MtnManMatt

Interested in the tool, still got it? - mtnmanmatt@yahoo

Probably moving to Redding for the summer. Anyone know where i can climb nearby? I've only found sparse info on "Shredding", described as a "grungy" limestone area. Furthermore, is there a rock gym there or any bouldering? I'll be slaving away for the gov so probably won't be able to get out very much, but hopefully i'll be able to maintain for the winter...

Here are a few things i'm not using much, all of which haven't seen much if any use. Email me for pics... *ArcTeryx Alpha Comp Hoody (M/Blue): 225$ *ArcTeryx Adiabatic Jkt (M/Red): 75$ *NEW Arcteryx Verro Harness (S): 40$ *Cloudveil Sixteen Penny Jkt (M/Sage): 85$ *Patagonia LW Capilene Crew & Bottoms (M/Grey): 20$ each *Patagonia LW Boxer Briefs (M/lt blue): 10$ *Scarpa Vega Plastic Boots US9: 90$ *NEW BD DryTool Gloves (M): 30$ *NEW BD Adze: 30$ *NEW BCA Snow Saw: 15$ Will consider trading for BD Twist Leashes or a BD MegaMid... mtnmanmatt@yahoo

Here are a few things i'm not using much, all of which haven't seen much if any use. Email me for pics... *ArcTeryx Alpha Comp Hoody (M/Blue): 225$ *ArcTeryx Adiabatic Jkt (M/Red): 75$ *NEW Arcteryx Verro Harness (S): 40$ *Cloudveil Sixteen Penny Jkt (M/Sage): 85$ *Patagonia LW Capilene Crew & Bottoms (M/Grey): 20$ each *Patagonia LW Boxer Briefs (M/lt blue): 10$ *Scarpa Vega Plastic Boots US9: 90$ *NEW BD DryTool Gloves (M): 30$ *NEW BD Adze mtnmanmatt@yahoo

Check out Sean Isaac's Mixed Climbing book, there's a page in there that shows you how. Basically you'll need to strip your vibram off and drill some holes in the sole for t-nuts to accept the spikes. The spurs on my Bionics were modeled after the directions in the book... http://neice.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=2455&sort=1&cat=500&page=1 http://neice.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=2454&sort=1&size=medium&cat=500&page=1

I only climbed with him once when i first moved to town, but remember he had lots of energy for the mountains. In the end it's often not the mountains that get you, but the "real" world...Belay off Jason.

...Also depends on what kind of climber/climbs you are/will do. More alpine oriented, moving most of the time would point towards synthetic, while more stopping might point more towards down. What i know of synthetic materials is that Primaloft while more like down is not as durable as Polarguard with its continuous strand insulation, and will probably pack out quicker. My2c...

Patagucci DAS Parka... http://www.patagonia.com/web/us/patagonia.go?assetid=10109

Here are a few things i'm not using much. All are in great shape and the prices are at or below proform. Pics available upon request... *ArcTeryx Alpha Comp Hoody (M/Blue): 225$ *ArcTeryx Adiabatic Jkt (M/Red): 75$ *Cloudveil Sixteen Penny Jkt (M/Sage): 85$ *Patagonia LW Capilene Crew & Bottoms (M/Grey): 20$ each *Scarpa Vega Plastic Boots US9: 100$