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A climbing partner of mine said he "felt like he got away with something" after riding out a tough little storm in a tarp in the Stuart Range. I have quite a bit of faith in these shelters under certain conditions, i.e. base camp type of application.

Pyramid tarps have been used for decades in the mountains, often by guide outfits and schools (e.g. NOLS/Outward Bound). In fact, the center pole has been referred to as a 'chastity pole' because it keeps everything kosher between the inhabitants. I've seen them used at 17k on Denali as cook tents. The only new thing about this one is the fabric, Cuben Fiber which seems to be another flavor of Aramid/Dyneenema/Spectra. A big improvement would be to incorporate large tunnel vents, like those used on Integral Designs tents, to improve air circulation and cut down on condensation.

Ski season is coming. Stay warm with a new puffy and fleece while you shred on your new K2 Shuksan skis.

The sign advertising "Good Food" was exactly half right.

I am selling a pair of brand new, still in plastic, un-mounted K2 Shuksan backcountry skis. Designed by Martin Volken specifically for PNW conditions, these are the classic all around AT ski. Dimensions: 167cm long 119-78-105 I've looked around and the cheapest price I've seen is $200, so I am asking $180. I am open to trades/partial trade for BD Cobras (new models), Petzl Quark, or Petzl Nomic, or a late model Toyota Prius. Also selling a women's large Marmot down sweater, 650 fill. Perfect conditions. $50 and a women's large Patagonia Better Sweater (fleece), perfect condition $50. If interested please email Daniel-p-smith AT Hotmail DOT com

Not sure if folks know, but the young lady in the dress just became the youngest person to complete the Bulger list. A remarkable achievement for someone only 27 years old.

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The reviews on STP are all glowing. For $216 it is hard to go wrong, especially with STP's return policy which is the best in the business. I have been shopping with them for almost 25 years and returned a number of items with never a problem. These boots are way sexy too!

"I hesitate to write about soloing the North Face of Chair Peak because it is the most important climb of my life. It has taught me a great deal about climbing and the climbing community. It has taught me that action is more important than posturing. Climbing itself is about action. Life is also about action. Anything else is just window dressing. But, I have to write about it. I hesitate also because any type of writing about climbing is usually fraught with misunderstanding, and elicits questions about motives from the audience. I will try to avoid this by writing this for myself primarily, and for the public secondarily. It seems that it is a rare breed indeed that can write about their own climbs at any length without garnering condemnation from the hoards of arm-chair climbers." -CJB

For sale down and fleece sweaters in great condition. Just in time for winter: Marmot down sweater Size Women's Large Pink - it is the new black! 650 fill Excellent condition, worn twice, no tears, stains, odors $50 Patagonia fleece Better Sweater Size Women's Large Grey Excellent condition, worn twice, no tears, stains, odors $50 These jackets will also fit slimmer men. I am 5'9, 42" chest and they are a bit short in the sleeves and too tight in the shoulders and chest. Please email Daniel-p-smith AT Hotmail DOT com

Nice trip and nice chaise lounge! Looks like you built one for my dog as well.

The rappel anchors on the West Ridge must be new, they were not there earlier in the summer.

I did not realize that. I work with his Daughter, Carly.

I was curious about who this Annie Green Springs was so I Googled the name. Turns out it is not the name of a climber but a cheap fortified wine. I guess that makes sense for a route name on one of the Wine Spires. Further Googling indicates the Mary Green Glacier on Bonanza Peak is named after a ladies underwear manufacturer, apparently.

When the shot of Linsey climbing the overhanging serac showed up on the Facebooks I assumed it had been photoshopped it was so stunning.

Nice work!

Stay away from some guy they call 'Sketchy Dan'.

The Coach of UW Rock fame has taken up permanent residence at Index. He lives in a van down by the river. I think if you park near his encampment he would scare any potential thieves away. Bring him a peace offering of tin foil so he can make a new hat.

Let me guess, was it Linsey who did Buckner and Horseshoe CTC?

There were two young men killed this weekend in separate, unrelated accidents. One on Spontaneity Arete, one on Infinite Bliss. I believe both were affiliated with different gyms, not sure if they were both involved in coaching. It is very sad, with the recent fatality at Skaha, that makes three young men who left us too soon over the past couple of weeks.

For what you want to use them for I can't think of an appropriate boot that is lighter than the Trango S. You could do an approach shoe, but for glaciers any larger than say Stuart or Colchuck Glaiers, I would want a real boot with a semi rigid sole.

http://q13fox.com/2014/09/07/video-helicopter-crew-rescues-injured-climber-on-chair-peak/ Anybody know anything about this? Looks like WR possibly.

It's a RCW issue. So it really can't ever "OK with the cops". The reality is cops do whatever the fuck they want, regardless of RCWs. The cop who pulled me over was more interested in my job and who I worked for than the fact my address had been redacted from the registration or even the fact that I had been driving 10 miles per hour over the speed limit in a school zone. No ticket.

I redact the information on my registration for this reason and was pulled over by a cop who just nodded when I explained why the address was redacted.

Excellent point, I've been beating that drum for a while now.