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Anyone have a recommendation for a wind shirt/ jacket. Looking at Arcteryx Squamish Hoody or Patagonia Houdini. I saw the Marmot DriClime thread too, seems to be an option. Looking to use it for trail running, rock climbing, and hiking.

nice report!!! thanks for the share

Right on!

Trip: Keene Valley, NY - Chouinard's Gully Date: 3/9/2013 Trip Report: My climbing partner Chris and I decided to make one last trip out to the 'Daks to get on some ice as spring is quickly taking hold out here in NY. We left around 6am making the 3 hour drive out to Keene Valley, one of the great mountain towns in the high peaks region. We were concerned about climbing ice considering the forecast called for 50 degree temperatures!! We chose Chouinard's Gully because it is out of the sun for most of the day. CG is one of the classic routes in the 'Daks, the FA made by its namesake in 1969, during Yvon's visit to the region. It is a very aesthetic WI3 route that is done usually in 2 or 3 pitches. Chris and I opted to to do it in 2 full 60 meter pitches. Not going to lie, I was a little nervous leading this route, as it would be pushing my limits, I had only been climbing ice for 2 years, and leading for only the latter half of this season on WI2 routes. Chris provided ample motivation and didn't give me any reasons to bail. We crossed Chapel pond and reached the base of the route around 9:15 to discover we already behind 2 parties. The party ahead of us was also celebrating the last day out of the season and decided to make it costume ice climbing day out. One girl was wearing a superman shirt and cape while her partner was wearing a pink tutu. It was pretty awesome, we chatted at the base and at the first belay. Great meeting you guys! P1 ascends easy ice/ snow to a 10-15 meter vertical ice step. This pitch went smoothly and before I knew it I was at the first belay, a set of trees on climbers left. Chris followed and we ended up spending some time at the first belay while the ladies led P2 and rapped off. P2 ascends a short snow gully and reaches a section of 60 degree ice leading to another 15 meter vertical stop. Chris followed and before we knew it we were getting ready to rap off. The descent is straight forward, we made 2 rappels with 2 60m half ropes. I was STOKED to have led my first WI3 route. Definitely a good way to closeout the 2012-2013 ice season out here in NY. I know I know, not too hard for all you real alpinists out here, but I was excited to be improving. Here are some photos: Crossing Chapel Pond CG route overlay View from the top of P1 Looking up at P2, Chris ready to belay Me waiting for the ladies to rap Chris following P2 Topped out Hope you enjoy Gear Notes: I recommend 2 ropes for the rappels, twins, half ropes, or a single and a tag would all work fine. Screws and slings to your hearts content Approach Notes: Cross Chapel Pond, make sure it is frozen!

Way to salvage your outing!!! Wish i was out west right now!

Fantastic!

Hilleberg +1....I have a Jannu and it has stood up to everything I have thrown at it. Rainier being one of them.

Agreed. +1

some pictures! bump!

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North Conway is quite spectacular! Good to see some CCer's out east!

Make some offers!

Glad ya'll enjoyed the pictures! Matt- shoot me a PM if you are in need of a belay out here in the Daks.

Trip: Adirondacks - Various Date: 12/20/2012 Trip Report: Who knew New York had a vast amount of great ice to climb throughout the winter months. After spending about a year living in the Georgia (where alpine climbing is merely a dream) I was happy and excited to move up north where I could get back on some ice. The Adirondacks are a special place, not because the mountains are big, covered in glaciers, nor are they written about very often. The daks are a very mellow place with a great community of climbers who treasure their own little secret climbing paradise. I moved up here in August and was lucky enough to get a couple long trad routes under my belt before winter settled in. The fall colors are sublime and totally got me psyched for ice. I figured I would share some photos from a few of my trips in the daks this winter. What a great place to climb, learn, and "train for climbing! Salmon River Falls - A lovely, relatively unknown amphitheater, for ice climbing. A lot of WI4-5 stuff here. Makes me realize how bad of an ice climber I really am. Pitchoff North - Great for early, mid, and late season ice. This particular shot is following Weeping Winds, a 3 pitch WI3+ with a great view. Leading up the second pitch of the Cascade The plus side of daks: Climbing through the occasional "tree" bands haha Looking over to cascade pass from the top of Pitchoff Right Early season mixed action Base of the cascade, ready to go up to learn that ice is usually steeper than it looks from the ground. Gear Notes: Standard ice stuff, plenty of slings for trees. Approach Notes: Anything from roadside ice crags to 5-6 mile bushwacks.

The best way to get ice performance from a fusion is to sell it and buy nomics Truth.

I have a pair of 2010 Black Diamond Verdicts (180 cm) that I am willing to sell. I probably have a couple weeks worth of skiing on them. Got some new skis for christmas so I am looking to downsize my gear room haha. Let me know if these may work for you. FWIW I am 5'10" 150 and these ski just fine for me.

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bump for some sweet boots

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Selling things I rarely use, hoping it ends up with someone that will use it! Prices, OBO Photo is a quick snapshot of the stuff I am selling, I prefer paypal, buyer pays shipping. Marmot Limelight 3 tent - used for a couple of car camping outings, tent comes with fly, footprint and stuff sack - $100 (sold) BD Quadrant AT Ski Boots Mondo 26.5 - Used a few times pretty much brand new - $150 TNF Spire 33 pack - Used for hiking a few times - $40 (SOLD) Runout Custom Aiders - Just used for aid practice, has some dirt on it $40 for the set. (SOLD) BD Stubby haul bag - hauled up a few pitches practicing aid - $50 (SOLD) Momentum SA harness size med - 1 year old, used in the gym primarily - $20 (SOLD) Mammut Mirage Harness size med- 2 years old, used in the gym mostly - $15 La Sportiva Manits Shoes size 42 - Great beginner shoe, still plenty of live - $30 TNF Cat's meow sleeping bag 20 degree - Bought at REI, used once - $75 50m Tendon rope 9.8 dry - Used for easy glacier and easy ice climbing, no falls - $100 First Ascent Peak XV 800 fill down jacket redwith RMI logo - new size small- $150 180 cm BD verdicts skis drilled for dynafits 300BSL, 2010 version -200 shipped! Make me offers if you don't think the price is fair, cheers!

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bump, $250

The Mountaineer +1 Great people, very knowledgeable.

Practically brand new quadrants, they have less than 5 ski days on them. Unfortunately, I just do not have feet designed to fit into BD ski boots. Size 26.5 Mondo (US Mens 9 or so). $400 OBO shipped to your door. Paypal please! Send me a PM if you would like additional photos! Cheers!