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Pair of Petzl Quarks with hammers - these were an extra pair that I never used - no blemishes or marks - ready for use! Backcountry Gear has these on sale for $390 for the pair. $300 cash has it. Will meet locally in the Portland area or $325 shipped with Paypal pre-payment.

Incredible, John and Doug. Congrats and well done! Anything in particular on how you prepare mentally for a route of this stature?

This will be an excellent research tool. It will mean less time spent at work filtering through TRs for beta and more time working. Probably not such a great thing after all. Looking forward to it!

+1 for submitting to a short film fest! Well done guys - great presentation, good info and an excellent film. Can't wait to see what comes of out of Middle Peak this year for you.

A quick physician's office visit would determine it. Without seeing a photo, sounds like a ganglion cyst or "bible bump". Bible bump, being old schoolers used to used to smash it with a book as thick as a bible. Not recommended. I had one on my wrist which was punctured and drained by a physician - it came back - finally went away with "pop" while doing handstands on the beach. A little ibuprofen/beer on the spot and it has never come back (5-6 years ago).

Scott was my boss for a couple of summers during college at UW. Good man. If you happen to have an email or contact info, I'd be most appreciated. Don't know how I missed this one -Thanks for posting!

This thread gets my vote: 5 stars With respect to the v-threader: if you're worried your coat hanger will break half way down the route but your adamant to using a homemade model, try a thicker diameter welding rod. Good luck trying to break it...it's tough enough bending it with pliers to make the hook/handle.

Excellent guys. Thanks for the stoke!

Rad - shot you a PM.

5 minutes from the office for a lunch session, BUT I willingly drive 45-60 minutes to the same gym from home to climb with those I aspire to. It's not about how long does it take - it's about choosing what's important...to me, the time en-route is worth it for the experience.

Was up on the south ridge Sept. 23rd - trail and route snow free then. East ridge as well. Probably snow in the last couple of weeks though. Mountain-Forecast: http://www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks/Ingalls-Peak-South-Ridge/forecasts/2335 I agree with above - if forecast holds, this weekend may be snow free. Even with snow, it would be a great climb.

***Note: Not associated with Club Sport, but thought I would pass along the info. ...as per the email... The Club Sport Adventure Center will be having an autumn sale on 10-punch flash passes! For the month of October, Flash Passes will be 50% off! If you purchase your pass before September 30th, take an additional 5% off! Details 10-punch pass - $75.00 Good for 6 months. Non-transferrable. Limit 2 per person. _____________________________________ Clubsport Oregon 18120 SW Lower Boones Ferry Rd. Tigard, OR 97224 p. 503-968-4535 f. 503-624-5497 w. www.clubsports.com

My bad. Whatever the properties...it does the job well.

Yup, as mentioned above - no framesheet just the EvaZote pad. How much can you stuff in there? Ask Kyle Dempster.... http://blog.cilogear.biz/?p=1286 I'm always surprised how much I can stuff in my 30L.

Nice video and pics. +1 for Trentmoller

+1 for cc.com Yard Sale.

Pm sent

Thanks for the update - much appreciated!

Has anyone been up the North Fork Teanaway River road #9737 recently? The USFS has removed the blockage sign @ 9703 but wondering what condition the balance of the road is under upto the trailhead. Any info would be most appreciated. Thanks!

Club Sport Rock Climbing Gym - Tualatin, OR Not affiliated with them, but thought I'd pass along the deal. Normally $135 for a 10 pass punch card - $100 this week only. Call 503.968.4500 (activities desk) if you're interested. Offer closes 4/30/11.

Cheap to rent them at any shop in Sandy, OR. Asses when you arrive at Timberline. That said, with the amount of wind driven snow up there yesterday, I was thankful to have them.

Took a solo snowshoe slog up the Palmer yesterday AM. Visibility was 50', sustained high winds +30 MPH with gusts pushing 50. Would not have wanted to be any higher. +1 to Josh's link to NOAA And check NWAC.

Zero respect. Post your address dude - I think there will be some folks that would like to pay you a visit. As always - great photos John. Keep leading the way.

He was busy. Dragontail - good TR by the way.

Timberline Mountain Guides is your best bet: (541) 312-9242 Hood prior to Rainier would be a good conditioner and a better "earlier" season option.