mattyg

Some good tips so far. . . Here - you can audit my pack list. Let's say this is baseline for a cattle route on a big mountain. The group gear (like stove, pickets, shovel. . .etc.) is obviously shared - I'm not carrying everything. I think I need a new smaller backpack. Any suggestions? Anyone ever ordered through McHale? Clothing Thermal bottoms Thermal top Quick dry shorts Thermal windproof top Trekking socks (2 pr) Liner socks (1 pr) Liner gloves Insulating jacket (big puffy thing) Waterproof jacket Waterproof pants Gaiters Waterproof mitts or gloves Warm hat Lightweight hat + bandanna Mountaineering boots Gear 3500 -5000 in3 pack w/ plastic bag liner Ice axe Crampons Harness Helmet Locking + non-locking biners Prussics/tiblocs and misc. slings Pickets Ice screws Rope Wands Headlamp (new batteries?) 3/4 L H20 Bottles Insulated bottle holder H20 Purifying tablets Stove, pots, pot grabber, spoon, fuel bottle/pump, lighter Knife Glacier glasses Small First-aid kit Toiletries (TP, vitamins, Wet Ones wipes) Duct tape Sleeping bag 1/2 Thermarest Tent (Tyvek ground pad) Plastic grocery bags Shovel Camera + film Earplugs Map + Misc Topos Compass Altimeter Watch Trekking Poles

I've been climbing for awhile. I feel like I usually have a pretty good grip on what I need and when. I was up on Rainier the other weekend and there were many other people up there with what appreared to be much smaller packs than me. What gives? What are some things that people bring on climbs that they really don't need. I'm looking to thin down the rack so to speak and am looking for suggestions.

Check this out (!) the 108 CM model has. . . New Talking Module... New interactive display module, the CM will ensure its users are maintaining proper speed, climb rate, heart rate and more--It's like having your own personal trainer with you every step of the way. Other module features include audio feedback like "good job" or "your almost there" or "your climbing too fast, try slowing down" or "keep going at this rate". Plus, you can select interesting places to climb: Washington Monument, Mount Olympus and many more to choose from. Or select a virtual opponent if you like from novice to Olympian.

My partner dropped a black stuff sack containing: (2) tent poles (1) vestibule pole (1) grey Bibler Eldorado vestibule on Monday 7/18. It was probably lost on the ridgeline that connects the Glacier Basin trail to the talus fields below the Interglacier on the way up to Camp Curtis/Shurman. If ya picked it up, I'd love to have it back. Never even used the damn vestibule.

Or your package if'n you're not wearing undies and have on really baggy shorts.

Which direction did you take around the bergshrund @ 13.5?

Anyone have beta on the current conditions up there? Heading up with a few folks this weekend. Thanks for any info.

Yeah, it's a nice route. Definitely better than the south ridge slog. Here's my TR from last year: http://www.cascadeclimbers.com/threadz/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=UBB5&Number=374192

So how'd it go?

Post whores need not apply

One minor thing that I'd like is that: When you create a new thread or post in an existing thread, that thread should be automatically toggled as a "Favorite Topic!" and you should receive emails on it. (Instead of having to toggle it manualy). Small quibble I know, but it would increase the ease of use of this site immensely for me.

What is sill?

What are the best, lightest weight snow anchors available? Sure you can use your ice axe & ski poles, pickets etc - but what about after you leave in the morning? I know Bibler used to sell these fabric patches that looked promising but I don't see them on the website anymore. Any alternatives? Looking for super light weight here.

My thought is to do it the weekend after I've climbed the mountain previously. We're doing the Emmons/Winthrop route in mid July. Then I'll come back the next Friday and run up there. Dunno if it'll work or not but I'm going to try it.

There ya go. . .

I would recommend not using colored duct tape. I had some wands which had yellow duct tape on them and they were much less visible in the snow than ones with the day-glo pink neon surveyors tape. Take a bamboo stake Slit it lengthwise w/ a x-acto or utility knife about 4 inches Slide 1 foot piece of surveyors tape (available @ hardware store) into slit w/ equal amount hanging on each side Tie a knot in the tape Secure top with some kind of tape (I used yellow electrical) Repeat Or. . .use a gps

Heh, I guess I could become part of the 2.73 mile high club.

Here's another thread that covers this.

Anyone pitched their tent on the summit of Rainier in decent conditions? I'm interested in watching the sunrise from up there and wondering if there are any special considerations you'd need to take that I hadn't thought of.

So what happened NOLSe? Are you hearing impaired? Did you heal thyself? The masses demand an update.

Hmm, yeah - I've had this fuel 4 Eva. I'll get some new stuff before heading out next. Thanks for the tip.

Supergreg! . . . Numbah One!

I think we passed you guys on the way down the trail Sunday. You probably passed quite a few wet people descending that day. It was pretty nasty up there.

I've never run anything through it other than white gas. I cleaned it out in a big way today so we'll see what happens. It seems to be well built and constructed - I'll give it a second chance.

I've had this stove for over a year and I wonder if it's a lemon. Took it up to Baker this weekend and it was being really persnickety. Took forever to get warmed up to full operating temp and then when it did I'd place a pot on it and it would go out. This has happened several times. I really haven't used it that much and I'm wondering if it is just a quirk of the model or if I have a bad one. I know everyone always talks about using them in AK so they must be pretty good. I can't say I've been very impressed. May be it just needs to be cleaned. Dunno - thoughts. I could just take it back to the Evil Empire and forget about it. What's the hot stove these days?