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Hey Ben, As some have pointed it, what you're asking is a real broad question. For example, myself, in current shape run 5:05/mile for 5k and 5:30/mile for 10k. But just recovery/easy days, I run anywhere from 6:30 to 7 pace for 3-6 miles. My current long run is 10-12 miles, usually at 6:30 to 6:40 pace over hilly terrain. As for training for mountain climbing, it is not incredibly sport specific, at least in my experience. I remember when I was competing in xc/track in college and would get hammered when I tried to do a car to car alpine day. Anyway, I'm a big believer (and bias) that running, if your body tolerates it, is a great way to build general fitness. You're working your cardiorespiratory system and making your body adapt to the stress that is spending large amounts of time on your legs and feet. As far a general running pace, for a person who is not looking to race but just train for the mountains I believe there should be three types of runs, which can be combined. One, just general easy/recovery days, which should be jogging pace and you should finish the run feeling like you can run more. Next would be tempo or lactate threshold pace. This should feel like you're moving fast and putting in a good effort, but not make you go anaerobic. Finally is hills! Hills are good for everyone and everything so run them often. That was a long ramble... You may find this useful: http://www.runbayou.com/jackd.htm

How was the sherpa glacier couloir? Runnel free? How about the bergschrund?

Thanks for sharing the pictures...hopefully the predicted warm weather doesn't cook too much of the snow.

Hey Bill, Sorry if I missed it but do you have a size chart for the pants?

Thanks guys! Yost, you, me and Carlson so should do some shredding when I'm back in a couple weeks.

Awesome trip! I know its probably hard to say, but think sherpa will be in good shape to climb and ski in a couple weeks?

Forgot to add, we used this website to help us out: http://mt-adventures.blogspot.com/p/mission-mountain-ski-route-descriptions.html

John/Pete/murse: As of my last meeting, it sounds like I'll still be doing a bunch of clinical rotations in the Wenatchee and Chelan area, most likely jan-june time frame. murse: The Mission Mountains are N of missoula, outside of St. Ignatus. The westside is Indian land so it requires a permit, which can be purchased at the town's gas station. Takes a healthy climb to get into the range. Let me know if you have questions.

Trip: Ski touring in Grad school - all over the PNW Date: 5/20/2013 Trip Report: This past fall I moved Spokane to continue PA school at UW. Previously I had a very flexible work schedule (8 days off in a row) and was living at Alpental. But now I am a weekend warrior and in class 9 hours everyday with numerous evening and weekend clinics, workshops, etc. Needless to say, I was a bit worried about my skiing opportunities this winter. Thankfully I met some great new ski partners and got to explore lots of new areas in the PNW that I would have probably never been to otherwise. Here are some pictures from my past winter. All pictures by me, Kevin Oberholser, unless otherwise noted. BEGIN PHOTO ONSLAUGHT Sherman Pass Mt Baker Crystal BC Joe Sullivan's picture of me dropping into the slot Christmas eve in the stuarts This awesome place called British Columbia Kootenay Pass Stevens Peak of Idaho Stuarts Pow Idaho BC Mission Range, MT Hope you all enjoyed the show. Yours truly,

Any idea of the size you want?? That would be the biggest thing to start with. My ski pack of choice: alpine threadworks selkirk pack. its awesome.

Bump it up again!

Looks like a sweet trip Kat and Pete!

Run your marathon to the fullest - you'll be more likely to remember your marathon time and experience than feeling fatigued on on a climbing trip. Take it easy on your climbing trip. Make your partners carry the beer in their pack. A caveat being, I have no idea what this trip is. What mountain in Maine requires 5-6 days to climb? I would assume that the majority of this time will be spent hiking, so go slow and relaxed. If your climbing partners invited you on this trip the week after a marathon then they should be expecting this.

Fellow cc.com'ers, Just got a clinical assignment for Kellogg, ID for May 6-10. Rather than doing 100+ miles RT everday from Spokane, does anyone have a spare room they would be willing to rent out? I'll most likely be in clinic from 7a-7p, Mon thru friday. Really only need a place to stay for monday-thursday night. Thanks.

How far along is the road melting out now?

Are those the new Minute Maid fruit punch crampons I have been hearing about??? Nice work Dan.

You guys get up to snoshoe peak this year?

SOLD

As title states, looking for solid floorless tarp tent to use for some extended backcountry trips. Primarily used for cooking/hanging out shelter. If you got something laying around let me know! Thanks.

Looks like a great trip. I have to ask V, how come your crampon heels stick out so far? Is that because you have small feet?

Early season, Hyalite

Carlson and Blue on dawn patrol, Snoqualmie Mtn

Heading back to the hut after skiing the North Face of Slalock

screws sold dynafit speed bindings http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/showthread.php/259904-FS-Dynafit-Speed?p=3915717#post3915717