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Howdy-- So I am heading down to SLC for the Winter Outdoor retailer show, the plan was to stay through the weekend and ice climb in Ogden canyon. Already have the hotel room and everything. So here's the hitch, my planned partner got pulled into a meeting that will eat up his weekend and keep him from the ice. And thus, I need a partner. Anyone going to be down there for the show that wants to get some ice climbing in? PM me or email me at JamesCampbellHarris (at) gmail (dot) com

Howdy- So one of my half ropes got a core shot about 2 meters in. I had to cut it. So the question is, do i chop the other one to match, or salvage all the rope I can and deal with the very minor uneven-ness? Thanks

I figure this is a long shot... But has anyone been out to the Denver area recently? Is there any ice in? If so where? Thanks!

I figure this is a long shot... But has anyone been out to the Denver area recently? Is there any ice in? If so where? Thanks!

Eddie Bauer makes something similar that I just bought and plan on testing out this weekend. Eddie Bauer Accelerant Jacket Looks like it could be pretty awesome. I'll report back after I test it. (it's on sale right now)

It's 9:25, and still can't register..

Wow! a 70$ sock. Is it actually worth the money? Do you use these in the cascades or only in AK?

Howdy- So I have been climbing ice and alpine rock in Millet alpinists for 5 years now. After this summers run up the Emmons in said boots, the interior lining of the boot around the right heel has peeled out, and has resulted in some very painful and bloody blisters, despite my best efforts to duck tape the problem into submission... Time for some new single boots. I also have a pair of Spantiks that I bought last year, and they have been working great for me, but i need a lighter single boot for technical ice, and easier alpine rock. I really like the fit of the Spantiks, and I also have La Sportiva approach shoes. So I think that La Sportiva is the way to go for me and my foot shape. Between the two of them, what would the masses of CC'ers recommend? I am hoping to use these for ice climbing every weekend in the winter, (i'll drive out to MT if the weather here sucks...) and for summer alpine objectives as well. Which is the better boot? What are the advantages to each? Thank you in advance! :[] James

you'd be suprised how much fun you can have aid-climbing in the muck, clad all in black-trashbags and w/ a big haul-bag fulla (hot)booze... I knew learning how to aid was a good idea!

Howdy! I am finally making it up to the Boston Basin for some late season rock climbing fun! The girlfriend has chosen Mt Torment. So that's where we're headed! DO I NEED to bring glacier gear to cross the Taboo Glacier this late in the season? Crampons? Axes? Any other major considerations for gear or otherwise I should consider? Thanks!

+1 I have had that pack for 3 years and LOVE it! Super durable, super light

Howdy! I am finally making it up to the Boston Basin for some late season rock climbing fun! The girlfriend has chosen Mt Torment. So that's where I'm headed! DO I NEED to bring glacier gear to cross the Taboo Glacier this late in the season? Crampons? Axes? Any other major considerations for gear or otherwise I should consider? Thanks!

This is the best post I have read in a long time. Well said.

I have climbed a bolt ladder once. I am very comfortable placing pro. I am trying to tie it all together and expand my climbing breadth.

Where do you live? Seattle

Any suggestions on where?

Howdy- So I have been super interested in learning how to aid climb, but short of hiring a guide to do so, I am not sure of the best way to teach myself/learn. Any suggestions on good first lines to learn on, volunteers for teaching me!?! or any other suggestions would be awesome. I have enough clean rock pro to climb most routes, I am a bit thin on the smaller cams, and I don't have anything bigger than a 3. I also aquired a very robust full set of pitons, copperheads, and hooks for dirty aid, which is also very appealing, I just don't want to scar up a bunch of rock with pitsons in a place where it is not generally accepted. Any help is greatly appreciated! thanks!

Also in!

+1 on snowseal-- Never seems to go away...

Hello! Has anyone been up there recently that can speak to conditions? Notably how open the crevasses are and whether route finding will be anything but fairly straightforward? I am looking at heading up there for a 1 day push on Saturday. Any insight would be appreciated! Thanks!

Millet Alpinist- Had em for four years and love em. I have worn them on hot summer east coast hikes, and up to the top of Elbrus, and lots of very cold ice climbing days. Never had cold feet or got too sweaty.

the patch of snow this weekend was about the size of a mini cooper. I doubt it will be there by this weekend. No need for boots and axes. maybe a slingshot for the goats though. There is a family with 2 baby goats that are especially fond of raining rocks on unsuspecting climbers in the gully!

While it may not be the best for sitting in the rain for 2 days, I just got a BD Firstlight, and I love it. sat through 1 day of rain, only got VERY MILDLY damp, but I haven't seam sealed mine. It doesn't come with the vestibule, but you can add one if you need it. I haven't had any trouble fitting me, another guy my size(6'2) and all our gear inside.

Hey Dan, My partners might be bailing on me, if so, I am in for something. How do you feel about Washington Pass? I should know for sure this evening

Fromage, I am right there with you, I live here, and I am just trying to be a gracious host... That being said, I may have lucked out, looks like they are cancelling their flights and coming back later in the summer! Warm rock here I come!