studklimer

I'll be at Peshastin this weekend, but next time, let me know. I'm always up for a climb in the north cascades.

Thanks

So, it depends on what type of climbing you're going to do. If you're going to be doing lots of rock climbing in you boots, mixed with snow and ice, you'll want a pair of stiff leathers, like the La Sportiva Nepal's, or a lighter pair like the Trango's. If you're doing lots of glacier slogging or steep ice, you'll want a good pair of plastics, like the Scarpa Omega or the Koflach Arctic's. As for a pack, the Arc'teryx Bora's are pretty good, but my favorite is the North Face Prophet 65, the older one. It's the perfect alpine pack. Gregory makes some good ones too.

Try the REI Mistrals. They are a schoeller fabric, and I think they still make them in a convertible pair. I have used the pair that aren't convertible, and they work great for climbing around the Cascades.

Hi All, I am an experienced climber, when it comes to glacier and rock routes. I have been climbing for about 6 years. I've hit every volcano in the Northwest except Glacier(albiet usually on the "standard" routes) along with many other peaks. I am looking for someone who would be willing to teach me a little bit about ice climbing. I would like to learn the basics, enough to get me going and learning how to lead on ice. I would be willing to drive, belay, pay for dinner, etc. We can use my ropes and biners, and I'll be buying some screws soon so we could use those as well. I have my own tools and crampons, (Black Diamond Vipers and Black Diamond Sabretooth, step in). Anyone willing to teach me, please pm or reply on this post. Thanks. Landon

I am looking for someone who is a very experienced ice climber, who would be willing to teach me about it. I have climbed in the Cascades for about 6 years now, and I can lead about 5.9 on trad gear. I am experienced on glaciers and snow climbing, with crevasse rescue, and basic mountaineerings skills. I am looking to get into alpine ice climbing, so that I can round off my skills, and get experience in all forms of climbing. Anyone who would be willing to teach me, I would greatly appreciate it. I will be a belay slave for hours at a time if you would teach me to lead on ice. Thanks. PM me.

I just went a couple weekends ago. There is a steep, albeit not vertical, 10-15 ft. section below the ridge. right now, you have to follow an easy, although exposed, ridge to the summit on loos rock. the 10-15 section was not icy, although we were late in the day getting up (12:00 or 1 in the afternoon). I imagine it would be somewhat hard in the early morning, but nothing a single mountaineering axe can't handle.

It's usually worse if you sleep on your stomach, because then all the moisture is forced down onto the non-breathable floor material, instead of the breathable roof material.

Just bought the new OR sack (aurora). its got gortex respiration on top, w/a hydroseal bottom. I haven't had any problem with condensation, and I usually sleep on my side.

I have a number of items that I am looking to trade for an ice tool, something like the Rage or similar, preferably a hammer. I would also sell these items. REI Minimalist Bivy- used, but in awesome condition. regular ($50) REI Mistral Jacket-used, size medium ($40) Black Diamond Front Point Gaiters- used, medium ($20) REI Talus 35 Pack- used a few times, in awesome condition, size medium ($40) I will send pictures if you pm me.