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That's kinda what I thought. Any defenders of the other camp?

I've more or less formed my own opinion but I'm curious what other CCers think. Do you use a transceiver for approaches to climbs (non-skiing objectives)? Do you think it causes you to venture onto riskier terrain? I guess this is similar to the argument in the thread a few months ago about PLB usage and risk-taking. I ask because I recently ran across a heated discussion on the subject over at MP from last spring. I always assumed that most people traveling in avy-prone terrain would carry a beacon in addition to good judgement. I was wrong. MP thread Forgive me if this has been discussed here before. My search was not fruitful.

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I'm an inexperienced skier. I was out touring today and broke a binding while side-hilling in trees. Luckily I was only about a mile from the car and was able to boot it/single ski out relatively painlessly. My question is do you guys carry a "repair kit"? If so, what's in it? I was skiing on Silvretta 500s and stripped the device that adjusts the boot length on the rails.

Was up there today for other fun. CYA at Exit 38 is uber thin (at least as judged from I90). Kiddie cliff is in but most snow covered. Bryant buttress may be climable. The blue drip is not touching. The WI4 pitch of Chockstone was sun rotten. Didn't see Alpental falls but probably also melted from all the sun.

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Nobody's interested? I'm thinking anything really, Alpental, Chockstone, Denny creek, wander around E38. Looks promising....

Who knows it might be in again ... Let's go see.

I sent an email to BD but I thought I'd post here in case anyone has a beater pair of old sabertooths laying around that I could steal the antibotts from. It has to be those for the older style. Thanks in advance.

I don't have the beta but maybe you can glean something from this snapshot.

Point taken, thank you. Standing below the chandeliers at CYA felt a little sketchy with above freezing temps. That said, true hardmen can swallow falling icicles and crap them out whole. Just ask Wayne.

Was up in the valley yesterday with the lady friend. Saw climbers on Alpental 1/4 and found another drip further up the valley. Anyone here interested in having a swing at it on Sunday? I'm novice/intermediate, maybe 30-40 pitches of WI under my belt, so it would be good if you have some experience and a couple of screws to supplement my rack. Jason edit: Also open to Exit 38 based on the recent posts.

For the record, I advise against Chair Peak. I soloed the NEB with a finish on the East face under the roof. I found it to be mostly loose 4th class with a few steps of low 5th that are no fun to downclimb. Sorry, Rad. I was typing the same time as you. I cannot comment on the Chimney route.

Grand Staircase - Escalante is where I'd go. Check out the technical slot canyons. For example Zebra Canyon or the 80' free rappel into water at the bottom of Neon Canyon. Google it; it's unbeatable and almost the perfect time of year. Strongly advise static line for raps. PM for more info. J

Looks like good fun! I've been toying with several GPS android apps too. How did you get the tracks overlaid on the oblique view of Stuart?

Thanks, but I already have a pack that size... Good luck.

I third the props for Osprey. A little heavier but super stable, even for small volume packs overloaded with rock gear. What size is it, S, M, or L? I might be interested.

I had plans to climb Prusik tomorrow. My partner just bailed due to injury. Anyone up for some easy alpine or nearby cragging? I can gear lead 5.7ish and follow 9s, I have most of a rack, a rope and a car. I'm in NE Seattle. PM me with at phone number. Jason

Not a spectacular distance or time but a spectacularly good Sunday. Since there aren't a lot of TR's on the subject, I thought you may appreciate some beta pics. http://picasaweb.google.com/jdberndt/WesternTatooshTraverse080308 PM if you have questions. Approach: Hwy706 Gear: tennis shoes and crampons or axe

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Looking to get out primarily on Sundays but I have a little flexibility in my schedule. I'm 33 yo and am reasonably fit. I can gear lead 7-8ish. I have a partial rack and a car. I'm going to do the hike up to Colchuck lake this Sunday, 7-20, Let me know if you're interested in this or future endeavour. Jason

I'm interested. I have minimal alpine experience but think it would be great to get out on some starter routes. I did quite a bit of cragging a couple of years ago and I'm starting to get back in shape. I led 5.8ish and WI3 and TRed mid-10s but I don't know where I'm at now. I have most of a rack and don't always work on the weekends. Let's talk. Maybe some cragging this Sunday?

I'll bite. ..but I'm away from email/Seattle until Sunday. Feel free to call me, cell-608-628-8251. Jason

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