96avs01
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Nice TR, really brings back some fond memories. Congrats
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Here's a bit more usable perspective, Shasta from Castle Crag:
View of Green Butte Ridge and adjacent Avy Gulch:
Take the skis/splitboard if you have one.
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I like Freesole much better than ShoeGoo, YMMV
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There is a Big 5 in Woodland, 10 miles West of airport with easy on/off to I-5. They can hook you up.
What route?
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BC trail head is rarely accessible by vehicle before mid-June. Robin and her website (http://mountshastaguide.com/) are a great resource for conditions/access.
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Southern Sierra looks ready for Labor Day rather than Memorial Day.
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Still available? If so, very interested and can likely do local pickup. Shoot an email to splitboardr (at) Gmail (dot) com. Cheers
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As Alasdair mentioned, the OR overboots are terrible for use with anything other than full-strap crampons.
I had no issues using OR Brooks Ranger overboots with newmatic G12s.
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I find the Deuter Streamer to be the superior option. YMMV
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Follow the advice above. Curious to the answer to Dane's question as I had no problems using Brooks Rangers+newmatic G12s.
Good luck in AK
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those overboots are notorious for crampons coming off of them. be extra cautious when attaching your 'pons if they are a lever/bail style. Full strap models seem to work better with them.
40 Below overboots are way better.
Yep, totally agree
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Sounds like Casaval or West Face Gully would be best options for you out of Bunny Flat. Northgate could be melted out by then, so perhaps consider the Whitney-Bolam Ridge if you want something new on the N/E side. You planning to take skis? If so, WFG should be some good turns.
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relevant route suggestions are highly dependent on when you are planning to climb. care to elaborate on your dates?
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perfer the Deuter offerings, the Cruise (which replaced the Glide) or the Guide.
have used the BD Anarchist and Covert and didn't care for the suspension. YMMV
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Given the snowpack, I personally would want skis...especially if you can't drive all the way to the TH. Enjoy
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You should be able to find plenty of info on the N/E side routes from Summitpost. You might need to piece it together from more than one route page, but it's all there. As for conditions check the climbing advisory on shastaavalanche.org.
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Wicked nice work!
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Contact Telewoman on Summitpost, she can hook you up with a conditions update.
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Since you are going in June, you should be fine with your Subzero Parka. Was very satisfied with mine in June 2006 when combined with MH Chugach pants, and FWIW I grew up braving the elements on a farm in SD. My partner had TNF Himalayan parka and Absolute Zero pant, and he never wore the pants as the parka was a bit overkill. Though all this is obviously dependent on whether you run hot or cold, but I would save the $$$ for your airfare or beverages at the West Rib pub.
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Gotta hit Whoa Nellie Deli (in the Chevron at 120/395 junction on E edge of Yosemite) for lunch/dinner. You can thank me later.
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Ride my Venture split in Spantiks. No complaints.
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How do you like that Venture?
Would buy it again without a second thought. A little heavy when I have to carry it, but it busts through any crud...an acceptable trade-off as it has stood up well after 3 seasons of me smacking it around on rocks both on ascent and descent.
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damn str8t
Western Mountaineering Durability/Stitching
in The Gear Critic
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I have a Flash XR that I have beaten up pretty well, no complaints.