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Bump...if interested feel free to pm offers for boots, bindings, jacket, chacos.

Beacon has sold. Somebody buy these boots, bindings, etc. Pic of BD 01's:

27.5. Sorry I overlooked that.

A few views but no bites thus far. Feel free to pm me with questions, etc. Pics (minus 01 bindings which are BNIB):

I've got some stuff that I need to reluctantly sell. Medical school and family obligations have made it a little hard to enjoy some of my hobbies, and looking at my schedule for this winter there really isn't a point keeping this stuff around. I may regret this come next winter but this all sat in the closet last winter and will for sure remain there this year. I'll try to get up pics later, but can easily email pics to those interested if you pm me your email address. Prices include shipping to CONUS. I'm located in SE Idaho (all the more painful to sell this as the Tetons are soooo close) and if you happen to be in/near the area we could work out a pick-up and drop price since shipping won't be needed. If prices are unreasonable make and offer, but I think it is priced pretty fair as is considering condition and what I paid for everything. Here goes: $225-Ortovox 3+ Avalanche beacon. Black in color, excellent shape. I put the original (and only) battery ever used in it the other day and it read 93. This was an upgrade for me that as mentioned saw very little use. Comes with everything you would expect. Details/reviews here: http://www.backcountry.com/ortovox-3-plus-beacon $160-Black Diamond 01 Telemark Bindings. BNIB, end of year clearance from last year. Rid Stiff, standard size. I also have a friend with BNIB midstiff standard size that has expressed interest in selling (he wants to go on AXLS instead), so if interested in those let me know and I will pass the info on to him. Details/reviews here: http://www.backcountry.com/black-diamond-o1-telemark-ski-binding-do-no-tuse-bld0685 Scarpa Spirit 3 AT boots, 27.5. These have approx 20 days of use. Tech fittings, soles, buckles all in excellent shape. Comes with both regular (orange) and stiff black tongues. Rear spoilers also included. Currently have Scarpa Intuition liners (molded 1x used 8x) in them but also have stock liner (approx used 12x, molded 0x). $185 with the intuition liner, $145 with stock liner. If purchased with stock liner I will then list the intuition liner for sale individually but will wait to list it until boots have sold. Reviews/details here: http://www.backcountry.com/scarpa-spirit-3-alpine-touring-ski-boot Not the season for them, but what the heck. I have a pair of chaco z/2 unaweep sandals in size 10 WIDE. Don't know how I ended up buyings wides, but they are not for me. Wore for around 15 months until I finally convinced myself to get a set of normal widths. Probably smell a little, could use a wash and a flossing. $25 shipped?? Not sure if I want to part with this quite yet, but I also have an OR Mentor Jacket size Large Orange/Rust in color. Sweet jacket, used 2x. I had a medium in this same jacket, and got the L thinking that while I was in WA I would do in the cascades and got the L in order to be able to be a down layer under it in case things went wrong and I needed to have a down layer with water protection over it. As stated, med school let me use it twice and the arms are just plain too long for me. I've also debated if I really want to be outside where I would need to use a full down (OR Virtuoso) under a layer like this, just doesn't seem that fun as I sit here. Again I'm not sure on this one, so if interested pm me for pics/offer. Thanks for looking, I might add another thing or two as I continue to sift through piles of stuff collecting too much dust.

thanks for the info. i'll look into the above mentioned areas. we are really just looking for a spot to camp (with a campfire) and where we can easily go on a 5 mile hike that will require them to use a map/compass. a bonus would be that it is 1.5 hours give or take from yakima. they've been doing a lot of sleeping in snow caves lately so the idea is to get them out of the snow for this one.

Title says it all, I'm interested in knowing of a good camping area around Satus Pass, WA (or just Goldendale)to go camping and hiking. Quick background, I was recently asked to be a Scoutmaster and have been living in Yakima for just over a year. I haven't done a ton of hiking in the area but am looking for something that may have minimal snow this time of year and where we could go for a 5 mile hike. Being around trees is a definite plus and Satus Pass looks like the closest area that will fit the bill. So like the title says I'm looking for a decent place to camp where we could also go for around a 5 mile hike. Thanks all.

sorry, gone

final bump for price drop. $135 shipped to your door. great pair of gortex pants to enjoy the slopes.

Bump for a price drop, $145 shipped to your door.

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bump...also got a pair of larges lying around that are also new and won't get used. let me know if the price is off.

