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YocumRidge
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John Bachar died.
But the company was successfully run by his sister since then.
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Anyone knows what happened to Acopa USA? Are they officially out of business?
Their customer service does not seem to exist any longer (their phone is dead and all the emails keep bouncing back).
Any other way to reach them?
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Selling a gently used and in great condition pair of La Sportiva Batura Evo boots, size 39.5 (running too large for me, so must sell ). Automatic crampons compatible bails.
Your perfect choice for technical ice and high altitude alpinism.
These boots come with custom fitted green Superfeet insoles.
Retails for $550, asking $275 plus shipping.
In action.
On the North Ridge of Baker:
On Rainier, in the Kautz chute:
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I am selling almost new Mammut Champ Shoeller stretchable ice climbing pants, Euro size 36, color: Graphite.
No tears or holes and in great condition. Used once in Hyalite.
Retails for $199, asking $75 plus shipping
# Schoeller® Dryskin soft shell
# Stretch waist and cuffs
# Zip handwarmer pockets
# Touch-fasten cargo pocket
# Zip rear pocket
# Just below waist
# Tapered leg
# Ankle zips: 9-½"
# Leg opening: 12"
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anything but Yocum Ridge...
Max
Why so much love for the Yocum Ridge?
I hear it is in great shape right now
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North Ridge on Baker when we did it in July 2011:
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im the one who worked on your silvretta/karhu approach setup
Ahh, yes, thanks for that. OMC refused to do it
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Was it you I talked to in the basement on Sun and handed my stolen gear list? Apparently, some climbing gear was dropped by the store by other day and someone from the Next Adventure has already called me, but that was not mine
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I had USAA auto and renters and they just asked me for a replacement cost and mailed a check under the rental policy with no documentation of any kind or questions asked. Must be some difference between the renters and HO policies from the sound of it or times have just changed.
May be not. My HO insurance is with Ameriprise, since USAA do not provide the earthquake coverage. I reside on the top of a cliff, so gotta have an earthquake insurance, Joe
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Cloudcap road is gated for the winter.
daaaaaaaawwwwwwww! now only the 'smash n' grab' bitches can do it!
The approach via Tilly Jane takes only an hour longer which you had done in the past, and I was a witness at one occasion
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Good to know that the serial numbers have some uses.
But then how do you approach the crooks, Scott? With the serial number and a gun in hand?
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Yeah, Dave, I have looked into this. My HO insurance has a high deductible, but "vandalism and theft" coverage on the USAA auto policy will reimburse half of the gear loss with no deductible and all the damage done to the car, which is better than nothing of course.
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But of course
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Like others mentioned, CCW packs are definitely worth looking into and you can customize it to your heart's content. And it is going to be the best fit of all since it is made just for you. When you climb with it, you don't even notice it sitting on your back. Here is the CCW custom pack (thanks to Dane Burns) in action while holding on to the dear life on the "white granite staircase" with an ice tool, steel crampons, rock gear, bivy gear and a stove inside:
However I would agree with the previous comment that Cilo and CCW volumes are running differently: CCW 30 L is best for 1 day, max 2 d trip IMO. 30 L Cilo gear would go for as long as 4 days.
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I bought two packs from them in the past two years (a summit pack made out of NWD material and a 30L made out of the cheaper material). The summit pack came with a tube of SeamGrip and a note suggesting that they recommend sealing the seams. I didn't bother sealing it, as I did not expect to use it in the rain (or care if it was waterproof in any way). What the note did not say however, is that the pack would totally fall apart without the sealing. Sure enough, that summit pack began getting little spider cracks in the material after just a couple uses. Those cracks turned into tears (not emanating from the seams, I might add) within half a dozen uses. I tried to get Cilo to give me a new pack or fix the one I had, but they said no warranty if you don't seam seal the pack. (I even sent them the pack to inspect. They never responded and did not return the pack.) That warranty condition was never stated on their web site or in the note that came with the pack (if it had I would have sent it back, because I'm not willing to pay $150 for a summit pack that's not fully finished). I tried to address the issue w/ Cilo, but after telling me no warranty, they just stopped responding to my emails. Here's what Cilo says about that pack on their site:
"The light weight NWD® material used in this pack can be punctured, but it is incredibly hard to tear. Simply put, you can abuse this pack to your hearts content on an alpine climb and it will keep on going."
Based on my experience, this is a total misrepresentation.
It's also worth mentioning that I have used the the 30L on a few alpine rock climbs (e.g., North Ridge of Stuart this summer) and in my experience it is very fragile. The bottom of mine is now a massive patchwork of repairs.
I had screwed up the solvent I used (Toluene) to dilute Seam Grip (1:1) so the seams did not dry out within the suggested 24 hrs when I needed to use my brand new at the time 30 L NWD $450 pack. Likewise, I got pretty much the same problem - the fabric was torn after 2 days of use. So, I had just showed up at the Graham's office and he gave me a brand new pack (or may be I was nagging him too much
).2 years later the bottom of the pack started showing worn out areas that leaked water. My NWD 30 L pack is Generation "0" ( I think now Graham is on the generation 5 or 6 of NWD packs) and the bottom panel in the gen "0" was made of the same NWD as the rest of the pack. The current versions of the NWD packs use the re-enforced laminates of NWD and WD which are much more abrasion resistant but not necessarily heavier. Still, Graham replaced the ruined bottom NWD panel on my gen 0 within 15 min for free while I was waiting and entertaining myself with the collection of ice tools at the CiloGear headquarters
.The replaced bottom panel:
And, yes, this pack is heavily used and abused, so not much white NWD can be now seen.
