climbnsparky

what i could see of the ice looked good, but i spent alot of time trying to keep the shit out of my eyes.

we went up to cooper spur sunday morning to try to get some ice climbin in on the eliot. as soon as we broke the tree line i knew it wasnt going to be fun. i would bet the gusts were at least 50mph. i weigh 200lbs and with a 50 pound pack on when it would blow it was all i could do to stay standing. the further up we went the worse it got until finially my better half took a pretty good digger and i got smacked in the face with my helmet that was hanging on my pack, we decided to head to full sail for some pints. i hope the road stays open for a little while longer, i would like to get back up there again before the snow starts.

thanks to all for a great event! we had a great time. met a few new folks, and enjoyed the comps!

yeah thanks guys the help is appreciated!!!! ...... anyone know of a good place in p-town to get a bag cleaned??

i bought a used down sleeping bag and i want to wash it. its got kind of a funky smell to it. i thought about throwing a dryell sheet with it in the dryer for a while to get rid of the smell. but if im gonna go through all that hassel i might as well just wash it. anyone have any tips on how not to wreck it. its a marmot pinacle, so i kind of wanna keep it. thanks

im a new guy to the area, and fairly new to ice climbing, im gonna be there. maybe i'll learn something

someone on here posted that the farmers almanac said its going to be a colder than average winter

where?? what?

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carbon?? pics??

looks good, i was on south sunday morning at sunrise and could just start to see the fires. then all the people showed up by the end of the day both of my girlfriends feet looked like that

whats the route like up the north side?

anyone heard of any troubles getting to south sister??

anyone know of a shop in town that has and ev2?? i would love to see one set up before i make that jump. i havent been able to find one in pdx and i checked a few places in seattle last time i was there, but no luck

i love those things

He must not know how to ride his machine very well. you must not know how to pull your head out of your ass

thanks guys, just looking for a new place to play.

anyone know anything?? im new to the area and dont know if this road is open all year or if its snowed in till june??

is the road to tilly jane camp open? im new to the area and dont know what kind of road it is. also anyone been up cooper spur lately? what are the conditions like. planing on going up early sunday morning.

i've got a helium. at 1lb 6 oz and a 30 degree temp rating i think its pretty ture to the rating. i have taken it down to about 23ish, and stayed fairly warm. i think the higher quality the more true the temp rating is. the new rei kilo plus and sub kilo have a higher quality down than they ever have. plus with the new pertex shell they dont look all that bad, i have an older sub kilo and its ok. prolly not up to its rating, but not bad for $220. the new one looks to be a little better.

the skyledge is super small. im 6 foot and i cant lay out without my feet and head pusing the walls into the fly. it looks cool but i was bummed to see how small it is

i got to play with one when the rep was in last time. let me just say the pack is fawking sweet! all welded design, roll top closure, and a hip belt that pivots. i cant wait to get my hands on one. but....... they arent going to be avaliable until mid april. and there will be no deals for those of us that work in a gear shop. they are a little heavy, but with their gear i think its worth the extra weight!!

i just saw that he was going to be in portland in april. what the fuck has this world come to

no one here has gotten their paws on a new hardwear pack?? not even your uncles brothers neighbors grilfriends dad who worked at a gear shop in iowa back in the 70's??