mzvarner

Thanks, but trip has been cancelled now. Just had a HUGE test thrown at me in A&P and I cant afford to take three days off now.

Im thinking of taking one last trip for the season this weekend. My goals are The fat one, Chript orchid, G2, maybe upper green sleeves...Any one know how conditions are. I checked the Mt alpine site but there is not much on there except reports of dribbles being a little nasty.

First time, What is the best ski descent for fairly new "Ski Mountaineers"

yes, an X-ray. They took a standard set of my hand. Initially They thought there was a fracture, but that was not the case. No other diagnostics done, my blood work ( CMP w/ MG, CRP, CBC, TSH) is all normal as well.

That is were i notice the discomfort yes. From what I have read, calcific tendonitis is a shoulder thing, and very rarely occurs any were else. In essence I am questioning the original diagnosis, because of this info.

There is swelling and discomfort medial to my #4 metacarpophalangeal joint. I have taken ~ a month off and take motrion to reduce swelling. I tried climbing the other day and almost instantly the discomfort returned and a few minutes after leaving the gym, the swelling came back even worse. A very prominate superficial firm swelling between #4 and 5 metacarpophalangeal joint. When I clencth a fist I can feel the discomfort radiate in a linear fashion thru my wrist but then can not feel anything past that. 1. Sound like Calcific tendonitits? I checked webmd, wiki, etc and it sounds to be more of a shoulder issue. 2. what can I do to speed up recovery?

I have a pair of trango extremes and I am considering a pair of vertical front point crampons. Whne i tried the fit of the Grivel crampons (G-14, Rambos) they seemed to fit better than the Cyborgs. What are the opinions of the populace of fit and function between the two?

If weather improves and conditions stabalize, I am up for a trip to get my mind off school for a day or two. Both of the couloir routes on Colchuck or if you are more confident on ice and mixed then TC on Dragon Tail. PM me

ok, in that respect i agree with you josephH

idk that i would say "tourism" Steve House, vince anderson, colin haley, all putting up some pretty impressive ascents

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AWESOME! Spent the weekend in Hyalite and then saw Moratorium in the book and cant wait till i get the balls to lead something more than WI 3! Way to get after it

I have fri, sat, and sun available and would like to get out some. Leavenworth (or similar area) is quick and easy for me to get to. let me know.

I wish my back yard was KICK ASS! Nice site.

so im pretty new to winter climbing. I have wednesday, thursday, and maybe friday to climb. what and where would a good spot for a beginner be? I am ok with steep snow and think I can manage WI3 if i have enough screws. Hubba hubba? or similar ice around Leavenworth? Banks? NBC on Colchuck? etc thanks

im thinkin gof one of the colchuck couliors or Chair peak next week. What are they like? and if tehy suck were are some other ideas Hood maybe? Thanks

I have the 20th-26th off. I dont want to waste the days off. If you are interested PM me. I am fairly new to ice climbing so preferable that some one who is experienced wants to climb.

im off and will be back from ice fest. any one up for something let me know

Im still trying to figure that one out genepires

Trip: Snow Creek Trail - Date: 12/4/2010 Trip Report: Thought I would try to fill you guys in on ice conditions around Leavenwroth. This is my first year ice climbing so to me it seems that there is A LOT of ice all over. We climbed at the first millennium wall. The ice was variable and by that i mean in one area of the wall it would be low angle hero swings with some running water over the tope, and in another be bullet hard vertical "dry" ice. It was fun with good temps IDK how to post photos so here is a link to my picasa page. ENJOY! http://picasaweb.google.com/mzvarner/MillenniumWallIceClimbingDec2010# Dont laugh to hard at me!! Gear Notes: If your going to top rope I suggest trying to go with some one that is comfortable leading the ice or be ok with soloing the one or two moves on vertical ice needed to approach from the left side of the wall. Other wise you do what I did and decide to solo 60 feet of mixed climbing, with no mixed climbing experience or health insurance!!! Approach Notes: took us 1.5 hours (stopped for pictures) to get to the climbs up the snow lakes trail. Trail is packed in nicely meaning snow shoes are not needed.

Im curious about how Icicle creek road conditions are? Plowed? how far back if it is?

I am looking to get out and do something since my fanily is working over thanksgiving. If your interested send me an idea or PM.

I know! That makes for a long weekend. But Libby os pretty close so hopefully the ice comes in soon there so I can play on teh road cuts. Any ideas when it may be in?

Over the first couple of days of winter break i will be in Bozeman for the ice fest. What are some good mellow routes to look at there (preferabley a little off the beaten path so we can run laps on it and get supper comfortable)? And how how about some more beta on wateron park? sounds cool.

Genepires, I agree with what your saying. My buddy and I were screwing around with T- slots and deadman anchors after a crevase rescue class just above the Paradise ranger station last spring. The snow was heavy and wet and we dug REALLY deep and then ran to shock load the picket and we were able to pull them out. Im sure hard consolidated snow might take more force, but I bet that is easliy generated from a fall above only one picket per rope length as some have mentioned doing.