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Josh, I pulled the info off the GPS track. Agreed that Roman Wall average slope is much lower then 50, I think that number came from the section(near the Burgschrund) at the top which rolls over. Cheers!

Re: 2nd tool Agrees ice tool is overkill, I used my whippet and a corsa nano tech. Idealy something short and light. I think we're saying the same thing with different words.

Trip: Mt. Baker - Title: Watson Traverse in a Day. Date: 3/30/2013 Trip Report: Title: Watson Traverse in a Day. Date: 3/30/13 People Present: Kerwin Loukusa and Pablo Zuleta Stats: Distance: 19.5 Miles Vertical Gain: 8,500’ Vertical Loss: 10,500’ Max Slope Ascent: 65° Max Slope Descent: 50° Time: 16 hours Description of Route: Watson Traverse, West->East from Mt. Baker Mountaineers Lodge to Heliotrope Ridge Trailhead. Began at the Baker Mountaineers lodge and travelled east to Artist Point, then south side of Table Mountain and north side of Ptarmigan Ridge to Coleman Pinnacle, then to the Portals, through the middle portal down to the lower Park Glacier. Continued skinning up and onto the Park Glacier. Up the middle of the Park Glacier in search of a place to cross the Bergschrund. Once we made the challenging cross onto the Park headwall we continued up to the climbers left of the Cockscomb. Once we gained the Cockscomb ridge we then continued to the true summit of Mt. Baker for a spectacular view. After resting for a bit we continued down the Roman Wall in ski mode, down the Coleman Glacier near the edges of the Heliotrope Ridge and then traversed down to Grouse Creek. Once we reached the Heliotrope Trailhead at approx. 3,700’ elevation we continued down the existing snow covered road to our car.. Description of Snow Conditions: Rain crust and corn on ascent and east side of Mt. Baker Summit Powder and mank on north side of Mt. Baker for descent. Weather Conditions: Sunshine throughout the day with little to no wind. Approximate Temperatures: 20s AM 30-40s PM Avalanche Forecast: Moderate avalanche forecast moving to considerable on sun exposed slopes below 7,000’. Evidence of slides from previous days, but did not observe any avalanche activity day of trip. Field Tests/ Results: None Special Information to be noted: Gps Track: GPS TRACK Video: Route Planning Map 1 Route Planning Map 2 Route Photos: Ascent Descent Other Photos: Mt. Baker in the Alpenglow and moon Pablo with The Portals in the back. Kerwin skinning up the Park Glacier Kerwin testing the snow bridge over the Bergschrund below the Park Glacier Headwall Technical Gear List: Required -Standard Glacier Kit (Harness, Screw, Slings, Prusiks). -Ski Crampons -30M Glacier Rope -Crampons -Whippet or Axe -Balls Suggested -Picket Per Person (Didn’t Use) -2nd Axe or similar if using a whippet(for headwall) -Jetboil for melting water Carried, but did not use -Tent and Sleeping Bags Its a great route get out and do it. We didnt see a soul the entire day except when descending the Roman Wall. Perfect Pacific Northwest Day.

Anyone interested in a Alpinist 2M tent? Only used 10 days in good condition. I am thinking 400+Shipping. Includes stuffsack, poles, and steaks.

Bump!

Bump for pictures.

Baturas are SOLD I also have a pair of TRANGO S EVO's, the womens Trango. They are brand new, I bought them at the REI gear basement in hopes that they would fit my special lady friend, but no such luck and I cannot return. I paid 200, will sell for 190 shipped or 175 local.

I had give up on this post, sorry for the slow response. 60L is sold, 30:30 is still available. I have responded to PM's.

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Bump it up!

I recently did a cycle following the routine listed here:http://www.climbingstrong.com/2012/09/09/effects-of-two-maximum-grip-strength-training-methods/ One of the first regimens that I have seen that has some rigorous science behind it. My maximum ADDED weight on a 19mm edge increased from 20 lbs to 45 lbs for a 10 second hang. I weigh ~175lbs, so this translates to roughly 12% increase in absolute weight held for 10 seconds. How this translates to climbing has yet be seen. For reference my hardest climbing outdoors are a few V8's and V9's mostly V7's.

Bump for lowered price.

Marmot Zion Shell, Medium, Team Red. Never worn into the mountains, but worn once or twice around town to determine fit. Price Lowered, 275 Shipped.

I come at this question from the perspective of a boulderer. I got into climbing because of bouldering, and still spend the majority of my time and training effort towards bouldering, its what I know, its where my friends are, it is relaxing. The majority of my bouldering buddies are anti-rope, My perception of their anti-rope mentality is the unwillingness to start a new activity and again be at the bottom of the food chain. Myself, I started to branch out into mountaineering, through glacial slogs, and slowly moving into the ranks of harder more technical alpine climbing. I am guessing this movement was somewhat aided by my lifelong skiing habbit, as soon as I moved into ski touring, it only seemed natural to make the progression and put alpine touring and climbing together.

Great deal for an awesome boot. Love mine!

My party turned around on an attempt Friday Night/Saturday Morning, we took a break around that elevation, I will check with my partners.

How was the traverse underneath the ridge on the other side of the large crevasse to gain the snow slope on the east side of the ridge?

Obviously the most appropriate response.

We were attempting north ridge on Friday night(9/21), and we saw some strange lights at around 1AM coming from around 6000 ft in the hogsback area. We are assuming it was a kite with a headlamp strapped to it, but are curious if anyone else has more info.

One more questions, are people accessing the ridge by traversing left around the base of the ridge? Or is it still possible to use the ramps at the base with a short bit of scrambling across the scree as indicated in this TR? http://cascadeclimbers.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/1080237/TR_Mt_Baker_North_Ridge_8_26_2#Post1080237

Thanks a bunch for the beta, I may give this a try this weekend. Cheers!

Anybody know if you can still access the ridge from the coleman? Last TR two weeks ago looked okay, and the sun is getting low in the sky now, maybe it is still doable?

Any interest in selling the bindings alone?

Bump, make me an offer I want to sell this stuff.

Which version is this? I may be interested.