treknclime

The road is usually closed at the gate during the winter...which is about 5 miles from Mowich Lake. If the freezing level has been high and there's been little snow, it maybe possible to drive to the gate and park there in the parking lot. If the freezing level has been lower and/or there's snow on the road, you may need to park along the road below the gate. Ski the road in light gear, and the milage will fly by...especially on the way down. In some years...when the snow level is way low...it's possible one might need to ski up to 5+ miles just to get to the gate (which makes for a good workout, if nothing less). Beware of the snow machines below the gate...and be sure to take a shovel in case you get stuck when you park alongside the road (many folks get stuck).

Rakaposhi...how many ascents has it seen? Std route on GII?? Lots of difference between the mtns, I guess. Viesturs wears'em.

Schweeeet. I had something about Dave's work...but didn't want to mention it. The beta on Ramuta is helpful. Thx.

BASE jumping...if caught..in Yosemite...will get ya fined $2,500...plus...the NPS takes all jump gear (like $2k plus)...and it's breaking a federal law. Doesn't seem fair. Does the punishment fit the crime?

Best place...best rubber?

Wiiild Things, Patagucci, Clouddevil, ?? Other options than the GoLite...or it's truly da bomb?? Hooded...Primaloft...and fits well over layers...with a helmet?

Ade...I like it when I get straightened out... Thx!

Wiiild Things, Patagucci, Clouddevil, ?? Hooded...Primaloft...and fits well over layers...with a helmet?

What does Yates say about it?? Could be the indirect force of the releasing bar tacks ("if" the force is strong enough), could cause stuff to walkout, release, reposition, or ?? Maybe mid-way pro would drop out, leaving only the top one? Wonder if some testing has been done to test out the idea??

Guidebook Stupid me...thanks Dru.

Guidebook...website...beta??

For some reason I thought they recommended against chaining up the front wheels on a Tundra...because it reduced the necessary slip that's needed when making turns (binds the differential, or something like that). Not sure if that's right?? Also...what'da all think 'bout putting studs on rears on a Toy? I'm not keen on the roadwear aspect, but...

Gotta 4x4 Toy...what'da think about putting studs on the rear tires? Does it help? Potential problems?? Road wear...I know. Haven't done put them in my tires...but thinking about it.

Best/cheapest motels?

Both the Wilson Headwall and Kautz Glacier have been climbed in the winter...however, they are rarely done. Don't hesitate to default onto the Muir route if there's been a lot of snow...or the weather or avi forcasts are not favorable. If you're up there...camped in the "usual highcamps" for those two routes...and a lot of snow comes in, your escape route...well, is prolly f-ed. It's sorta common to cut over...from the Muir snowfield...across the Nisqually...through a gunsight notch...onto the F Finger/Wilson/Kautz. If you make a highcamp on the Muir snowfield...you will actually leave your options open for many routes that way (including all the Muir routes, plus the routes you're interested in doing). Just a few ideas...

Heels down; tip-toes will cause frontpoints to shear out lots of times.

It’s possible you have Raynaud’s Link to Basic Raynaud's Info The military uses “classical conditioning” as treatment…probably the most effective way: Home Conditioning Abstract Google Raynaud’s and “classical conditioning” for more details how the conditioning is done at home (it’s easy…and fun!). It’s very effective at start, and wears off over time. You’ll need to redo the conditioning from time to time if your problem is indeed Raynaud’s. Lastly…use Grabber Hand Warmers, to reduce the sympathetic response…whenever you’re hands are even slightly exposed to cold, and you’ll reduce the cold finger syndrome (even if you don’t have Raynaud’s). Overdressing the hands…and using mitts whenever possible is also helpful. It’s not the end of the world for your ice climbing…good luck...and experiment!

N-Icccceeee site! Should be getting cold soon!

You should be able to ski the whole way now; the road is closed, and there's either the direct way up to the road from Narada Falls along the edge, or up through the trees...or along side the road to the intersection. Lot's of snow coming tonight and this weekend=avi danger, potentially in a number of places enroute to the saddle. If youre an intermed. skier, you should have fun skiing down from the saddle when conditions are reasonable (not too much snow, or too icy). Have fun!

Extreme!

That's a good one, Dru! Thanks, yall, for your thoughts and ideas!

Based upon the few photos of the 'EXTREME SPORTS FACILITY'...it looks like Edgeworks offers more wall space, and a better value. Eighteen bucks to climb at the EXTREME is pretty spendy...

Write Mike Gauthier...he'll have more than most anyone else.

You should be able to pick up a pole splint at many outdoor stores (it's about 2-3" larger diameter tube...that slips on over the break...then duck tapped onto the pole). It makes for a longer pole after repaired if the break is at a joint. Can save $$ if you're into that...or outback and need something to get by with. Put a couple in your repair kit for future trips, especially on an expedition trip. Works most of the time...

I don't think the "headwall" has ever been closed. The use of the glacier for crossings hasn't been discouraged, either. The lower glacier itself, I believe, isn't really "closed," per se, rather, people have been discouraged from staying/practicing on the glacier in respect to those soldiers who lost their lives. That part of the glacier isn't too attractive for much anyhow...other than crossing, so it's purely academic for climbers, anyhow. So...cross the glacier to get to the headwall, and don't worry about the area being "closed."