ajpederson

+1 for the Ferrosi. I love mine and it seems very durable.

Found a pair. Thanks.

By a series of unfortunate/fortunate events I ended up with two pairs of new skis, but one with partially delammed top sheets I had to epoxy back down. I'm wanting to turn the repaired skis into some rock skis and need a pair of freerides in size M to make that happen. Width is 111, so brakes in that range would be nice, but not necessary. Would be willing to pay $150-$200 depending on what model and the condition. I'm in Seattle. Send me PM if you have anything that would work. Thanks, Aaron

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Yeah, we were able to rap with a 60 because the Zipper was so full of snow, but i wouldn't recommend that for this early in the season. I think a 70 would reach if you don't want to carry two 60s.

I did The Zipper 12/22 last year and Lovers Lane 2/11. Both had little bits of ice, but would have been climbable before we were there.

Yeah, the weather was great except for the wind on the summit. Definitely way better than working.

Trip: Silver Peak - West Slope via Annette Lake Date: 11/27/2012 Trip Report: Took the day off Tuesday to get out on what was supposed to be the last sunny day before a long stretch of rain. Both Alicia and I had tried Silver Peak on different occasions and been turned around by conditions, so we figured that would be a good peak to try for. The trail to Annette lake was clear for about half way to the lake, then was an icy boot pack. Annette Lake (Alicia's Pic) Once to the lake we headed up into the woods and then the open slopes up Silver Peak. The snow was very icy, so we put on crampons before heading up the open slopes. There was enough snow to keep us on top of the rocks, so that was nice. Heading up the open slopes (Alicia's Pic) The traverse under the ridge was also pretty icy, so we pulled out ice axes for it. Start of the traverse (Alicia's Pic) Once across the traverse it was one more slope to the ridge. It was very windy on top, so we took a couple pictures quick and headed down. Alicia approaching the summit Summit views Rainier The descent and hike out were uneventful and made easier by the fact that the snow started to soften a bit from the sun. A stop for food at the brew pub in Issaquah ended a great day in the mountains and away from work. Gear Notes: AL crampons and axe were needed, but might be different now after all the new snow. Approach Notes: Annette Lake trail, then up.

I've never climbed with a charity climb, but the few people I know that have would probably have climbed the mountain guided if they hadn't gone with a charity group. So it really comes down to either paying a guide service, or raising some money for a cause.

Climb for Himalaya Children Knowing the people in charge and involved, I'm sure a very high percentage of the money makes it to the intended cause.

Nice work.

And you have some rope available if you run into a rescue situation.

South Arete on South Early Winter Spire 5.5 Beckey route on Liberty Bell 5.6 South Face on The Tooth 5.4 South Ridge on Ingalls Peak 5.4 NE Ridge of Black Peak 5.2

I have flat feet too and was having a similar problem when I first started with my AT boots. Ended up going and getting them re-fit and they added a foam wedge under my heel that positioned my foot in the boot better. I also noticed the arch blisters/soreness were worse when I had the clips really loose. Now I keep them all clipped down on the loosest clip and tighten the strap over just the liner, seems to work for me. Other thing is it seemed to get better over time as I broke my boots in more, and this took longer than any other footwear I've owned.

Aasgard and Colchuck Glacier on Saturday. The snow was pretty wet and soft in spots, don't think it froze Friday night. We got turned around by a big bergschrund at the base of the North East Buttress Couloir route on Colchuck.

Anybody in Tacoma willing to pick one of these up for me? I'm up in Seattle and probably can't make it down to Tacoma for at least a couple days. I could meet somewhere and at a time that is convenient for you. will be provided as thanks.

This trip we used one rope for 3 of us and it worked fine. There are only a few spots on the route that potentially need to be belayed so we simul-climbed a lot of the route. The first pitch is the most difficult and the closest to 30m so we belayed it. The chimney and the fin pitch can also belayed, but are much shorter than the first pitch. Getting down with a 60m wasn't a problem.

No tape. I tend to get more cut up doing finger cracks than hands, so tape gloves don't do much for me.

Went back up this route again this last weekend. It was super full of snow and a walkup. Used and axe, and didn't use the rope until the top to get out to the tree and for the rappel. 60m would reach for the rappel just fine right now. Here's a couple pics: Matt getting close to the top of Lovers Lane. Tim traversing out to the rappel tree.

Slowest......Camera........Ever. But I've seen one dropped a long ways and be just fine. So it really depends on what you need.

I completely agree. I recently traded up from a point and shoot to a NEX-3 and I love it. The pictures are so much better. The NEX is nice because it has a bigger sensor than the other mirrorless models from Nikon and Olympus. It is a bit annoying having to go into the menus to change anything and not having the physical controls on the camera, but you get used to it. The size is nice compared to some of the people i climb with carrying full DSLRs.

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I've done a few easier couloirs this winter that were pretty fun. I would guess they have a lot more snow in them now than when I did them. Here are the trip reports: Lane Peak - The Zipper Guye Peak - South Gully Lane Peak - Lovers Lane

I have the regular Neo Air and have been using it for about two years. I've really like it so far. I use it for pretty much all my overnight climbing trips. I've used it on snow and it seems to be reasonable warm. I'm a side sleeper, and its been really nice to have it when sleeping on rocks. It's really comfortable. It won't be as warm as an Exped, but its not bad. I was concerned about the durability when I first got it, but mine has held up. If you're careful not to put it next to anything sharp in your pack and avoid pointy rocks, I don't see it being a problem. Get the little patch kit for it, as I've seen this work for people that have had leaks. Worst case you spend a night sleeping on a rope if you can't repair a leak.

+1. I still have the old jetboil, and it seems to work way better than any of the new models my friends have.(Flash, Sol) It seems to light way easier, is more reliable, and holds up way better.