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Honesty is the best policy in my ability. Used to lead easy 5.10 trad up here in Squish but that was 3 years ago. Just getting back into it now due to many reasons and like to do a trip down South for 2 weeks or so starting around mid-April. Looking into just doing alot of climbing and having a good time. I was thinking Red Rocks since taking a flight would save alot of time and therefore more climbing . But I am open to any suggestions. I have rope, lead gear, car (if needed) and anxious to get out. Email me if you have any plans.

With the current cold spell I'm hoping that good ice can be found in Squamish/Whistler corrider and can go this Th Dec 18. I am very new to the sport as I have only a couple days on the Baker Seracs over the last two years and haven't done it since last fall. But I'm very eager and have no problem just belaying someone just to observe. So if you want to go on Thursday and don't mind taking a rookie out, pls let me know via email gotnoname at g mail dot com. I have transport, if the roads are clear, harness, crampons. I don't have tools but I can borrow from friends. I don't have a suitable rope or screws. I reside in Vancouver and can only do daytrips at the moment. If you can't go this Th pls keep me in mind if your heading out and need a partner.

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So got permission from my boss to take 5-7 days off during the Xmas period. Suggestions for a rock-climbing or ice-climbing trip during this time of the year? I'm in Van BC

Farrgo, what's the issue with Intuition liners and Nuptses? If I was to use the Nuptse for higher altitudes should I be going a half size or 1 size larger?

I'm thinking about purchasing the Nuptse online since they don't sell them locally and would like to get the sizing bang on . I weara LS Nepal EVO GTX 42.5 or a 43 if I want to add a little more space in front for a thicker sock or heavier insole. Should I be considering the same sizing for the Nuptse? If it makes a difference, I'm considering getting the Intuition Liners for the Nuptses

thanks for posting the site to the pics. Just curious, generally for someone who's new to the game, cornice means no go . How do you assess the situation and say the cornice looks solid enough for me to burrow a hole through it!

just going over the posts again and was wandering if there's any significant difference btwn the old and new cobras that makes one model better than the other for alpine? Any opinions on the Taa-k-oons?

thanks everyone for the response.

is it essential that the shaft is straight when considering tools for the alpine so that you can use them to plunge? Also, would a rubber grip and a grip rest be a concern? When I say grip rest I'm referring to the hooks you see at the end of the shafts of some tools. When I say alpine tools I'm looking at doing stuff like Slalok, Matier (NE Face), Joffre - twisting couloir, Andromeda etc. Nothing extremly difficult right now but hopefully I'll have tools I can grow into when my technical abilities improve and I can tackle more difficult alpine routes.

So what's your favourite tools for alpine stuff and why?

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I looked at Vasque's site and these boots are no longer available. have they replaced it with someting else? And if so has anyone have an opinion on them. i emailed vasque but just wanted to see if anyone else has opinions.

Zoran, Just reading your bio on your webiste....I think your missing in your list of favourite local climbs: 1. Grouse Grind 2. Ski touring up Mt Vantage, forgetting about ascending peak after getting drunk on cheap cognac.

anybody use their stuff before and would like to comment? http://www.lokicanada.com/

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Not sure which thread to post this question. Gear or Freshiezone. Anyways.... I'm 5'10" 175 lbs, beginner/intermediate telemarker. Recommended length for new telemark skis? I'm looking at G3 Barons or using my old Rossignol B2. What do you guys think about those skis for telemarking?

I was wandering if anyone has experience with the following boots: http://www.vasque.com/products/m-mpossible.cfm http://www.vasque.com/products/m-super-alpinista.cfm I'm looking for insulated boot good for ice-climbing. I get cold feet. The boots will also be used in occassional alpine situations/alpine ice in BC and Cascades. Just a question in general, how do I know if these boots would be warmer as their counterparts offered by manufacturers such as Scarpa ( Freney GTX,Summit GTX) and La Sportiva (Lhotse GTX, Nepal EVO GTX, Nuptse,) etc. Any recommendations or opnions on the shoes I've mentioned or not mentioned are welcomed. TIA

what's AR?

tvash, the electrolyte pills. What are these things? And does anyone in Vancouver reading this know where to get them? I've never heard of such pills but am interested

thanks everyone. I actually got these brand new at a gear sale. I'm just concerned that with my foot in the liner it feels fine. But then it felt VERY snug when I put everything in the boot. Guess I won't know until I try it out in the field. However, with my intuition liners, it feels awesome and even warmer

You mean you had a thumbs width of room when you try on just the liner, and then no room when you try on the liner and the boot? Exactly, and I just checked there was about 1.5 fingers fit behind the heel. So, I shouldn't be concerned until I mold the liner? For those reading these posts and have these boots, what trips have you done with these boots? Do you recommend them? Are they good for ice-climbing? And for those in Vancouver, Canada...where's the best place to get these molded?

I'm tried these out today. And when I took the liner and put in my foot I had about a thumb's width of room in the front. But when I put it into the boot it felt like it was hitting the front. How do you size a double boot like this?

where's depencier?