thin_air_aaron

Still available?

See PM re: the Spantiks please, thanks.

Selling a few items. Email aaron.tiff@gmail.com if interested. Buyer to pay USPS flat rate shipping ($18 for the boots, $8 for the shirt and pants). Will post items on eBay if no offers after a couple days. Pics located here - https://photos.app.goo.gl/CHLnSiLKQYxD6t3h8 $35 - La Sportiva Trango Gore-Tex Mountaineering boots (size 43.5) - had these a few years and could probably use a new waterproof coating but still lots of life in them, very comfortable for hiking or alpine environments $25 - Kuhl long sleeve highly breathable shirt (size medium) - like new (too big for me) color is much more of a dark/navy blue than the gray that came out in the photo. $25 - Mountain hardwear softshell pants (size large) - excellent condition but also too large, no holes or rips

Awesome, thanks everyone for the help.

Thanks for the advice. It looks like the cams I'm looking at are in fact the older version with the metal stub. Are the weight/angle issues significant or would they be alright to use as a beginner set until I get more experienced using cams?

I'm looking to buy a set of some lightly used BD Camalot C4's (0.5-3)and am trying to figure out how much has changed in the last 5-7 years in terms of their development. Has their been significant development in terms of extended range, weight reduction, reliability, etc. that a version from 5-7 years ago wouldn't have capitalized on? How much should any of these issues determine how much to offer? Thanks

Ya I have, point well taken. I'm more interested in getting weather reports if possible and as a very last resort in other cases. Just curious if anyone had experience using them in the area.

I posted on the international board but thought I'd try here as well. Does anyone has any experience with using a radio on Aconcagua for obtaining weather reports and/or as a backup for emergency rescue? I've read that VHF covers a large portion of the mountain to put you in contact with the rangers. Is this the best option? Are there places in Mendoza to rent a handheld radio?

Hey, I was wondering if anyone has any experience with using a radio on Aconcagua for obtaining weather reports and/or as a backup for emergency rescue. I've read that VHF covers a large portion of the mountain to put you in contact with the rangers. Is this the best option? Are there places in Mendoza to rent a handheld radio?

Hey guys, thanks for the advice. Dane, what is YMMV?

I got a good deal on some Koflach Arctis Expe and wondering if I should upgrade the liner to Denali Intuition for climbing the Polish Direct on Aconcagua. Anyone have any experience with these 2 options and if the Denali is significantly warmer/better?

Thanks for the tip Farrgo, what was it about using it that was a pain? Also, do you think the possibility of clogging the filter due to the supposed silt content is something to be concerned about?

Hey guys, just wondering if anyone has any experience with Steri-Pens and there effectiveness, particularly in S. America. I've heard the water is very silty near Aconcagua which limits the effectiveness of water filters but have also read that Steri-Pens are best used with clear(er) water. I was planning on using coffee filters to remove any silt, then a 4 micron filter and then treating the water with a Steri-Pen. Would this be effective or should I be thinking something else?

I also have a pair that I've been playing with lately trying anyway possible to make them fit. I did notice the liners bunching up and had them heat molded at a ski/mountaineering shop but it didn't really fix the bunch up issue. I'm not sure if this is causing the problem I'm having with fitting the boot. I think the shell might be too small for me but was debating trying some intuition liners as a last resort to see if I could salvage the boot. I asked the guy if they could heat stretch the shells out at all but he said because it's a mix between plastic with the rubber rand that it probably wouldn't work and might cause the seams to come apart as opposed to working on a solid plastic boot. Does anyone have any thoughts on this possibility? Dane, I'm curious to know what else you didn't like about the boot. I've only heard rave reviews but would like to hear your thoughts. Also, anyone else have any suggestions for boots to pick up that are capable of (reasonably) comfortable hiking and some moderate ice climbing above 20K feet?

I originally posted this in its own forum but saw this thread so thought I'd include it in here. I purchased a great pair of Ice Vasque 9000's used from a cc.com member. Although I took a gamble not knowing the exact size, they seem to meet the fit test of the two fingers behind the heel when wearing the shell without the liner. However, when I wear the liner in they seem a little tight and even more tight with an insole/footbed. I haven't thermo molded the liners yet which I'll try first but have a question regarding the boot shell itself. A friend of mine had some ski mountaineering boots that were pretty much the same for him. He took them to Marmot Mountain Works and they "punched out" his boots and they were perfect after that. -Anyone have any experience with this and know if it's possible or a good/bad idea with mountaineering boots? -Would anyone recommend that I get a different boot liner to try to thermo-mold that might help with the problem? -Should I keep my Sol insoles or rely on a good liner thermo-mold to address support issues? I know that fit is the most important thing with a boot and will buy new boots if I have to but am trying to avoid that if possible. Thanks.