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    first glacier

    in Newbies

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    Ice srews are nice.....Get the longest ya can get, 'cause they can be used as short ones with the proper slingage....

     

    I carry 2 Black Diamond Express Screws, a little pricey, but look at it this way.......Would you buy a cheap parachute if you were into skydiving...?

    first glacier

    in Newbies

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    Conditions are not standard for terrain or season, sometimes they may be totally off the wall conditions for the season....who knows.........

     

     

    Your dealing with nature, and not a terrain park, and if you have invested stock in our weather service here in the PNW it may be time to pull out.

     

     

    But just to answer that question based on trends...............Look for a fews cracks and snow bridges which require a quick piss before you cross.

    first glacier

    in Newbies

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    How about avoiding the dice, and take a crevasse rescue coarse ith some good people in the area and get your hands dirty sorta speak.

     

    That way, you will see what its like, get to really know other than figure it out, and just do it, and not rely on our opinions.

    MtHardwr Annapurnna.......4 Season..New

    in The Yard Sale

    Posted · Edited by Divot

    Look, 350.00 and I take care of shipping.

     

    Unless YOU and I have made a deal through PM's then that is the last price......

     

    BTW thelawgoddess....get a cup of coffee and chear up, not like there isnt more important stuff to post about that to jump in here and question me, if you have something to say, you say it in person....Lord knows you have an opportunity everyday.

     

    Nuff Said, lets be friends again.

    first glacier

    in Newbies

    Posted · Edited by Divot

    Sounds like you guys have done your homework and a rearing to go. Sounds like a fun time.

    Those books are great for varied method learning.

     

    As you said, you will be practicing alot of the things you have read, and I totally am an advocate of that in the right senario.

    However,

    30m Isnt enough. Its perfect for a perfect climb, however, 91+ft isnt enough for practicing C-Z-pulley systems, which is the "ideal" system for a 2 person team, and the extra 72+ ft if you are using a 60m rope is a little more security on your back in terms of a kiwi-coil.

    A 30m rope will be ok, but wont give you the extra cushion

    for playing, security, or being there for others when a rescue is on the plate and you guys are the only ones closest to help.

    I even carry a 8.3 50m when I solo.....Just incase.

     

    Sorry to stomp on the horse, but a little more rope will never hurt.

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