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For the uninitiated, Whitehorse is on the Mountain Loop Hwy near Darrington, about an hour north of Seattle. The tour is only 7 miles, but has approx 7000 ft gain and that much loss on the way back. Downed trees and alder patches made for a sporty ski carry from the trailhead at 918’ to the edge of the snow at 3200’. Up and around to the southeast to Lone Tree Pass at 4800’ was on pretty good snow, some ice at the top. Skis stayed on the pack all the way to High Pass at 6000’. I pulled them for the glacier/summit sections. The glacier was in good shape; well consolodated and no big gaps yet, and the summit section was hard but not bulletproof. Running belay with pickets put us to the top and back. This ended up being more of a climbing trip than a ski trip, but still I managed to get a few turns in, despite generally poor snow conditions (for skiing) It was thick mush on the west aspects, not so soft on the east side, but turned to breakable crust later in the evening on the way down. Incredible views to Three Fingers and beyond, extending to the Puget Sound. A few pics (if you click 'em they get bigger): Three Fingers Approaching Lone Tree Pass Ascending to High Pass So-Bahli-Ali Glacier Summit Section, up up and away. Oww, I got a kink in my neck. Bergschrund Lovin' Don't fall here! Our tracks in the distance. To the west I think I can see our car from here.

These were mounted and used 1/2 season, still in great shape. Asking $225.

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Like Lightning said, buy a harness new. Everythign else you should be able to find used at a decent price. I've got some extra gear available. A near-new REI ice axe. I'm 6'1" so this should be the perfect size for you. It's been used on one trip that's it, so it's in really nice condition. I can email you pics if you'd like. How about $30? I also have a pair of crampons. They're aluminum, and made for lightweight mountaineering, and are perfect for Cascade Volcanoes. They're made by Cassin and are fully adjustable to any boot size, and they're the strap version so they'll fit any type of footwear, from ski boot to tennis shoe and everything in between. The points are in great condition and have never been filed. If you're planning on getting into ice climbing, I'd reccomend you buy steel crampons though. There's not much ice climbing to be had around here locally, so unless you make trips to Wyoming or Banff, these work great for everything else. How about $40? Again, I can take pics for you if you'd like. Let me know... Best wishes, Ben N.

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I have some older Alpine Touring Boots for cheap. Koflach Tour Extreme Alpine Touring Randonnee Boots in a Mondo 29.0 (US 11-11.5). They're perfect for spring climbing/touring, and have 2 buckles. Vibram soles with VERY minimal wear, tons of life left. Liners work well, but look beat. If I didn't just pick up some new Scarpa Spirit 3s on SAC, then I'd keep these and replace the liners with a thermo moldable one. These are non-Dynafit compatible, so they're good for Silvretta, Fritchi, Naxo, etc. $20 + actual shipping Click the pic for more...

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I have an extra one of these for sale if anyone wants it. Brand new. PM me for more info.

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Interested in the skis/bindings. What year/color are they? And do the Comforts come with the brake? Thanks.

It's not always soggy, like the big dump on Tues/Wed.

Nice race Scott! Just think, if they had only let Americans race, you would have won it! What did you think of the course compared to the one at Crystal? I noticed you were skiing the Trabs instead of the MX20s...how'd that work out for you?

Sounds like you're looking for Silvrettas for sure. I've got a pair of Silvretta 550s (same as their current offering), complete with carbon fiber rails and more. I LOVE these bindings, but I've switched to dynafits, so I should get rid of them...pm me if you're interested.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dynafit TLT Vertical Race Ti bindings, 2007 model. Lightest factory binding you can buy! All the typical metal bits of the traditional TLTs have been replaced with titanium. I'm not worthy of a binding this incredible. Nearly new, used for ONE rando race (finish time of 1:45 and no crashes) so thats as much as they've been used. Dynafit's Discription: The new half-step design reduces heel height by 50 percent while simultaneously increasing step length by up to 5 cm. If step frequency remains constant, this results in a lead of up to 300 m per 1000 meters of height. Together with its optimized weight-stability ratio, the TLT Vertical Race TI is set to become the first choice of all Ski Tour racers and performance oriented Ski Tourers worldwide. Features » Titanal, Stainless Steel, Titan » Fully DIN releasable 5-10 DIN List $674.95 Make me an offer, or possible trade for some TLT Speed/Classics plus a little (or 2 pair Speed/Classics and I'll pay a little extra to sweeten the deal).

The Marmot Precip pants are one of my favorites for downpours. For anything less, a softshell pant gives you better durability and breathability. For a lightweight hardshell, check out the North Face Diad jacket. Pit zips, cheast pocket, full function hood and waist pulls, and superlight at 9 oz. I keep this in the pack and wear it over my softshell or insulating mid-layer in heavy rain.

I have a brand new pair of Black Diamond (Ascension) standard skins, 65mm wide, brand new in box. pm if interested...

Brand New with tags, Men's Large. Fantastic gloves for Ice Climbing, Mtn Biking, and lots more. More Info Here. New $59.00 Asking $35

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I need to mount some Dynafit bindings, but I'm lacking a drill, and I don't wanna screw things up. Does anyone know and trust a local shop for mounting alpine touring / randonee gear? Thanks

Belay Jacket / Parka - Mammut Stratus Hooded Jacket Synthetic insulation doesn't suck like down when wet. Men's Large. Details can be seen HERE: http://www.mtntools.com/cat/techwear/Down/mammutstratushoodedjacketvest.htm Sizing is consistent with most other outerwear, like Marmot, etc. Fit is about the same as my Marmot Precip...I'm on the skinny side, so there's room to spare, but it's not baggy either. Shell material is treated, water beads up on the surface, but I cannot attest to it's weather resistance, as it's new/unused. Color is called Sangria, and it's the same reddish/orange-ish color seen in the link above. This jacket is a lot like the Patagonia DAS Parka, (weighs the same)but it's warmer for the weight. It has more trim fitting sleeves that have thumb holes. *New with Tags* Asking $100

Don't know if you've bought that jacket yet, but if not, read this before you buy: http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/showthread.php?t=68303 20% off, and $20 discount when you use Google Checkout.

I'm goin on 4 years with my Suunto Observer. It has all the features I wanted, and is the least geeky looking watch I could find. Suunto's altimeter funtion is incredibly accurate, (as long as you recalibrate it when necessary). I use the altimeter log feature often and the compass rarely/almost never and battery life is around 12-14 months.

SE Utah (read: desert) isn't the best indicator for condensation issues.