TheMessenger2

I have pretty good luck finding work. I went to culinary school, ran a couple of kitchens, then cooked in a couple of really hardcore kitchens. moved on to the cycling world. became a usac cer. mechanic, ridden as a cat 2 for a year or so and now working for a small domestic team and a bike shop. I have been to portland ( just for cycling related endeavors) and really liked it a lot, also lived in steamboat springs, co for about a year to snowboard, climbed rainier and forker. but non of my trips were extended stays so i couldnt really get a feel for the areas. I have found is just as hard to find a climbing partner out here and spend a lot of the time soloing up stuff and then rapping down to pick up my pro. even the cycling here is not as fun. everyone is really intense and competitive. lots of bike-pathleats, guys trying to drop you 20miles into an 60mile ride. cat 4 cyclocross guys with $6000 worth of bikes, a training and diet programs, showing up covered in embrocation and getting lapped. I wouldnt say that the people involved in the climbing community mimic that but in some places its not far off. Im not origionally from boston, i grew up in ohio, so i could care less about the red sox...or baseball or football or hockey for that matter...its all a little annoying if you ask me. in places like l'worth and durango, co, issaqua, bend etc. are bike shops plentiful?....im figuring that their always restaurants around which usually ends up being my go to if i have to find work. thanks for the imput also. I tried asking people around my neck of the wood and all they said was, "that would be a wicked bad idea kid, Warshington and Oregon are hippie states"

Been circulating this around a little bit, just trying to gather as much info as possible... yo, Im looking for some advice on relocating. Currently I am living in Boston..and well...its terrible. Not to mention its at least a 1.5-2 hr drive to anything semi interesting or further if you want to get into anything super fun. I climb (trad, alpine and ice(when I can get to north conway)), I bike( Endurance XC, 'Cross, road), I ski among other outdoor enthusiast pursuits. I have only vacationed in places like the cascades, CO, AK etc. but whats its like to live there...based on you experiences from living in an area. I know this is kind of a vague post but im just trying to gather as much info from various places before i make a decision --Josh

bump price redux.....Now $200

Ive got a pair of Asolo Cholatse TH Mens US 12 for sale Brand New, Never been used Worn twice around my house....too big for me. $350 or best reasonable offer shipped. I have pics if you are interested. PM or use j.murphey at yahoo dot com

Millet Radikel Pros or Scarpa omegas In your opinion which one of these would lend themselves better to technical ice climbing? I already have double boots so I wouldn't need to be splitting climbing and mountaineering duties.

are these still available? and what are you looking for?

are these still for sale. and if so how much+shipping

Hey, I'm looking to get into Ice climbing thing more seriously. I have been an avid mountaineer for a number of years as well as climbing indoors. I'm looking to get some more technical ice gear. Boots - I have a pair of Kayland 8001, which are awesome, but heavy. I take a size 46 in those but would probably fit a 45.5 Crampons Ice Picks/tools - I have some BD ravens tried them on some vertical stuff...really not awesome. --Josh