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I do that with the monthly's, but I know all three gyms are constantly tossing "donated" material into the recycling bin. Anyways, someone picked all of it up in one clean sweep. Cheers!

Last year's model. Awesome for minimalist day-touring backcountry skiers, spring conditions, or side country. Can come with an empty air canister, and I can help you get it filled. Retails new for $675 with air, or $500 without. I'm asking for 60% off, so that's $270 with air, or $200 without.

SOLD: Awesome for day-touring backcountry skiers with a lower profile and different fit than last years 22 or 32 models. Can come with an empty air canister, but I can help you get it filled. Check it out here: LINK Retails $775 with air, or $600 without. I'm asking for 60% off, so that's $310 with air, or $240 without.

Used once - an easy way to upgrade warm toes for a pair of plastic boots. More about them can be found here: LINK Retails for $175, yours for $50 - 70% off!

Alpinist Magazine issues 2, 4, 29, 30, and 35 Accidents in NA Mountaineering issues 2001, 02, 03, 04, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 If they're not gone by Tuesday afternoon they're going to get donated away!

SOLD: I have two BCA Shovels. Retails for $50 and $55, these handles are a bit "sticky" but work. One is a B2, the other a B1. $10 each. BCA 300 Probe. That's the 3m model, the Big Boy. Like-new condition and retails for $60. Your's for $20.

SOLD: More about these shoes here: LINK These have proven to be about a 1/2 size too small for my feet. Worn for a handful of pitches, in dusty but like-new condition. $75 - More than 50% off!

More about these shoes here: LINK These have proven to be about a 1/2 size too small for my feet. Worn for a handful of pitches, in dusty but like-new condition. $75 - More than 50% off!

SOLD: This pack is perfect for minimalist backcountry skiers or spring time conditions. $35 is 70% off the retail. More can be found here: LINK Only missing the sternum strap - if you don't use one, you won't miss it!

+1 for Linaeus observations. There was a voluntary recall in Fall 2015 for the 2011-2012 Radical 1.0 heel towers. Do a google search for "Dynafit radical recall" and you'll find a ton of information, including the Wild Snow post mentioned earlier. Give Mike Yost a call at Pro Ski and Mountain Services in North Bend and he'll probably know the latest. UPDATE: I see you have a lot more to say about this over on TAY.

Usually you get pro deals in the 20-30% off wholesale range, so cheaper than cost for retail shops. They are still making money on it though, most of those manufacturers have at least a 50% markup from production cost to wholesale, then of course another 50% markup from wholesale to your MSRP price. In my experience, most "pro deals" are at wholesale or even 5-10% above. Deals below wholesale are for the truly deserving - sponsored athletes (i.e., they have a contract with the manufacturer) or sponsored organizations (ditto). These expenses are typically budgeted through the marketing department. To argue that you're somehow underwriting someone else's undeserved climbing trip supposes that 1) you have some right to control the marketing strategy of a company and 2) if they didn't advertise through athlete sponsorships, they would give you a discount on their product instead. I don't think it would work that way... I don't mind trips that are linked to raising money for some cause, providing that the funds donated are used 100% for the cause and not for paying for the trip. I recall there was someone locally arranging "benefit climbs" in which the funds raised first went to pay for trip expenses and staffing (like his paycheck) before going to the charity. Such a scam. In comparison, the Climb for Clean Air that RMI, Timberline Mountain Guides, and the American Lung Association have been running for years requires participants to pay the guide service separately from fund raising, and must raise funds to a minimum threshold to participate. Believe me, there is a whole proven marketing stregey regarding the psychology in both getting your product on athletes and "opinion makers", and in using challenging events like races, climbs, and remote expeditions for fund raising. It works. If you don't care for the athletes sponsored by a company or the causes being supported by a climb or event, then you can, of course, simply not purchase from that company or donate to that cause. That's your power as a customer and donor.

