chris

Sorry to waste your time - apparently I'm asking for too much for these crampons. Let me do a little more research, and I'll re-post them for sale soon.

The Australian and New Zealand programs require applicants to be citizens - I imagine the BAS does too.

Nice work guys - its for climbs like this that I can't wait to come home!!

The private logging land is now managed by three different logging companies, and they have collectively decided to deny vehicular access. I got special permission to be dropped off by car as part of a "school project" in May 2006 to traverse the range. Getting that permission involved a written request, telephone interview, and about three months of back and forth before it was confirmed. As part of the process, I learned that foot or mtn-bike travel was allowed, but to be mindful of logging trucks (similar to conditions on the north end of the range). We scouted two other ways to access the south end of the range - just in case we lost our permission. 1) Its possible to park on the south side of Mt. Josephine, and then hike down to the South Fork of the Nooksack via the fire lookout trail. 2) Its also possible to hike/skin up to Heart Lake from the end of FR 1260 (a spur of FR 12). This may be the preferred access. I also recall that FR 12, where it enters the drainage for the South Fork of the Nooksack, was off limits to motorized vehicles during part of the year to protect winter grazing grounds for an elk herd. It was also too snow covered in May to use for access. You may want to check with a local snow-mobile club to confirm both of these points.

I remember a few years back there was a lot of press for "integral traverses". Does anyone remember what that meant? Was it an opposite side traverse (like N Face / S Face, W Ridge / E Ridge, Mowich Face / Emmons Glacier, etc). Or did it include summits in the traverse?

I'll step to Dane and disagree. I don't think horizontal dual points are the best way to go, especially on pure WI. Will's comment was that he used Sabretooths on an M12 - and I agree, on mixed/rock (especially face climbing), horizontal dual points may be the "go-to" crampon. But for pure water ice, I prefer vertical mono point.

BUMP: The buyer for the Titanal II and ski crampons couldn't follow through with the sale, so these are back on the market. Grab both and get free shipping!! Cheers Chris

Thanks for the interest. As of Monday morning, both bindings and the ski crampons have been spoken for. If the sales don't carry through, I'll reopen the add. Cheers Chris

Bump - I finally had time to add photos to the add, and to add a pair of ski crampons to the mix. Cheers Chris

Package Deal: Bindings + Crampons / $105.00 including shipping!! PENDING SALE Fritschi Diamir Titanal II / Size Medium (280-335mm, or US M's size 6-12) / $75.00 + $10 shipping The second generation of the bindings that arguably started it all (at least for me). A great bindings for a quiver-of-one ride for someone who wants one pair of skis to ride in the resort and handle backcountry skiing - especially for those new to the backcountry and on a tight budget. These do not have brakes or screws. The closest new comparison is the Fritschi Diamir Eagle, which has a MSRP of $419.95! Fritschi Ski Crampons 90mm / MSRP: $59.95 - $30.00 includes shipping! A must-have for Cascade spring corn, this pair of ski crampons will fit on either pair of bindings. One rail tab on one crampon has broken off, but I've noticed no real difference in performance. Photos below. Photo: Fritschi Ski Crampons will fit on either model of bindings I have for sale. Photo: The lower rail tab in the photo has snapped off. Photo: The other crampons still has both rail tabs intact for comparison.

I still have the following for sale: 5 / 16cm / Turbo screws / MSRP $39.95 - $25.00 each SOLD This is BD's classic, still in production (that MSRP is current). I'm offering them for the same price as pro-purchase. Buy all 5 for $125.00 and I'll throw in free shipping to any location in the lower 48 (an 8% discount, if shipping costs $10.00). This is a great deal for a starving college student!

As of Wednesday morning, the Grivel 360 and Turbo Express screws have all sold. Cheers Chris

Hey guys- A quick correction. The BD Express screws advertised are actually Turbo Express screws - these are the previous generation to the current all-silver Express screws, with matte black hangers and folding express knobs. I've corrected the add - sorry about any confusion. Chris

Cleaning out the closet, and I've got a collection of ice screws for sale. Most are in great shape, a few need the teeth re-sharpened. Buy 5 or more and get free shipping. Grivel 360 Ice Screws - never used 2 / 16cm / MSRP $69.95 - $36.00 each SOLD BD Turbo Express Ice Screws - these are the previous generation with black hangers and express knobs 1 / 10cm Red / MSRP $57.95 - $35.00 2 / 13cm Yellow / MSRP $57.95 - $35.00 each 3 / 16cm Blue / MSRP $57.95 - $35.00 each 2 / 19cm Grey / MSRP $58.95 - $36.00 each some inventory on hold pending sales BD Turbo Ice Screw 5 / 16cm / MSRP $39.95 - $25.00 each

Bump: Price Reduced!!

