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I teach research methods. Leading with asking the respondents' name and email is a sure way to get refusals. I can think of no reason to ask for a name. I would only ask for email at the end as an option if you want to do followups but you need to explain that. Sorry, I'm not going to fill this out.

You know what this is. Bibler before BD bought it. Nearly perfect condition. I think $300 is fair but shoot me an offer.

The national parks were not then and not now created to manage wilderness and in fact the term did not exist in the minds of lawmakers in 1872. You are conflating official wilderness and wild lands. The parks are intended to protect significant natural and cultural resources while providing for visitation and enjoyment and for the most part the NPS does an outstanding job of that. To suggest the system should be abandoned for some reason that has you on a personal soapbox (and one I don't understand) is just silly. And by the way - you can take your dog - just keep it on a leash where it should be anyway.

I did not suggest someone wants to log the parks (although there are some politicians that would given half a chance). What I said was that because of different mission statements the two agencies do different things that result in different landscapes. You decide what you want and care about but I will lean toward national park protection nearly every time. People seem to want it all from our public lands - access, conservation, convenience, low cost, services, and fewer people to share it with. It is not the fault of government that those demands are often at odds. With respect to wilderness specifically there is basically no difference between management by the NPS or the USFS. The default position on trails, fires, etc is mostly a hands off approach with some exceptions. Because of user fees the USFS often provides some "services" to wilderness users as on wilderness rivers in Idaho. Wilderness was never about access - it was about preservation of wild lands. Now, various user groups (mt bikes, climbers, boaters) want special rights to those lands often at the expense of wilderness values. Unfortunately, those same user groups are now willing to jump in bed with a slew of conservatives who see expanding access as a way to weaken wilderness protections on FS lands. That is a dangerous game so be careful what you ask for.

Our national parks are about more than recreation access for weekend warriors. Read the dual mission statement and consider the implications of canceling a park. Probably more parks should be managed like NCNP with trails slowly being overgrown and access harder - we have plenty of easy access frontcountry for those unwilling or unable to get deep in the woods. And Alpine K is right - the USFS has a very different mission than the NPS. If you like roads and logging then national forests are for you.

I'll take the farmer john. Can you send me payment details, thanks

I have an early Red Rocks guide (Urioste) and John Harlin's West Coast Rock Climbs I don't need. Both are in great shape. Make me an offer.

The first time I climbed the N face it was November - perfect conditions and no one around. Fall in the Lost Rivers is well worth the trip. Another time was during a dry January = we walked in with only a few inches on the ground (that trip had some interesting moments). I've been back several times and about the only time I would not go is spring. That time is reserved for skiing in the range - which can be quite good. What a nice set of mountains.

One pair of quarks that have seen moderate use. One pick is new, the others are usable. Includes wrist loops and a Blue Ice tether. $350. Thanks.

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I have a yellow Bibler I need to sell. Perfect condition and clean. Can send photos but you already know what they look like. $350 + shipping from Bozeman

Marmot Greenland down parka, fully baffled. There is a little damage to the hood drawstring tunnel Size M, fits nice and big on me at 5'7 $300 + shipping from Bozeman Dynafit TLT5 boots, These are well used and one boot is missing the lower buckle. Liners are used but never heated. You can get a replacement from SkiMo in SLC for about $20. Still work and ski well though. $50 plus shipping Dynafit TLT6, size 27, BSL 297. Liners are used but never heated. This pair is in great shape and will ski for many more years. $200 + shipping

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I have a Bomb Shelter - used on one Denali trip and on a couple local ones. I managed to put a boot through the rear vestibule but repaired it correctly. That said, I feel like I should lower the price below where it ought to be - $400 seems fair. This is one of the definitive expedition tents at a great price. The other is an I-tent. Perfect condition as in no repairs, etc. $350 seems fair. Buyer pays shipping from Bozeman although I travel a bit so could arrange something. If you want more info or photos I prefer you to use: jdj at montana dot edu thanks

Eric – I have a Marmot Greenland parka size M, orange and red. I used it on Denali – barely wore it and it gets virtually no use now. There is a patch on the hood. I would let it go for 225. If this interest you let me know and I’ll get you some photos. please reply to: jdj@montana.edu jj

Too small. Size 26. New, still in box with tags. $375.

I have a bunch of Chouinard/Leeper pins I no longer use. Most are in good shape, a couple are pretty rough. How about $75 plus shipping from Bozeman.

Here are a few items: prices do not include shipping BD Stance Belay Pants - worn just a few times. Size M. $100 Dynafit TLT5 - size 26/26.5 One needs a new lower buckle - available from Skimo in SLC. Used $50 Blue Ice ski pack. New, unused. $65 For details see here: https://www.mountaingear.com/blue-ice-white-tiger-35l/MG253094P.html

ultralight still available?

is the ultralight still available?

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These are the AT version of the standard neoprene overboots (red). They are cut out for dynafit bindings (which worked well). I suspect they are a medium. My boots have a 300 BSL - about a size 9. These were used on one trip to Denali last year - no holes, no tears, no patches. Pick up a pair for this year's trip cheap. $75 plus shipping from Bozeman. Thanks

This is this year's pack. Size M. Deployed twice, used only a few times this winter. Get your airbag on. Color: Black. $450 plus shipping. Please use jdj at montana dot edu for contact.

I have a pair of La Sportiva Trango Evo Light GTX boots size 41.5. They are in good shape, just don't fit. I've mostly used them for ice so they aren't scuffed up. $150 seems fair. Also have some Scarpa Invernos size 9 with cordura supergaitors attached. The boots are heavy but warm. They would get someone started though - $50. Buyer pays shipping. email me at jdj at montana dot edu and I'll send some photos.