Just like the title says, brand new with tags Outdoor Research Axcess Pants, men's medium, black. $135 shipped to your door (CONUS). Selling because I already have pants that do the job and instead of overlapping there I want to add to the pile of gear. From backcountry.com http://www.backcountry.com/outdoor-research-axcess-pant-mens

Not to be offensive, but if this is the case why not climb with others? I think that you have been asked before your reasons for wanting to solo Rainier are and I don't recall seeing a definitive answer for that. (I could be wrong, it's happened in the past). Seems like you're out to prove something and for that reason want to solo Rainier. I'm new to the board, the whole backcountry/mountaineering thing, and WA. I moved here in Aug 2010 and decided that there were a few things I really wanted to do including climbing Rainier. Did it in August in perfect conditions, full moon, good snow, easy route to the top. Could it have been done solo? Easily, and it only would have left one brown streak in my drawers due to a crevasse crossing at 13,800 that on the descent had a new ladder installed over it courtesy one of the guide companies. But the question remains, why do it alone? I wouldn't want to, not only for safety's sake but also for the enjoyment of being out there with friends. Do you normally just not climb with others, or is it just for Rainier that you don't want to go in a group or can't find one? This board seems to be a great area for people with similar interest to meet up and go on climbs together, but given your responses to others it looks like you may have burnt that bridge.

Probably the most informative story you will find on it: http://www.summitpost.org/against-all-hope-life-partnership-and-loss-on-mt-shasta/626323

I'm assuming you already have a partner NWBen. If not and you are looking shoot me a message. Haven't been on ice a ton either, but when I have it was a blast and I would like to do more of it.

Me a few others were thinking of skinning up the Muir in the near future (this weekend), but based off recent trip reports from Turns All Year it looks like the skiing up high won't be all that great. Any recommendations for skiing in the Paradise area? Somewhat new to the area, have climbed Rainier but never tried to ski in that area. Group members have necessary avy training (former ski patrollers, SAR, experience elsewhere) and gear just need some ideas on where we should set our sights. Thanks.

So I've been using an OR Mentor Shell for quite a while now and have loved it, but it has always been a little tight when things got real cold and I layered up. I'm thinking of going up a size in the same jacket but am curious to hear what other shells people recommend. I'm on a budget so I'm really limited to being able to purchase one shell. My last one saw me up Hood, Adams, St. Helens, Rainier, and a few other outings and was also what I used when skiing in the BC. Ideas? Thanks.

bump for a great deal that i wish would fit me

Pair of 2010/11 K2 181 cm Coombacks mounted with 2010/11 Dynafit TLT Vertical STs w/ brake and all. This is the only mount done on the skis. Perfect condition only several days on them. Family circumstances necessitate the sale. Serious inquiries only as I think the price is way fair but if it isn't call me out and we can talk...$750 shipped to your door in the contiguous 48. AK, Canada, even HI we can talk about shipping. We are going to get pounded this year and with this setup your legs will ask for more vert. Info: http://www.backcountry.com/k2-coomback-ski-k2s0753 http://www.backcountry.com/dynafit-tlt-vertical-st-alpine-touring-binding

So I tried to add pictures, but couldn't figure it out. Anybody care to tell me how? Thanks.

I've got a pair of 09/10 180 cm BD Verdicts mounted with 22 Designs AXL binding (like the Hammerhead but tours with ease), a pair of BD mohair mixed skins cut to fit the ski (razor came broke, sharpened the pocket knife and if turned out great), BD leashes, and the tall climbing wires for the bindings. These skis are in great conditions. No core shots of any kind, edges are excellent, and only have the expected top sheet wear. I have put a total of no more than 20 days on these skis with many of those "days" being quick one lap trips up and down, or short days/nights at the resort. I'm asking $500+shipping OBO. Great set of skis that have handled everything from 4 feet of Utah powder to summer corn on Mt. Adams. Bring on the winter.

Here's a site with the most updated conditions from the NPS Rangers there at Rainier. http://mountrainierconditions.blogspot.com/2011/04/disappointment-cleaver-2011.html

I've got a pair of 180cm BD Verdicts, the newer orange ones mounted with some 22 Designs Axl telemark bindings. These bindings ride like the Hammerheads, but have free pivot for the haul up. I've also got some skins, leashes, and an additional set of higher climbing bars to throw in with the mix. Skis are in great shape. I got them in Nov 09 and rode them in the Wasatch about a dozen times that season. Have only seen a few days in WA since moving here (I think something like 5). Bases are in excellent shape, bindings are amazing, top-sheet has a few dings here and there as expected. If you are interested let me know and I'll send pics, then feel free to make me an offer.

where did they start at? we are thinking of starting at the falls above the high bridge. i think one rap there and one at metlako will be all that is needed. did they use wetsuits, or find the water warm enough to go without?