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No the were the Cordemeyer. Mamutts Champ, Castor, Base Jump, Alto or Granite are all great depending on what you are looking for. http://www.mammut.ch/en/productOverview/products_apparel_mens_apparel_hosen__shorts_usa/Pants+and+Shorts.html

I second the Champ pant which I choose after comparing the guide against the Champ. Mamut also makes a lighter version for summer.

http://www.summitpost.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=47644 EV3 For sale. I bought a new one for $325.00 so you should be able to get his one, if he wants to sell, around $350.00 US I would think.

www.ewg.org/cosmetics/report/sunscreen09/investigation/summary-of-findings Good study and test on hundreds of sunscreens and the results. Which ones really work and which are more harmful than good for you. How bad is the one you are using?

Thanks, for further explanation, the Emergency Center called and told me that they had received four emergency signals from my Spot but were unable to get the GPS location. Probably someone turning it on and pressing buttons but not allowing it to stay on long enough to lock on for a GPS signal. I made the corrections to my typing in haste! Allen

Snoqualmie area Exit 47 to the pass in the last 2 weeks. Spot tells me today that someone turned it on and sent 4, 911 signals starting Sunday at 3:19 pm. Please help, contact me at allen(at)windermere(dot)com

I too bought three Mac Book Pros lately to replace all of our PC's. I too have the parallels and Vista setup as I need IE to access a few internet sites to do some of my work but I am going back to all Apple software. The Mac also comes with Boot Camp which will run most all Windows software and you can down for free Cross Over which will allow the same. I think if you give the Mac a chance you will much prefer the Mac OS and everything else compared to the PC & Windows. I know several Microsoft employees who buy Macs and run Windows to do their work at MS instead of PC's, better, faster, and much more stable they tell me.

Whitakers, REI just to name a few. Here is a test and summary of the best, worst and most harmful sunscreens. Where does your fall. I find that most is doing more bad than good...... http://www.ewg.org/cosmetics/report/sunscreen09/investigation/summary-of-findings

FS: Kids 5 10 ASYM (I think)New climbing shoes size 6 1/2 Eur 39. The Stealth C4 writing on the bottoms are still as new. $35.00 OBO, Tell me what you want to do. Don't reply to this thread instead Email: Clientcare@Livinginswflorida.com

My wife needs a new jacket and I need your help. If money was no object, what would be your choice for a 3 layer type shell climbing jacket for ice and alpine use? Lets hear your pros and cons. What would you consider to be the best? Alpha SV or ???

I bought three pairs of Alps with the new side and tounge material for a trip around Rainier and the first day of rain everyone had cold, wet feet. My wifes EVO S were dry.

I'm considering these too and haven't found any beta on them. Just bopught three pairs of LS Alps for a circumnatigation of Mt Rainier and after one day of rain all three of us had wet, cold feet. My wife's EVO S were dry.

Has anyone used the tracking feature? How about on the wonderland or around/on Rainier?

I just tried both,overall the Nikwax and on a scale of 1-10, I think it was a 2 or 3, really didn't work or improve much at all. Then I tried the Revivex and it is a 6 or 7. Have not tried the Grangers. I have to find a place to buy it.

Great show I bought 2!

What is the best way to re-waterproof Gortex 2 and 3 layer climbing jackets and bags? What products work the best, wash in or spray on? Does the wash in ruin the breathability?

Found it: http://www.summitpost.org/list/256792/online-gear-shops-us-canada.html

On one of the websites ( Forums) I saw a great list with phone numbers, websites etc...of all (most) of the mail order and equipment resellers. Anyone know where I can locate it again?

I have normal width feet with my second toe being longer than my first (I forget what you call that). I can wear a 9 1/2 running shoe but usually end up with 10's as the larger size justs feels better, not like a form fitted glove. Based on my experience with Spantics, I would expect that a 43 or 43.5 would work for your 9 foot again, depending on your footbed sock combo. I use a SW liner and a second SW Mountianeering sock with the thicker SOLE Veisters custom moulded footbeds in place of ortotics(sp) which is probably good for a 1/2 size as I have pronated low arch feet. For my 10 foot the 44 seems to be the ticket, and should I have an opportunity to try a 44.5 (no stores in Florida), I anticipate that the 44.5 would fit long but with more toe box room and hence I would be where you are trying to decide up or down. When I tried on the 43 it seemed small but usable with the standard liner and one sock. The 43.5 did give me more toe box width which felt better as did the 44. My believe is the 43.5 or the 44 lenght are both OK for me, however, I liked the feel of the larger 44 toe box. This may impove more with liner compression or better yet, a custom liner made to fit. I am afraid that going to a 44.5 would give me the toe box I like but have too much lenght.

My wife wears an 8.5 shoe for most of everything. So... I bought a size 41 in the mens (red) version which shows to be a ladies size US 9. The box says US size 9. After a 5 mile hike she complained about sore toes. Anyone have any experience with Trango S Evo sizing and / or the female version (blue) vs the mens (red) version? Looks like we have a new pare of mens (red) 41's for sale!

I am having the same issue and would like to see the what size others are using compared to their running show size in US sizing. I measure a 9 1/2 on the scale and with a dress shoe & thin sock. I wear a size 10 running shoe in just about everything using a standard running sock. I started with a size 43 Spantik, went to a 43.5 and now have a 44 Spantik. I would even like to try a 44.5. With each size up things feel better. I have not gotten to the point that it is too big. When using a SW liner and SW Mountaineering sock especially with a Sole Veisters footbed it seems snug with still no heal lift. With the 44 lenght seem ok too, I question the snuggness around the forefoot for circulation. Play with putting in and taking out your footbed as the footbed accounts for about one size La Sportiva told me. I have a friend that wears a 9 who used a 43 on Denali and based upon what you said I would think a 43 or 43.5 depending on sock and footbed combo would be about right. Keep in mind that swelling does not make a foot longer but wider in diameter and you want a boot with room.

Do your homework as there is a big difference in how they work, ease of use, and how you can use them depending on what you need them to do. There are basic funnel and then there are completly sealed and leak proof units plumbed outside of clothing or suits. http://web.mac.com/ljjames/homepage/She-P.html This website is to a female diver in Seattle who is now making what is considered the best unit out there. With a pee valve also installed in a dry suit it can be used underwater without suit removal and in the mountains I would think without removing a harness or clothing. Maybe this will help. As a deep technical mixed gas wreck and cave diver these are used by ladies all of the time. Here is a whole thread on The Deco Stop on these as they are used a lot in the Technical Diving and Cave Diving world. http://thedecostop.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29095 If this link doesn;t workgo TheDecoStop.com and go to the exposure protection forum and look for the "Female Overboard Discharge Review". A ton of info.

I too looked long and hard and in the end bought both the BD and the Petzl. So... I have both of these and find that the BD is much brighter, has many more useable levels and overall and more versatile. The plus for me is the rechargable feature which works great, saves on the enviroment, recharges with a solio. No more batteries! I use mine not only for climbing but desert MB riding in Red Rock, beach running in FL., and morning bike rides to my office. Works great for everything. BTW... you can get a model with an extended cable to keep the battery in a jacket for cold or high use too.

Looking for your input, experience and/or opinions.

Seems to me that this is unlawfull endangerment. I would call the paper, get the public involved and then call the people elected sheriff and let him know how you all feel. I have to wonder what would happen is someone (especially a child) happen to freeze to death or have an exposure event as a result of being stranded in the snow?