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All gear is well cared for and is in working condition. Local pickup in Redmond preferable. Contact me at sujaymadhok@gmail.com. Thanks ! 1. K2 Super Stinx 167 cm Telemark Skis with Rottefella bindings- Used , no damage $80. 2. Scarpa T 1 Telemark Boots US Mens 10 - Gently used ,all buckles intact. $60 3. Atlas Snowshoes 30 MTN- Good condition, $ 40 4. Snow Stakes set of 5 ( SMC and MSR)- Two 36 inches , Two 23 inches, One 27 inches, $40 for the bundle 5. Black Diamond Ice axes (Raven) - Two ice axes $ 40 each 6. Metolius Crash Pad (Stomp) - Great condition $100 7. REI Flash 62 Backpack - $ 50 good condition but has a few abrasion marks and some small holes in the mesh sleeves

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Hi , I am Interested in these. What boot size were the Scarpas you wore them with? Thanks Sujay

For me Brynje base layers with a Polartec Alpha jacket works as the best combination for high output winter activity.

Most welcome! Hope you find it. Cheers!

Gearexpress has a couple of models of the "Safe Tech".http://www.gearexpress.com/metolius-safe-tech-mens-deluxe-harness.html

These skis come with two binding options- universal that will fit any boot and 3 pin bindings. Voile also sells a cable accessory for the 3 pin binding https://us-store.altaiskis.com/product/hok-ski-updated-2016/

Nice going guys! And thanks for an excellent TR. I can hear a bunch of files rasping in the audience.

Did you skin up, trailhead to Lake ? We had to switch to snow shoes as the trail was too narrow for our skis.

Spectacular photos and video ! Thanks for sharing, also deep respect for your spirit of adventure to pull this off solo. Cheers!

G- spotter, the links make for fascinating reading, thank you!

Many thanks G-spotter and Jon for the insights.Very educational, thank you.

Many thanks G-Spotter. That's a lovely pic !

Thanks for the input Jason,will try the Monos next time.

Hi I rapped down into a crevasse on the Coleman Glacier, day before yesterday and encountered near impenetrable ice. Do let me know your opinion on : Does the density of ice vary in crevasses on the Coleman Glacier? ( A glaciologist I spoke with said it does, but there is no pattern. The deeper the crevasse, the denser the ice, lower down because of flow pressure, but there are many other factors...etc Do monopoints work better on bulletproof crevasse ice? (I was wearing brand new Grivel G12's and they were barely making a dent!) I haven't found any answers on crevasse ice density despite scouring the web and asking amongst my ice climbing friends. Many thanks !

Franklin Falls is in. Lots of ice, set up a TR and put in laps. I set up a TR and rope soloed the Chandelier to the extreme right. The ice was really hard and hooking between the flutes was easier than bashing away. Have fun !

If you are in Mussorie then get in touch with Krishnan Kutty at the Hanifl Center http://haniflcentre.in/ Kutty headed the India operations for NOLS for many years. He has been a regular visitor to Bellingham/Seattle for decades. We climbed Banderpoonch ( visible from Mussorie) together a couple of years back. Cheers!

Many thanks Dave for taking the time and making the effort to explain the concept so well. I look forward to practicing this.

Would appreciate any suggestions on using a Kong Gigi/Camp Evo to lower a climber? Have seen the excellent video on safe belaying by Ryan Huetter which works but I believe there is another simpler technique advocated by guide Swis Stockton, which I have been unable to find. Thanks

Sounds good.I am game.

As a number of us have limited ice climbing experience but are keen to practice our skills would it be a good idea to head out as a group? Hopefully one of the experienced climbers on the forum might step in and guide us.In return we could provide the ride/beer/belay...

Hi I am looking forward to climb some ice. Have all the gear but very little ice climbing mileage. Want to get out on a moderate route for starters. NW Buttress of Chair Peak is what most people recommend. I am happy to belay/follow if you want to lead. Any advice would be much appreciated

I am on !

Super trip report Jaime. We were the three climbers (Leif, Sujay, Keli) you passed .It was wonderful to learn about the Traverse challenge from Priti at the belay ledge and we were rooting for all of you. Glad you all made it safely and in style. Cheers!