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GoPro Hero HD. OEM parts and accessories are cheap. Batt life is great. Footage quality is incredible. Tough as nails. Waterproofness kicks ass. Take mine climbing, hiking, snorkeling and even scuba diving. Plus can be bought at REI/Backcountry and falls under their 100% satisfaction guarantee. Had it for a year with no probs.

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[video:youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysTDh6R9N8E mmmm...DOD Kool-Aid http://www.komonews.com/news/national/107058183.html

hellz yeah!

sweet

i've used the punishers here, hyalite and cody...stayed warm and dry other than sweat

sad day

damn

nice weather and new snow may make for a good outing. anybody have a say on current conditions?

360 degrees of 1700' straight down

the only skill you're lacking is the technical ice/snow piece. 39, not some kid. in good shape. have more climbing experience than a "newbie". you obviously know glacier travel and rope systems. you're just looking to pay the way for a partner as long as they can do the bulk of the leading and impart skills along the way and end up being a climbing partner locally here after? you'll find somebody who will take you up on the offer...probably more than one. sounds like a helluva trip and a lot of fun...as long as the weather cooperates. i've heard it can be a wet cold hell. have fun and post a TR!!

light beginning to go at 7:30? fawk...that time already... nice job out man! was on the list but will see...

did it ever start?

awesome time out veronika and doug!! glad to have dodged the shark attack! stoked for the season although i have to admit...i'd still like to get some more time on warm rock before freezing my ass off the ice... gotta get out again soon!!

Jetboil hung from the center of tent, doors open for venting. keeps ya comfy and the fuel lasts substantially longer

Jeb's nuts. I think he's the guy that wants to do the first ever skydive "landing" without using a 'chute... Sic vid tho...thanks for the link

Great TR and pics!

Petzl Aztarex? http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Petzl-Aztarex-Ice-Tool/PTZ0092M.html

I just got word from somebody who was up on the 6th and said the 'schrund was barely passable and the moat was getting nasty. They estimated a week left and with the hot weather coming I think the rocks will be the bet. Taking a buddy up for his first alpine outing so was hoping the couloir would be in for the variety it adds. Thanks for the bump!!

Anybody been up there within the last week? How's the couloir approaching the West Ridge, still a means of ascent? Last year that thing was toast by August but that was a hot year. Any info is appreciated. Thanks in advance, Troy

no Verizon bars. i've always camped in the Bluelake TH parking lot...usually in the rig put you'll see people with tents on the pavement.

Easton usually has running water lower on the Railroad Grade. Melt snow while camped on the Sulphide. Other than the normal hazards, marmots can be ferocious on Baker and the gully/couloir leading to the summit of Shuksan can be an absolute cluster when there are several teams up there.

outa control leor! impressive as always