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I know there's a slim chance of finding my crampon, but I lost a Grivel 12-point crampon somewhere between Hogsback and Palmer on Saturday night. I'm sure it's gone, but there's a small chance someone found it.

Anyone up for Mt. Hood this Saturday/Sunday or the weekend after, depending on conditions? I'm thinking S side routes for now. Reid would be fun. Let me know. I live in P-town and can drive. Just need to get the first climb of the winter season in.

Guthrie, One small question, and don't take offense, but have you climbed the south side of Hood in the winter yet? It might be a good idea getting a feel for the mountain in general on the easy side during the winter before attempting the n side. As Billcoe notes, you'll be spending more time slogging through waist high snow than placing ice screw protection. I definitely recommend investing in your -20 bag and bivy as a plan b to ice screwing your way up cooper. It's just a suggestion, because when that wind hits 50 mph and the temp drops like a rock, well, you know. Anyway, I'm probably drunk already, so it's time to throw in the towel. Hood is funny. It changes directions on you.

Are these still for sale. I'm looking to get into Randonee and need a decent setup. The size fits too. Call me at 971.533. four two four seven. Thanks.

Guthrie, I'm interested. Will message you.

I'm interested in partnering with someone to train on Hood and other similar mountains in the winter to possibly prepare for Denali June 2010 or 2011. I'm not in too big of a hurry but would like to feel comfortable with my climbing partner(s). My experience is fair - including Hood, Rainier, Adams, and other minor summits, as well as some crevasse rescue training. I also need to specify that I want to climb with someone who lives in Portland so that we can share transport, etc. I'm 29 years of age: just young enough to be strong, and just old enough to be getting smarter. By the way, weekends are best for me, as I work full-time downtown. Anyway, this is a preliminary search for potential partners. Please PM me with responses.

Thanks for the pics and info JoeMack.

Has anyone seen the conditions on Mt. Adams in the past several days or week. Some friends and I are planning to climb the south side and just want to know what we should expect at this point in the year. Thanks for any and all comments.

Anyone up for a quick ascent of Mt. Hood tonight? I just need some exercise to prep for Rainier in the next few weeks. Just doing SS if anyone from P-town wants join. Probably no need for ropes, but I'll bring just in case. I would also be open to other routes, if anyone prefers. Just PM me.

I'm looking for 1-2 partners for Rainier in early August, actually the first week of August or late July. Anyway, my experience includes the following: summited Hood via hogsback several times,Rainier once, and several mountains no one knows of in Montana (where I'm from). I have rope, harness, VE-25 North Face tent, etc. Totally setup; just need some willing and smart partners (someone with pullies and understanding of prussiks). Here's the plan: I would like to do the easy south side. Walk up to Camp Muir on day one; spend the night; spend the next day chilling out and drinking water; then head for the summit the second night; descending to the bottom that next morning. Anyway, send a pm if interested.

Sale cancelled.

I'm selling these Trango Lightning Hook ice axes to clean out my massive gear cache. These axes come with the leashes and picks. Also, the handles were removed prior to use, and replaced for resale, so they are essentially new. Picks were ground to a fine point. Anyway, the axes, picks, and leashes for $100. If they don't sell, I'm stuffing them in a box to show my kids in 20 years or something. PM me if interested. And, yeah, I live in Portland.

Would you take $100 for the ice tool?

Adam, I'm looking to climb tonight/tomorrow morning. Never done Reid, but i heard it's fun. Give me a call at 971.533.4247.

Hey there, Yes, give me a call or text at 971-533-4247 when you see a good window. I check the weather daily (perhaps hourly) as well. I live in the Woodstock area, so if you pass through the area and want to discuss some routes/gear/etc over coffee, that would be great. I really want to get out there, and everybody I assumed I could climb with have been busy lately, so I've just been sitting on my hands. Lemme know. Louis b

I'm a moderate alpinist-style climber looking for a climbing partner for weekends or the occasional weekday. I would like to use Mt. Hood for recreation/training in preparation for other more challenging mountains in the spring. Anyway, it would be fun to do some winter ascents, so email at montanabartlett@yahoo.com or PM if you have any interest. I live in Portland, so I'm looking for local climbers.