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Where can I find some of those pinky rests? Oh, and I'll take the biners.

Saw you guys up there while skinning across the lake. Very impressive. I noticed that flow before and wondered if anyone ever gets on it. A picture of you and some conditions photos from the area

bump. Took the price down a notch.

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#1: PMI Verglas, 8.1mm, used I have used this rope a couple of times on multi-pitch rock climbs for double-rope rappels. I find it a little skinny/stretchy for that purpose. It has a couple spots of serious abrasion (coreshot) about 2' from one end where it was tied to the other rope when rappeling. Otherwise, it's in good shape. $75 #2 Beal Verdon II 9mm x 60m This rope has never been used. Can't remember what I bought if for, but I'm sure someone can find a use for it. $100 I can ship these for $10 and will accept paypal. Happy to meet up in the Seattle area for a cash transaction.

'twas a fine day out t' craggy, that. Thanks, Chris, for helping us get the approach dialed in and for all your work creating stellar routes on the Illusion Wall. A few pics...

I was thinking I would sell mine, but now I see that it is out of print, no one seems to know for sure when the new edition will come out and used copies are hard to come by. I did find this though: http://www.chesslerbooks.com/item/12105-waterfall-ice-climbs-in-the-canadian-rockies-signed-by-joe-josephson-3rd-edition-1994.asp Hope that helps

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Here is some other ice climbing we found at Snow Lake recently [img:left][/img]

Hey Friedrich, If you get out there, tell us what you find. Thanks.

When were those pics taken? I saw those flows a few weeks ago on a tour around Chair Pk and will be surprised/excited to hear that they are still in after the big thaw.

Full-on guys. Nice effort. I climbed the N Face this summer for the second time (first time was about 30 years ago) and joked with my partner that it would be a lot easier in winter. There is a post here somewhere from a couple winters ago of the Index traverse done in a push. Interesting reading if you want to know how the pros do it.

Skied around Chair Pk yesterday and took a few pics that might be of interest. First pic is the W side of Chair from the Melakwa lakes basin. Second is the other side of the same basin. Last pic is Flow Reversal above Source Lake. Chockstone Falls looked in as well.

I have a pair of Trango Harpoon rigid crampons. They are fully adjustable to fit different sized boots. Currently set up with monos and include points, spacers etc. for duals. These crampons are in good condition. $75 including shipping to PDX. I can send pics if you're interested.

There are people who have traveled farther than the rest of us, never going far from home and there are many who have traveled and had "adventures" the world over without escaping from their own heads. You are right about one thing, Mr. Smith: You "fail to see."

"So you are already condemning yourself with complacency and planning a life of mediocracy when you can do and have anything you want? So, not aspiring to a rich and extravagant life, living within your means, equals "complacency" and "mediocracy(sic)"? If you want to leave a small footprint on this earth and can get by and enjoy your existence without abundant resources, you're a loser?

Nothing wrong with the kid climbing Everest or his parents supporting him in the endeavor. That said, being a working-class bloke, I'm a Josh Lewis fan. Gotta love his style. Not likely to see his name in the headlines though.

Thanks for reminding us that climbing can be "simple", awe-inspiring and joyful.

The first time I climbed IB (successfully) it was in November. We got to the top just as the sun was setting, so the entire descent was in the dark. Between the time spent searching for anchors, untangling and unsticking ropes, we didn't get to the base until 2am. At least it was a beautiful clear night and not that cold. Nice work guys!

Nice! Also skied Shuksan that day. Wondered about the up track and no down. If you were the ones who broke trail, gracias. A couple skied off the top just as the other two in our party were heading up the Summit Pyramid. I'm guessing they were in your group. What a stellar day.

How were the eggs cooked? SICK!

Man, what an adventure! Eldorado in a day in those conditions sounds pretty epic. Glad you had such a memorable experience that turned out well. I'm guessing there are more of these in your future. Enjoy!

I would like to have watched those slides in the valley come down--from a safe distance. What an amazing amount of debris! I had tried to climb Shuksan via the W Salmon in July a few years ago and did epic battle with the cliffs and ravines getting into the valley. This time, when I realized I was off track, I booted back up 300-400'to the ski area and started over. So, by the time I found the flagged route, I was trying to make up time and didn't look that closely. Did notice that those were some might fancy "wands" near the top. Must have been a Korean with resources.