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these are brand new storm-shell pants i received as a gift but won't use. i've been climbing and skiing for 20 years... these would be good ski pants, for use at resorts, in very cold weather, winter climbing or mountaineering. don't board, guess fine for that also. the pant has a tough finish and rail guards inside each leg. the goretex is two layer (warmer) with a silk-like liner. this adds a lot of warmth (too warm for spring skiing, you'll sweat). the zips are waterproof and back pocket zips with a flap guard. the gaiters skirt the leg entirely, above the leg zips. never worn outside. sorry about the dog hair, i'll sticky it off. were $200 new. http://marmot.com/products/palisades_pant?p=131 i hope to see them get used. thanks.

This is an almost new set of Petzl Aztar Ice Axes I bought last year (used) and decided I won't use. I'm taking a little bit of a loss on what I bought them for, as I've climbed 6 pitches with them, but they're in the same great condition. The Aztar is a good all-around tool. I've lead 40+ pitches of water ice and 6 of mixed rock & ice. I think the tool has good balance and swings well, and is easier to place than banana shaft tools. If you'll do a ton of rock climbing you'll want leash-less tools or warm weather. They're pretty light, will plunge past the grips, have comfortable leashes and standard ice picks. The picks have never been sharpened (better) so you could file them as needed and the leashes alone were $80. I bought them new with the tools and they have plenty of tail for adjustment. Thanks! $300.00 .

Quality beta! Thanks for posting the inspiring shots! ....I'm going; don't tell anyone!!

Hi, I lost one of my tools rappelling off a route and couldn't find it in the new snow. I'm hugely bummed out because the tools were new to me and I can't afford a matching one. I'd offer a nice reward if anyone was able to spot it. Left base of Huba Huba near Bridge Creek; it's a Petzy Adztar. Please contact Nick, 971-404-6492 or webnick-seattle@usa.net. Thank you.

Hi, I lost one of my tools rappelling off a route and couldn't find it in the new snow. I'm hugely bummed out because the tools were new to me and I can't afford a matching one. I'd offer a nice reward if anyone was able to spot it. Left base of Huba Huba near Bridge Creek; it's a Petzy Adztar. Please contact Nick, 971-404-6492 or webnick-seattle@usa.net. Thank you.

I'm looking for a safe partner for some backcountry... and I'm free for half of December! I was thinking of a longer ski and climb ascent and had a couple ideas, these might take three or four days: skiing the Ptarmigan ridge up Baker or skiing around to climb Liberty Ridge on Rainier then skiing down the Muir. Would also be interested in climbing Mt Garabaldi or a Rainier headwall. A few trips to Vantage or even Lillooet would be fun also. My background is some mountain rescue, club climbs/ training. Leading WI3-4, A2, 5.9trad. Thanks! Nick webnick-seattle@usa.net

I'm hoping a post will move this thread back up on the list. I'm also looking for a decent TR or play-by-play for pitches on the NE Buttress. Does anyone have a link with more beta than Alpine Select? Thanks!

I'm excited about trying to explore some alpine climbing in the Anderson Peak Group of BC, near Hope. Looking for an alpine partner to try some day trips out of Seattle and then head up there for a bigger climb or couple of days. I'm a safe climber but push a little harder for alpine trips. Right now I'm leading trad around 5.9, C2, IV, WI3, AI3. I have some rescue, clubs and medical training. Hoping to find someone more reliable for some ideas at the end of the season. Cheers, Nick

Anyone up for something close into Seattle?

Like we actually read the posts.

