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I have not heard anything. We will see what the weekend brings I might head up there. If anyone has heard it would be nice to let know.

Afer looking at the avi forcast and the increasing danger of the snow pack looks like my trip to South sister friday night is not such a hot idea. I was wondering about heading to the top of Mt. Batchlor for a quick trip before the lifts open. When do they do avi controll? Is there anything I need to know? Man this snow pack is screwing with my weekends. Need a long trip soon. Feel the need for a death march. Seems like Tumalo's east side will be off limits as well. Anybody want to head up??? Otherwise it will most likely lift serv only for me. Sunday game on when Jlag gets back.

that sounds about right. Like a semi I ski.

Just for kicks (right now) I am looking at a fat pair of skis. Right now I am riding the Atomic TMX 191 long, and Volkl Gotama 190 long 06. Was looking at the Volkl Sumo. The Sumo comes in 175 and 190 lengths. I am 6'6 and 200 lbs. I love my Gotama's but would a shorter length of the sumo float better than my 190 Gotama's? Or would I need to go with the 190 sumo's? Yes this will be a back country set-up. Only way to go!! What are other good FAT ski choices out there?

Second the Dynafit bingings. I climb in megarides and they climb quite well, I personally don't notice the "extra" weight. The higher ankle cuff makes the harder climbs more interesting some times, but tell you the truth on steep snow and ice they work great. Lean into the cuff take the pressure off the calves to drop the heal. On mixed and rock climbs I have used them but at that point I rather climb in leathers. Cross over to the dark side you will not regret it

fheimerd..your a crazy bastard. lol.. Glad you got "some laps in." A pass near meadows was great on sat, and cooper spur shelter on sunday was sweet on sunday. Man if I did not have to work I would be out today as well.

I have one and love it. Best way to dry out those boots and keep them from stinking in the first place. Thinking about getting a second to dry out those gloves. They take forever in front of the fridge

went to the slide show last night. Nice work layton. Great job and increadable pics.

Ok I have read a couple route descriptions where you may have to do this. I can't figure the best way to do this. Start at the lowest point of the cornice and work your way through at a 45 deg angle? Do you worry about the cornice detatching or if it is big enough for you to tunne through it is larg enough you don't have to worry?

lol...Thanks Gary another use for the second door that I had not thought of. Guess second door is a good idea.

I have decided I want to pick up an MK3. Largest version cause I am on the tall side of things. I also like the fact that it is free standing and seems or looks to be vented better than the bibler tents (but also larger for weight). I have a question about an option. The second door. Do people get this?? I was considering it so that you place the back end in a hollowed out snowdrift and have a nice place to cook. Also it gives you more options to get out of tent. If I don't get the second door then I can get the tent now rather than in a month or so.

THanks AllYouCanEat. If this wet storm cycle stays for our climb window it might not be a problem and we will tackle it later when the pinical is melted out for sure.

Well..Epic 10 deg bag ordered. We will see how well it works. Thanks for help. Supper stoked to try this sucker out in two weeks.

Question about the summit pyramid. Thinking about taking the g-friend up there. I think she will be ok if I can set up belays and we can rap out of there. How easy is it to set up belay stations, what kind of pro to take? Also can you rap the whole thing? What would you be using for rap, ice formations, or the summer rap station?

Looking at the NW face what would you bring for pro? Pickets, screws. Does not look like it will take rock pro. Or a better strategy to solo the whole thing? http://www.pbase.com/nolock/image/58973783

Bear, ya I think a 15 deg would be better but feather friends only does 10 deg and I think the 20 deg is too close to the 30 deg bag that I plan on using for spring, summer and fall. This will be my winter/colder temps bag. I am also a warm sleeper so your words on the zero bag confirm what I had thought. DB, I was going to go with the Epic thinking that it breathed a little more. I will be using a tent or bivi bag most of the time anyway. I little too scared to use a bag on its own given that it is not seemed sealed. Have other people used the bag on its own with out problems??

Ok I have been in need of a new sleeping bag to add onto whatI already have. Right now I have been using a 30 deg bag for everything. For safty as well as comfort (also g-friend giving me a hard time)I decided to FINALLY get a new bag. So this is my thoughts. I have decided to go with feathered friends. I think I will go with a 10 deg bag with an Epic shell. It seems it will work most of the time around hear. Then if I need another bag for colder temps then I can go with a -10 deg bag. So is this a good strategy? Or should I go for the zero bag.

Scalpel...mmmmmm...How about another trip up chair, this time I will wear tennies. That should do the trick. No more toes...lol The mountain shop. Will head there. Rather pay some one to mess up my boots. My liners have been heat molded and seem to be fairly thin to begin with.

:tup: :rawk: nice work boys. Way to get out and get some. What is blue....oh yes my balls.

Has anybody done this. Share your story please. Looking at doing this in a few weeks or so.

I have Garmont Megarides and Ilove them and the fact that I can use any binding out there. ALso they climb like a champ. However recently I have started to think that a wider toebox would fit me better for those long days and multiple day tours. I heard that scarpa's have wider toeboxes, is this true? I am also going to look into having my toebox widened on my Megarides.

I was looking at the BD headlamps and the details chart and was wondering what the "IPX rating" was.

Iain. Given your last post is already on the books. I don't see what the difference in the bills (current proposal vs. what is on the books) other than time frame will be. Am I missing something? And given the language an avi beacon would seem to qualify if the S&R people have avi beacons as well.

The nice thing about his is that they have no idea what they are talking about. MLU (I think that is what they are talking about) ONLY works on Mt. Hood. This bill seems to or attempts to cover all mountains in oregon. So are we going to give all S&R teams with the ability to track an MLU signal? If we are going to be required to have them are they going to have some one at all hours checking each team for an MLU? Would climbers be able to purchase an MLU so we don't have to pay $5 each time we go out? I know I would pay that sucker off in one season. What about Joe Blow who heads out into the woods and gets lost. They incure more cost for S&R than climbers. Should they have to have one as well? Why only in the "winter" months. People get hurt on hood in the spring. Wouldn't they benifit from having an MLU as well? It is one more piece of gear we have to worry about. I would rather spend that money on pro to keep me out of trouble.

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