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Great!

Thanks for the TR. What variation are you referring to for the Final 400? Thanks.

Agreed, the thin snow around the Gendarmes makes for a substantially more difficult climb of Casaval. Obviously the trick is getting the right weather window and snow coverage. I have climbed it a couple of times and it is safer with deeper but more firm snow along the ridge. One time was in March (overcast, minimal winds) and one time was in May (clear skies, no winds). This year just never got the right amount of snow in my opinion. I am planning to climb it again maybe next winter. Thanks for your report.

Thanks for your report. Appreciated

Agreed. I have never seen Shasta so dry in April in my 20 years of climbing there. I was thinking of a doing a climb up Casaval Ridge this spring. That will need to wait until next year.

Fabulous climbing you guys. Great report. Appreciated it.

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Thanks for this interesting vestibule solution. But i decided that I need the Direkt 2 vestibule after all.

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Have you climbed Casaval Ridge? I have a climbed it twice (solo) about 10 years ago and am considering it again this season.

Let me know if you have one that you don’t need anymore. Thanks and happy holidays! David

Beautiful TR and video. Inspiring. Thanks for sharing.

Looking for one of these, new or used. Willing to pay $50+$10 shipping. Thanks you guys! David

Hi Ed Thanks for the reply! Sorry i did not get back to you sooner, but i was out backcountry skiing with patty... the sierra is getting great snow this year. so, that would be great if youre interested in climbing lib ridge! you mentioned ptarmigan ridge. i am also interested in ptarmigan ridge but would rather tackle liberty before ptarmigan. also, do you prefer climbing as a 2 person team or do you prefer 3 people? i think 3 is better than 2 for crevasse safety reasons, but i would be okay with a 2 person team if you feel strongly... so long as we discuss and dial-in the self-arrest+anchoring situation. fyi, i am outta work right now so my schedule is quite flexible but if i get a FT job, then i would likely (but not necessarily) have to cancel plans. lets talk to on the phone to see if our interests align... kind regards, david valdes 626-437-8690

thanks for the reply... lemme shoot you a msg...