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A few of us are looking at heading over to leavenworth in a week for spring break. What's it looking like up there now? Any ideas what crags may be in better shape, get more sun, etc?

Just walked into eddie bauer this afternoon and they were having a clearance. The down hoody for men and women was going for $75.

I've seen the test stuff, but don't put a lot of value in them. Like what was said above, they are based off a controlled environment. I have heard enough good things from enough people to believe that event does a better job. Bringing more shirts isn't a real world solution. I'm not looking to start a debate over layers, hardshell vs. softshell etc...as fun as it can be, I'm really looking for some fit advice on the RAB jackets and anyone that may be able to compare the M10s three layer fabric to gore/event. Thanks to secret ninja magic, all are on sale

I'm looking for a new hardshell. I've had a paclite jacket and can't stand goretex. It feels cold, super clammy, and I always wind up damp from the inside. So I'm looking at Event and the Patagonia M10. I'd prefer event, but so far can't find a good fit with the few companies using event. Anyone have any experience with the M10? Can anyone compare the fit of RAB's Latok Alpine and Momentum? I ordered a Med and Large in the Latok Alpine and neither fits well. The med is too short in the arms and way to tight across the chest/shoulders. The large fits great in the upper regions, but is very baggy in the body. Does the Momentum fit any differently?

The garden has been closed for a few years now. There isn't any other gym in town except for the university, but sadly its only for student use. No other plans to open another gym in town. There's been talk of getting some artificial boulders similar to Bozeman, but the project can't get the funding. A friend with a good home woody is your best bet.

I'm also in Missoula and love to get out. Send me a pm.

There was little ice on Cali. What ice there was, was thin and discontinuous. There is very little snow in the front end of the canyon and the temps had been fairly warm, even up high.

The plateau was certainly one of the more "entertaining" spots I've been recently. The route is really good and I'd recommend it, even if you're coming from WA or OR. Don't let our time fool you. If you don't botch the descent, we would have been back at the car in under 15hrs.

Trip: Beartooths - Ice Dragons Date: 11/6/2010 Trip Report: We left Missoula late Friday night and pulled in the trailhead just after 2am. Sorted the gear, got in bed by 3, and up at 5. We took just at 4 hours to do the approach and found the first 2 pitches not to be in. No problem, we'll go up the easy looking corner to a chimney. It turned out to be in the M5R range. Still, great rock and fun climbing. Besides, 2 pitches of rock got us to the ICE. And such great ice it was. Fat and totally plastic for 500ft up to WI3+. 3 long pitches later with increasing spin drift (we were getting hammered) and decreasing light, we had 2 more rock/moss pitches up to M5 again (guidebook claims easy rock, but we found a more fun way) and a steep snow pitch put us on top about 730. Did I mention the spin drift? Well it came from the plateau where it was blowing a steady 50mph and much harder on the gusts. Oh, it was dark too. And we got lost by heading down the wrong descent gully. And we spent the next 10 hours temporarily not knowing where we were. Its okay though. If we follow water down hill it'll eventually take us to the right drainage. A few raps, lots of talus, a river crossing, and finally the trail. We made it back to the car after 30hrs. Pretty good day out! Gear Notes: Screws, rock gear .5-3 and full set of nuts Approach Notes: Easy, its getting down you gotta watch out for

Gamma MX is gone

My dad and I used an HD hero for a 5 week motorcycle trip through AK this summer and it was great. Video was really good as others have said. Biggest down side are the controls and having to guess where its pointed. If using the full waterproof case, the audio sucks. Overall, its awesome. Took the old non HD version up in the tetons and even then it was cool.

Thanks a lot for putting the pics up. The MX is a medium, too.

Yep its not a bad place to be. If you make it over this way, let me know

Alright the image thing is defeating me. I posted pics of the jackets in the For Sale gallery. Any trouble finding them and I'll just send a pic.

Hey all I'm cleaning out my closet and have a few things I don't really use often or at all. Its all in really good condition. I'm just not a fan of the Gamma series jackets so I haven't worn them more than a few times seeing if I'll change my mind. The Alpha is a few years old so only the one chest pocket. Its also in excellent shape. I'm going event. Alpha SL, men's Med $125 shipped Gamma SV med $105 shipped Gamma MX hoody $150 shipped

Anyone have any thoughts or experience comparing Primaloft One and Primaloft Eco? I've got an older Compressor with P1 and love it but am wondering how the new jackets made with the eco are doing.

I actually was asking the local mammut rep about why there aren't more regulated headlamps recently and his answer was that the regulated lamps have an adverse affect on avi beacons and their accuracy.

I have similar feet and wore the trango the last few seasons with a shim, insoles, lacing tricks, etc...and always had some heel slip and cold toes. At Dane's recommendation, I tried the Nepal and they are a dream. Lots of wiggle room in the toes, snug in the heel, and warmer. All right out of the box. I trust my feet way more now and climb much better and more relaxed as a result.