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Hey, does anybody want to go to Index tomorrow? Forecast looks good! Let's go sent JS

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I have a used Metolius Haul bag. This is the El-Cap size: 9600 cu. in. (157 L) I used it on one wall a couple years ago and i'm cleaning up the garage and need to sell it. I'm asking $125 Let me know if you have any questions JS

I have a BD firstlight tent in really good condition. The tent is has been fully seam sealed. There i a very small hole in the mesh door, (about the size of a dime). I'm asking 200.00 Let me know if you have any questions Thanks, JS

Last week, we climbed Heaven's Gate on the upper wall. I would highly recommend this route! It follows an amazing feature of texture rock up high. Pitch 1 (5.10c): Lamplighter, it's a steep looking wide chimney with good cracks in the back. There are two distinct crux's on this pitch. The first crux is exiting the chimney which is protected by a bolt. Second crux is after the chimney climbing the steep face on the right (2 bolts). Recommend not to belay at first anchor head up and right (5.8) 20ft to second anchor. This pitch is Index 5.10! Pitch 2 (5.11a): Bolted, crux is at second bolt. Then great steep face climbing to the anchor. Pitch 3 (5.10+): Bolted, shorter pitch with easier climbing Pitch 4 (5.11b): Bolted, crux is climbing through the two roofs. The bolts are perfectly placed. An excellent pitch. Gear: 15 draws. Single set of cams to #3 BD with doubles in .4 and .75 for the first pitch. We left the rack at the top of the Lamplighter Pitch. For more info check out snowrockandiceadventures and racheligreenberg

Trip: Fisher Chimney's Mt Shuskan - Shuskan Date: 9/20/2011 Trip Report: Hello Climbed Shuskan via Fisher Chimney the other day. Route is in excellent condition. The trail to Lake Ann is almost 100% melted out. There is a large moat on the snow crossing before the the 4th class rock section before fisher chimney proper. Fisher Chimney's are all snow free. Winne's slide is all snow and no blue ice! We camped above winne's slide. Only 2 tent sites are melted out up there. The climb from high camp is in great condition. A short section of glacier ice right out of camp approx 100ft. The Upper Curtis had only one major crevasse crossing can be avoided be going out left. Hells Highway looked like it does in mid-July, except for a large crevasse at the top Hells Highway. Climbed the SE ridge and descended the South Gully conditions were normal on the pyramid. Here's a link to my website with photo's from the climb snowrockandiceadventures.com Looks like conditions will change after this weekends storm

RIG: I didn't need any pickets for the summit ridge when I was there. The snow was very deep and soft. I would still recommend carrying a couple just incase conditions have changed. Hope that is helpful

Trip: Eldorado/Shuskan update - Date: 5/26/2011 Trip Report: Hey.... Here's a trip report for climbing Eldorado and Shukan w/some pictures http://www.snowrockandiceadventures.com/index.php?page=blog Eldorado: Overall it is in really good shape, just deep trail breaking! Details: I just got off a trip from Eldorado on May 20th-23rd. The trail has some new down fall in sections but isn't to bad. I hit snow just below the first boulder field at @ 3,800ft. The lower boulder field is melting out quickly and the snow is very deep/punchy. Above the first boulder field at around 4,500ft there is multiple large avalanche debris crossing (D2/D3) size avalanche that came down probably a couple weeks ago. Pretty impressive, it ran into the trees the large old growth trees. We camped at 5,800ft in the Eldorado Creek drainage. We spent all 3 nights at this campsite and it did not freeze any night we were there. Crossing the col at 6,200ft was no problem, FYI there are some large cornice's on that ridge line. We found deep snow conditions in Roush Creek drainage getting up to the Eldorado Glacier. Some small D1-D2 size avalanches have come off the hanging cliffs/snowfields on the climbers right hand side heading up to the Eldorado Glacier. However there is still alot of snow on some of those cliffs with large glide cracks forming. The East ridge is currently all snow covered with deep trail breaking. The classic summit ridge consisted of thigh deep snow. The Eldorado and Inspiration Glaciers have a lot of snow and no crevasse were showing currently. Also the NW face of Forbidden looks to be shaping up really well for summer.

I'm asking $450 for the skis and bindings

Hey, I've got a pair of 2009 BD Mega Watt's for sale Size 188cm bindings: Salomon s914 condition: Good my email address is jonathon.spitzer@gmail.com if you interested and i can send you some pic's Cheers

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Hey, I've got a Black Diamond Alias Avalung Pack Size: M/L 32Liter Condition: Good, used about 15 days in the field Retail Price: $229 Asking: $135 All buckles and parts works, no holes. Let me know if your interested and i can send you a pic Thanks JS

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good point! i'm asking $50.00, and i have all the tools for both "mono" and "dual" point kit

Ive got a pair of Charlet Moser M10 Crampons i have all the tools and gear to make them either "mono" or "dual" points condition: good if interested i can send you a pic Cheers JS

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Hey... it's that time of year, i found some goodies in the garage that i don't use any more. I'll items i stand by them and will take them back if there's a problem. I can't figure out how to load pictures up here. I'm NOT GOOD WITH COMPUTERS. If your interested i can email a pic to you. Black Diamond Neve Strap Crampons, condition: Good Retail Price 149.95 Asking $55.00 Petzl SnowRacer ski mountaineering ice axe, condition Good Retail Price 79.95 Asking $40.00 Black Diamond Transfer 7 Shovel. Condition Good Retail Price 50.00 Asking 25.00 Giro Fuse Helmet Size Medium, color Gray. Condition Excellent Retail Price 125.00 Asking 45.00 BCA Stash Back Great for side-country trips. 20L pack, color red, size M/L Asking 30.00 THANKS!

I think they retail for $160 i would like $100 or so... Please call me if interested 970 596 5971 Cheers, Jonathon

Yup I have a brand new pair of BD sabertooth. Never USED I take off on Friday night for AK... So if you interested you can call my cell phone 970 596 5971 Cheers, Jonathon

I have a brand new (with tags) Mountain Hardwear Alchemy Jacket Size: Large, Color: Red/Gray Price $125 I also have a Marmot Parbat Down Jacket, this jacket is used but still in good condition. Has one spot i had to repair but overall has plenty of life and will keep you warm Size: Large, Color: Bright Red Price: $75 Cheers, Jonathon