giza
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Fred is going to outlive all of us!
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No we didn't attempt the route on Saturday. We were on the approach road/trail w beers on Saturday afternoon when you guys were skiing out. If that was you guys...???
We bivied in the parking lot, overslept until 8:30 am, did the approach on foot, and still got up and down the route in daylight. Great day out with good friends.
My partners have photos of us on the summit but that's about it. I don't think there were any taken on the route.
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We ran into people who had bailed off Chair on Saturday due to high winds and spindrift. Sunday was nice on N Face route. Funky ice and snow layers in some areas with great styrofoam neve in others.
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Are these Euro size 47.5?
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Scarpas are a good fit but unfortunately don't climb as well as Sportivas IMO
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Doesn't Mtn Athlete provide you with support? Seems misdirected to be asking this question here.
I have looked into their programming but, being the cheap bastard that I am, never wanted to fork over the cash.
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La Nina may still deliver the goods to Lillooet but I wouldn't bank on it. I would think mid-March in Lillooet would be the tail end of an exceptional season.
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Mocco, you are a delight!
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For sale is a brand new Arc'teryx Kappa SV Hoody Jacket. Size is women's large, color is black and tags are still on.
http://www.arcteryx.com/Product.aspx?EN/Womens/Jackets/Kappa-SV-Hoody-W
This jacket retails for $475, I will part with it for $250 which includes standard shipping to anywhere in Canada or the Lower 48.
I got a good deal for this jacket but it's unfortunately too big for my wife so I'm just trying to recover my costs.
PM me if interested
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More ice up in Lillooet than Bozeman from what I saw and climbed in both.)
There is enough ice in Hyalite right now to keep busy for at least a week. This is not the case in Lillooet.
Hate to think the locals were givng mis-info to keep the hordes of yanks away
We wouldn't do that to you guys. Nothing to climb here in BC.
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Hey Ed,
Ssshhhhhhh
Rugged is not worth the trip nor is anything else in the area. In fact when it's not slab it's choss. The entire island is a pile of rubble. Don't bother visiting with the intention of climbing ANYTHING.
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Gear blowout ends at midnight tonight
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Gear that's still available as of Nov 12 6pm
Black CCH Alien ($45)
Yates Big Wall 6-step aider x 2 ($60)
On Sight 6-step etrier x 2 ($40)
Yates Adjustable Daisy x 2 ($30)
Metolius adjustable daisy x 2 ($25)
Misty Mountain Big Wall gear sling (sz L and like new) ($60)
Kong adjustable fifi hook ($6)
BD fifi hook ($6)
BD Grappling hook x 2 ($16)
BD Cliffhanger x 3 (2 are filed) ($20)
BD Talon x 2 ($16)
Narrow leeper cam x 2 ($14)
BD Yosemite hammer ($60)
Russian aider x 2 (need repair) ($35)
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Russian Aiders were handmade by Moof from Portland
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Sale pending for Yates aiders and daisies, FISH Snake Charmer, and Petzl Croll
Petzl ascenders, static 9mm rope, yellow alien, and aid trees are sold
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thanks for pointing that out. Yes it's a static rope.
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Used aid climbing gear that just isn't getting used. I've gone to the dark side and now spend all my climbing time in the alpine, on ice or free climbing.
Everything is in good or excellent shape except for the russian aider cuffs, which are useable but could use some stitching or patching on the straps as reinforcement, and the yellow alien, which could use a new sling.
The lobes on both cams are in good shape and the black alien has been tensile tested by CCH after being purchased, marked by a stamp.
Two of the three BD Cliffhanger Hooks have been filed: one to a sharp point (hawk) and the other for bathooks.
FISH snake charmer rope bag has been used once. Static rope has been used lightly and is otherwise in great shape.
Black CCH Alien ($45)
Yellow CCH Alien (sling should be replaced) ($25 SOLD)
Yates Big Wall 6-step aider x 2 ($60)
On Sight 6-step etrier x 2 ($40)
Yates Adjustable Daisy x 2 ($30 SOLD)
Metolius adjustable daisy x 2 ($25)
Misty Mountain Big Wall gear sling (sz L and like new) ($60)
Petzl ascender x 2 ($60 SOLD)
Petzl Croll ($30 SOLD)
Kong adjustable fifi hook ($6)
BD fifi hook ($6)
BD Grappling hook x 2 ($16)
BD Cliffhanger x 3 (2 are filed) ($20)
BD Talon x 2 ($16)
Narrow leeper cam x 2 ($14)
Wide leeper cam x 2 ($14 SOLD)
Edelweiss 200' 9mm static rope ($70 SOLD)
FISH Snake Charmer rope bag (like new) ($35 SOLD)
BD Yosemite hammer ($60)
Russian aider x 2 (need repair) ($35)
Russian aider tree x 3 ($45 SOLD)
Russian aider strap needs repair. Maybe hard to see in my photo but there is a cut in the webbing strap.
Standard USPS rates from Pt. Roberts, WA will apply.
PM me if interested.
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Poo will forever be associated with him.....poor bastard
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lolz!!!!!!!!!!
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Hi,
Just wondering if anyone has advice regarding going for the N Ridge later this month. In particular, are the late-season crevasses and bergschrunds prohibitively difficult to pass, or with this year's snow pack would the N Ridge be relatively easy to approach and get on. If I'm not mistaken, the guide books say that this route is typically done in the spring and early summer.
Any alternative routes if you expect the N Ridge to be a pain in the arse to get on later this month?
Thanks in advance
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Gnarly ass hunk o choss
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McLane has a Bugaboos guidebook?
FS Mammut, Patagonia, Yates, On Sight, Metolius
in The Yard Sale
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For sale GEAR IS SOLD!
Mammut Phoenix SuperDry double ropes 60m 8mm - lightly used, no falls, no signs of wear other than minor abrasion fuzz on red sheath, ropes are still shiny. $200 OBO for set SOLD
Patagonia Stretch Element jacket XL men's - lightly used, no signs of wear, excellent condition. $150 OBO SOLD
Yates 6-Step Big Wall Ladders - well used but in decent condition for a decent price. $25 for set SOLD
On Sight Equipment (Squamish) 6-Step Etriers - moderately used. $25 for set SOLD
Metolius Adjustable Daisies - used, in good condition. $25 for set SOLD
You pay shipping. PM me