passward
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Thanks all. Definitely ruling out the Petzl Ultralegeres.
I'm looking, right now, at pile of Denali gear thats bigger than my couch. For my knees sake, I gotta draw the line somewhere. Think I'll just do the C half of the Z+C setup running thru biners.
Seems the bigger issue for a 2-man team is actually getting an anchor set up in the first place so the rescuer can get to work.
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Anybody have any experience with the Petzle Ultralegere? Two of us are doing Denali's W Butt and have realized that we may want carry more than two pulleys (each!). A friend suggested that these almost-pulleys might be a good choice for the "C" half of a Z+C.
Any advice?
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my problem was that I had the high altitude liners in my invernos and my feet just cooked.
Yeah, seems like most sources are really keen on moldable Intuition liners. I hate to buy new liners when the ones in my old Invernos seem fine. Anybody have a strong opinion about it. what about just bringin' a few toe warmers? I've got 40below overboots.
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Wow! Thanks everybody! This BB is the balls.
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Looking for advice for our somewhat ignorant two-man team. We're trying the West Butt in June and could use some guidance.
Does anybody have any opinions about the following?
TENT: If I buy a new tent (I think my old Wild Cntry tent is too sketchy) should I look at a three-man rather than a two, for comfort? I saw the Mtn Hrdware Trango (2 and 3) on sale and am tempted. Any other favorites for a trip like McKinley?
STOVE(S): I've got my old MSR whisperlite stove and am wondering if we should get a second (redundant) one or if the benefit of a higher-end XGK would be worth the $.
SHOVELS: We each have regular BD climbers' shovels and are having trouble imagining bringing the steel, wood-handled jobbers recommended in some guide books.
Any insights about these or anything else is appreciated!
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Looking for partner(s) for June/July. Probably the West Buttress. Give me a call and we'll chat about experience, training-trips, etc. If you come with a lot of experience and have a somewhat bigger plan we could talk about it (this'll be my first expedition).
Gordon 206.850.8789
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We were the party that hiked the chute with you guys on our way to Fuhrer Finger. We punted too after that wind early Sunday. We were a bit surprised by the continuing wet slides Sunday afternoon - we expected more consolidation after the hot week.
Those Petzl pulleys without the metal sides
in The Gear Critic
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snoboy - Wish I would have just taken your word for it: pullies close to the hauler(s); biners close to the "victim." The Newbie thread you referenced gave me a migraine. But I was finally satisfied when I followed the link you posted that showed "delrio's" graphic and calculations. Good stuff, thanks.