kdewit

I am booked for the April 20th departure, would love some American company. They have more snow than we do....Classic tour. http://us7.campaign-archive2.com/?u=68d949279b126b690cdb9f2c1&id=bae7dcaf9e&e=428caa04d3 Keith

Hello: I am planning on doing the Haute in April and will have an opportunity to ski near Chamonix or Zermatt while I am there. Does anyone have recommendations for lift skiing, inexpensive lodging or other must see / do things in the area? Thanks! Keith

Looking for some partners for local climbing, including Smith Rock. Trad or Sport up to about 5.10. Getting back on it so I am good with easier grades too. Got time during the week plus weekends. PM me for my number. Just returned from Devils Tower! Keith

I might be up for joining you. Let's see what happens between now and then. I will have a truck and a dog. 5.10 trad climber with gear. Keith

Spent a night in a tent with Fred at about 80, climbing Ingall's Peak. Congrats to a great climber, you grumpy old man!

I assume it is too late to submit a story? I climbed with Fred to retrace his 1st ascent of Ingals Peak in the summer of 01. kd

I am up for some spring skiing. In Portland, flexible schedule. Expert skier and strong climber. I bring a dog if it works. Got peeps? Keith de Wit

I am looking for a partner for local cragging, sport or trad. 5.7 to 5.10. Wed, Thu or Fri. Keith

Yo: I have 5 spots available for a bc ski cabin at Table Mtn WA this weekend Mar 10-12. 7.5 miles ski in. 2 nights. Cheap!Bc skiing or hiking / snowshoeing Sat and Sun. Must be easy going, have bc or XC gear, and be ready to ski and party! Dogs welcome, 2 coming on trip. Any ladies out there? We need a balance. kd

Let's ski when the weather gets good! kd

I am looking for backcountry skiers in the Portland area. I have time midweek and weekends. Expert skier, advanced climber. Got skins, AT, Tele, and mtn climbing gear. You ready? kd

I did a lot of research and demo of AT gear last year, and what I purchased totally rocks! Atomic TM:EX, dynafit comfort binding, Garmont Mega Ride Boot. Totally light, lighter thatn my lightweight tele gear, fat, fast, awesome for climbing, sweet in pow and crud. I took these out for a test at the resort and it was like Alpine-lite. Skied all the normal drops, chutes, trees, pow, and even bumps. Great in the bc, light and durable. The skinning is superior to my tele, and the boots have a walking mode that is great. I also tried K2 Shuksan, Rossi T3, and researched others. This was the standout. Snappy and a great shape. kd

I am planning on a 9-11 day ski trip on the Haute from Chamonix to Zermot Switzerland in April. It is hut to hut. Just bring backcountry ski gear and $500. Food, beer, Europeans are waiting. Be a strong skier. No guide needed. Plan to randonee. Need company. You in?

Looks like there is interest. I have emailed a few offline and I am trying to get planning going. I am open to March if that will be better, less crowded... Send me your emails if you want to be on my distro. I'll continue to keep the posting aive here too.

I am planning on a 9-11 day ski trip on the Haute from Chamonix to Zermot Switzerland in April. It is hut to hut. Just bring backcountry ski gear and $500. Food, beer, Europeans are waiting. Be a strong skier. No guide needed. Plan to randonee. Need company. You in?