denalidave

I know what I want for Christmas...And dats whhhaat... it's a bullet ball.

Me too, it was my favorite when I was about 6. Good thing I never actually got the play SWAT gun set I was begging for or I'd probably be dead by now (see related thread about toy guns killing people).

Ditto

Wow, what a coincidence. I recently found not one, but a whole dozen of Neutrino's in my mail box, of all places. No slings, biners or other booty attached but I will chest beat the fact that I retrieved all 12 of them solo - unroped free climbing, all by myeslf. OK, I did have my 2 year old spotting me, so I guess I kind of cheated the moves. Can't wait to get out and have to bail off some 5.3 so someone can come along and booty them.

So I wonder if we can conclude if someone has taken a lot of LSD in the past they should live to be 120? Must be the time warp effect it has.

Eldo, just rub it in why don't cha. (not the chalk, of course)

Sweet. Looks like plenty of good climbing to be had too.

Yeah, but feathers are aid.

I'm switching to a bucket of pine tar, I hear it works great.

Shouldn't there be a PMS Woman or sumpin? Super Shopper maybe?

I'd bet we'd never made it there without duct tape!

I guess the eagles don't have federal protection in the country this was filmed in? Either that, or those goats have no respect of the laws that protect the majestic eagles so they deserve to be eaten. Poor witto goateez.

Are we talking about snorting the stuff? That really helps keep things dry.

Just enough should be fine when doing the west butt since you will likely be able to barter for anything you may end up short on. If you happen to be doing the north side, too much would be much better than not enough. I'm guessing you are doing the west but? Yeah, I did carry to much stuff and ended up with a double hernia slogging 250 lbs (each) in from Wonder Lake, in one push. However, I would not trim very much out if I were to do it again. Some people go light and fast, I like heavy and comfortable. As I get older this light concept seems pretty good though.

OK, let me see if I can find my old ascender and get back to you if I want yours. Thanks

Thanks, where are you located?

Foot powder!

No shit. Don't underestimate how thirsty climbing a big mountain like Denali or Begoya can make you. Bring plenty of dehydrated beer too.

Better too much than not enough, IMO.

Dana Design Astro Plane, it can fit everything and the kitchen sink.

And a small sponge to soak up what the dust pan does not get.

Any chance you will sell just the gold ascender and one set of the aiders? If so, how much and where?

Most people fly into the west but so unlikely bears will be that high. Guns are also illegal in the national park if you are doing the north side. I'm surprised we did not see any bears but we had a very early start in April. We didn't see any on our slog out in late May either though. I would be sure to bring a -40 down sleeping bag for sure. Mine was only -20 and I froze my ass off a few nights. Even with poly pro bag liner, bivy sack and all my down/fleece clothing on. Have fun and be safe.

Stainless steel is the new nalgene.