manninjo

Anyone have a haul bag with a bit of life left that they are not using anymore? Let me know what you got! Gmail address is manninjo@, thanks!

Thanks, I appreciate the input!

I got invited to join a core enchantments permit party with some non-climbing friends. I've never been up there before, but I'm hoping to sneak off for at least one summit (other than Little Annapurna which I think I can convince the group to walk up). Looking at Beckey and some routes 5.4 and under, you have Mount Temple, listed at 5.3 - climb to a notch west of the summit on the Nada Creek side, then climb a bit of crack, slab, and chimney to the summit. Anyone have experience or insight on this route? Another option is the High Priest, with the West Face going at 'maximum class 4 on good rock.' I found an old post where someone joked about it being much harder than 4th class. Any info on that? Enchantment Peak looks like straightforward 4th class and pretty close to the main trail system. Other than those three, I didn't see much else I'd personally feel good doing in approach shoes - ymmv of course. Am I missing any cool spires, blocks, or summits that would be as easy as/easier than the South Arete of SEWS or the S Face of the Tooth and accessible over a long morning from the core permit zone? On a side note, how cool looking is the enchainment starting from the West Ridge of Prusik along Temple Ridge and down the across the Black Pyramid/Eagleheads?? Bring lots of water? Thanks for any input!

Found a partner, thank you!

Would be psyched to get on the following or similar this weekend: East Ridge Forbidden, car to car (previous summit via W. Ridge/East Ledges descent, also c2c) Dreamer would be a sweet objective in Darrington. Skeena 26 from a recent trip report looked fun as well. Kautz Glacier, ideally carryover and descend DC with 1 night on mountain (previous summits via Emmons and DC). Cragging at Index Stoked to lead or share leads on any of the above. Have reliable transportation from Seattle and requisite experience/gear. Leading 5.10- in the mountains this season and have been managing to get out most every week. If you are looking for a partner this weekend, I can be reached here or on gmail by emailing manninjo@. Cheers, Joe

Forecast looks good for aiding this weekend! Looking to get the aid systems more dialed, prefer partner over going solo. Happy to trade belays. Definitely up for some free climbing if the rains hold off. Shoot me an email, it's the same as my username at gmail.com.

Not sure if anything is 'in' up there but if anyone is game to scope out potential alpental parking lot area ice, i'd like to head out saturday. it has been and continues to be quite cold at the pass. i'm happy to drive or rideshare from downtown seattle area or along the i-90 corridor. have just a couple screws and mostly alpine ice experience. down for easy leads or tr. pm or email me at manninjo at gmail.com if interested. thanks!

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looking for a used ice tool w/ hammer. open to paying shipping or pick up in seattle area. thanks!

fyi - "Note: Backpackers with an appropriate wilderness permit can receive a Half Dome permit when they pick up their wilderness permit with no additional reservation required. Rock climbers who reach the top of Half Dome without entering the subdome area can descend on the Half Dome Trail without a permit." http://www.ohranger.com/blog/10/03/permits-get-your-permits-half-dome-cable-permits-available-monday-may-and-june

Looking for BD Venom ice axe with adze or similar. Prefer to buy locally in Seattle area. Thanks!

I appreciate the offer, thank you. I am still looking - hoping to find pair or two of MSR Ascent series.

Have some snowhoes sitting around collecting dust? I'm looking for 1-2 pairs for playing around in the cascades. MSR or similar for climbing would be ideal. Can pick up around downtown Seattle or pay shipping. Thanks!

pm sent for the select cascade book

Bump for price reduction - $50 if I can meet you in the greater Seattle area, $60 shipped within United States. Thanks!

Selling La Sportiva Testarossa high performance rock shoes. Used on less than 10 pitches, never fit right (too small). Logo still intact on bottom of shoes, little if any wear on the rubber. Asking $60. Size 42.5. Made in Italy.

Looking for a good pair of mountaineering boots, particularly Scarpa Mont Blanc, La Sportiva Nepal Evo or La Sportiva Trango, or any comparable boot, US size 11-11.5 (street shoe size 10.5 so am thinking need .5-1 size larger for most brands). A good deal on a gently used pair would be great. Also looking for basic set of crampons. Thanks!