there is a chere on du tacul and on the left side of the north face of the Midi, dont remeber which one but I thought 2 couliors over from the Frendo, which is the ridge with the snow arete near the top.
I have a set and love them. Clearence is great. Once you get used to the trigger you get a more precise swing then any other tool. I havent had any problem with the horn and glove neither has anyone who has used it. Grivels tools have a slightly different swing but I have always found it more effortless. The Mixte pick is sweet for mixed and alpine routes but a lil thick for pure ice unless its wet. My GF has the Light machines and sorry to say not the same parts but dunno about the bottom.
try one of the WOD's from Gym Jones and let us know how you feel.anyone? they arent easy and remember full ROM and only the correct ones count. Or just give the WOD on crossfit from 1/29 a go..FUN
Here are a few things I am trying to sell to support bad habbits..:
A Set of 1 st Ed. Beckey Guide books to the N Cascades. $40
A Set of Camp Crampons only used 2 times $30
Womens Size 8 Montrail Ice 9 Boots used for a half a season. $120
Womens Koflach Via Soft Size 5 UK used for 2 seasons of moderate use. $50
Photos can be seen here:
http://www.cascadeclimbers.com/plab/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=3428
Canmore is still closer and easier access driving wise. Dont have to worry about weather as much being that you dont have 5-6 passes to go over. Hyalite and Canmore are about the same distance but those passes really slow things down when its crappy like they have been. Just my 2 cents..