Kane

If anyone wants to rope up together on the upper mountain of Rainier, call or text me at 318-243- one six eight seven. I'm planning on heading up to Muir tomorrow in case the weather opens up. Kane

On my way to Rainier now to climb if weather opens up. Call or text me 318-243- one six eight seven if you'd like to meet up. I need a partner also.

We are going the standard route and I also think we'd be fine with just one each. My partner is concerned since we are a 2-person party, if one of us fell into a crevasse we'd need the extra for the Z anchor rescue. It's been a while since I've been in the mountains so I didn't argue the point. Alisse and DPS thank you for offering! I'll PM when I know 100% if he wants to take them. Considering how many people will be up there and how well traveled the path will be I'm going to try and talk him out of it.

I'm traveling to Washington to climb Rainier with a friend from July 2 - July 6, we are short on pickets and it would be great to not have to buy them. If anyone has some laying around willing to loan us, please let me know what beer you like! K4N3

I've also got an EE 10.5 street size. I'm wearing an 11 in Lowa boots with a good fit. My old Vasques were narrow in the front forefoot area.

Was planning a trip to Rainier with my buddy and now he has had a change in employment, meaning that I now need a partner for Rainier during the dates of Feb 15-21. I'm open to idea's on routes and up for a good challenge.I have been on Rainier these same dates in 2009. Pm me if your interested and from the area. If your not, then we might can still work something out yet ie/ split car rental. Good chance I can change some flights around EX: instead of Feb 15, start Feb 16. Some interest in other mountains, been up Baker a few times but never Shuksan? Just want to CLIMB!! My flight into Seattle is Tuesday Feb 15, 9:45 PM. My flight out of Seattle is Monday Feb 21, 12:55 PM. Thanks, Kane

After seeing the sale at camp-usa. I can tell u how they work this winter. Sale is still going on.

Harness. Check out Elderid for some light stuff.

RHO is overrated. Get flatlock stitching. Next time you get that shirt in your hands look on the inside.

I remember taking that same course 2 years ago, it started may 7. Personally I brought a down jacket. I think you will be fine with either seriously just be cautous of the down. My biggest problem was gloves. After 2 days of self arrests and crevase rescue they were soaked through bad, and I never got them dried out.Remember to bring spares and handwarmers arent a bad idea.

Felt like I had to post this since I never hear anything about the clothing line from First Ascent. They have some nice stuff and I am ordering a peice right now. Looking through the features, it is definately built for climbers. HERE

So its time for a new pack for climbing and I am looking for some reviews on granite gear packs. Specifically the Granite Gear Stratus . Honestly I've not had good luck when it comes to packs, and I think one thing that I have learned is not to go"light" and skimp on comfort. This one I do like becuase of the Front access, and also the clean design. Does anyone have have any input? How are the GG frame designs. Gotta say it looks comfy to me.

I have a feathered friends. The hood does suck compared to a few other brands...marmot, I feel has the best hood.

Decided to forgo the crotch zip. Would have been nice under the powerstretch suit, but the reason for me to even use a base under it is to keep the cold zippers on the suit from gettin on me. The last thing I want is a zipper rubbin my kahonas. Thanks@

Wild things also makes a nice powerstretch one.

Iv actually already got a similar suit, but I wanna put something under it. The zippers that run up and down the entire legs are kinda cold on the skin. What I have is actually a military issue, same powerstretch and all..Ill use it as an insulating layer.

Could someone please reccomend a good baselayer that has the oh so wonderful crotch zip. Ive looked and Mec has a nice pair made of power dry polartech, but they also charge 19 for shipping to US. Any other brands have this feathure?

Nevermind, I sent Vasque an email and they promptly returned it!

I have a pair of Vasque Ice 9000 boots and I know the insides are moldable.Does anyone know how or where I can find the info on how to do it? Thanks

Im looking for a hoody as well. Here is another made of powerstretch. Seems to have all the right stuff. What do you guys think? Good insulating layer? http://www.ems.com/catalog/product_detail_square.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442594814&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302888953

Better yet, I dont think I ll go to Rainier enless I have a parnter lined up

Jefferson didnt work long story short I aint got skis and it would have taken forever to hike the road to the trail. Now I am in Zigzag, wanna do some challenging routes and need a partner. Let me know, I am up for anything.

Double thumbs up, Jeeze just had to post that CiloGear, and graham, is the shit. Nuff said, sent a pack in to have a daisy, that broke because a me, and something else fixed. Then he sent me something better back(on short notice), it wasnt my pack? What was it? Im not tellin, you guys can ponder.I would tell but I dont want all you gumbys to be expecting that shit if you get a pin hole in the strap. Thanks alot graham

Fellas, Just met james at CascadeCobbler and he's cool, and is doing my shoes on a couple hours notice. The cool thing is that he showed me the process, and even though its not listed he can use Onyx Rubber, which alot of other places dont offer. The prices are good too, check him out.

Mine are at cascade cobbler right now,so when I pick them up I ll make sure to post how they are.