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Thanks for making my point to my son about wearing a helmet. We were the family jamming out on Rhythm Method. He was complaining about wearing his helmet at the base. We had just finished up and were heading back up the trail, when shit cut loose. Not sure how close it came to where we were but it did sound close.

I am looking for an A5 double portaledge expedition(if possible) rain fly.. Thanks

How is the Mazama Glacier lately? Heading up this weekend. Thanks Will give a report on Mon or Tues next week

Anyone got a condition report on St Helens. How much snow is still up top, ie snowshoes/crampons ect...heading up Monday with some first timers. Thanks

I was wondering if anyone out there has any "real life" experiences with the new Oregon series GPS from Garmin. I know the GPSMAP 60csx is a very good unit tried and tested.. I have played with the Oregon 200 in the store but have not seen one in the field. I am concerned about the touch screen in cold environments and if it really picks up signal as well as the 60csx. I like the size of the Oregon and the fact it has 3d color shading Just not sure if it's worth an extra 100$ Thoughts?

I was looking for someone to head out and check out the ice around Steven's Pass on Thurs or Fri (1-31, 2-1).If your interested drop me line here or at tnorm2000@yahoo.com peace Troy

Just wondering if anyone has but up liberty bell lately. Any need for crampons/ice axe on the approach gulley. Thanks Troy

Climb: - Date of Climb: 1/20/2005 Trip Report: This is way outside Cali..ANd the PNW..I need some info concerning the Haute route..I have a guide book but I need more personal info..Planning to do it with the wife in July on snowshoes(I know it's a ski route) wife dosen't ski..Fisrt Info on reserving huts and how much? How tech is it...I have glacier/climbing experience..My wife not so much Just wondering about actual climbing involed or how tricky are the creavases..I know about the leaders(no prob)..Any info would be great.... peace Troy

I have alittle input. I have been an ER-RN for 6-7 years and a paramedic before that.. I have been trying to get a break in utilizing my skills and have adventure as well..I am assuming you are a new Rn, which means you are prob wanting to see some greenbacks.. The long and short of it is as Blakej just said..No money(or very little) to be had doing adventure medicine.. It's most volunteering.. With that said.. Try going to the wilderness medical confrences.You can met alot of the top people who do this.. mostly doc's and they get paid for speaking, teaching, grants for research, etc..They sometimes need assistants ie:Rn's or other medical oriented folks..I have just started to volunteer with PMR(portland mountain rescue) seems like a good start.. It would be a good idea to work as an agency nurse, work your ass off for 6 months than take off for 6 months and volunteer your services to what ever group will take you..Perhaps a Doc's without borders trip to Asia or Boliva where I am going in March for 3 weeks..If you need anyother info drop me aline at tnorm2000@yahoo or 360-910-2730.. Hope this helps peace TRoy

I am heading to climb izta and orizaba in JAn 05... I was wondering about hotels to stay in along the way(climber friendly)... First night will be in Mexico city JAN 1, 05.....Then heading to Izta(any places in Tlalmanalco or San Rafael?). We're climbing from the north (Directa al Pecho.).. From there were going to Orizaba. Stay at Tlachichuca or Zoapan(if there are places to stay?) Follow up questions..... Is POPO (el ventorrillo route) better than Izta? Seems like everyone talks about Izta...I am sure both will be just as crowded the first week of Jan.... Which brings me to my next ?......Tent, beta-med etc....? due to hut overfilling. Plastic or Leather with overboots? Anyone climbed Izta by Directa al Pecho? thanks for your beta peace Troy

I was reading the conditions on the easton glacier..Any news on the coleman glacier conditions..Which is best this time of year...It is a mixed group..from Very experienced(but not from the US) to my wife which has only climbed Hood in winter..All in good condition..Any gear suggestions. thanks troy

Just picked up a pair of ice 9000. I was wondering if anyone knew of a place in Portland that can mold the ego-thermal inner boot..I got them 1 size bigger than my normal shoe, which I hear is good thing to do. They seem very bulky and not as light as they have been talked up to be. I will test drive them later in the month on Rainer. Any-one else have some pair already in use...comments

I just called RMI today. They had a group up there and conditions are not too good..Alot of freash snow with more to come this weekend and moderate temps..Thus the exit off the ledges(40-50 degress) could send you for a ride..I was wanting to head up on monday, prob still couple weeks early..