spionin
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bump!
good boots, but i just don't wear them anymore.
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wow, unusual destination!
looks like difficult routes - awesome work!
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yep, two weeks ago, about a repair. no response.
update: re-sent original email, got response just a bit ago. thanks!
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nepals and spantiks fit into fritschi bindings, too. just another option.
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http://usnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/02/19/10450796-3-dead-8-missing-in-wash-avalanche
stevens area (near which the avy occurred) had the same avy forecast as snoq pass for today.
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great boots, very good condition. asking $200. i'm in seattle.
the boot size is approximately women's US7
the insole measures about 23.5 cm at its longest:
from manufacturer:
- The Super Ice boot is designed for mountaineering, glacier travel and ice climbing.
- Lace lock system enables the boot to be laced up quickly and safely.
- Inner lining is designed with Dryver®/Primaloft®/Event®.
- A5 last.
- Vibram® sole, Triple force midsole.
- Upper: PU coated Kevlan/Carbon fibers with Suede 2.0/2.2 mm.
- Weight: 1000 G.
- *Event® Membrane:*Optimizes the balance between waterproofness and breathability.
- *Primaloft®:*Composed of ultra-thin fibers of differing diameters which make up a base which is insulating, waterproof, breathable, dries rapidly, elastic and tear resistant.Offers high degree of thermal insulation.
- *Dryver®:*Lining with sweat absorption properties and are quick drying. Anti-bacterial treatment inhibits the formation of fungi and unpleasant odors.Abrasion resistant.
- 7.50" shaft height.
- 14.00" circumference.
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awesome climbs, great photos. you guys are harvesting that area!
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looks nice!
did you happen to glance at denman on your approach (the peak on your left right before lane)? if so, how did the ice look?
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climbed in source lake basin today:
the telemetry from the past few days suggested pretty cold temps and very little precip. however, there was quite a bit of fresh snow on the ground. it snowed all day, and we could see accumulation at the end of the day. it was warmer in the morning and got colder as the day progressed. bring hardshell and synthetic insulation.
we approached without flotation (not recommended. at least bring gaiters for postholing). huge props to rachel for going all-terrain on the snow and breaking trail through some very wallowy sections.
it was REALLY overcast and disorienting this morning (and we knew exactly where to go). make sure you have your bearings.
we first approached source lake line. p2 was too thin for my flavor, thin and chopped up at the bottom. looks like it's gotten quite a bit of traffic, so i'm sure there are some awesome climbers getting on it. i took a few pictures on rappel:
we went right instead and went up the deceptively steep curtain. there were no pick holes, and it was fun and plenty challenging for a warm-up.
we rapped from the top and did a high traverse to flow reversal. very mushy ice on p1. we did a long p1 to the startof the crux curtain, i was able to place 3 screws the entire pitch, most just fell out in the mush.
the belay was a shower stall = i got soaked. the curtain was very mushy in places and sheared a lot. it also had some generous pick holes, which definitely made it easier. super fun moves, but the "ice" was very ...meh and scary in places.
this is my ultra-contrasted photo that's supposed to show how water-logged it is:
awesome day all-in-all!
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in alpental area. might be kind of an exploratory ski tour, might end up with some ice climbing...
let me know if you feel like getting up early and exploring. i'm in seattle. thanks.
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my advisor got his ph.d. in chemistry at the university of vermont:
an hour to smuggler's notch
two hours to lake willoughby
less than two hours to adirondacks (NY)
two hours to franconia notch (NH)
...people who can drive in the snow.
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death picnic is still in good shape. p1 is same as three weeks ago, but p2 is MUCH more sun-affected. decent hooking, but some pockets are less stable.
beta tip: on this go i followed advice from wayne's TR and made the belay one tier higher. it had much better ice for an anchor, took out the steepest part of p2, made transition easier, and offered a more stable stance.
Friedrich on p2:
"banquet" looks more "death prison camp lunch".
looks like the route got some traffic in the past few weeks. if you were on it, and used my ropes (raps, aiding, whatever), please let me know. they look alright, but i need to know how much additional wear they got. thanks.
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got em.
thanks for the offers of help, everyone.
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thanks for the suggestions, everyone.
not very local, but a very active boy scout group in CA will be getting the goods. they said they can use everything, so i'm stoked.
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i plan to go up this saturday, since the weather is finally looking good.
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thanks, guys. i'm planning to take the difficult way up
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jeff - awesome climb, congrats!
sweet pics, bigeo!
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i have some extras. anyone know of a program or a place where i could take my no-longer-in-use gear (some used, some barely used)?
if an unaffiliated individual wants something, i'm happy to give away also. the shoes are women's 6.5.
thanks!
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How do I convince someone that the fusions will not break mixed climbing?
offer to pay for them if they do?
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thanks for the update, and pictures.
huge, huge bummer about the person who fell. he is a good friend and a really solid climber, and i hope he recovers quickly.
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maybe not entirely applicable, but here's my full gear list from july 2010 lib ridge climb: https://viewer.zoho.com/docs/bdv7A
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great photos, lunger! looks exposed!
i think climbing in ski boots is a very useful skill. i would love to not have to carry two pairs of boots whenever i decide to do ski approaches.
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cool!
sounds (and looks) like all pitches were full-value. love that!
Scarpa Phantom Ultras for Mt. Shasta end of May?
in Newbies
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i had a great time with these boots on rainier (july 2010), and wore them with lightweight smartwool ski socks. the conditions were far from warm, and the boots were very comfortable and appropriate on this trip. my two partners were wearing LS Nepal Evo and a Vasque boot (can't tell if it was the Ice 9000 or the Super Alpinista) on the same trip.
the key was to make sure the boots were clean and dry at the end of each day, and i kept them in my sleeping bag overnight. the one person in the group who did not do that ended up with frostbite.