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thanks for the info. i've always used nylon for tied coredelette. but also use the Mammut 240cm Dyneema Contact Sling. would you expect to see the same issues there?

i'd like to read up on that...any links to some of the info D?

i like my extreme gtx's a lot as well. slogged up rainier during the summer and climbed -5 degree cody ice in the winter both in them. my feet run cold so the -5 days gave me chilly toes but nothing that wasnt manageable.

wow

atta kid J!

nice work J! he'll be sending 5's in his Pampers...

Wayne in the spotlight

agreed...i have the 50 light, good features, carries heavy loads fanstastic and is comfy but everytime i look up and my helmet hits the back of the frame sticking up killing my field of view...i want to burn the fawking thing...other than that its great

Yeah, I read that he took it to the face from an overhanging rock which would explain things...I just didn't know if the brain trauma was amplified from an impact that could have been lessened from some head gear. Not questioning his choice to wear or not. Just wondering if it was one of those instances where bad luck sticks it to ya despite your best efforts. Thank you for the insight.

I never met Paul but hope his recovery continues to progress and progress quickly. Question for you Hannah (or anyone that might know), was he wearing a helmet when he fell? He seems to have sustained pretty severe trauma and am wondering if it happened despite using a helmet. Thanks and best wishes to Paul.

Same thing. Bought the Mutant and promply returned it for the Varient 37. Haven't been happier with a pack.

yeah...the camp in the woods off h-trope...Murkwood as it is called...quick jaunt onto the seracs from below or head up onto the glacier...running water close by as the summer progresses

well done Petzl

even lighter still... elderid loopo @ 190g http://edelridna.com/e/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=29804 loopo light @ 105g http://edelridna.com/e/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=29806 i think this is where the sketch factor might start to creep in...

awesome pics V!

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nice! thanks for the cliff notes Dane.

MSR Hubba Hubba HP. Super light (under 4#), roomy for two, dual doors & vestibules, waterproof fly, easy to set up, can find online for under $400 but for a car camper? check out STP, Backcountry's Outlet ect...you'll find something suitable for well under half your budget

I'll second jon. Muir. Jaunt up Adam's South Spur. Also, spend a weekend on Baker's north side and get a feel for complex glacier travel if you already haven't.

No probs! You could take a 3-day skills and summit course with AAI or the likes. I would be cheaper than anything on Rainier. Or maybe just their 3-day skills course and summit yourself. If you have a week I think that would be very rewarding. Adams' south route is a great way to get up high without too much investment but I think you'd appreciate what Baker has to offer in prep for Rainier.

Climb Baker than. South Spur up Adam's wont get you any glacial experience which you'll appreciate for Rainier. Unless you've already been up Baker.

Look up Dane. Pretty sure he'll end up being cheaper and prob do a more thorough job. He has his own shop. Makes picks, sharpens, mods picks, sharpens screws 'pons, ect. Charges an hourly shop rate that ends up being more economical and he's versed with ice gear.

Hellz yeah J!! Kick-ass trip! Cody is all that and more. Too many good pics...gotta add some more...I'll have the vid up in the next day or two as well. Thanks again man...until next time! About sums up the entire trip: Smiles all around David coming somewhere along Mean Green Following Frieh being a badass David coming up the crux Sooooo nice

sooo shiney...

http://www.komonews.com/news/local/84480982.html sad day sucks that after all those trips this one is where the mistake was made...