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Not as cheap as used, but REI will have all snowshoes (including the MSRs) o sale - 20% off. Sale starts Friday at all stores and online.

You are correct Dane, both the the Rebel (and it's sibling Anarchist) are no longer on the DMM website. Backcountry Gear is still listing the Rebel axe and hammer on their website if someone is looking. Great tools, love my pair! Jim

Very lightly used Wild Things Ice Sac. 3200 CI, 3-1/2 pounds. Great overnight, three day alpine pack. A classic that Wild Things no longer seems to manufacture. US made, welded seams. Two tool tubes, crampon holder, removable top lid. Pack is in great shape, no holes, tears, or stains. Even the bottom is in good shape with no holes and only minimal abrasions. $100.00. + shipping. Will ship or free Portland, OR pickup.

Bump - bag still available.

Erik, Yes it is. I sent a reply via email. Sorry for the delay in replying, been busy at work. Jim

Price dropped to $85.00 on this nice down bag!

Price dropped to $40.00 - great deal on a three season sleeping bag with lots of life left in it!

Price dropped to $25.00 - great deal on a sleeping bag with lots of life left in it!

These are sold - thanks!

Three season Moonstone Polarguard bag. In great shape, no stains or tears. Bag weighs 4 lbs. $40.00 plus shipping or pick up in Portland, OR.

Summer weight Moonstone Polarguard bag. In great shape, one stain on the foot of the bag. Bag weighs 2 3/4 lbs. $25.00 plus shipping or pick up in Portland, OR.

Two bags for the price of one! Classic Camp Seven North Col & Arete sleeping bags. Both are down. The N Col is a winter bag and still has great loft. One oversize patch from a small burn. The Arete was a match to the N col, the two zip together and the Arete fits into the N col for super cold weather. Not a ton of loft left in the Arete, but still useable. Arete weighs 2 1/2 lbs N col weighs 3 1/3 lbs Both for $75.00.

More closet (ok it's actually a full room!) cleaning. Marmot down sleeping bag, unknown model, possibly early version of the Arroyo, 775 fill used, no stains, tears, ect. I have used this bag comfortably a little below freezing. Fairly narrow cut. Bag weighs 2lbs. Price dropped to $85.00 plus shipping or pick up in Portland, OR. PayPal payment. You can check my feedback on eBay where I have been selling for years as spokeandsprocket.

Time to start some closet (ok it's actually a full room!) cleaning. First up is my RAB Photon Jacket. About a year old, lightly used, no stains, tears, ect. $85.00 plus shipping or pick up in Portland, OR. PayPal payment. You can check my feedback on eBay where I have been selling for years as spokeandsprocket. From RAB website: Product Details Specification Reviews New weave Pertex® Microlight 30D outer Warm 133g Primaloft® Eco in body and 100g Primaloft Eco in sleeves Light 60g Primaloft® Eco in the hood 1-way YKK front zip with internal insulated zip baffle and chin guard 2 YKK zipped A-line chest pockets and 1 zipped internal chest pocket. Adjustable velcro cuffs Double exit hem drawcord Packs away into internal chest pocket Medium cut

I was up there on June 3rd and it was very icy above the hogsback. Jim Couch

I own both the Yates "Free Rack" and the Big Wall Rack. Both are good units, and if you need/want to carry a lot of gear they will do an excellent job. Jim

Long axes are FAR superior when chopping steps while descending. You can reach below your feet to chop the step without having to lean over so much! So there! To answer the obvious question - in 35 years of climbing I have had to chop steps while descending exactly - ONCE. I hope to never have to do it again, long or short axe!

East ridge is easier than the North ridge. Pretty much 3rd class as I recall. Exposed, but never difficult. Nice climb/scramble. Jim

Kerr, The trail will indeed take you to the N ridge. If you follow the trail you will be on the West side of the ridge and can follow a gully/depression to the ridge crest. The Pinnacle/Castle bowl that Matt mentions is on the East side of the ridge and can also be used to gain the ridge crest, but my experience is that it has a higher avalanche potential under most conditions. The actual climb to the ridge crest is probably a bit easier from the west than from the east. Jim

Or call your representatives and tell them you are opposed to the bills! Jim

DMM Rebel axe/hammer set with QR leashes. SOLD for the pair. can pick up in Portland or will ship for actual shipping cost. These are in great shape, having been only used 3 times on ice, no mixed or dry tooling. Some paint missing on shafts, but otherwise in great shape. Picks are sharp and ready to go! Can be used with the QR leashes or leash-less. Jim Couch

Well, I did, but he left town. So now I don't know Jack anymore... Everybody's always looking for Jack...

Great story!

Hang in there Dane, and thanks for sharing. Jim

Avail 7th & 8th. Sent you an e-mail Jim