I agree with Jason - the crevasse risk is relatively low, and in August the crevasses will eventually push you left onto the rock portion of the ridge, which you follow to the highest dry point until stepping back onto the snow for the final push to the summit. By August the summit ridge really depends on the summer history. I've seen it a knife edge that could be au cheval'ed, and I've seen it casual enough that the need for a rope is questioned. Last August I summited in a cloud-bank whiteout with no horizon or contrast with fresh snow covering up any boot pack, forcing me to pitch it out for the leader. Feel free to pm me if you have any follow-up questions. By August I'll likely have reached the summit on Eldorado a few times. -Chris

Used for approximately 20 days last season in Japan, these are perfect backcountry powder boards. Bindings are mounted for someone in the US 11 boot range. Dimensions of the skis are 174cm, 140-114-118. So good I just picked up my next pair, just in a size longer better suited for my heft. MSRP would be $1200 - yours for 20% below wholesale at $620.00. Shipping and payment fees not included. Photos available for serious inquiries. Chris

I have a 2014/2015 Float 22 avalanche airbag pack with air cylinder for sale. When purchased I'm happy to fire it off with you, show you how to repack it, and then find where your nearest refill location is. Normally $725, I'm firmly asking for $439. Shipping and any payment fees not included. Photos available for serious inquiries. Cheers Chris

All right, the last few items from my garage sale. If you want to see photos, follow this link and scroll down to the second and third slideshow: LINK Boots, Bits and Bobs La Sportiva Nepal GTX, Size 44 - $51 (90% off) Intuition Classic Low Top Line, Size 11 - $44 (90% off) Scarpa Charmoz boots, size 44 - pretty beat, but…FREE 5.10 Piton climbing shoe - never used - $25 Fish Gear cold chisel and 3 aluminum heads - $20 BD Camalot 0.75 - $26 (60% off) SOLD Ski Gear Toko Workbench Ski Vise Set - $40 (80% off) PENDING Avalanche Probe, 3m - $5 Ortovox Economic Shovel - $5 PENDING BCA Stash 40 Pack - $51 PENDING

More about these can be found here: LINK BCA Float 22 airbag pack with air cylinder - $400. BCA Float 32 airbag pack with air cylinder - $425. BCA Float 42 airbag pack with air cylinder - $500. Keep in mind the air cylinder is normally sold separately. I can ship with the air cylinder empty, or deliver in Seattle with the air cylinder full. To see photos, follow the link to my website and scroll down to the Ski Sale: LINK

K2 Backup, 174cm Unmounted - as in no holes - plastic still wrapping one board. These are awesome spring touring and ski mountaineering boards. Ski dimensions: 124-82-105. MSRP $660. Yours for $250 - 65% off. You can see photos here - scroll down to the Ski Sale slideshow: LINK

K2 Coomback 114, 174cm with Dynafit Radical ST bindings. Used for approximately 20 days. Ski dimensions: 140-114-118. Ski weight: 1800gm. Bindings are in great shape. Used soft ski bag tossed in for free. $700 (10% below wholesale). Scarpa Maestrale RS, Size 29 - used two seasons - $218 (70% off). Or get both - the bindings are fitted for the boots - for $872 (an additional 5% taken off from total). You can see photos here - scroll down to the Ski Sale slideshow: LINK

I'm certain there's someone who wants to get into backcountry and telemark skiing. These skis are in great shape - the bindings and boots even better. K2 Work Stinx, 181cm; G3 Targa bindings; Scarpa T2X, Size 27.5 Ski dimensions 124-88-111, bindings and boots in great shape. Ski poles tossed in for free. Yours for $200. You can see photos here - scroll down to the Ski Sale slideshow: LINK

