Kane

Well, these are going to be used on baker, adams, rainier, multiple 1400's in CO, and Denali. Hopefully in that order, so I guess you could say mostly slogs, although I hope to climb some ice for fun..Really, I would get the clip version of sabretooth, or newmatic for G-12's. I asked the same question on RC.com, and came up with something I did not consider. Someone said the G-12's rust more or faster than the BD crampons. Can anyone attest to this? Also, has anyone powdercoated there crampons? I have access to it and might just try it. Wich I could see these and try them first hand, but last time I checked crampons arent needed in Louisiana.

What is your preference and why?

Alright, I signed up for a 5 day seminar on my adams. I am going to be driving there so my schedule is very flexible. In fact, I am making this thing a huge trip, and plan on staying out for a month or two. In this time I hope to climb Rainier and Several other peaks. Anyways, still looking for parnters, I ll be down with the class after July 20th so that may make you more comfortable! Thanks

After talking to tvashtarkatena, we think it may be best for me to ask for a Two-man team. I think this would ease pressure on both me, and my partners, while making the trip much safer. Thanks!

Hello Folks, Thought I may post this in hopes of finding a mentor. Let me start off by saying I have never climbed a mountain, never really had the chance. Probably because I live in Louisiana, but thats another story. I am not new to climbing all togethor, and climb sport and trad-sport pretty solid up to 5.11. In other words, I am not a lasy fatass you would have to haul up the mountain. Now, I am 18 and this climb would be sometime after May 7, graduation. I know the best way to do this would be to go through a guiding service, but I really want to do what I can to find one experienced person, who I can follow, and who can show me cramponing, axe use, running belays, self-arrest, glacier travel, and self rescue. Yes, I really know must of the systems already from reading Freedom of the hills, and reading all togethor. If someone would be my mentor or you know of a good candidate, then I would gladly pay for their time, and or pay gas, or whatever.I won't ask someone to do this for free. Add: I would have all my own gear down to the sunscreen. Kane, My email is Kane_schutzman@hotmail.com, or pm for my number.