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Copy on the access - seems to be what I've found as well. Snowmachines would be the way, I'm sure. Can't remember if there's other more easily accessed ice in town, but I certainly will be skiing anyway, just gotta figure out what gear 'cause I broke my Fritschi's last weekend!

I'll be in the Bozone next week with Tues-Thurs available, Weds would probably work best. Interested in ice partners - comfortable WI5 leader, though I've only been skiing this winter . Familiar with Hyalite. Skiing the other days if interested. olsented at Gmail

probably why you started mixed climbing more in CO!

Stoked to get soaked under some drips again, Nate?

We're thinking the missing raft valve is at the Goodell Creek Campground (mi. 119) - had a blowout for my birthday a couple weekends ago. If anyone from the Seattle area is driving by and finds this little critter, I'd be more than happy to meet you for a . The signed campground and put in are on the south side of the road; there are group sites (unsigned) on the north side . We were at the 'Lower' site, meaning the west side of Goodell Creek (fairly obvious from the road). The site access is the first gravel road west of Goodell. There will be a chain gate; here you get to stretch your legs, take the dog for a walk, do some frisbee throwing (up at the site), etc. We were at the second (furthest) group site, and the valve should be within 20 feet of the northwest corner (back left) of the site (just a big gravel lot), and has a little hardware store biner on it. BTW, this is one sweet campsite to know of if you're with a group. It only costs $25 a night and you can bring something like 30 cars and 60 people. Not exactly a climbing trip size, but a few people makes it pretty cheap. Thanks for checking this post.

any reason's not to lead it in that kind of shape?

skied at baker on weds. and y'aint got a prayer climbin' ice at pan dome or tabasco.

oh, cleo's....

perhaps better suggestions come with her reasons for nixing the tools mentioned in first post?

i've broken a couple sTylus's, but they were good camera's and i don't really baby electronics. part of my problem with all those oly stylus designs is the darn sliding cover/turn on mechanism, which easily happens shoving into a pants cargo pocket or tight pack if you have it oriented the 'wrong' way. those tight pockets have a knack with preventing that lense to pop out, so you get a pretty irritated camera - especially if you didn't notice it happening. of course, diligence can prevent this, but nonetheless it can still happen during transit, even if you pack it carefully - especially in a pants cargo pocket (i'm not one to handle the bulk and time with cases on trips). i don't think they are good for climbing as a snap and stash camera. i heard pentax has a good reputation for handling abuse, btw. other than that, i was quite pleased with their performance (and a kick ass zoom), but i've sent 2 to their graves.

i was hoping this was going to be about ice farming preps...

"are you gonna be alright?"

about those pulleys -- i think it'd be wise to point out that many don't carry them as they only have one use, light and fast mentality tries to utilize multiple use items, and biners can substitute just fine. of course the pulley can be there to get you out of a pinch with heavier people + packs, high friction situations, or a drop-C (which could be done without one as well), and could make the difference in certain situations, especially the more difficult 1 rescuer scenarios. regardless of any argument over the decision to not bring pulleys, there are many well experienced climbers who will not bring pulleys into the mountains, including guides on personal trips. also, a fluke can be an easier first piece to get in and transfer the load to, then get an equalized back up when you can move around. ....fwiw

retrofitting the android works better for me than the freelock. easier to clip in and out, but can come unclipped accidentally easier, too. paying attention avoids this well, but you never know.... android clip can be clamped back to wrist webbing to stay out of way when belaying, etc. rock climbing with dangling tools is a bumbly show no matter what.