Nick_Hall

Hey everyone, I was skiing north of Ellensburg in the Reecer creek drainage the other day and came across a small pillar coming in. It looks like it would be fun in a week or two.... Or fore with the hot day today. But I'm hoping to get some beta if anyone has climbed this thing.

Mammut makes two. the Bionic, which has the same geometry as the atc-guied and I think that is what montypiton is taking about. They make the "smart" (smart alpine 7.5-9.5mm rope) as well. the smart has a pinch mechanism utilising a carabiner rather than the "S" friction of the ATC. I find smart to be bulky and not as smooth as an atc/reverso, but the guys I know who have theme seem to love them. Has anyone used the mad rock "Mad Lock" or "Aviator"? Both look interesting...

Has anyone gotten a look at snow creak wall? I’m hoping Orbit and outer space will be dry or dry-ish, and I will not be postholing on the descent. let me know if I'm sol!

You should look at what shells you like, as in weight, durability, breathability, and price. (I like Rab, and the event fabric, But I run hot.) Then go to a gear shop and try on your favorites with and without insulating layers(Fleece, Down, PrimaLoft, ext), and make sure you have full range of motion.

Give powell's a call. I have had good luck in the past.

Only 30? That's not so bad! I did the review with 53 of us.... I was #14. hahaha. Any way, your work looks good. I don't think you will have much of a problem. You PS and sketching is excellent, But how is your hand rendering? (just for Arunas) Good luck! -Nick

(I have a learning disability, so my spelling and sentence structure is not the best. Thanks for putting up with it, and keeping the spray to a minimum. If you have any questions, concerns, or good dyslexic jokes feel free to PM me.) Hey guys, thanks for all the good advice! I was hoping for some kind of consensus on "the best ski binding". But with all the variety and specialization in the products, I may have been being naive. So now that I have read way too much from manufacturers and others, I'm more stumped now than before. If I tell you more about what I'm looking to get out of my skiing you can help me come up with the best fit. I'm leaning towards a tech binding but without any real reason. So I'm open to all suggestions. #1. I'm 6'2" and 190lb, and will be skiing with a Scarpa Maestrale (tech compatible) about 27.5-28.5 shell. #2. I think I will be doing 70% ski mountaineering and 30% plying in the side/back country. With maybe one or two days spent on the ski lifts. #3. I'm a good skier but definitely not an expert. let me put it this way, I can ski any double diamond I have found, but look sketchy doing it. #4. The Plum and La Sportiva look bad ass, but are a bit more more than I was hoping to spend. I have about $500-$600 set aside for bindings, but I would love to do it for less. Thank you guy for reading all this and helping me out. -Nick I have received some PM's and yes, I know avay safety. But from a climbing point of view. So I will vastly improving my skills before I go out. Easily after this sad weekend. I don't know the circumstances of this accident and I will not make any assumptions or judgments about those involved. However, I will reflect on the fact my own skills can be improved, and I should do so. We have all lost someone in the mountains and the pain can be devastating. My sympathies are with the family's and friend's.

I was hoping you would help me with some advice on AT ski bindings. I have a pear of dynastar legend I'm mounting, but I don't know that much about the bindings. I was thinking of the g3 onyx. I like the mounting plates and the low weight.

You are right Ben, it's not like I advertise it. DPS seems like a nice guy, and even apologize despite me being a bit thin skinned about it. So why don't we get back to talking about climbing.

If you are going to be a dick and make fun of someone with a disability, at least me clever about it.

I'm hoping to get out to vantage tomorrow. It's about 45-50f and is looking good.

No good man! But fyi, I had the same thing happen to me in BC, and my renters insurance covered all $2,000 of it. So your buddy my be able to go that route. good luck, and I hop they get it back.

Hey everyone, I just moved back to Seattle after spending two years in purgatory on the east coast. I have two and a half weeks before school/work, And I would love to spend all of it climbing. I'm good to go with equipment (rack, rope,pickets, ext) minus a tent. I'm happy to lead most rock, or snow, and some ice. And I happy to follow anything I can't lead. If you are free and or looking for a partner, get in touch with me. cheers Nick.