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Lowell - Shows how old school we are, chain-link backstops are cool. I've used them for dry-tooling also, doesn't F up the tools as bad and one can use boots/crampons. Hmm. I may have to find my way down to a couple of old baseball fields to try this... I took the advise, and learned to aid! It was awesome!

Bump... I hear the great white Icicle is in.. Anyone?

Where's the photo?

Howdy- Looking to buy some really cheap ski boots. Size 45, or 45.5 Dont want to spend more than $50 AT boots preferred, but I guess beggars cant be choosers.. Thanks, James

So I'll throw it out there. I made an assumption, which of course made an ass out of me... That the very short spell of cold weather would produce some worthwhile ice in Leavenworth, specifically at the millennium walls. Even managed to convince my girlfriend and 2 other friends that it was "for sure in" We drove out, amidst the excitement in town for the Christmas tree lighting... and even ran into another pair at the trail head who had the same brilliant idea! This filled me with even more confidence that I was right, and that I was headed straight for an early season ice victory! 3 hours of breaking trail through the sometimes 3 ft deep snow, yielded a big fat wet rock. On the one hand, I guess it was good exercise, and the gear needed a good walk, on the other hand, I was VERY pleased that I brought my flask and a dooby... So we ate lunch, enjoyed our libations, and turned around and trudged back. Morals of the story: 1. The ice is not yet in at Millennium Wall 2. Always prepare with intoxicants for disappointment when seeking early season ice in Washington.

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!

I'll take the skis- pm sent

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