Hal_Burton

sux ass. at best, they're one-hit "wonders" I've had good luck with the Adventure Med. Kits' emergency bivy. It reflects radiant heat well, plus is a vapor barrier. Its got a fuzzy lining to disperse moisture, but you still end up pretty damp in there. I v'e used it inside a bivy sack with puffy coat, fleece pants and was toasty at around freezing. I've spent several nights in it and it has lots of life left. Weighs 8oz. Lives in my pack. Shots of olive oil are worth their weight in Primaloft. Good point Iain.

Last year after the Bugs, we headed north to Jasper. Hadn't been through there before, so it was an amazing drive. We hit one of the sport crags south of Jasper for a couple days. Can't recall the name, but it was a nice little piece of Tennessee. Juggy, steep, bolts, fun. Ask at the climbing shop in Jasper, they rented us a guidebook for the day and gave plenty of beta. For sheer tourista gawk-a-monium, take the drive to see Robson. On our way south, we headed to Roger's Pass for the NW Arete of Sir Donald. Very nice.