MickVB

SOLD!

Brand NEW Edelweuss Toplight II; 10.2mm; Supereverdry treatment. New $155. for sale for $95. PLUS shipping or P/U in North Idaho.

Used a couple of seasons and is in excellent condition. It has two tiny puncture wounds at top off back mesh. Other than that, super clean. This pack carries well and is comfortable. At 33 liters it will hold everything you need for the days outing; (you with the rope or rack). If weight is important, this weights in a 28oz as a base line. New $200. for sale at $50. PLUS Shipping or P/U in North Idaho.

I just booked the City Center Inn last night for this Thurs. thru Sunday; they gave it to me for $46.00 per night + tax.

I've stayed at the City Center Inn the last 3-4 seasons. Exit 7th St., south to and left Main St. between 5th & 6th st. immediately on your left; North side. You can get it for $60.00 per night, for two queen beds, as an ice climber rate. Limited selection, but free breakfast at their attached resturant, plenty of room to dry gear; very clean. 406 587-3158 Good luck, Mick

Trip: Banks Lake - Date: 2/8/2014 Trip Report: Climbed at Banks Lake yesterday, Feb. 7, with Jason. He gave me a tour for most of the lenght of the road; my first time there. Here's some pix of various routes and conditions. The Cable was thin at the bottom; H202, Devil's Punch Bowl. We wound up running some lapse at Pee Wee's with Jason of the sharp end. With underground feeds, the water was still running despite the cold temps. The routes we did at Pee Wee's got wet pretty quickly. The last route got full sun late in the afternoon; about 4:00. The draws and biners became encased in ice and the biners were "fun" to remove while getting soaked from above.

Driving home, east on Hwy. 84 today, I snapped this pix of some ice at Ainsworth. Not sure how stable or reliable it actually is. It was 37 degrees and hasn't seen any "real" drops in temps probably since early Dec. Just some beta in the event it might come in handy..... sorry, couldn't get the pix to rotate.

I'm good; thanks for any consideration. Mick

keenwesh, Thanks for taking the time to convey the beta. Very much appreciated. You're correct, we did get service at Deer Creek; I have At&t. I tried to respond to you from there, but just couldn't get the screens to moved with only 1-2 bars. You were right on about conditions also, everything looks in and fat. My partners did Main Vein, p 1. was touching down; the rest was more than in. I did Stringer with them the next day. The last pitch was thick and fat; a beautiful peice of ice after a 20 min. or so hike through a canyon that has endless mixed potential. We got rained on pretty steady for about 5 hours afterwards; which turned to aprox. 3 in. of snow overnight. We left yesterday am and I did the full drive back to CDA area. Again, thanks! Mick

I'd like to head to either Bozeman or Canmore area to climb some moderates (+); between Jan. 16 to 27th? I'm heading to Cody in 5 minutes and back on the 13th, or so. I can adjust my schedule. Camping in the South Fork I won't have much internet so be patient for any response. I'd be leaving from the Coeur d'Alene,ID area. Hwy. 90 and 95. Thanks! Mick

Julian, Seen your post for a partner. My just cancelled for tomorrow at Levenworth, but he's available Sun. Are you interested in doing something tomorrow, Sat. at Levenworth? I need to know asap! Thanks, Mick

Hey, I'm looking to buy a new pair of mono point crampons. I'm looking at the newly released BD Stinger. Does anyone have any feedback on these? I appreciate any thoughts.... Mick

Gotta partner! Thanks..... Anyone interested in future trip(s), or this one let me know.... Mick

Looking to go to Hyalite this weekend. With Ouray scheduled, it shouldn't be too overran (?). I live in North ID, where 90 & 95 meet. Can leave either Thur. or Fri. Shoot me a PM and lets disuss.... I have a new set of tools I'm looking to plant. Will camp or inexpensive motel. Let's make it happen.

I'm looking for anyone interested in going to the Bozeman Icefest on Dec. 7-11. I live in Coeur d'Alene and can easily hook up w/anyone heading east via Hwy. 90; or, I can drive. I can go a little early, or stay after the 11th, to climb as well. Can do my share for gas, a room or bring my 4-season tent. I just want to climb. I want to climb them all.... Mick