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bump for the bag.

you give it all you got, weighing in at 19 stone:

Пожалуйста (I don't speak Russian and I looked that up) it's a long single-day trip for sure. Many people camp at Lunch Counter on night one and then make their summit bid the next morning. not sure if you need permits for that but probably. space to camp at the trailhead can be tight - i had to cowboy camp on some open grass by the road once, but it all worked out. good luck!

there will be plenty of people up there. take more sun protection than you think you need (hats, buffs, glasses - sunscreen never lasts long enough). Take lots of water and start early. 3 AM from the parking lot is probably early enough if you're fast, otherwise it is more pleasant as a two-day trip. take a trash bag or waterproof pants for the glissade down! (remove crampons for the glissade)

this could be the Scopes Trial of our era

boot dryers are mankind's greatest invention. without exaggerating: better than the printing press, moveable type, and sliced bread.

Jim is a legend but I thought this thread would be about our very own Ivan

great work! If this is published do we punters of cc.com get peer review credit?

bag still available

I'm a big fan of his memoir. I have too many books and it's survived many purges: Memoirs of a Mountain Guide. Here's to a life well-lived!

next up, some bullshit non-profit "Mount Hood Educational Institute" to stick its snout in the trough, too.

jacket is sold, sleeping bag still available

not to my knowledge

Scarpa Mount Blancs. My toes get wrecked on a long slog descent, but I think that's a feature, not a bug, of a climbing boot. Ski off the mountain when possible.

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great pics, as you are known for. I can never get the exposure right when I'm photographing things in full shade but also full sun. looks like a wonderful day in the mountains!

dogs are aid.

feel free to DM/PM me offers

here are a few of the more offbeat ones from my bookshelf

I'd like to get these in the hands of someone who would use them. Basically haven't touched them since 2015. Jacket is 650 down, XL, nice and bulky, it's a bailout jacket when things go south on big mountains. Not for wearing around town unless you live in a really cold place. Has internal water bottle pockets, fuzzy lined outer pockets and a zip-off hood for some reason. Stored hanging in a closet. smoke-free household. took it up Rainier a few times. review: https://www.outdoorgearlab.com/reviews/clothing-mens/down-jacket/mountain-hardwear-sub-zero-sl I'm the second owner, the first owner bought this jacket for a Denali trip but never used it. The outer shell is somewhat water resistant so this would make a great cascades ice climbing belay parka too. 0 degree left-zip long down sleeping bag. Same deal, this is for winter camping or shoulder seasons on the volcanoes. I duct taped a little pinhole as you can see. if you cared you could drop some superglue in there I guess. stored unstuffed in the the intended bag shown. compression bag included for it. I'm original owner. cash only, prefer local pickup in Portland.

I would think a home indoor climbing wall with juggy holds and thick mats underneath would be a nice addition for a kid who really loves to climb

ugh

that's cool. thanks.

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here is some info on mines on the north side of J-berg. thediggings.com