Hi Gabe, I'd definitely be game... I'm leading trad there around 5.10 and dig the longer routes. Let's try and talk by phone tonight or tomorrow. Cheers Nick 971-404-6492

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Looks like I've got a month off! I'm looking for a partner to take a week in the Bugs or Yosemite. I'm always open to alpine options around Seattle. I'm leading trad around 5.9, CA2, AI3, WI3, IV. Background includes running outdoor program, WEMT, some rescue and clubs training. I get super excited about longer routes like Lurking Fear, Tangerine Trip, the Steck-Salathe, Becky-Choniard, Mt Harding... Anything! Emailing directly is easiest. Thanks Nick webnick-seattle[near]usa[spot]net 971%&404%&6492

I'm interested in taking ten days in July for a Bugaboos trip. I'm a safe climber w 4 years of rescue training; clubs training; a old W+EMT cert; etc. I'm mostly leading trad in the 5.9 range and can follow a little harder. Would like to do some planning for a trip (or to Yose!) with someone in similar range or interests. Cheers, Nick

I'm trying to plan a trip a week in Yosemite this summer for a couple of longer aid climbs. I've been down once before to do a little climbing and scouting and would love to get in a couple of overnight, bigger climbs. Ideally, in middle June. Grades would be something like C2 aid and trad climbing to 10a. I could follow a little harder. My background in running an outdoor program, 4 years of mountain rescue, club type classes and some med training. I'm pretty safe and but would need two weeks to drill into 5.10a. Currently 5.9, wi III, C2, A1, IV, 180, 6'2", whatever. To talk about a trip or some Washington alpine climbing try - webnick-seattle[near]usa[dod]net or 971%$ 404$% 6492 Thanks!

I'm making plans for some alpine climbs this season and trying to find new partners to get out with. I manage to climb regularly, when not getting getting my but kicked at work, but would like to find a couple of people to get out with more regularly. Some goals for the summer Outer Space, the Thin Red Line, south face of Prussic, the Wilson Headwall or Ptarmigan Ridge, Gunsight Peak and a Yosemite b walls trip. Those are mostly Nelson highlights but look like great routes. I'm leading trad in the 5.8 range and train up a little harder; C2; WI3-4; IV. I've taken a couple of medical classes and done the groups thing plus rescue work. I'm fairly safe but lAck insurance. Probably not in manichial trips but totally willing to go out despite any weather. Cheers, Nick

Anyone want to try and take advantage of the California weather forecast? Nick 971.%404.%6492

I'm off work for about a month and looking for trip partners. Ideally ten days in El Potrero Chico; would also be open to Red Rocks or some Canada alpine. I'm leading around 5.9 trad, WI4 and IV. Have some MSAR, club training for when normal judgment fails. Cheers! 971%.404%.6492

Liberty Ridge would be great but most people rule it out over winter because of the longer approach out of Paradise (your only P entrance). The Niqually ice fall might be a cool alternative. Triple Couloirs is committing and exciting; everyone seems to spend a night stuck on top. Mt Stuart has a col/ ice line I'd like to find out more about. Chair Peak is pretty short for a ten hour drive but has easy access. Nelson mentions a mixed line right near by that sounds wild. Send a note when you're getting into the area

Not sure if the roads are open but anyone want to try the big one Tuesday - Wedensday? 971 %404 %#6492

I'd be up for something like that and could probably get someone in at the Mountaineers' indoor ice wall. Cougar Mt is also fun for a pm, weekday mission. Let me know if you have time for after the holiday. Cheers, Nick 971 %404 %6492

I'd be up for something like that and could probably get someone in at the Mountaineers' indoor ice wall. Cougar Mt is also fun for a pm, weekday mission. Let me know if you have time for after the holiday. Cheers, Nick 971 %404 %6492

Hi, I'll be there climbign the week before and would like to hook up with some folks for the weekend, if I can extend the trip. Probably leading 5.9trad or some A2.... Cheers

I'd like to skin up Rainier over the Christmas break or try for a headwall climb. If the weather's great, maybe run up to Lillooet for a few days. I usually suffer up stuff despite the weather so for a volcano trip, I'm just trying to get the time put together. And would like to spend a few days on somethign. I'm pretty safe (MSAR, WEMT, and clubs stuff), and probably leading IIII (much easier than IV), WI4 and 5.9trad. It would be great to hook up with some people interested in winter climbing. Thanks!

Hi, My house just burned down and I'm in the market for a rental. If anyone know of something, send me a pm! Thanks