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With this though, you get what you pay for in spades! Well worth it, no, more than well worth it. You can demo one, call Dan Mchale and talk to him. The three most important things, pack, boots, and bag. Don't cheap on these or you'll always wish you hadn't.

I have used several of the packs mentioned above BD, Osprey, Art, MH, Cilo, etc....and then tried/switched to these packs. http://www.mchalepacks.com/ultralight/index.htm After switching I found that whatever weight I was carrying, whether training with 80 pounds plus or climbing, it felt as half. Much better by 50% than any pack I had ever used, hands down without question, not even close. In addition, the pack can be made to convert or strip down to usually three different sizes ranging from an ultra-light small under 3 pound/3000 alpine pack to a huge 7000 plus/Denali size Xped pack to take more than I can carry. It always fits perfect and is the most comfortable as it is custom fitted and has features not found in any other pack made, plus I can add or subtract features to build it exactly for what I want. Every person that I have ever stopped in the field and let them wear my pack, even though it does not fit them remarked that it felt much better than their own, regardless. Every climber or hiker that I have had the pleasure of speaking with that owns one of these (in one form or the other) have all told me that they would never consider using any other pack. Here is my pack for big trips. http://www.mchalepacks.com/ultralight/detail/UnLtd.htm At 5 pounds it holds over 7000 and with just a few items removed down to 4 pounds and it still will hold over 70 pounds and I can still get it down to 3 pounds for a alpine/day pack. Need more room just add removable side pockets, shovel pockets, wand/ski pockets, bear canisters, etc.... you get my point. I would highly suggest anyone even considering a new pack will be doing themselves an injustice if they do not seriously consider and try one. It will simply change your entire climbing, packing, and trekking experience 100%. Why compromise and settle for less?

I like the OR Alti for mitts but I find I use gloves 95% of the time and mitts only as a back-up. I recently took a look at the BD mitt but if I'm correct the shell is not seam taped so I past on them. So.... I'm looking for a better (best) glove combination. What have you all found to be the best for you for say Denali, Cho Oyu and the Himalaya? BTW, I have seen a few using the HEAT warming systems in both gloves and boots now for summit days for insurance.

Either at Lake Serene Mt. Index or possible Snoqualmie corridor maybe Lk. Annette.

You will love your Hilleburg. I too have 2 newt MH EV-3 and Trango 3 models and just bought a Kaitum 3 GT and prefer it much more, bigger, lighter and just as heavy duty.

Brand New in box Koflach Artis Expe mountaineering climbing boots, size 8US. Warmest Boot Koflach makes. Great plastic boot for anything in the Cascades, Rainier, or the Rockies. Bought for wife but too small. Need 8.5 or 9.0. May trade for similar type larger boot or ??? $250.00 + shipping. Seattle, will ship Fed Ex air, ground or delivery possible in Seattle area. Either PM or Email: thesmithgroup(at)windermere(dot)com

Sorry Dane, I have a new 44 but need a 44.5 or maybe even a 45. 46 would be too big. I use a 44 Nepal and just about in everything else and on the short side of 10.5 US sizing. Did you size up another 1/2 for the liner and how did that work? Also looking for 44.5-45 Oly Mons or Millet Everests I have for sale a new unused pair of Koflachs Artic 8.0 men' s 9 ladies. Fits ladies 8-8 1/2 and a pair of new unused LS Nuptses 44.5.

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

New meaning ?? That you bought it recently or when? What year was the bag purchased and how much use has the bag seen? Can you send or post a photo?

I will take the Grivels. I pm'd you with email and info.

Send you several emails and still waiting for pictures and additional info if you still want to sell. Never received reply to PM's so thought that I would post again here. Please contact me by phone or email which I PM'd to you.

Still waiting as I have sent a few pm's and emails with no replies. Are you still interested in selling one of them? Please email and let me know one way or the other.

Interested< Please email me at Thesmithgroup@windermere.com

Sure I will consider it as I also looking for a great bag for another trip to Cho Oyu this fall, send me a few photos and what you have to get for it.

Prefer 3 person Nallo,Keron, Kaitum GT. Let me know what you have. Also, Feathered Friends or WM 20-30 degree or warmer bags. Need two.

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 this need a good home. Don't reply to this thread instead Email: cameron(at)Livinginswflorida(dot).com

FS: Kids 5 10 ASYM (I think) New climbing shoes used one day 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

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