Joe- I'm going to pm you about this, again. Can we find something to agree about, like the cool climbing at Beacon?

Hey Pete- It would be great to check out the Fee Demo Wall this fall! Chris

Interesting. My notes from climbing the route confirmed the topo's reported 7 bolts on the 23rd pitch. What were you clim - oh, wait, that's right. You won't go climb it. Can we please pick something else to be asses about.

Hey Fox, I believe that Preiss is actually referring to me, because I have said here on cc.com that he took the easiest line up the face - and the most logical if one was going to follow obvious crack and ledge systems to climb. By calling it the easiest line, I certainly thought I was making a relative comparison, not implying that his line was "easy". You know what I mean. And it was written to reference Preiss' claims that IB was a variation of his climb - by my definition (more than 50% of the new route covers new terrain) - IB is not a variation. Please ask Mr. Preiss to contact me directly. Not to try to convince him that IB is fine where it is, but to get more information about his line so that I can climb it this fall. Thanks! Chris P.S. Yep, and while we're at, we should go over and chop the bolted climbs on the right side of the Eiger's North Face. After all, the North Face was first climbed without bolts almost 75 years ago! And we should wipe off Time Wave Zero down in El Portrero - doesn't The Wildest Ride in the Park reach the same summit without bolts? Why clip the bolts on Prime Rib (Goat Wall, Mazama) when you could get an FA up the choss filled gully instead? Is my sarcasm showing? Go climb something instead of reading this shite!

SOLD!!

These are the "jack-of-all-trades" boots - they climb great for technical alpine and ice climbs, but still fit well for long hikes in with heavy packs. This is my third pair, and has seen only one summer of use. I had to switch to another brand because my foot has widened over time. I had no "break-in" period with them. They have years of use left. Retail price $290.00 Size: 44.5 Euro (10.5-11 US). Cost: $75.00 + shipping from Tahoe City, CA. Here's a description from La Sportiva's website: [img:left]http://lh6.ggpht.com/_cDSpCB5TF6E/S1Yk3Qky20I/AAAAAAAAJSg/Gz31fBle2tc/s512/DSC01327.JPG[/img] [img:left]http://lh6.ggpht.com/_cDSpCB5TF6E/S1YlFHfrxLI/AAAAAAAAJSk/eqQssQYNg0M/s512/DSC01329.JPG[/img]

HOUSE BILL 2619 _____________________________________________ State of Washington 61st Legislature 2010 Regular Session By Representatives Liias, Roberts, Moeller, Simpson, McCoy, Jacks,Williams, Goodman, and Appleton Prefiled 01/08/10. Read first time 01/11/10. Referred to Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness. AN ACT Relating to electronic signaling devices; and adding a new chapter to Title 70 RCW. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON: NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. (1) A person who engages in mountain climbing during the months of November, December, January, February, and March shall use an electronic signaling device when climbing a mountain at a point above the timberline. (2) A person who guides for compensation an organized group that includes children under eighteen years of age on any mountain above the timberline shall carry an altimeter, an electronic signaling device, a contour map of the area, and a compass. (3) As used in this section, an electronic signaling device includes emergency locator transmitters (ELTs), emergency position indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs), and personal locator beacons (PLBs). NEW SECTION. Sec. 2. Section 1 of this act constitutes a new chapter in Title 70 RCW. --- END --- Edit Note: I removed the line numbers from this re-print in order to make the format easier to read. - Chris

Bump.

And its SOLD to Winter. Check your PM's!! Still for sale!

Metolius Half Dome Haul Bag $110 + shipping (MSRP $209.00) Used on only two grade V walls before I discovered that I'm really not cracked up to be an aid climber. [img:left]http://lh6.ggpht.com/_cDSpCB5TF6E/Sj-9xEJS0zI/AAAAAAAAF90/e_JxFLuBcZs/s512/DSC01337.JPG[/img] [img:left]http://lh4.ggpht.com/_cDSpCB5TF6E/Sj-9xwZVL7I/AAAAAAAAF94/qiR-K2kZAVY/s512/DSC01338.JPG[/img] Attributes (taken from Metolius' site): The main seam is RF welded, forming a leak-proof seal that is stronger than the fabric itself All structural stitching is covered with 3" webbing and re-stitched River-bag-style closure Well-padded, ergonomically-cut suspension system tucks away in seconds for hauling Virtually indestructible, custom aluminum buckles throughout Dual, top compression straps Offset haul points 3 Internal gear loops Zippered internal stash pocket Drain hole Under bag haul points: 1.3 kN (300 lbf) Smaller version of the El Cap 31" tall x 18" dia. plus 15" collar (787 mm x 457 mm plus 381 mm) 7600 cu. in. (125 L) 7 lbs. 7 oz. (3.4 kg) Color: orange Retail Price: $209.00