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I have Saturday off; probably my only day off between February and May. I was thinking a long day in the Enchantments maybe - starting Friday night or early Saturday morning - Dragontail, Stuart or Colchuck... Or maybe something shorter around Snoqualmie Pass. I'm open to other ideas too. Anybody? PM me. -tyler

I've been looking into the Cilo packs but wasn't sure about the fit. Can anyone comment on how they fit narrow vs. wide shoulders? Also, most of the people who had posted on this thread before had just received their Cilo packs and hadn't tried them out. Now that you've had some time to use them, what do you think? Thanks.

REI will take back anything they sell, including climbing gear. For the most part, the gear gets destroyed and the cost gets eaten not by the manufacturer but by the REI employees. So really, it's much better to make an informed decision on the gear you're buying and take responsibility for getting the "right" stuff.

Wild Things Andinista, bought in the fall of 2005. I've used it probably 7-8 times and I like it, but I've realized the frame size is too small for me. It is a medium (Wild Things recommends the medium for a 19.5" torso size), color is red. It's in very good condition with no rips, tears, stains etc. Price is $175. Pictures available upon request. PM me if interested.

Be careful with that. Last winter my calves got really sore after running too much, I ignored it and ended up with an achilles injury for several months. Still not sure what it was, but it was a bitch to get over. Even during the more painful stages of the injury I was still able to climb/hike with my boots on even when I wasn't able to run or even walk long distances normally. I have a feeling that with rest and stretching I would have been able to avoid it.

PM sent.

Not that it will help you much Scott, but sometime this year BD is supposed to come out with a new Cobra that will have a fang attachment.

Next week I have Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday (and maybe Wednesday and Thursday) off. I really want to get out - depending on weather, conditions etc, I was thinking Hood, Shuksan, Baker, Eldorado, Dragontail, Stuart, Colchuck, Chair, or ice climbing someplace, but I'm always open to suggestions. Anybody have some free time? PM me.

the weather looks great on wednesday! No one can get the day off?

Anobody interested? I was thinking about a one day alpine climb around Snoqualmie or Stevens or maybe some ice climbing. Could also leave Tuesday afternoon/evening. I can drive and I'm open to suggestions. PM me. tyler

Size small harness, still in the bag with all the tags. This was a Christmas present that was too small, so instead of returning it to REI to be destroyed, I'd like to get some of the money back. Asking $60, plus shipping. If you want to see pictures or have any questions, let me know. Thanks, tyler http://www.backcountry.com/store/PTZ0084/Petzl-Adjama-Climbing-Harness.html?CP=Affiliate

Does anyone have any stories of falling while simul-climbing?

I remember reading this thread for the first time and feeling sorry for the readers.

Good stuff here. But, what exactly is a 'kipping' pullup?

About the rotator cuff injuries from too many pullups: is that something that comes on slowly with warning signs or is it more of a sudden blowout of your shoulder?

I second "Soldier of the Great War." It's a fantastic book. "Killing Dragons," by Fergus Flemming is pretty good so far.

You can find them at any hardware store or most gas stations. The grey ones are warmer than the blue ones, I think.

Any ideas on when that climb was done (at least what season)?

Does all this mean I shouldn't plan on climbing Thermogenesis on New Year's?

Anyone have Tuesday off? The weather looks decent. I was thinking about heading up to Snoqualmie Pass (ice, Chair) or maybe Leavenworth or Vantage; but I'm also open to suggestions. PM me or post here. tyler

Try the Black Diamond packs. I have the Sphynx 45 - it's lightweight, durable and most importantly, really comfortable.

What if you put your own bolts in? Then is it fair game?

If you have some free time or something specific in mind put a post in Climbing Partners; you'll usually find someone.

The Mammut Courmayeur pants have worked really well for me all year round. Not sure if they're still making them though...

Thanks Dave.