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I like Freesole much better than ShoeGoo, YMMV

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?

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.

Southern Sierra looks ready for Labor Day rather than Memorial Day.

I had no issues using OR Brooks Ranger overboots with newmatic G12s.

I find the Deuter Streamer to be the superior option. YMMV

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

Yep, totally agree

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.

relevant route suggestions are highly dependent on when you are planning to climb. care to elaborate on your dates?

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

Given the snowpack, I personally would want skis...especially if you can't drive all the way to the TH. Enjoy

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.

Wicked nice work!

Contact Telewoman on Summitpost, she can hook you up with a conditions update.

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.

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.

Ride my Venture split in Spantiks. No complaints.

many thanks!

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.

damn str8t

After cracked ribs 2 straight seasons I have found the impact vest from Skeletools quite useful for in-bounds outings when things are firm. The removable shoulder pads are nice as I don't have shoulder issues yet...knock on wood.

^^^Flew AK Air from NorCal and took everything with us to and fro, paying over dimension carges both ways. Pulling a sled in heavy snow sucks only slightly less than carrying said same weight on your back...read, it all sucks. YMMV

Paris Expedition sled from REI with added hardware from skipulk.com is a very nice setup that has treated me well both in AK and touring with a splitboard.

Can't argue those characteristics, but one of the reasons I own an EV2 is due to its small footprint (31 ft2) for trips where I can't find a convenient place to put a tent with a 69 ft2 footprint. If I want comfort and a little more space I just suck it up and accept the extra weight of my Annapurna. YMMV