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Darstog, The BD Firstlight and the new OR eVent tent seems like two different types of tents. The Firstlight is listed at 2 lbs. 11 oz. (Epic fabric-"Highly water-resisant"), and the OR tent is eVent (more "waterproof??"), and much heavier. I was thinking to purchase the Firstlight for lightweight trips, when the weather looks reasonable, but where I didn't need a bomber structure or super waterproof (if it was super wet, I'd turn back). How do you like your FL?? Do you recommend it for the kinds of trips I'm thinking of using it for? Anything worth noting about the tent? Thanks much for whatever info you can share.

Hey Mikey...glad you're not on those sea rescues!

NOT true. Within the last couple of years, there have been rescues on Rainier that required helicopters, but those with high altitude capabilites were NOT available. During those hot summer days, the little choppers were not able to make it to Camp Muir--even for life threatening emergencies. The routine was...sled the patient down to Pan Point, and pick up there. If I remember right, some patients had to be moved all the way down to Paradise for a heli-pick up. Many of these rescues, were of course, done on blue bird, windless days...but the weather was HOT, and the lift capabilities of all aircraft was reduced (which really affected the less powerful birds available, and limited their use, at least in MRNP). Not sure if the Chinkooks will be available, or not...

Have humped a ski bike to Muir a few times; man, that some fun stuff! Did 8's all the way down to Pan point, then out through Edith Creek basin to PDise. I'd love to have one to try again!

I once saw a guy peel off Midway...as 4 SMC Camlocks pulled out. He just missed Jello tower on the way down. The "rescue" by the county sheriff is a whole 'nother story, but of similar mis...effectiveness. Put the Camlocks in your own collection, or sell'em. There are better active or passive devices these days.

Stainless steel...I wish. Trades?? Like what? Send me a PM...

Some good info...very helpful; thanks. Sounds like Coulior is doing Hood in a day. Was thinkig to take it in 3. Post your TR's if you guys end up doing these trips!

Yes...it's still available.

Posted the sale in "The Gear Critic." Oooops! Here's the link to that post Watch sells for $329. I’d like $165 for it. Send me a PM if you’re interested.

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What the best guidebook for the area, and a source??

Anyone have any beta on the Adam Round the Mountain trail? I've done a most of it, but never in a single push. Mileage? Is it continuous? I know of someone who's done it in a day, but I'm looking to do it in like 2-4 days. Tips, ideas, thoughts? Thanks in advance!

Nice beta, folks. Graci. Anyone happen to know the mileage on the trail?

Pls clarify...

What's a summertime hiking circumnavigation like? I've heard of a trail around parts of it. What's the best source for info/beta?? Was thinking to go in July, and figured a couple of long days would get the job done. Anyone have info they'd like to share??

Messner did the FA of the ice in the photo, and Scott Fisher and Wes Krause did the second ascent. Henry Barber and partner (forgot his name), went up sometime later, and partner fell...and had an epic that was written about for years. Haven't heard of anyone doing them...or the glacier to the right, of late (probably ??). Anyhow, the approach was difficult years ago, and is much tougher now with less snow. The actual approach comes up from the lower right, traverses the snowfield left, to the start of the ice.

I think Messner was on the Olympic Gold list, too. Not sure if others were awarded metals, but the Eiger team and Messner are the only ones I know of. Surely there are other mountaineers/climbers deseving of a gold metal, but that's a topic for another thread. Watching the Eiger Sanction...tomorrow.

Olympics Trivia: Which mountaineers have received an Olympic Gold Medal...and who were they awarded by?

Gonna have to read this one later...as it looks like it's worth the time. Fairweather's gonna flip over this one.

I think it's the Mazama Glacier. Headwall...not sure that it really exists, per se. Seems like it just steepens up a bit, up toward Pikers Peak. Those that climb to the right, to get the steeper part...and call it the "mazama headwall," are really climbing the uppper part of the South Klickitat. Maybe it's would be more accurate to call it the Mazama Glacier with the South Klickitat Headwall finish?? That's my understanding and .02's worth.

That's my understanding, too, that a helmet will shatter to absorb the force. That HB helmet looks like a good alpine "duty" helmet, when weight isn't an issue. I like the brim...and it looks like it might deflect debris away. Do folks like the HB?? Thoughts??

Hey...no having fun at my expense, you guys! You're making me feel pretty toolish.

Hahahaha. No doubt it's under a foot of water now. It'll probably be all rusted out by the time someone finds it.

Is the location between 405 and I-90...or further east (??)?