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The Stubai Ultralights (scroll down and click) are a good aluminum crampon. The connector that holds the front and back spikes together is made of steel which reduces some of the flex while remaining very light. For basic glacier travel in the Cascades I think they are a great (light!) option.

Click on the "image" link under "Instant UBB Code" which you will find on the same page which you make a post. Then go to the gallery (use another browser), find the picture you want, open it, right click, select "properties", copy the url and paste it into the "image" box that will pop up after you click the "image" link in your post. Nice pic of Stuart:

Is the original Midway the line that head's directly up from Jello Tower into a corner, then traverses right on small holds (fixed pins), then up again to the ledge? I have also seen people traverse right much sooner, as this Cascades hard-man legend is doing: I'm pretty sure most guidebooks call the above photo the original Midway, and the one that traverses right above the roof is Midway Direct. So which one is the original, Matt?

that is because it is likely to be true.

The documentary titled, "Grizzly Man" is a fantastic account of Timothy Treadwell's fantasy. It is much more than just footage of the bears. Much more. It is playing at the Metro in Wallingford.

adds a bit of important context... it doesn't provide any context. in fact, it takes the finding out of the context, by neglecting to discuss the different class and race conditions under which these statistics are presented. especially as a political "leader", it is disgusting that he would make such a reference under any context. imagine what message that sends to the people he is talking about. their own government suggesting the way to reduce crime would be to abort their entire race. lame oh,

there are some limestone crags just outside of jasper (~2.5 hours from banff) that can be tr'd. go to the climbing shop in jasper and they will hook you up with a hand drawn topo. the drive alone is worth the trip.

click and scroll down about half way for the topo and location

The toe box is a little wider. I have a narrow foot so I put some superfeet inserts on top of the factory inserts, which raised my foot just enough to make them fit perfectly.

Damn. That's too bad. I just bought a pair and haven't had a chance to use them yet, but I specifically got the Evo cuz of the goretex and because I knew the older non-goretex versions were not even remotely waterproof. Maybe REI will be getting another return from me? I would suggest waiting to return them until you try for yourself. I slogged through some mushy snow for a couple of days, postholing regularly, and my feet stayed very dry in these boots. I will say that durability is an issue as I have already noticed some wear and tear, but not enough to return them in my opinion. For me personally, the comfort and climbing ability of these boots trumps their durability issues. I almost always get blisters while hiking, yet after 50+ miles in these boots I have yet to have one.

I am going this weekend. A picture of the Chickamin in June would be great.

How difficult is navigating the Chickamin glacier from the Dome/Chickamin col to the base of Gunsight's main peak? Also, has anyone ever camped at the col? Is there enough room for two tents? Any beta would be appreciated.

Is it reasonably feasible to ford the Suiattle? The NFS web site says they don't advise it, but... I don't know about fording the suiattle, but once you get to downey creek, someone built a ladder up to the destroyed bridge deck - hauling a mountain bike up there would be a pain.. What would you need a mountain bike for?

Does this mean you can't get into Downey/Bachelor Creek without bikes? It sounds as though it does. To answer my own question, you can drive the Suiattle River Road to within a half mile of the downey creek bridge.

Does this mean you can't get into Downey/Bachelor Creek without bikes? It sounds as though it does.

it's spring! go climbing outside. if you have time to go to the gym five nights a week (five?) then you have time to hit the nearest crag after work at least twice a week. plus you'll get a good hike in some fresh air, which is much better for your climbing than breathing chalk dust and listening to bad music. if you can't get out then i would suggest climbing in the gym less. if you don't rest you will be fatigued. climbing fatigued can be good to an extent, but eventually you're just practicing bad technique. mix up your cardio training. run one day, bike the next, do hills the next, etc. keep your body in constant confusion as to what you are going to throw at it next. on days that you climb in the gym save some steam for lifting weights afterwards. after you climb lift the climbing muscles. the next day lay off the gym but lift the non-pulling muscles and do cardio. rest you muscles the next day! go for a good run but otherwise rest. repeat day one and two. climb all weekend. repeat. but seriously, the winter is over (did it come?) and if you really want to get better go climb on rock whenever you can.

Have they had as bad of a snow year as we have? I was thinking of heading there in the June 28-July 2 range. From what I have read that may normally be too early, but this year seems a month ahead of "normal". Thoughts?

I called and they said they will be getting it in a couple of months.

Apparently some companies still have a year left on their license agreement with eVent. See my post from a few weeks ago about another tent manufacturer using eVent. I later learned that it is just a prototype, but a pretty cool design anyway. On the mtgear website it says the tent weighs 5lb 7oz minimum, 6lb 4oz packaged. Is Spokane the closest retail store carrying one of these?

I think your best bet for that kind of a day would be at Windy Point Columns, but know that the routes are really short, like 25-30 feet or so. Cracks between the columns, bolts on the faces of them. Just go walking around and climb what looks good to you and the missus. I would suggest the Cave. Short bolted routes with some cracks in between. Recreational Jugs (5.7) is a fun warm up.

Here is a new one (not the c4 style, though) for $85. Probably not the price you were looking for, but a pretty good price for that piece. Avere tutte le fortuna! Click

Who sells the yellow pad in the seattle area?

Well, apparently Nemo still has a year left of eVent production. The Tenshi uses eVent fabric and looks to have some other removable gizmos (removable insulated floor, condensation curtain, and retractable vestabule). Plus it has two doors with mesh lining, is 87" long and is still under 5 pounds. Anyone ever spend the night in one of these?

Has there been much problem with condensation with this tent? I know that the toddtex does not breathe as well as the eVent, but with the two doors I was hoping it would ventilate better. Any thoughts?