DanielHarro

I have a Garmin GPS and I need to get some GOOD topo software that is compatible for MAC. I am looking for maps for the NW and Alaska, any opinions out their?? Pros, Cons.... Thanks

It seems like the punch pass idea is nice for me, I don’t like climbing indoors in teh summer months and I have a crazy work schedule and thus use a gym on a very random basis.

its too bad that mammut does not make a 70meter double rope.... I have really liked the extra lenght...

thanks for the info guys!!

Has anyone used the Petzl dragonfly double ropes? My brother is looking at getting a pair of ropes. I have the Beal ice lines which I like, anyone out their used the Petzl ropes? thoughts, comments???

thanks jojo!! much appreciated!!

solid route....

Trav- How many raps did you make? and did you have to make v-treads for each anchor? how many hours tent to tent? Looks like a good time!!

try the US Bank tower down town... its pretty tall...

I got my at the Patagonia outlet in Dilon MT. size med for $40 bucks!! They have boxes of them...

I have the x350a and used it on my last ice trip and I am sold on it! Very nice... who cares about the haul loop being small, it just needs to hold a rope or some other unnecessary equipment, not like your going to hold any body weight on it.

Dave- Thanks for the beta!!! How was the warm weather??? I bet you didnt get screaming barffies!!

I have to Beal Ice Lines and I have had great luck with them!! I recomend the 70m Golden Dry.

the whole day was very Montana dry, the ice was thick, dry and took screws with ease. We used at least 1 long screw on each belay (19-21cm) plus one standard size. Oh and the trail head is at about 6,200 - 6,400 feet and we toped out at just under 10,800 feet, It was a full day...

Trip: Sphinx - Lowe Date: 11/9/2007 Trip Report: Elisif and I (Team Harro) had five days off together so and we both wanted to get some first season ice climbing in. Looking at conditions and talking to people it looked like the Sphinx was in fat, but other stuff in Hyalite and surrounding area was wet and still in the forming states. We decided to give it a go and see what we could scrap up. The fist day Elisif and I drove to Cameron Montana to the start of the Sphinx. We arrived at the trailhead around 330am after stopping in Butte to pack our gear in the lighted parking lot of a gas station so we got a few small hours of sleep in the car before heading out at 630am. We reached to helmet saddle at 930am where we met another party from Missoula that were going to attempt the Lowe Direct route, so headed for the long traverse, and the other team headed down to the base of their climb. We summated at 500pm right when the sun was going down, got back to the car around 900pm making it car to car in 14.5 hours. It was a really fun trip with super good ice!! The following pics are in order from the start to finish… What gear to bring, what gear to leave??? Rope burn from CrossFit that is going to feel nice in you ice boots... First view of the Sphinx (south face) Me at the Helmet saddle getting ready to head up the West ridge. Elisif heading up the West ridge. Firt views of the ice and the long traverse. Traverse...hmmm... More traverse..... Getting closer... . Pitch #2 Elisif on Lead Up and Up... almost to the summit... So close to the top, oh the darkness... Going down More down.. The rest of the decent was in the dark, pretty chill we just follow the easiest way down back to the saddle where we stashed some gear. Gear Notes: No need for any rock pro. 70m rope, a hand full of screws and start nice and early if possible... Bring you shoes for the approch and save you feet. Approach Notes: Get the Winter Dance book and you are set!!

Looking at getting up to eldorado maybe tomorrow, just curious which approch you did, how may miles it is and about how long it takes. Thanks for the help, I am at work and I dont have my nelson book... thanks!! Daniel Harro

yeah I have some of that, seems to thick and does not bunch up as easily as the thinner military webbing...

Looking for 1/2 inch military webbing in the pdx area, looked at both rei and JI Joes any help would be great, need to make some umbillicals...

picks can break much easier than you think in cold weather, zero and below... and whats up with the rubber scrunchy thing??

JoJo- Thanks for all of your hard work and all the time you have put into keeping Hyalite (local ice crag for us PNW kids) open!!

Spantiks are great!!! They fit my foot well, good in the cold weather...

JOJO- thanks for the update, it seems like everytime I am in the canyon their are over 20 plus machines up the canyon twards twin falls, mostly people just our ridding and other getting some BC skiing in. Are these people not going to be allowed as well?? is this a new rule or is this the first year that it will be enforced.

I have the MH EV2 and seems to be a good tent, even for the taller folks. I also have the BD firstlightfor the fast trips.

I have the MH EV2 and seems to be a good tent, even for the taller folks. I also have the BD firstlightfor the fast trips.

why are snow machines not allowed past trail heads??