kurthicks

yeah, I almost got one at AMH this spring. Looked like a nice tent, until I saw that they made one for Uli Steck to use in the Himalaya that has internal poles a la the Bibler... coming out next spring. choices, choices.

sorry guys. I've been in the field for the last 12 days. Check your PMs and emails.

Head up to the Eliot Glacier on the north side of Mt. Hood, by the Cooper Spur ski area. find some low angle ice to crampon on, then go up on the hillside to climber's left of the glacier to do some self-arrest.

nice shot! from the NF of Buckner? how were the conditions?

yeah, you're probably right.

thanks for the videos and article! Unfortunately, they all seem to apply to other conditions that I'm experiencing. My pain (which is decreasing on its own a bit) is located between the spine and scapula between T3-T5. I don't have any other complaints (ROM is fine, full strength, etc). I'll try to get in to see somebody soon.

Your Scarpas are fine for trips that start in mid-May or later, if they have Intuition liners. Throw some Forty Below K2 overboots on them and be good to go. Maybe some toe warmers and you'll be all set!

drive to Seattle and try a bunch of boots on. It's the only way that you'll get a fit that you're satisfied with. Depending on the climbing that you're doing (and since you specify 'high altitude'), you should really look at modern, synthetic double boots (baruntse, spantik, and the like) or those with an integrated overboot (kayland 8001, Sportiva Olympus Mons, Millet Everest, etc).

Trad: BD nylon slings (they last longer, are cheaper, and have lower impact force) with Trango lightwire carabiners for the most part Ice: Screamers with Camp Photon biners. a few dyneema slings for extending placements or to go on pins or rock gear. sport: Petzl dogbones with BD keylock biners. Alpine: dyneema (light is right in the alpine) with wiregates (neutrino,oz,photon,etc).

how steep John? if I were to pitch the whole route, how many would it be?

I just got back from an expedition and have been suffering from a burning pain under and below my right shoulder blade since I got back (about 3 weeks). It feels like a sunburn and is also somewhat achy, but there is no rash or surface discoloration. It doesn't hurt when massaged, but is really sensitive to a light touch and clothes moving around on it. I'm thinking it's an overuse injury (too heavy a pack for too long?) or maybe a pinched nerve. Anyone else ever get this? What should I do about it?

what about the north side?

any photos of Colfax?

Back from a trip and realized I've got too much stuff (and I'm broke)! I can make a pickup/exchange in Seattle, Bham, or Leavenworth. buyer pays shipping. Buy a couple things and I'll make you a deal. PM me or email (kurthicksATgmail.com). Thermarest Prolite 4 womens. comes with custom, permanent marker chess board. no holes. $30 marmot Trestle Trails sleeping bag. rated to about 40F. used one night. $35 Used rock gear. I've probably fallen on all of it--it is rock gear after all! BD .75, 1, 3 -- SOLD BD green c3 - SOLD bd .3 C4 - $25, one trigger wire is a little short, but works fine. metolius supercam, maroon, medium - $40 metolius power cam, equivalent to BD .5 - $20 metolius power cam, equivalent to BD .75 - $25 BD hotwires (old design). 8 of them. $3 each. misc lockers. $3 each camp pink tricam. 2 of them. $5 each. Red Alien. lobes still have ribs, but one trigger is broken. $30. .3 Camalot. needs new trigger wire, but good otherwise. $20 Figure-8 descender. $5 MSR Dragonfly. new stove, old pump. comes with expedition repair kit and bottle (if you want). $60 Sportiva Nuptses. been to top of Denali. size 44.5. $75 Also: MSR Dragontail tent. used a handful of times. $200. photos available later.

edit: ride found!

update: Venom is gone. Make me an offer on the remaining stuff.

or lobster claws.

i have no idea what you're even talking about.

OK, so new prices. More gear coming soon (cams, etc). Nuptses: $75 (Been to the top of Denali!) Dragonfly: $60 and i'll throw in a bottle too! Venom: $80 (w/regular and tech picks) Speedster: $75 (new!) Tikkas: $10 (new!) Hex: one good pint of

You should also check out the Wallowas. Worth every second of the drive time.

partner just bailed. I'm in Seattle (Phinney) and car-less this week. will lead and have gear. email me kurthicksATgmail.com

agreed, it's not. but are they pulling the same shenanigans on Ingalls Peak or the Easton Glacier on Baker?

If the group is larger than 12 they should get popped by the USFS for violating the Wilderness Act.

back in town for a week. make me an offer! ALSO: 2x petzl tikka headlamps, new in the box. blue. $15 each 1x old hex, no cord, BD#10. $4 will trade these for beer for local pickups

a party size of 12 is the legal limit in most wilderness, regardless of one's affiliation with a club or organization. perhaps a better question is if these pay-for-instruction groups have commercial operating permits for public lands?