Eunbi
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I was at Ellinor yesterday and the road to the lower trailhead is completely clear (although full of potholes). You cannot drive to the upper trailhead yet.
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I wear them because I hike in snow and on trails with streams that swell to 5-6" deep in the spring...
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Just out of curiosity, what about gaiters is old school? I can see why people would consider a leash unnecessary, but gaiters have been really helpful for me both while hiking and snowshoeing.
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Thanks for everyone's advice, and the link to that post. It outlined some good rationales for a shorter axe. I do have adjustable poles so it sounds like 60cm will be fine.
Denalidave--that truck decoration could have all sorts of interesting implications seeing as I'm a girl... haha
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I'm a beginner climber (trying to bump up from hiking) and I bought an ice axe but I think it might be too short. I've read varying opinions -- it should reach your ankle, it should reach the ground, choose based on your height, etc. I'm 5'3 so almost all guides I've read say that I should have a 60cm or less axe. I purchased that length, but it doesn't even quite reach my ankle bone (and I thought I had long arms!). As far as use, I'm hoping to do Adams later this year and Baker and Rainier next year.
Should I exchange it for 65cm or maybe even 70cm?
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[TR] Mt. Shuksan - Circumnavigation 5/26/2012
in the *freshiezone*
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Beautiful pictures!! And what a clear day...