[Found: 1 mountaineering boot]

I saw a nice boot on a bridge in Portland. Could it be.

[Broken Top .... Sparks lake]

This coming weekend I'm going to be in the area and was wondering if the parking lot was open across from sparks lake. I was up there a month or so ago and they still had a whole lot of snow.

 

Thanks Chris

[Mtn. boots, metolius cam, gloves, more, some FREE]

Pm on the pack and shades

[Rainier Trail Food]

eat whatever you like.

 

I love junk food. I've bought food for my whole trip at seven eleven several time on the way out of town. Snickers and cheese puffs are so good in camp.

[Bindings for approach skis & mountain boots??]

I'm looking at getting some 404s or 500s, but wondering about the skis. Whats a good width for under the boot?

[Mt. Adams this weekend - Crampons?]

Yes I would bring crampons. The slopes can get steep enough where you will need them. There was a guy who died last year on the south side route. When I believe he slid in to some rocks on a fall. Try the mountain shop on sandy.

[Mt. Adams/Mt. Hood this weekend.. Gear Advice]

Rent from The Mountain Shop much cheaper. You can look them up on the inter web. They also have the beacon locaters things which might not be a bad idea for you. Those guys know what there talking about if you have questions about the gear also. REI can be hit and miss. Have fun climbing!

[Compact Calories]

For me, nothing beats a can of cold beans. Also, years ago, lobster guts (brown and salty spread) in a can at 35 cents each, were palatable. Don't know what this is called.....nor what it costs today, nor even if still available. In Europe, try (the pricey) Schmaltz..(refined pig fat)...in many delicious flavors

 

 

Yuck! Your way more hardcore than me. Wwwwaaaaayyyy more.

[Current Mt Hood South Side Conditions]

Went up south side sat. Morning I was 1 of six or seven hundred to summit. Ridge had a nice path.

[Aasgard Pass fatality]

Very sad. My condolences go out to the family.

 

[Seach and rescue questions]

It's public and private ambulance.

 

It's mostly the county that decides. When they realize they can't manage their money as well as a private company they put the 911 transport up for bid. Example would be Washington county. Metro west holds that contract. So if you call 911 the county dispatcher sends fire and a private ambulance to the scene. The fire department typically gets there first and starts working on the patient then turns it over to metro west when it's time to transport. Metro west then pays the fire department back for any medical stuff used. Metro then will take care of all the billing. Ka ching!

 

Some counties still have fire transport and there all set up different. Some require an annual fee to live in a certain area which would cover all your 911 needs. All the states have a different way of funding the fire department. Oregons is funded off of property taxes.

[Seach and rescue questions]

Thanks montypiton

 

I work on an ambulance and ka ching! Is right. My advice take a taxi.

[[TR] Parenthood - First time climbing 6/11/2011]

Will you be my dad? Cool stuff!

[Kiss my Discovery Pass]

note: there is an activity badge for rockclimbing. they charge a little more for it than the other ones, but it does include "REI keychain" type 'biner so you can easily clip it to your harness.

 

 

 

Funny!

[Seach and rescue questions]

Thanks rad

 

Great info. Thanks for taking the time to write that up.

[Seach and rescue questions]

I was reading about the recent kayakers out at bridal vail falls and was wondering if they would be charged for the rescue. This is not political, I'm not choosing sides. I'm wondering at what point do you get charged for a rescue? If you have all the right gear and a freak accident happens, do you get charged? Who makes the call on whether you get a bill? I'm Just simply wondering how the system works and not trying to push any bodies buttons.

 

Thanks Chris

[Randonee setup]

Thanks DPS

 

Great article has a ton of great info.

[Randonee setup]

I'm looking at getting a randonee setup next winter. Since they can get pretty pricey I'm going to buy a used setup. I'm wanting them for back country approach and ski descents. Is it better to put more money towards the boots or the ski and binding setup?

 

Thanks

[CC.com 2011 Photo Contest presented by AAI]

Alpinweiss

 

Your alpine photo is sweet! Nice work.

[Eugene Rock Question]

Is it right off I 5 by a rock quarry? There would be heavy equipment across I 5. Or is it about a halve mile out there. I've been wondering the same.

[[TR] Wolf Rock - Summit Scramble 6/4/2011]

Looks sweet

 

It now on my list of new spots this summer.

[Weather, avalanche reports?]

Thanks for the info guys

 

Note: I said rock solid site.

 

Meaning a website that up dates every day.

 

I've been using the above sites just wanted to see if there were any other popular sites out there. Thanks again.

[Best way to get around in the valley.]

Thanks guys

 

Sadly I'm only going to be there four days. I'm going down to climb Whitney and briefly stopping in the valley on the way back. I'm trying to make the most of my time and this info helps.

 

[Boots for Climbing]

I can't speak for for your boots but I have friends that have done Adams in similar boots and it was ok. Not ideal as jeff said. My local shop in Portland the mountain shop rents leather boots that would be better for pretty cheap. I might look in to something like. This is a good way to demo a pair for a future purchase also.

[Weather, avalanche reports?]

Im wondering what is a rock solid site to look up weather and avalanche condition. I climb mostly in Oregon and southern Washington. Thanks