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Looks like FKT for the Wonderland is pretty wicked... 20h53min! That appears to be with drop stations. Unsupported is 28h50m. All the attempts/records are set in September... http://fastestknowntime.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=pacific&action=display&thread=40

I'm sure the person involved will share when he's further along in the recovery process. Meanwhile,there is a TAY post with some pertinent info in the 4th post from the top. http://www.turns-all-year.com/skiing_snowboarding/trip_reports/index.php?topic=27041.0

Bump for price drop!

Sounds like you had a terrible time on that trip... The only operations that have permits to guide on Rainier are: Rainier mountaineering Inc., international Mountain Guides, Alpine Ascents International Your best option is to contact them and explain what you're looking for, as well as the terrible experience you had on the previous trip. They should have some options for you. It's unlikely you'll find a guide who has a relationship with any of these companies (so they can guide on the companies' permits) and the experience you want without contacting the companies directly. Good luck!

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Reducing the clutter in the garage/closet. All Mammut items are new or with very little wear. I live in the Seattle area and accept cash or PayPal. Please pm or email for more information! *Reasonable offers welcome!* Dana Designs Bomb Pack, Med (2003)- saw a few trips, but no major wear. $100 Mammut Aconcagua jacket-Med- Polartec PowerStretch fabric-athletic fit- $60 Mammut Ultimate Hoody-Med- Gore Windstopper fabric- $100

This is an interesting Googlemap site of all the stairs in Seattle, with suggested loops and hike connecting them. In case you can't get out of town... http://seattlestairs.home.comcast.net/~seattlestairs/

bump for price change on packs and reflect sold items!

Tis the season; under-used pieces from the closet want to go to a good home where they won't simply adorn a hanger! I'm in the Seattle area, prices do not include shipping. Dana Designs Bomb Pack, Med (2003)- saw a few trips, but no major wear. $120 now $110 Filson oiled leather cap Large- great for spring touring-practically new - $20 Mammut Trion Pro pack- 50 +7L-removable lid and hip belt- like new - $150 now $140 Mammut Flexidown jacket-Med- 850-fill body and arms, with stretch panels under arms and sides. $120 Mammut Aconcagua jacket-Med- Polartec PowerStretch fabric-athletic fit- $65

Purchased last winter, but they are just a little too narrow. Only two days on them. Check out the pics--basically brand new! https://picasaweb.google.com/114298938528801318021/GEARForSALE?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCP_VsIKUkfSt_gE&feat=directlink A steal at $325!

The mountains are totally different in NM also--fewer alpine options, but a lifetime's worth of hard cragging! Still nobody cranking at the Old New Place or the harder lines at the Playground? That's too bad...

I did a little digging, and it appears that we may be talking about 2 different Polartec fabrics: PowerShield is a co-woven textile without a membrane... PowerShield PRO was released in 2010, and does have a membrane... http://www.wildsnow.com/2212/polartec-powershield-pro-review/ Totally confusing. They should have named it something else.

It's a fun rock climb in summer also... but I think the only good pro exists when the rock is frozen together... Thanks for posting a report on a little-climbed gem!

Why not buy a Mammut Serenity--8.9mm, single line?

Bronco--RECCO reflectors are hard to attach reliably to boots or clothing that they arent built in to. Turns out people didn't want to stick them in their pockets... :-) All that said, RECCO devices are a great in theory, but don't work very well in mixed avy debris, where trees, ice, rocks, poles, skis, etc., all give conflicting reflection signals. RECCO is better where you can move slowly and listen for differences in the reflections... VERY slowly. I'm happy to pm with you about my experiences using a RECCO system in the field if you're interested, but the short version is that a transceiver, probe, and shovel are still the best safety tools in unmitigated terrain.

pm sent...

+1 to DPS's suggestion also--that's the most elegant solution to your problem. I've had the puckering experience of catching a lead fall on an 8.5 line. The cord was fine, but I'm hesitant to use a line that small again. Mammut makes a single-rated line at 8.9, which isn't much heavier. As for devices, I've rapped on doubled 6mm cord with a Munter--but it takes a bit to get used to, and the line wears very quickly. I think going with a real rope will offset the initial cost savings with it's durability.

SICK. Well done, Josh... I am completely envious; I've wanted to get back there since I climbed Steeple and Haystack 10+ years ago!

A couple of friends went up there 2 weeks ago & got turned around at the river crossing--evidently the footbridge was washed out and the river too high to cross safely in their estimation. This was just after a couple days of rain, so I imagine the river is lower; it sounds like you will have to factor in a little more time to find a crossing.

After several trips this summer, I realized there was a bunch of gear I wasn't using anymore... so hopefully someone can put this stuff to use! I'm willing to piece things out, PM me with questions or offers for sets. A la carte pricing is $3/carabiner, $4/HMS carabiner, $3/hex or stopper (sets of 5 or more come with a carabiner) Items are as pictured: hexes re-slung last year w/nylon cord. (I live in Seattle) [img:left]https://picasaweb.google.com/114298938528801318021/GEARForSALE?authkey=Gv1sRgCP_VsIKUkfSt_gE#5630833551809173906[/img] [img:left]https://picasaweb.google.com/114298938528801318021/GEARForSALE?authkey=Gv1sRgCP_VsIKUkfSt_gE#5630833555332870210[/img] [img:left]https://picasaweb.google.com/114298938528801318021/GEARForSALE?authkey=Gv1sRgCP_VsIKUkfSt_gE#5630833580541897426[/img] [img:left]https://picasaweb.google.com/114298938528801318021/GEARForSALE?authkey=Gv1sRgCP_VsIKUkfSt_gE#5630833580482547106[/img]

I'll 2nd the Rogue River rest stop--just spent the night there 3 weeks ago!

The tunnel under I-90 is there for wildlife as an access route past the highway. Works fine for us animals too.

Grade 3 separation of L shoulder years ago: had surgery to repair the ligament one month afterwards (July), spent 6 weeks with the screw in, did slow rehab for 2 months after the screw came out (Dec), seemed normal by January. Grade 2 separation of R shoulder last April: took 6 weeks OFF (no climbing, no pack carrying, nothing) and started back slow. By August, I couldnt tell there had ever been a problem, even while carrying a heavy pack.

I love mine for gym and sport belaying: Super-easy to lead belay with, catches falls as easily and securely as my gri-gri, and locks off with little effort in TR situations. The catch is lowering-it's not quite as intuitive, but with a bit of practice is just as smooth as anything else. I've had several (5) of my partners practice with it just to see what they thought, and the most common complaint is lowering. It gets difficult and jerky with stiff ropes, and ropes 9.2mm and under. Hope this helps...