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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

Osprey Exposure 50L- Size Medium- $60+ shipping https://picasaweb.google.com/mzvarner/Packs#

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

Brand new this season. Used one weekend. They were for my girlfriend but she has a hard time swinging them and is getting the Quarks. $325 + shipping https://picasaweb.google.com/mzvarner/Tools#5574307039370786546

E-mail questions to mvarnerz@hotmail.com, I will get back to you faster. If a price is not listed, all im looking for is for the buyer to cover shipping. All other prices include shipping. Photos- https://picasaweb.google.com/mzvarner/ForSale# Dragonfly Stove- $50Sold G3 Avy shovel, 30 inches extended, flat blade, t handle- $30 SOLD BD Mercury mitt- Mens medium SOLD Rab Modular mitt- XL (feels like BD large to me) SOLD BD Express Ice screws 22cm-$35 10cm-$20 SOLD GriGri, Atc, and assorted lockers SOLD Mtn Hardware Hardshell-Lg-$35 SOLD North Face Valkyrie soft shell-Lg- $30 Metolious fingerless aid gloves-lg Petzl Croll Ascender, GSI bowlmug, 2 OR nalgene cozies sold Mammut Supersafe 10.2- $75

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 am a gear whore. To much stuff I wont actually use. NEW Never used OR Motive Size Medium- $100 shipped Black Diamond Mercury Mitt Medium New (but i started to seam grip the shell because they are not water proof)-$60 shipped E-mail if interested mvarnerz@hotmail.com

Osprey Kode 38 size large. New, I bought it earlier this season and carried it one time. Retail is $159, im looking for 120 shipped. if your interested e-mail me at mvarnerz@hotmail.com for a faster response

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.

These are new. I bought them and decided I do not need a mitten with in my glove system. I cant return them because the company I bought them from is VERY STRICT (I did not save all the tags that were on them). I am asking 90 (includes shipping). They are a sixe XL but they run small, So if you wear a large in BD gloves these should fit you well here is a link to check them out http://galacticsnowsports.com/new-2011-rab-modular-mitts-gloves-black.html

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?