matsfredrickson

+1 for the Alpha FL 45

Did you fly directly to Cody? I'm trying to figure out what's the best way to get there from Seattle.

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Just before the snow traverse to the N Face of Chair Peak my pole was blown off the ridge and down the approach side. It's red and silver with a black handle, I can provide a picture of it's partner. I'll happily trade a 6 pack for it.

In case anyone's curious, here a picture of Pan Dome Falls from chair 2.

Does anyone have any information on the condition of Pan Dome Falls? Thanks!

PM sent (about climbing)

I just got back from my first visit a few days ago. There is a big schrund part way up the Snowpatch-Bugaboo col. The schrund could grow big enough to make access much more difficult. I believe that approaching via this col is necessary for all of teh Howser Towers, Pigeon Spire, and the Kain Route on Bugaboo Spire, to name a few. Others said the col is currently very melted out but since this was my first visit, I don't have a basis for comparison. My understanding is that the window for good weather is pretty narrow in the Bugs. People have told me that it can start snowing in September.

Thanks for the replies, all. I could try a few different antifog treatments but I think controlling sweat is the key. Unfortunately I can't wear less than my soft shell pants and a tshirt, but I think a headband is in order to stop sweat from getting to my face.

I use the Western Mountaineering Caribou (35* down) for mid Spring to mid Fall, which weighs 18 oz for the short size. I wear extra clothes to bed in the shoulder seasons and sometimes I'm a bit cold but I think that's a fair trade for such a light bag. If I had to do it again, I'd probably opt for the WM Highlite, which is also a 35* down bag and weighs 16 oz, though it's cut a bit slimmer than the Caribou. Pro Mountain Sports carries both (shop local!) and Jim Nelson has a wealth of knowledge about all things Cascades.

For those who are curious, all of the Apron climbs are open. I climbed Over the Rainbow yesterday and you could see where the rock came to rest against that little tree.

Email sent RE this weekend

Nice! This route is definitely on the list

Trip: Argonaut Peak and Dragontail - NE Couloir and West Route Date: 6/22/2013 Trip Report: Steve and I were inspired by a recent TR and decided to try and repeat their route. We ascended the NE Couloir of Argonaut, descended via the East Gulley, traversed to the Colchuck-Dragontail Col, and ascended Dragontail via the West Route in a 16 hour car-to-car effort. We slept at the trailhead Friday night and set the alarm for 4:30. It was boots on trail at 5am and we reached the clearing shortly after passing the turnoff for Colchuck Lake and were treated to the first view of the route (route is left of center). We overshot on the approach and had to back track a fair amount, wasting about an hour. Before too long we were at the base of the route where we took a brief rest, donned crampons, and unsheathed axes. Snow conditions in the couloir allowed for quick travel with a few short rock steps. We simul climbed the 5.6 rock pitch and traversed the summit snow field to reach the summit at 12:30pm. Summit snow field Summit shot We rappelled the rock pitch and a second rappel down the East side brought us to an exposed and slightly sketch ledge system. We traversed the ledges and down climbed the East Gully. Neither of us had been on Argonaut before and we're not sure this is the standard descent. We traversed around Colchuck and up to the Colchuck-Dragontail col. Using steps kicked earlier that day (thankfully), we ascended the West route of Dragontail, lingering at the summit just long enough to snap a few pictures. The descent from Dragontail to the car via Aasgard Pass was uneventful (holy knees, Batman) but seemed to take forever. Red Bull and dinner at Munchen Haus was necessary before the long drive back West. Gear Notes: Light is right. Aluminum crampons, steel axe, small alpine rack, 60m rope Approach Notes: Stuart Lake trail

I searched around the forums for a similar topic but couldn't find one. I have a pair of Julbo Montebianco glacier glasses and the lenses fog up very quickly when I wear them tight against my face. My only solution has been to wear them with the arms higher on my head to allow more ventilation but they don't stay on as well when I do this, nor are they very comfortable. I contacted Julbo and they suggested using Cat Crap, an antifog paste. This has helped a little they still fog up when I'm working hard. Does anyone have a similar problem and, if so, have you come up with a solution that works? Thanks in advance.