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Sounds like it's quicker than my truck! that's better already. How much did you pay for yours, if you don't mind me asking. They seem to go for pretty cheap up here (<$1000 on average) Any issues with the 4wd system? Or is it overall, quite reliable? thanks!

How are these cars for speed/power? I realize they are a small 1.6L engine, but are you able to maintain 60mph the majority of the time on the highway, or is it below that a lot? also, how is the power going up steep hills (mountain passes, for example)? I am in between getting either an old loyale or an outback, I like the loyale being 2wd OR 4wd (not just AWD) but I like the power the outback has for mountain passes... I do a lot of highway driving across BC and Alberta and so going through mountain passes (such as in BC) at 30mph in my old 4runner was quite annoying all the time...

I looked at the e+lite this morning at MEC and the little ball joint kind of worries me. Good idea for adjustability, but it seems like it would be easy to break. Any thoughts on this?

Does this start tomorrow as well? Says code is invalid for me right now

Doesn't seem like the Canadian stores carry the hooded downlight pullover:(

Anyone know if this is just the US or if it's Canada as well??

are they actually bright enough to justify the weight savings? I have never used one, I usually just carry a regular headlamp because they are much brighter. Would be interested to find out what others have to say as well?

Tried on the first ascent stuff and it fit me better than Patagonia (comparing down sweaters). Hopefully catch a clearance/sale around xmas!

These look nice, where do you find them? I have never seen them in stores beore.

Awesome! I will check out Whittaker now

It sounds like they are both good jackets, but the Transcedent/down jacket isn't worth the money for the warmth, compared to the primaloft jackets. I'll look into the First Ascent series this week. As far as down jackets go, how do you find out how much fill they actually use? First Ascent, for example, doesn't list how much of the actual weight is the down. Where Feathered friends, on theotherhand, lists the actual weight along with the fill weight... this seems like an easy way to compare the down jackets without actually trying them on? I guess I will look into this a bit more now...

Awesome! That was the response I will looking for! I'd be interested to see how you like the Transcendent once you wear it and put it to use...

searched around a bit and couldn't find much info... Does anyone have any experience with OR Fraction or Transcedent insulated jackets? How does the OR Fraction (synthetic) compare to Patagonia nanopuff hoody or mountain hardwear compressor hoody, for example? Or MontBell Ultralight Thermawrap Parka, Rab? They all have approx. the same weight of fill. What about comparable down hoodys similar in warmth to the transcedent? Maybe these jackets are relatively new, but have heard very little about both.

Did you simulclimb or solo the ridge? Did you take the new or old descent down? Hoping to do this in August!

I went up there last month via Britiana Creek to Furry Creek FSR's. All gates are now unlocked. Takes you right to the Mountain Lake Hut Trail trail head then to the hut below Sheer and Sky Pilot.

Book launch tomorrow night at Grilled Fromage in Squamish at 8pm!

Is it pretty easy to find partners on short notice in Leavenworth? I imagine Smith would be easy?

Did you decide on a bag?

Interested also, would like to start practicing this summer

How long is the ice and alpine ice routes in good condition for the coastal mountains and ice climbing areas in the spring? I will be in Squamish for a while and would like to do some ice climbing before it all melts out (unless it already has? not familiar with the ice in this area) I am looking at early May to end of June...

Sorry to bring this up again: did you end up getting the Vireo?

How late into the Spring are these routes in good condition? I expect to be in Washington around June and would like to get on some alpine ice!

Any idea how I can watch this in Canada? It only supports US users... Googled it and everything led me back to Hulu

I will be living in Squamish this Spring... Just wondering what are some places to bail to when Squamish gets a good dosage of rain. Leavenworth? Index? Smith? Prefer to stay within WA, but not go any further than south Oregon border. Interested in areas with easy-moderate trad (5.10+ and lower) climbs... I like variety, so the more suggestions, the better. I will be picking up a guidebook or two in the next week or so to further research the areas. Thanks!

Finally someone else who loves the MEC Tango!