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Some books for sale, 5$ each: -Selected claimbs in the Cascades. - Selected claimbs in the Cascades Vol II. - Washington Pass climbing. - Leavenworth rock. - 100 Classic hikes in WA. - Climber's guide to the Olympic Mountains.

New Year resolution…. I have a bomb proof expedition tent but decided that I will not do expeditions for different reasons, bought for tentative Denali climb that appears will not happen. North Face Mountain 25, a very reliable 4 seasons, expedition tent. Used 3 or 4 times in snow (Mt Rainier, Mt Baker) for one night each (not much sun or elements exposures) to confirm that is a bomb proof tent. Taken perfect care after use, dried and storage. No single defect, sting or stain. You buy as new.

Still available

Not any single defect, double plastic boot, old model, but working for winter introduction. Only for 50$ to get rid of them. Located in Bellevue. They are 8.5 men size, 42 EUR, but may be working for women....

Hello Sam, I was climbing in Tajikistan part of one expedition in Pamir, inn 2006, climbing Korgeneskaya, Chetirek , Vorobiek and one try to Ismail Somoni (previously Mount Communism. I would need to look back to my information, if you need for agency, accommodations, etc. If you are interested, in that area and at that time, only one agency was controlling base camp and mountain access, no security problems, no big logistic problems for that area. Jesus

Yes, great boots and I will keep if nobody wish to take the opportunity of the deal

Price drop

Scarpa Mont Blanc GTX orange (42.5 EU, 9.5 USm) BUMP, reduced $125.00 Gore-tex, Duratherm, original retail value 449 USD when I bought 5 years ago, very occasional use, only on snow and ice climbing and kept well maintained, in perfect condition with only one small cut in the front rubber in one of them, as showed in the photos. Perfect for winter mountaineering and ice climbing, I did some Cascades classics and winter Canada ice climbing without complaints, very happy with them but now using very occasionally (last year even they did not go out of the closet and they need some activity). In Seattle area if you want to try them.

I found a jacket at the South route on The Tooth today, let me know if the owner wants to claim it back

Hi, by chance I saw this pot, I am in similar situation, planning for this year and looking for partner, I had plans done, all the gear and equipment but not finding the right partner. I have altitude experience (Aconcagua and Korgeneskaya 7100m), Mt Rainier, submitted once per year here, five times now, different routes including Liberty and one in winter.... I would be interested; my window is after 27th May. Would be good to meet, but if decided it needs to be the soonest and confirm compatibility, key for me for expeditions. My phone 425 two one three 7114. Thanks

Kay Land M11+, size 9.5. After a foot surgery this great boot is fitting me too narrow, it is in like new conditions, used only about four times, in snow, very warm, with 200gr Primaloff (warmer than expected), waterproof, lined with dryver, built in Scheiller gaiter, high rubber band, you can find reviews on line, a great boot, it is my lost, may be your win to have a like new winter boot for ice climbing and winter mountaineering for a great price. I am also willing to change for wider boot, similar type. I am busy during the week, better respond with message or text, 425 two one three 7114, I am in Bellevue if you wish to have a look. Price firm 100 dollars. Thanks

Winter ascent is a fantastic experience, congrats. Mike, snowshoes totally possible, I did last winter going up and down Muir on snowshoes, the only problem... you have to run down to get before closing the gate at 5pm, or move early in the morning. No good to be expose to gate restrictions, but are the rules.

Hi Tim, looking that is loking home!!! I am from Cantabria and all very familiar to me, I remember my first climb in the Agero about 1986??, puf... a lot of time ago, anyone wanting info, photos, etc I have tons!!!. I am glad you enjoyed Cantabria!!, now I am based in Bellevue, but visiting and climbing there every year when I go on vacations.

Left PM for pants, supergaiters (if not taken by montypiton and one bottle sleeve. Thanks

Trip: DRAGONTAIL - Triple couloir Date: 5/3/2014 Trip Report: This trip report is intended to give one update about the conditions and what can be expected there now, although we know that in the cascades the conditions are changing drastically very soon and from one week to the other. We where there two weeks ago and had no luck, snowing and windy at night when one team reported doing the route, we decided to wait for better time. And this time came soon, last Friday, with better weather forcast for Saturday than for Sunday, we decided to go at night, not to wait for Sunday and have another fail. We had the great surprise to find the gate open at Bridge Creek campground , fantastic some walk savings in the morning, 3.5 miles less to walk up and down. Dinner, quick nap at the TH and at 2am walking... We got to the Colchuck Lake around 5am, with first lights to see our mountain, in the apporach to the base I was not very convinced to find good conditions,the snow heading to the base of the route was not plesant and my thoughts were that if we would find similar in the first couloir we would have to bail... But, once in the route, our feelings were changing to better. At the base of first couloir some ice, easy climb. Without rope we enter and progress to the first couloir, swapping places to open tracks, until the runnels were we roped up. The runnels were looking good, now I would say that is the time!!!. We did a total of three pitches, the conditions are acceptable and enjoyable at times, do not bring ice screws, we just lost three trying to place, we used cams, pickets, pitons and stoppers. The first pitch we did short as we headed a bit to the right, loosing the right way. The second pitch to the left is more expose, without good protection, missing good ice to fix ice screws here. For the third pitch there are few options, straight up by a kind of narrow chimney with ice, heading sligthly to the right, by the rocks or traversing all to the right to take the second couloir. Once in the second couloir, we unroped and opened tracks again. Until the transition to the third couloir, which we found not difficult and places to protect with cams, we did one pitch here, continuing simulclimbing to the third couloir. From here straight forward to the summit ridge, by the tracks of other two teams to whom we gave up the way to avoid to cross ropes at the previous transition. Almost 12 hours from the car to the summit, not bad, enjoyjable day and fantastic route with my partner Alex. Now I can go happyly on vacations. Gear Notes: Three pickets, few cams, stoppers and few pitons (ice screws usless, we lost three) Approach Notes: date already open at the bridge