Tom253

Happens this Saturday at 7:00 pm. Come join us. Should be a great show.

Was in Marmot store in B-vue today and overheard some people talking about some top-roping and sport routes along WA-900 between Issaquah and Renton. Anyone know anything about this? Worth my time or not? Better to go to Little Si or 38 instead? Thanks

Great report Chris. Weather is supposed to be amazing today so I hope your team is successful on Tahoma.

You're right about the teacher part but the field is way off. He's a calculus professor.

Climb: The Brothers (Failed Attempt)-South Col Date of Climb: 6/3/2006 Trip Report: Trip report w/photos written by climbing parter here: http://www.pierce.ctc.edu/faculty/cwillett/local/brothers/index.html Gear Notes: Ice axe Brain Bucket Whiskey Approach Notes: Great snow all the way up the gulley.

Crap!!! I know everyone that was in the Yellow Jacket climbing party that day. I pray that he recovers okay.

Thanks ideas guys. After reading Klenke's TR on Bedal Peak, I think I'll do a bit more route research and knock that one out of the way.

I have very basic mountaineering experience and would like to get my feet wet on a non-technical alpine climb this month. Been looking around at tons of route descriptions but can't seem to find any that are appropriate for my level of experience. Any climb ideas in western WA that would allow me to get my feet wet without getting in over my head would be appreciated. Looking for anything that doesn't require rock pro or crossing terrain higher than class 2 or 3. Thanks

I'm super paranaoid of eBay. $350 for a $675 tent? Don't know why but I always assume ebay folks are shady fuckers.

I read a review for the Polaris on backpackinglight.com and was impressed with this one as well. Just didn't like all the guy lines come out of it. Do like the fact that it has a vestibule. The Nemo and Summit Extreme are both lacking one.

I thought that too because ID quit making their MK1 out of eVent. Then I found the Tenshi and Summit Extreme. Was pleased to see that it's still in use. What I don't get is WHY ID quit using it for a tent. They still use it for their bivy sacks.

I know it's tiny. Not too good for gettin' freaky deaky with the big girls but....it still appears to be one heck of a machine for what I need. Just too so darned pricey.

So...the Nemo Tenshi single wall eVent appears to be a bad mamma jamma. http://www.nemoequipment.com/products_tents_tenshi.asp Anyone been able to fork out the dough for one of these bad boys and use it in super crappy conditions? Been thinking of selling my left nut up for one. Also looking at the Summit Extreme by Outdoor Designs. This one appears to be a kick-ass tent as well. http://www.rab.uk.com/products_shelter_summitex.html

Thanks for the opinions folks. I decided on a Marmot Lithium EQ and an Integral Designs Overbag bivy made of Event fabric. Still haven't had a chance to try it. The weather has been perfect for testing the system but I haven't had the time. Will try it out in December when I have a free weekend and let ya know how it works for me.

Went snowshoeing yesterday at Snoqualmie ski area. Expected rain at the base and snow up high. Not a chance. We got rained on the entire time. Legs are sore today from moving through heavy, wet snow. Saw a few folks cruising on cross country skis. They appeared to be having more fun due to the ease of movement. I was jealous. Snowshoeing sucks. That's all. Thank you.

Okay folks....I know this question has probably been asked a million times but I need to ask it anyway. Down or synthetic fill for a mountaineering bag? I understand that a down bag is highly compressable, warm, and must be kept dry, and weigh less that synthetics. I also understand that a synthetic will insulate when wet but is bulkier and heavier than down. So....with that said....for those of you that use down for mountaineering / climbing....how do you go about keeping it dry? You use a bivy sack? If so....what are the best bivy sacks out there? I've been looking at some of the sacks made by Integral Designs with the eVENT fabric. eVENT appears to be better at breathing than Gore-Tex according to the gear reviews I've been reading. F*ck....looks like I went on too much. SO...down or sythetic. That is the question. What do you prefer and why?

Sweet photos. Good to see some canyoneering photos on here. My girlfriend and I were hoping to hike the Narrows in June but the run-off had the water levels too high. Did ya happen to hike up Angel's Landing? Nice hike minus the damn crowds. I didn't figure that many damned people would be there. Toward the top it was like waiting in line for a ride at Disneyland. Still worth it either way.

yo, those are some pimp-ass products you're slangin'. I dig the Steiner. Will have to pick one up.

Thanks for the info guys. Anyone know of a pack w/similar weight and volume specs that has gear loops on the waist belt? Also, have any of you experience any problems with the top lid getting in the way of a helmet? Lots of questions, I know, but I'm not in the U.S. right now so I have no means of physically checking out gear. Your feedback is all I have until I return and can do some proper pack hunting.

Toast I'm seriously thinking about picking up the Shadow 55 for use as a summer and winter mountaineering pack. Does the 3300 cui hold enough for 2 or three overnighters (summer and winter)? I have a habit of packing as possible so I would assume so. Also, is the fabric strong enough to take scrapes and rubs from rock and tools? Had any problem with rips or punctures? Thanks