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Woah! Saw the plane at Helens the other evening and figured Scurlock was sticking around down south rather than blasting back to Concrete. What time did you guys end up getting in at? Looks like a heck of an adventure!

My boots used to fit the same way. I thought I could get away with just molding the liners, but it wasn't quite enough. I was able to go to a pretty nice ski shop and get them to punch the shell out a little bit where it was bothering and it worked like a charm. It ran me about 40 bucks. Be careful of the shop you take them to, I believe that most plastics that AT boots are made out of are a little trickier to punch than your typically beefy resort boot.

Gloves and all screws gone. Snowshoes and Fritschi's still available. I also have 2 Screamers and 2 Petzl Caritools that I'm looking to sell. Send me a PM and I will email you photos. 15 bucks for each Screamer and 5 for the Caritools.

Fritschi Freeride Plus Touring bindings size medium 250$ One binding refurbished by BD after I cracked the mounting frame taking a knee fall. http://www.backcountry.com/fritschi-diamir-freeride-binding Marmot Ultimate Guide gloves size large 40$ http://www.epicski.com/products/marmot-ultimate-guide-glove Black Diamond Turbo Express Ice screws 25$ each 10,13,16,16 cm screws Buy all four and I will throw in a BD ice screw case. These are the older BD screws with the flip out knob but only one clip in hole. Screws are in good condition, no bent over points and threads look good too. MSR Denali Classic Snowshoes with 8 inch removable extenders 80$ These are the classics without the heel lifter. Feel free to make an offer on any of this. I'm going to be away from some of the gear for the next week or so, but I will respond to PMs and I can email photos on requests.

I have a set of Denali Classics, without the climbing bar that I am looking to sell. Probably used 5 times or so.

I've got some old CF Black Prophets that I bought when I aspired to be an ice climbing hardman, but then got scared and quit. A few BD Turbo Express screws too.

As ski season approaches I'm beginning to realize how out of shape I am. Anyone looking for a training buddy/someone to hold you accountable for the next few months. I work till 530 Monday through Thursday and would be game if you are. Let me know if you are interested.

Pretty cool. So if I'm reading your TR right the 4:40 time was on foot all the way to and from the summit? Is that sort of trend true for stuff on the Grand or some of the SLC stuff you guys do? And keep the spray out of TRs, I'd sure rather read about something like this than non climbing stuff. Thanks for posting it up.

I'd appreciate a report back if anyone heads out there. Thanks.

I'm looking at an extended ski trip around July 4th and one of the possible stops is in the Sisters area. How is the snowpack looking down there? South Ridge of South Sister still skiable? Any recommendations of something comparable if that is no good, or if there is a better route on any of the Sisters? Thanks a ton.

Funny. The Brooks Range tarp was exactly the one that prompted this post.

I got the chance to play around with a 8x5 Integral Designs silnylon tarp and they seem pretty slick. Any opinions on tarp usage for winter ski touring through summer backpacking. Something like a 8x10? Or go with a Megalight or other fitted tarp? What do you think?

Nevermind. Woah. http://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/climbing/mountaineering/everest-2012/Five-Confirmed-Dead-in-Two-Days-on-Everest-and-Lhotse.html

So if that earlier photo is in fact of Everest did all 150 of those people leave the camp at the bottom of the image after daybreak or whats up? A little bit of Photoshop?

Looking for a whippet. I'd prefer second generation if possible. Let me know what you have.

If you live somewhere near a ski shop it may be possible to have some custom work done on boots. I have a pair of Scarpa Maestrales that are 27.0 and I believe they have a 102mm last. I also had the boots punched out over the bunion area and they fit like a dream besides a minor issue molding the liners.

I'm looking for a ~30 to 35 Liter Avalung pack. Let me know what you have available please. Thanks, John

Boots are sold.

I caught a glimpse of some sort of Dynafit race binding at Marmot Mountain Works in Bellevue, but I'm not sure on which type of race binding it was. Might be worth giving them a call.

I bought a set of Titans used last year, but made a mistake on shell sizing and went one too big. My mistake is your gain. I'm in Bellingham so you are welcome to try them on or I can ship. Photos on request, battling the file uploader right now.

No luck on finding my copy of Bellingham Rock. I have the sneaking suspicion that it got loaned to someone last summer and was returned while I was living out of my car. If it appears I will let you know what it says, but I wouldn't hold my breath on that one.

I'll keep an eye on Craigslist. Sorry to hear.

The ad was posted in 2004 so you might have better luck PMing the OP or checking to see if they have an email linked to their account.

I'll dig out my copy of Bellingham rock and tell you later today.

Check out the status on the washout at Eliot Creek, a couple years ago it was pretty easily bypassed by hiking up to the base of the glacier and crossing there. It required some off trail hiking and a willingness to ignore trespassing signs when I looked. I heard a rumor that FS was ticketing people but haven't heard more than that. I'd agree that the trail would suck in June, the later the better.