kcclimber3

Live in Kansas City; looking to hook up with someone to climb Hood end of June. I am flying in on Wed. that week. Have climbed Rainier, Shasta, Grand Teton, Elbrus, Aconcagua.

I read on the Mt. Rainier website that the DC route is no longer a viable and safe route; Crevasses are wide open and too dangerous to negotiate. Climbers have been dropping down off of Ingraham Flats and over to the Emmons.

I am coming to Seattle for business on Aug. 28 & 29th. I plan on staying for the long labor day weekend and would like to find some partners to climb either Rainier or Adams. I would be available beginning Thursday Aug. 30. I did Rainier (Emmons) last Aug., followed by a trip to the Tetons where I climbed the Grand. I just returned from a successful trip to Russia, climbing Mt. Elbrus. I'll have a rental car as well as all necessary gear, including tent (Marmot Thor 2P). I will fly home on Labor Day. If doing Rainier, I would like to try the DC route, spending a night at Muir & Ingraham Flats on the way up. Thanks!

thanks everyone for the feedback...I will check each out; the golite may be a bit more versatile and it only weighs 21 oz.

I'm going to Elbrus at the end of June and would like a recommendation on a good summit/day pack that is lightweight, hydration compatible, and just large enough (2500 cu in?) to store essential extra layers, etc. I have a 75L Pack that I will use on our ascent up to the barrels, but would prefer not to use it on summit day as it weighs in at around 6.5#. Thanks...

thanks guys for all your input; I do appreciate it. Crazy T: I may pm you with additional questions as the trip gets closer...thanks in advance.

how long does it last? I am planning a trip to Russia this summer to climb Elbrus. Living in an elevation of 700', I intend on spending a few days climbing ~14,000' in Colorado the week before I leave. Will this aid in my acclimatizing if there is a 5-10 day interim before I actually get there to begin climbing? Thanks!

Thanks....pm sent.

or.....is there anything that is written? Thanks!

any chance on getting an audio copy of the speech at REI?

I too have just finished Escape from Lucania by David Roberts: Must Read...Great book about a great man and also his climbing partner Bob Bates. Washburn was one of the first mountaineers to subscribe to 'fast & light'

Going to Ouray next week? We usually go to Buen Tiempo for dinner almost every night...I'll buy you a beer!

'Though my heart is with Alpine: Spend more time improving my rock climbing skills/technique Have too much fun in Ouray NEXT WEEK!!! Enjoy the Elbrus trip in June!!!

From the pictures, the Columbia doesn't seem to be able to accept either step-in or newmatic crampons. This could be an important difference...not to mention that La Sportiva is a far more accepted mountaineering brand.

Marek, Very descriptive & inspiring read....great pics!