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None of this stuff was marked, Bill.
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Yeah, the car was locked, with the alarm on, the pack was in the hatch and not much to be seen with the tinted windows.
That was my regular street parking at work (and 1 mile of hiking to the building) and although I could have taken the gear with me, I had a lot of other stuff to carry to work that day, so the pack was left in the car. Two police reports, albeit useless, were filed: "vandalism" (window was smashed and the door destroyed) and "theft to a vehicle" for what its worth.
Often times the person who stole your gear is, or has been, much closer to you than you may realize.That would be a real bummer.
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Yeah, but I recall a few refills coming from that subbie...
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It is very devastating.. Today my car was broken into at the top of Council Crest by the OHSU Med School and my Marmot pack was stolen with: red Sterling rope 60 m, orange/silver Petzl Hirundos harness (size Medium) with two Petzl ice clippers, red/white Acopa Spectre rock shoes (s. 8), green Reverso 3, black Arc'teryx chalk bag.
If someone will come across any of these on Craigslist, Next Adventure etc, please let me know.
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Up for sale:
1. Automatic CAMP XLC-390, one of the lightest 12 point crampons available. Worn once, and in almost new condition. The automatic bindings fit most stiff mountaineering, AT and Telemark boots with front bails.
MSRP $149.99, asking $85
2. CAMP Corsa aluminium ice axe 70 cm
Extremely light, used once, and in great condition.
Pick: B
Shaft: B
Shaft plug
Forged Aluminium pick and adze
Weight: 230 g
MSRP $119.95, asking $70
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SummitRocket sold.
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I am selling a pair of Black Diamond Dry Tool gloves.
Used a couple of times and in excellent condition.
Marked as an X-Small, in reality they run as men's Small or women's Medium.
Asking $17
Made of Schoeller Extreme WB 3-way stretch fabric, the gloves are very water- and wind-resistant and extremely breathable, with a long gauntlet and excellent dexterity. The pittards goat leather palm has excellent grip, the inner lining is molded fleece.
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Up for sale are two climbing packs in great condition.
1. Mountain Hardwear SummitRocket 30 L.
MSRP $150, asking $70 plus shipping (or local pick up in PDX).
It has a couple of minor scratches on the bottom. Great pack, fits well and weighs less than a pound.
Manufacturer's description:
* Compression molded backpanel is comfortable, sheds snow and ventilates
* HardWave framesheet provides comfortable carry, but is removable to reduce weight
* Dual daisies and ice ax cradles create versatile tool lashing opportunities
* Large zip top provides easy access to main compartment
* Versatile compression system secures climbing gear and overloads, but can be removed to reduce weight when not needed
* Front and rear grab loops are both clip secure
* Horizontal daisy chains on lower sides of pack offer clip points for gear and quick stash loops for ice axes
* Superlight, durable material set balances weight and reliability
* Zippered top pocket keeps smaller gear handy
* Sternum strap and fixed webbing waistbelt add stability when needed
* Low profile padded shoulder straps for a comfortable carry
* Hydration port
The Basics:
Ultralight materials and versatile design make for the perfect daypack for the serious alpinist climbing uber-fast.
* Capacity Range:
Regular 1830 cu. in. / 30 L
* Weight Range:
Regular 15.5 oz. / 440 g
Materials:
* Body 100D HT Ripstop Dobby Nylon
* Accent HardWear™ X-Ply Ripstop
* Bottom HardWear™ X-Ply Ripstop
Measurements:
* Torso Range:
Regular 16.0 in. - 22.0 in. / 41 cm - 56 cm
2. GoLite "Jam" 50 L
size Medium (for torsos 17.5" - 19.5"), 850 g
MSRP $160, asking $55 plus shipping (or free local pick up in PDX)
The external front pocket has a few crampon marks that have been repaired and are not strikingly noticeable (see the last pic).
Manufacturer's description
Features:
# Double-Wishbone™ hipbelt with quick-access zippered stretch pockets
# Removable foam back pad
# High-void meshes on back panel and shoulder harness
# ComPACKtor™ system reduces volume via easy to use anchor/strap system
# Large front organization pocket
# Side stretch water bottle/accessory pockets
# Side compression/accessory attachment straps
# Twin ice axe loops and handle straps
# Internal hydration sleeve
# Cinch and roll-top closure system with top compression strap
# Load lifters control and transfer weight closer to the body
Materials:
* 100% Gridstop Nylon + Dyneema® (210 denier)
* 50% Recycled Double-Diamond Ripstop Nylon (210 denier)
FS: LS Batura Evo Ice climbing/Mtn boots, s. 39.5
in The Yard Sale
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Price reduced to $200.
Need to sell and fund a trip.