kurthicks

if it's the same as the CFBPs, it's carbon fiber.

Better deal on STP today. $65.31 http://www.steepandcheap.com

From this weekend's through hike of the Enchantments (aasgard to snow creek): Stuart Dragontail Temple Ridge I've got more pics of most everything else if anyone is interested. PM me.

check PMs

I ran into a couple guys on Middle Sister on the Labor Day weekend who were going for it. I don't know if they made it though.

I saw you guys on OS yesterday when we were coming down from the Enchants. You were just getting onto the Shield--I was going to take a pic, but didn't. damn. Beautiful weekend in the hills.

I saw a report on one of the sites that Twisted Sister was climbed last week, but nothing else yet. Here was a link from LTV about a "gadd like" site. http://rockiesice.ascensionist.com/

i've been looking for an article too. at this point I think it the manufacturers are doing a lot of CYA, like they do with ropes.

I think alex is referring to the NE couloir (snow/ice route), not the NE buttress (rock route)

http://www.bdel.com/gear/c3.php

BD Ascension 95mm for $81.85 http://www.sierratradingpost.com/xq/asp/base_no.71593/dept_id.L2~3074/qx/product.htm other skis/skins on sale there too.

Some AT bindings will hold a mountaineering boot (thinking old Frischis), but only when skinning, not when cranking downhill. Most bindings need more of a lip at the toe of the boot than mountaineering boots provide.

from $10 to $15 dollars is not tripling the cost. That would be $30.

hey I have one of those! brand new, no scratches or anything.

I've got a friend doing the same thing. Good for you

I've got one from *ACK* Starbucks that works well. it looks like this with a starbucks logo. ~$30. the big spenders could get one of these (Nissan Titanium) review here~$130

What's the legal status of climbing at Peshastin in the "off months" when the park is closed? Can one park on the road and walk in?

Julbo Nomads I love them. cragging, work, Alaska, whatever. side shields are eaily removable too.

check your e-mail.

I flew from SeaTac to Anchorage this spring with a 50m rope and a harness compete with glacier gear (no screws though)in my carry-on. no problems. we checked all the spikey things.

10.2.05 http://www.flickr.com/photos/rockies_peakbagger/49537871/ from live-the-vision.com

might see you there if it's poor weather (meaning we can't go to Darrington). there will be 2 of us, red & green jackets...

I've had really good luck here, but it's sporadic.

sweet.

thanks. What trailhead do I need to get to (no map in front of me)? I've got to go to a wedding in the area on Saturday and think this could be good on Sunday.