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I love my Nepal Evo's. Mostly summer climbing on Rainier and Hood. Never have done anything in the winter with them. But love the feel and fit. I have narrow feet and they seem to be the only boots that fit well.

Maybe I will shoot for the week of July 12th. Right in the middle and just hope for the best. Thanks

I am planning on doing the Kautz glacier route on Rainier this upcoming summer. I was wondering the best time to do this. I was going to have it guided with RMI. They have June 9th,30th July 12, Aug 2 and Aug 11 for dates. Didn't know when would be the best time to go giving me the best window to summit. Thanks Frank

Where would I be able to pick some of that stuff at?

I wish my son was old enough to go climb, but at 4 months I think I have a little while. Looks like beautiful weather up there.

Ok. I have a pair of powermatic by ASOLO full leather boots. And they have lasted for years. Just didn't know if the Nepal evos needed anything special . Thanks

I recently bought a pair of la sportiva Nepal evos and was wondering what type of care products I should use to keep these boots in top shape?

Looked like a good time. Awesome conditions. What an endeavor.

Awesome TR. Great photos and video. Looks like a great group of guys to climb with.

When did you buy the boots?

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That is one thing I have learned about instruction is always take things with a grain of salt and an open mind some people lean way way or another. I definetly am going to cherry pick my way through some courses by different groups that way I am just well rounded and didn't learn everything by a particular group. A broad range of instruction is better than a narrow one side.

Thanks for all the info. The last thing I want is an unfit group of people being drug up the mountain. That is why I am hoping doing the kautZ glacier will eliminate those people.

I a planning on doing the kautz glacier seminar with rmi, juSt to get some first hand experience climbing. Does anyone have experience with rmi or similar group on learning mountaineering first aid? Also hoping to team up with some of you to gain some skills and knowledge

Is anyone here members of the Olympia Mountaineers? Looking to join a group to start climbing and learning the ropes and safety and wanted to know your experiences with them. Thanks Frank

Thanks for all your input on these packs. I will be looking around here this weekend since it is Mountain Fest out in Ashford hopefully they are running some good deals. Thanks Frank

Ok. Yeah I just need a multipurpose pack. I am the gear hauler on my wife and two kids backpacking trip so I definetly will be using a larger pack. I have two trips lined up right now that require a larger pack. Both the Kautz glacier climb and Aconcagua. Just didn't know what people were using. Currently I have a 75 mission Black diamond and it always seems packed to the max.

I am in the market for a expedition style bag need to be able to carry 85 liters+. Didn't know what everywhere prefers. I have been looking at the Aethon 85+, MH BMG 105, Gregory Whitney 95+. Didn't know if there were others out there that you guys like to climb with. Thanks

I would also recommend staying off hood. Couple weeks ago it was bad, with just loose rock everywhere. Wait for some snow

I put on snowshoes just because I didn't have crampons with me. 60 people max on the mountain that day. Everything was compact ice for the most part. Conditions were perfect nice weather and low avy danger. Pretty straight forward climb for a first winter ascent on a mountain

Trip: MSH Feb. 4 2012 - winter climbing route Date: 2/5/2012 Trip Report: First time climbing MSH in the winter. Had a blast. Really icy conditions last 1000 feet to the summit. 50mph winds at the top. With gust along the way. All in all had a great winter climb and beat the summer crowds. Gear Notes: Crampons or snowshoes made for climbing. Not tubbs.

Looking for a snow shoe partner to go up MSH summit on Saturday Feb 11. Leaving out of the Olympia area. Email if interested. kingfranksharp@gmail.com

Just got mine and I love them can't wait to use them this weekend!

Alpine Experience Downtown Olympia. Great people and selection

I have the Olympus Epl-1. Amazing camera. Taken it all over the world. Great camera. It does everything I ask of it and more