Ultimate Ski Gloves. Excellent shape. Asking $50. Ocun Haul Bag approximately 4000 cu in. Yellow. Asking $50. Ziffco mountaineering pulk/sled. Used on one Denali trip. Asking $150. If interested or want a photo just email me and ask! I'll reply asap. BTW I'll ship any of the items in the 48 for free. erewhon00@yahoo.com

Which Wayne? WW? Anybody got beta on the 1954 route ie pic's of different parts/obstacles? Particularly on the Lotsa Face. Planning to give her a go next season and need all the info available. Strange how little is available on this route! Thanks!

Dynafit TLT 4 Pro's are definitely the way to go! Climbed Yocum Ridge with em' and skied Cooper Spur with a 35lb pack. Same boots. Though they fit wide feet best, and dont have that insane arch like the Lazers. Very rigid when tightened, but still dont need the heel lock feature. And nothing else even comes close for uphill/climbing comfort or flexibility. Buy and be happy!

An absolutely incredible tent. Bought last year and used on only one Mt Hood trip. Sleeps 3 in the main tent, and can fit 2 easily in the vestibule. Color: Red. I paid 660.00 usd in the middle of last season, and am now asking 400.00 usd. (I gotta hang up my tools for a spell for knee surgery ) Super light expedition worthy tent! Ive also replaced the guyline materials with KeltyCord for reflective properties. Current weight: 6,8 according to USPS scale! Some beta from the website: (visit www.hilleburg.com for more info ) [3 person / 6 lbs 13 oz] The Nammatj 3 GT displays an outstanding ratio between space and low weight. Nammatj GT has got it all: low weight, tenacity in enduring the onslaughts of the worst weather and on top of that a vestibule which could cause a fit of agoraphobia. Very likely the best of all worlds are combined in this well-tuned symphony of tent qualities. A reliable shelter that pitches with ease, providing room not only to sleep but, in the extended vestibule also for the largest quantities of gear one may want and/or need. With its great versatility the Nammatj GT is ideal for those who expect properties like space and stability of their tent which are normally exclusive to larger and considerably heavier base camp tents. Fishing gear, five course meals, dogs? Not a problem. In a test executed by the British magazine “The Great Outdoors” Nammatj GT was considered the “Best Buy” in comparison with similar designs! You will be attracted by this tunnel if your requirements include low weight, ease of handling, robustness, good ventilation and of course space that does not restrain you from bringing home a few mates for dinner. The Nammatj GT will do it all: anytime, anywhere! OUTER TENT FABRIC: KERLON 1800 A complete tent consists of inner and outer tent with guy lines and runners, poles, pegs, stuff bags, spare pole section, repair sleeve and instructions. * inner tent height: 42 in. ~ area inner tent: 36.6 ft² ~ area vestibule: 30 ft² NAMMATJ GT ADVANTAGE: ~ Outer tent fabric in Kerlon 1800. ~ Inner tent fabric in water repellent and venting nylon. ~ Heavy duty nylon ground sheet with PU coating, high bathtub floor. ~ Pole sleeves with one opening only with room for “double poling”. ~ Pole tensioners wide enough for “double poling”. ~ Three poles of equal length. ~ Adjustable peg loops. ~ Full size no-see-um netting in inner tent entrance (with covering panel). ~ Very spacious vestibule for (wet) gear, meals, etc. ~ Vertical inner tent entrance. ~ Large, fully adjustable vent in foot end of inner tent. ~ Two large adjustable vents with no-see-um netting in outer tent. ~ Extended GT-vestibule with side entrance; entrance backed by full-size no-see-um netting. ~ Linked inner and outer tents set up simultaneously – both can also be pitched separately. ~ Two strong guy line attachments and double line runners on each side / pole sleeve. ~ Guy lines with line runners on vents. ~ Clothes line and inner pockets in the inner tent.

Okay so I sprung for them since they felt good out of the box. Climbed Cooper Spur (Hood) wed, and did hikes (24 miles) on th/fri just to break them in. Very flexible for a full shank boot allowing on e to log many miles without any heel lift. I have "British feet" being wide yet low profile/volume, and these boots are designed with that in mind. A really good lacing system (alot of adjustment possibilities), BIG toebox, tight heel, and what everywhere looks to be excellent workmanship for a $265 msrp boot. Would have little problem taking them to Rainier as they are lightly lined. The only tip I might add is that sizing is a bit funky as I downsized a full 1.5 US to get the right fit. Overall I am very satisfied with this purchase and fell they are a great contender for the lasportiva line.

Bibler Winter Bivy (The only bibler product that does what it says it will!) Cheap, HIGHLY breathable, and weather resistant, and light light light!

Anybody try these boots yet? Any tips on sizing Asolos since they tend to run a full size larger than others? Look like a pretty good Rainier boot.

FF Volant Duvet's SOLD BD Cobra Tools SOLD BD Bod Harness SOLD

SOLD!

Still for sale including a classic pick, and pair of new Alaska picks.