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I would, but like I said they aren't cut extremely well. You are local, I can show them to you and you can name a price if you would like.

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Lots of stuff for sale. Local in Bellingham. Can drop off anywhere on the I-5 corridor towards and including Seattle/Tacoma. Shipping negotiable elsewhere. Can provide more pictures upon request. All prices are "or best offer," so talk to me. =) PM or email questions to andrew (dot) yasso AT gmail (dot) com La Sportiva Nepal Evos Size 11 (euro 44.5) - $160 obo These boots never leaked, I simply seam gripped the rand so that they truly would never leak. Tons of life left in them. Scarpa Summit GTX Size 46 Euro - $100 obo Excellent boot with tons of life left. Used for half a season, and then discovered they don't fit me very well while ice climbing. No leaks. Marmot Thor 2P Tent - $190 obo Great AK Basecamp tent. Feels more like a 2+. Used primarily as a car camping tent as it is a little heavy. Huge poled front vestibule for cooking (not set up in photo). Comes with original repair kit. Dyanfit ZZues Size 28.5 (Men's US 10.5/11ish) - $250 obo Liners have been molded once, have original/unused plates that convert these boots to use with alpine bindings. Black Diamond Voodoo 88mm Skis (175cm length) w/ Dynafit Vertical TLT ST 10/11 Bindings - $415 obo Will throw in a pair of skins for free with these, because they were the first pair of skins I cut and I didn't cut them very well. Fully functional however. Have seen one season of use. Willing to sell as package with boots above. Make an offer. Comes with Dynafit manufactured leashes (avy/guide). BCA Stash Alp 40 Like New - $60 obo Comes with original nalgene/cambelback attachment if you want it. Osprey Variant 37L Small Torso/Medium Hipbelt - $90 obo The pack is currently being sent to Osprey to have the zipper repaired on the top brain. They will restore the whole pack to "good as new" status. You can see I added some Velcro to the front to affix a logo. It was glue on Velcro, and will peel off and leave no mark. Cool Nanga Parbat Mountaineering Synthetic Camp Booties - $10 obo Worn to 17,200 ft on Denali. A little heavy to take back, but could be cool for wearing around the house. Mountain Hardware Defiant Pant Size Large - $25 obo Full zips Osprey Crampon Packet - $10 or free with purchase

I would agree with above post. I climbed North peak and Dana couloirs last year, and could have used one tool while using french technique up 97% of the climbs. Pretty much pure snow climbs. We didn't bother with the steeper stuff because it was just so deep getting back to it.

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Have you climbed that thing lately? I don't know, maybe before it was polished it felt like a 5.8, but the last few times I've climbed it, it certainly required effort normally reserved for routes above 5.9, regardless of footwork. Just my two cents.

Hilarious.

Undoubtably there are people who spray here. However, you came bringing an unsolicited opinion that many people feel is outdated and out of touch with the way climbing is progressing. While you are entitled to your opinion and it is valid, you also opened yourself up to being disagreed with, and vehemently at that. Surely you will still share with whatever beginners you take into the mountains your opinion, just as I and the rest of us will share our opinions. Unfortunately, people often feel that when someones opinion is out of touch and potentially leading to a less informed new climber, they worry that they'll have to deal with some sort of rescue situation or something. 99% of the time, this isn't true, it just means there will be one less well educated climber out there.

Nature's Bakery Fig Bars. They are two ounces, and you can purchase them for $0.50 at the Grocery Outlet. They taste delicious, and don't freeze. There is 390 calories in the whole package (1 serving = 1 bar @ 180 calories, 2 bars/package). I can not find another food item that packs such punch for such economic savings, that tastes as good, and is varied (there are multiple flavors). The whole wheat flavors have less calories (40 less/serving) but are still fantastic. Both varieties are made with wholesome ingredients. They aren't organic, but are made from ingredients that I can pronounce which means I'm happy to eat them over many other bars. I generally keep about 6 boxes on hand at home, grabbing a few each time I head out. http://www.rei.com/product/828141/bella-four-fig-bar,-vanilla-raspberry?preferredSku=8281410004&cm_mmc=cse_froogle-_-datafeed-_-product-_-8281410004&mr:trackingCode=E5A976C7-070B-E111-804A-A8C6AF702B72&mr:referralID=NA The specs they have on this page (for calories and such) are incorrect.

Thanks for the suggestion, but as Alasdair said, I need something a little different than a strict ascender as it needs to be able to slide easily in both directions (like an Ushba does) and then lock once weighted. I was thinking about the cinch Alasdair, it may work. I know someone who also has experience with the Lift that may be able to get one in our hands, as I don't want to purchase 10 before we know it works well up there. Maybe someone can trial run it this year?

If you've been up there, would you think the fixed lines on Denali count as stiff ropes?

Hi all, Usbha Basic ascenders are hard/impossible to find/purchase these days. Looking for a similar toothless ascender but having trouble finding comparable ones. Any ideas? Looking to purchase 10. Thanks for your suggestions.

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Screws don't really have any additional holding power by just being longer. Ultimately it is their threads that decide holding power, and anything over a 13cm screw has the same amount of threads (if we are talking BD express here). Glacial ice is generally pretty consistent so I bring a 16cm and figure it will be just as strong as anything else. It will also make any v-thread plenty strong that I will need for an unintended rappel. If I was planning to top-rope something, I would bring the 22cm.

I don't know a ton of guides that are that highly qualified and also willing to allow their schedule to be left relatively open to last minute scheduling changes due to weather. That usually doesn't lend itself well to guaranteeing work and putting food on the table or gas in the tank. Congrats on finding one, best of luck in finding a partner as well.

Out of this world (country)!

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If funds don't go through, talk to me.

I would take a tool (adze) and a 19 or 22 cm turbo express if you've got em. Price?

Do you plan on including a price? If you're giving it away I'll take it.

I picked up NWAlpine's Black Spider Light Hoody http://nwalpine.com/black-spider-light-hoody Contrary to the name, it comes in red and that's the color I got it in. The zipper is deeper than the R1 (which is better) and it zips up around the face better. I also think it is slightly lighter than the R1 (insulation wise) which honestly I prefer. It's also much cheaper at retail price than the R1. It's also from a pretty rad dude. It also hasn't started smelling yet and I haven't washed it for a few weeks. Pretty stoked on it.

http://montbell.us/products/disp.php?cat_id=34&p_id=1223329 Check out the Mont-Bell Super Expedition 90. I have the 80L version of this pack (last years model) and it carries super well. Mont-Bell is often overlooked. It's probably one of the cheapest retail 90L packs you can find, has basic features, but rocks. Highly recommended if you like simple but effective packs.

I spent some time with Lonnie in Talkeetna and up on the mountain about two years ago. He's actually a complete regular man. It's actually astonishing just how regular he is. I think he's just a got a lot of determination. I think his regular-ness actually makes this even more impressive.

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I may not participate in a climb, but would happily donate to a fund on behalf of the climbing community for Margaret's family/kids.