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Maybe after losing that race, he just wanted to be left alone for a while.

Don't feel so bad Toast. $15 million in assets and having such a good reputation deserves to be scooped up by a major manufacturer. It would have been nicer though if it would have been someone like The North Face or Black Diamond or etc. Columbia's stuff is rather sub-pair for climbing.

I don't know if that's possible. I can never really get anything done without a hooker.

Olyclimber, mattp and I responded at the same time. Redundant on the responses.

There's nothing wrong with Aluminum crampons. They're great for your standard glacier climbs where you don't intend to travel over any amount of rock. Any mixed climbing involved and you'll want to stick with Steel. If you have to choose between the 2 types, Steel would be the way to go but if you can have both, Aluminum would definitly be a good purchase. They will work in the Cascades and they will help light'n the load.

Anybody at work today? Anybody physically working today? Anybody have plans to get out Christmas Day? I hope I didn't offend anyone with the word "Christmas"

Now that sounds like fun!

Good point. We don't hoist but use Short Haul Operations. The Nomex underwear actually works well. If it wasn't for the fire issue, synthetic definitely would be the way to go.

I'm sure Marmot DriClime like everything else is a synthetic material. When we fly we are strictly to wear Nomex material. Nomex flight suit with Nomex long underwear (wool is also acceptable). It would be nice to wear all the great climbing cloths but I would hate to have it go up in flames on me and/or melt to my skin. I keep all my climbing cloths in my pack when flying until I need it.

I think it's Gun Sight notch.

Sorry Catbird, As you know, it has been an anual thing for me. We've hook up in the past but this year, not going. New Years will be different not being in JT. Maybe next year. Have a at Crossroads on me.

Oh, I forgot to mention. Can't remember the last time I took my tent out of the closet? Tent is Aid.

When I moved out here from Minnesota, I was told that the northwest was wet, that was no fib. I was also told to purchase a synthetic bag, that I did. Where is it now? Hanging in my closet. For how long? I can't remember the last time I took it out. I went back to down and I can't remember the last time I hike out of a climb with a wet bag stuffed in my pack. It just doesn't happen. (to me) Don't let the wetness of the northwest make you think that down is not the way to go.

Over the years I have had Dan make me 3 packs. The Critical Mass Alpine II Bayonet, Zero SARC and a Super SARC. The last of the 3, the Super SARC which I ordered this year, I chose to go without the zipper. I never really used it on the Zero SARC and seldom on the CM Alpine II. I'm not all that into light packs but more into something that is bomber. I chose 1000 and 640 Cordura materials. Pretty much Dan's traditional style packs. I seem to have a need for all 3 packs although the CM Alpine II is strictly for Expeditions. It's big! Dan knows how to make packs. Great guy and will build to your needs. Stick to you order and don't make any major changes at the last minute and you'll come out with a excellent pack that will last you a lifetime.

This thread should have been labeled as Good or Bad climbing movies. The Eiger Sanction with Clint Eastwood was a good movie.

Better yet, you can save more weight by drilling more holes in the oval-dished portion.

Good point mattp. I carry my SLR in a chest harness case. Great for Glacier or Alpine climbs. I can pull it out quick, shoot and put it back fast. Stays in my pack on technical climbs though. I had a 35mm SLR that I dunked in the North Fork Sauk a few years ago. Called the camera shop the next day and they gave me a couple of options. Bring it in or open it up under a 60 watt light bulb for a few days. I chose the cheap way out. It worked! The lenses I had to replace though. When it comes to digital, anything over 5-6 megapix is overkill unless your printing posters.

If you want quality cordless, nothing beats the Panasonic drill. I've owned or worked with all the cordless drills and the Panasonic beats them all hands down. Solid and reliable. Panasonic runs a 15.6/18/24 volt drills with a NiMH 3.5AH battery. These batteries charge fast and run for ever. I have not tried one of the Panasonic saws but I'm sure that they work just as well. Check them out. To bad but I don't believe Home Depot or Lowes carries them. Let me know if you want to check out mine.

I made the pop can stove once. Pretty cool thing but it sucked when trying to heat something up. It wasn't worth it's light weight. I saw it sitting in my garage the other day and I just pitched it into the garbage can. I'd rather carry my XGK, Whisper Light or Snow Peak stove. I have a gallon of the marine stove alcohol. Stuff burns really clean. Probably what CBS is talking about.

I've carried an 35 mm SLR for years and when I went digital, I just stuck with the SLR. I guess I'm just use to the weight. With a 17-85mm image stabilizer lens (26-135mm with the digital conversion) and so many options that is one place where I do not go light. Mr Pi, can you handle the weight? Digital SLR!!

No, he just dated the book. On the other hand you dated yourself. The thick red beckey book is for the northern - northern cascades. What you have is a case of Dementia.

CBS, I didn't have time to read your long book report but good job anyways!

Yikes!!! Watch out for that rope! Excellent and very good and all that stuff! Any particular route you did?

Mayonnaise. Just spread it on with a butter knife and let it go clear. It will soak in and the sticker will pull right off. Sticky stuff and all.

ACDC......Nuff Said.