JonMW

Size 9, can be heat molded, very light and warm, used 4 days on Aconcagua, $80/BO.

"I mentioned tonight between 6-6:30, maybe later, or tomorrow" Interesting that you leave out a few minor details... Of our email exchanges, I sent the last email at 1 pm yesterday confirming 6:30 pm last night since you were vague about which day you wanted to meet. I didn't hear anything back until the 7 pm phone call. You never replied to my last email nor showed up at 6:30 nor expressed any consideration for my time by calling before 6:30 to tell me you were coming later. So how was I supposed to know what was going on? People flake out all the time and express interest in something then change their mind. In the interim someone else called, came over and bought the gaiters. One simple, short phone call from you would have averted any inconvenience for both of us. But don't let the facts get in the way of your argument.

Excellent condition, men's size small but cut large, super light - 10 oz, 2 front pockets, pit zips, $50/BO.

Size 9, can be heat molded, very light and warm, used 4 days on Aconcagua, $75/BO.

La Sportiva Lhoste GTX leather mountaineering boots, EU size 41, insulated and waterproof gore-tex Duratherm linings, step-in crampon compatible, used twice (too narrow), $120/BO.

OR X-Gaiters, insulated supergaiters, 2 foam densities for strap (more dense foam) and step in (less dense foam) crampons, exposed sole, used one day on Aconcagua, size large, $50.

Elan Total 156 cm snowboard, little used after I got a split board, includes burly stomp pad, $80/BO.

I've got an old self-inflating pad that can be inflated without an apparent problem but in the morning it is almost flat. I submerged it in the tub after inflating it but didn't see any bubbles. I'd hate to buy a new one if it can be easily fixed. Any suggestions? Thanks.

Heading to Uganda, Rwanda, and Kenya in June and July for the Rwenzoris, Mt Kenya, and possibly Elgon and Karisimbi. Also planning gorilla trekking in Rwanda. Please PM if interested. Jon

Elan Total 156 cm snowboard, includes burly stomp pad, $110. K2 Yak clicker boots, men's EU size 40.5 (~U.S. 8-8.5), excellent condition, includes SST clicker bindings, $160. La Sportiva Lhoste GTX leather mountaineering boots, EU size 41, insulated and waterproof gore-tex Duratherm linings, step-in crampon compatible, used twice (too narrow), $120. OR X-Gaiters, insulated supergaiters, exposed sole, used one day on Aconcagua, large, $50. Intuition alpine boot liners, size 9, hardly used, can be heat molded, $75. Not junk! Prices negotiable. PM for more info.

I stayed at Hotel Continental in July 2004. Nice, cheap rooms, shared bath w/OK hot water (those electric deals that only heat the water on super low flow), could store gear when I went to Rurrenebaque for a week. Maybe they have rooms w/ private bath. I paid ~30 Bs/night. It's on Illampu north of the witches market and next to a traffic circle. I highly recommend the Amazon trips out of Rurre if you have time although this time of year is super hot and rainy.

Anyone know anything about this peak? Thanks.

Tent has been sold. Pix of the following items on craigs list: Board - http://seattle.craigslist.org/spo/135059488.html Snowboard boots - http://seattle.craigslist.org/spo/135060348.html X-gaiters - http://seattle.craigslist.org/spo/135276868.html La Sportivas - http://seattle.craigslist.org/spo/135277311.html Also added Intution boot liners - http://seattle.craigslist.org/spo/135277646.html

Elan Total 156 cm snowboard, includes burly stomp pad, $80. K2 Yak Clicker boots, men's EU size 40.5 (~U.S. 8-8.5), excellent condition, includes SST clicker bindings, $110. North Face Mountain 25 expedition tent, 2 person, bombproof, excellent condition, $175. North Face Cornice Polarguard 3D 20°F sleepng bag w/ stuff sack, $40. North Face Mtn Light jacket, men's medium, fair condition, $50. OR X-Gaiters, insulated supergaiters, exposed sole, used one day on Aconcagua, size L, $50. La Sportiva Lhoste GTX leather mountaineering boots, EU size 41, insulated and waterproof gore-tex Duratherm linings, step-in crampon compatible, used twice (too narrow), $120. Please PM with questions or for more details.

Is the snowfield above Wing Lake worthy? Forecast high FLs this weekend - sounds like potential for lots of postholing. Thx. Jon

Pack has been sold.

I just posted an ad for an Osprey Aether 90, men's medium. It may fit even if you are 6'1" because your torso length is probably more important than your overall height.

Men's medium, 5500 cu. in., brand new, never used, still has tags, $190/BO. PM if interested. Cheers. Jon

Just confirmed a flight to Buenos Aires, leaving Seattle December 5, arriving BA on the morning of December 6. As it now stands, the plan is to check out BA for a few days then either fly or take a ~14 hour bus ride to Mendoza. Estimate 2 weeks to climb RT from Mendoza, +/- depending on weather, etc. Planning to stay for a couple of weeks after the climb, leaving from Santiago January 8, arriving Seattle around noon January 9. I've resigned myself to soloing but give a shout if anyone is interested. Jon

Thinking of the Normal Route this December and looking for a partner. Have summitted Denali via the West Buttress, Kilimanjaro, Ishinca (5530 meters, Peru), and the WA volcanoes. Please PM if interested. Jon

Any place where carrying skis or a board might be a problem?

Adding a pair of boots: La Sportiva Lhoste GTX leather mountaineering boots, EU size 41, insulated and waterproof gore-tex Duratherm linings, step-in crampon compatible, used twice (too narrow), $100.

All the gear is gone. Thanks to everyone who bought it and good luck to those headed to McKinley this spring. Jon

Sleeping bag is gone. Still have overboots, guide book, also a set of USGS maps: McKinley A-2, A-3 (map sealed), Talkeetna D-3 (Hunter and Foraker).

Anyone for a partner for Bolivia in July? Also Cordillera Blanca, Peru in mid-June. Have plane tix in and out of Lima for June 9/August 16. No firm itinerary, just vague plans. PM or email at weiner@chem.washington.edu if interested. Thx. Jon