Here we are again. Almost everything on this list is at least 70% off. Shipping not included - I'll meet anywhere inside Seattle city limits for purchases of $20 or more. Standard shipping is by USPS unless you ask for otherwise. PayPal or cash preferred. Posting photos for each individual item was a headache, so instead I've added a page on my website with a bit more information and photos (much easier). You can go straight to it here: LINK. Patagonia Capilene T-Shirt, Size M - $8 (80% off) Patagonia Puckerware Shirt, Size M - $10 (80% off) Cloudveil softshell, Size S/M - $10 Patagonia Guide Jacket, Size L - $31 (70% off) Marmot winstopper jacket, Size L - $40 OR soft-shell, Size L - $50 Arc’teryx Venta MX Jacket, Size L - like new - $135 (70% off) OR Lodestar Jacket, Size L - like new - $145 (70% off) OR Filament Pullover, Size L - like new - $68 (70% off) Patagonia Nano Puff Hoody, Size M - new, still with tags - $125 (50% off) Outdoor Research Trailbreaker Pants - Size L - $59 (75% off) Mountain Equipment Co-op Synergy Pants - Size L - (80% off)

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Its been three years since my last substantial garage cleaning. Everything listed here has many more days left. Shipping is not included. I'll meet anywhere inside Seattle city limits to hand off. Cash preferred for hand-offs, PayPal for shipped purchases. I usually ship via USPS Priority unless otherwise preferred. If you're not satisfied with the item once it arrives, I guarantee a refund except for shipping. If you're interested in anything, PM me for photos. Men’s Clothing Patagonia Capilene T-Shirt, Size M - $10 (75% off) Patagonia Puckerware Shirt, Size M - $12 (75% off) OR Windshirt Pullover, Size L - $15 OR Whirlwind Hoody, Size L - $24 (73% off) Cloudveil softshell, Size S/M - $10 Patagonia Guide Jacket, Size L - $40 (60% off) Marmot winstopper jacket, Size L - $40 OR soft-shell, Size L - $60 Arc’teryx Venta MX Jacket, Size L - like new - $185 (60% off) OR Lodestar Jacket, Size L - like new - $190 (60% off) OR Filament Pullover, Size L - like new - $88 (60% off) Patagonia Nano Puff Hoody, Size M - new, still with tags - $149 (40% off) Ski Gear K2 Work Stinx, 181cm; G3 Targa bindings; Scarpa T2X, Size 27.5 - $250, ski poles thrown in free. K2 Coomback 114, 174cm; Dynafit Radical ST bindings - lightly used one season - $720 Scarpa Maestrale RS, Size 29 - used two seasons - $325 (55% off) K2 Coomback 114 and Scarpa Maestrale RS together, bindings fitted for boots - $993 (an additional 5% taken off from total). K2 Backup, 174cm - new, unmounted, underlined - $330 (50% off) Toko Workbench Ski Vise Set - $50 (75% off) Avalanche Probe, 3m - $10 Ortovox Economic Shovel - $10 BCA Float 22 airbag pack with air cylinder - $470 (30% off) BCA Float 32 airbag pack with air cylinder - $505 (30% off) BCA Float 42 airbag pack with air cylinder - $610 (30% off) BCA Stash 40 pack - $98 (40% off) Boots, Bits and Bobs La Sportiva GTX, Size 44 - $100 (80% off) Intuition Classic Low Top Line, Size 11 - $44 (75% off) Scarpa Charmoz boots, size 44 - pretty beat, but…FREE 5.10 Piton climbing shoe, Size 10 - never used - $25 Fish Gear cold chisel and 3 aluminum heads - $30 BD Camalot 0.75 - $30 (54% off)

Check with Timberline Mountain Guides - they're local and might have beta.

Was just up there last weekend, and the only bare ice is small zone just above the bergschrund. The majority of the face is still a steep-ish snow climb. And the NF of Buckner certainly looked out of condition from our view at Klawatti Col.

I agree with DPS completely. This is the one piece of gear that I don't skimp on. I've found that a tent adds 5-10 degrees of insulation. I'll also sleep in my clothes which seems to add a few more degrees and makes getting up in the morning a lot easier. I use a 20 degree bag for all 4 seasons here, and a 30-40 degree bag for June-September (and this year, for May). I've had a Feathered Friends Swallow for my 4-season bag, and a Vireo for my summer bag, for over 10 years. The Vireo is finally looking dirty and beat up enough that I'm considering replacing it - with another Vireo.