tthirloway

Still available, make me an offer?

***SOLD*** I bought this jacket about ten years ago, but it's too warm for me, I never wear it and I would much rather see someone actually use it than for it to just hang around in my closet. It's in like new condition as I only wore it a handful of times, and never on any major climbs. I'm not positive what outer fabric it is made with, but I want to say it was EPIC? Whatever it was, it was the highest-end fabric choice at the time (nearly waterproof but still very breathable). Color is orange, size is medium. It has a removable hood and the original stuff sack. It has always been stored hanging up. I live in New Mexico now (lived in Seattle when I bought the jacket) and shipping within the lower 48 is included in the price. Asking $250 obo, please contact me at tthirloway at gmail dot com if you have any questions

Thinking something close to Seattle, but I'd be willing to go as far as Hood if the conditions look right. The weather looks good, just so long as the snow stabilizes. Anybody? PM me.

Any thoughts on climbing conditions (generally) in the second half of May? Will the rock faces be covered? Will I need skis?

You can definitely climb the Grand and be down in time for happy hour, but most years the Owen-Spalding route doesn't melt out until July. The Upper Exum might come in a little earlier. If you need climbing partners in the Tetons check out the Climber's Ranch.

Nope, I didn't know that. Thanks. Do the huts stay open?

I'm planning a two week climbing trip to Mont Blanc in either late April or mid-May. (I know that's not too specific, but the plans are just starting to come together.) I am looking for alpine climbing partners (snow/ice/rock). If anyone is going to be there or knows anyone who will I would love to talk to you/them. Also any route suggestions would be appreciated as I have never been. Thanks.

I was thinking of something near Seattle - maybe Chair. The weather should be good. PM me.

I went part of the way up there on Tuesday and got a decent look at the east face and NE Butt. The snow is pretty soft and wet and there isn't a whole lot of it on the steeper sections. Lots of areas of bare rock and no ice to speak of. Made me call off my own attempt, but maybe with this cold weather some ice will form on the NE butt...

Great TR, thanks for the link.

Has anybody been skiing around the Southern Pickets? Anything good? How's the approach? I was thinking about coming in from Newhalem. Any info would be great. Thanks.

I'm spending the summer living in Jackson, Wyoming and looking for climbing partners. If anyone is going to be around and wants to come climb something in the Tetons or Winds, email me at tthirloway at gmail dot com I should have plenty of free time. tyler

I'm looking to do some alpine climbing during the week of May 19-23. I was thinking of Greybeard, Shuksan, Rainier, Stuart or others - rock, ice or snow and I'm open to suggestions. PM me if you have some time. Long or short trips both work for me. tyler

I was there in October or November. The bridge was out but there was a good log at the bridge and plenty of people were crossing without difficulty.

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I was hoping to climb Dragontail or Stuart (TC or SGC) on March 21-23. Possible itinerary being leave Friday, camp Friday night below route, climb Saturday, back home Sat night or Sunday. PM if you are interested, I'm also open to other suggestions.

Thanks for the offer, but I don't think it will fit. Hope that doesn't sound too weird.

I was skiing down the east side of Commonwealth Creek Basin last night and my shovel handle fell off of my pack. I was on one of the well-traveled north/south paths, about due east of Guye Peak (hard to tell because of the trees and the darkness). It's a Black Diamond handle. If you find it, please PM me and I'll buy you a beer. Thanks, tyler

I'm looking to get a pair of AT skis fit with Silvretta 500's. Right now I'm looking at some 153cm Atomics (a few years old) that are also relatively thin (I'm not sure the dimensions). My main use will be for approaching climbs (hence the 500's) and I've heard some people recommend short skis for this setup because of the weight. Another concern for me would be trying to control longer skis with such soft boots. What worries me about the skis I'm looking at is that they might be too short for good flotation (I'm 6' 165 lbs.). Any advice? I'd prefer a short ski but I don't want to wallow through powder. Would I be better off with a longer ski? Does anybody use really short skis with their climbing boots? Thanks for any help.

Looks like the weather might be decent this week. I'd like to get out for a two or three day trip, but I'd consider short trips too. PM me if you're interested and we'll figure something out. tyler

The BD Cyborg also.

Can someone recommend a good source for Hood weather and avalanche conditions? Thanks

Why is there so much discussion about other people's clothes? I hate myself for reading this whole thing.

Like other Mad Rock products, I assume they suck. But I've never used them.

Where was this taken from?