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Awesome possum! I am sold on the elephant foot. The thing packs down to the size of a grapefruit, weighs like a pound and keeps me warm too. It was a pretty warm night tho. I'll be using it on Baker in a few weeks - that'll probably be a better test. Thanks.

Was up there this past weekend to attempt the West Ridge. Got up to BB @ about 4 or so on Saturday. A really warm, beautiful night up there: mughjie you must've had a nice climb! Woke up to light rain and clouds on Sunday. Dern!

For Those of you who've been up to Boston Basin recently: What's the rock look like on Forbidden? Is it still snow coated or could it possibly go? Specifically the ridges. Thanx.

Nice work. I've climber Baker numerous times but always via the easy routes. Would this be a good first climb to sink my tools into steep stuff in the mountains? Will the conditions be easier or harder later in the year?

Does he have a new book out? Well duh - he must. What is it?

Ya - I've had overall good experiences with their gear - mostly rock stuff. Was passing through SLC on a road trip when I was in college. MET @ WWU so I was interested in their production techniques. They gave me and my techie friends a tour of their entire campus. Saw all their processes and testing rigs. A good company. Too bad they're in Utah, I'd try to get hired.

Were you able to do it by yourself? I always thought I wouldn't have the gusto to get through that routine without a partner. Just curious - what are you peaking for right now?

Anybody here bought a down jacket from Feathered Friends? I need to get the run down (without marketing hype) of the fabrics they use for their coats. What is the difference between the Epic, Event and Quantum shell fabrics?

Almost 100% now. Went back to the doc last week because it was still hurting. Got an X-Ray and saw no tears in the ligament. He put me on Vioxx to reduce localized swelling. I felt a noticeable difference the next day after starting the drug. Just finished it up this past Tuesday. I can barely even feel it anymore. That's a month and a half heal time. Thanks for the suggestions everyone - I'm healthy again!

Well it's been about a week and a half since the *twist*. My knee is still stiff and sometimes sore laterally. I get around ok. I've been able to get on the stepmill several times at the gym and even ran around Greenlake last night. It went ok but I noticed that I had to keep my leg pretty stiff so the knee wouldn't rotate. So I was able to jog, but not run full out. Does anyone have specific recommendations for stretches to increase ROM and/or reduce scar tissue?

So, the whole story is. . .my friend and I got in a couple of good runs on not so great snow. But hey, we're on VACATION! so who cares. The flask (actually 2) came out and we ended up imbibing at the top for a good hour or so. Oh goodness, it was a sad scene. The lifts were closing as we made our way down absolutely sloshed and hounded by the ski patrol. The truth is I don't remember falling hard enough to hurt myself but it must have happened like Iain's picture. Thanks for the advice. I think I'll be fine with gentle use after a few weeks. It feels quite a bit better after a full day and a half of RICE and NSAIDS. I will report back for posterity.

I'm at Schweitzer right now on a skiing vacation with a friend and I can't ski because I hurt my knee. Sucks. I don't remember feeling this injury occur and I never even took a bad spill. But the night after our first day here the inside of my knee was painful to the touch. Any lateral movement caused pain and the knee just felt generaly unstable. Boo-hoo. I've been icing, wraping and trying to move it around a bit. It seems better but I still don't feel confident skiing yet. Anyone had a similar problem? What did you do to help the healing process? How long does it usually take to recover and can I expect long term issues now?

Ooops - just saw the TR from 1/22. Duh.

Anyone been up to Pan Dome falls lately? What kind of shape is it in?

Is there a good place to go that's roadside off I-90 to set up a TR? I have the Washington Ice Guide guide - but not in front of me right now. Trying to set up a trip for tomorrow. Thx for your input.

Is it easy to hike around and set up a TR on the Alpental flows?

Anybody been up to Alpental as of late?