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				[TR] Ptarmigan Traverse North - 9/11/2012
christophbenells replied to curtveld's topic in North Cascades
yes i am familiar... freaking beauty! - 
	have you seen this company? http://www.figurefourpacks.com/techie_zone/technology/omega_pack/harness_hip-belt.shtml they're made in washington and adress this issue specifically
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	thank you very much sir its very clear to me now...
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	well the title says it all...im new to the rock scene (done alot of volcano climbs) i dont really understand the concept...can anyone explain it in super layman terms?
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				[TR] Mt Rainier - Ptarmigan Ridge 7/10/2012
christophbenells replied to Reggie Pawle's topic in Mount Rainier NP
pretty sweet dude. what is that large glacier ice cliff in the background? - 
	rock climbing is a test of human ingenuity as much as a physical workout. many things you just gotta figure out with your brain...
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	theres the spot, and the spot connect. the connect model can send texts, but not receive them...
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	rainier mountain guides get paid 200$ a day to be roped up to a bunch of gumbies. i wouldnt rope em to them for less than 600$ per person, per day.
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	ill second that corsa nanotech. ive used two axes in the (top 40' of) old chute in high dagger position, probably could have gone without the 2nd, then again ive also done it with ski poles...
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	i recently went up the dc on a two man team w a 30m 8mm rope. we used a bit under half the rope for spacing, i carried the rest of the rope in rescue coils around my shoulder, my partner carried a 30m static line for an extra rescue rope if the shit hit and i went in.
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	who was the skier who i saw rip down elliot glacier headwall yesterday? that was impressive.
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	anyone been up to that approach? how is the road? is it prius-able? is it covered in snow now?
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				Mountain suggestions after Mt. Shasta via av gulch
christophbenells replied to Sig Olsen's topic in Climber's Board
yeah take a glacier class on rainier or baker. great way to learn and you'll also see the inside of some glaciers... i personally dont think i would fly across the country for adams. also there are several awesome trips in the north cascades, not on volcanoes. - 
	
	
				[TR] Mount Baker - North Ridge 6/27/2012
christophbenells replied to Steph_Abegg's topic in North Cascades
great climb and photos! looks like fun. not trying to poop on anyones equipment but the splitboarder should try out an AT boot setup. (dynafit tlt5 boots are popular with splitters, will tour, climb and ride good, and save him some weight and clunkiness) - 
	theres alot of poop in those parts burchey.
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	notmessner you ask some funny questions. Daniel Harro! Great climb and good job, especially on the expedition breakfast and not considering taking snowshoes.
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				first ascent [TR] Aasgard Pass - The Valkyrie 6/26/2012
christophbenells replied to Blake's topic in Alpine Lakes
what is that peak in the front background in that last picture? anyone climb that coulior? - 
	
	
				[TR] Mt Hood - South side 6/20/2012
christophbenells replied to markseker's topic in Oregon Cascades
i was up there that day and it was business as normal. people roped up but setting no pro, a GLACIER team in the pearly gates on their hands and knees, and one group of 3 with the first two short roped about 5 feet apart, and the last one about 100 feet behind the first 2. it was good climbing and you could kick strong steps about 4 inches deep. in my opinion it was some easy climbing! i soloed the pearly gates w/ skis on my back, there was maybe 10 feet of 30 degree ice. the most dangerous objective hazards are the climbers above you! - 
	holy crap that was the coolest thing ive ever seen on this here internet site!
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	looks like a hurt arm and hip.
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	buy a used one. what size do you need? i might know something...
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	im on a train heading to tacoma to give the finger a try right now. ill let you know! oh and hefeweizen, you been cyber stalked! i talked with you while you were skiing down cooper spur last june. i was the solo splitboarder you encountered in the chimneys.
 
