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That's a good deal. And in my size. Wish LS fit my feet.

I approached the North Ridge from the road and accessed the ridge on the west side via a two pitch ice gulley.

I respect Spinonin's opinion and these appear to be an upgrade of the LS Trango Extremes which left me with numb feet for an entire month after a winter ascent of Chair Peak. One thing to bear in mind is La Sportiva tend to fit narrow dogs better and Scarpas a wideish foot better. Perhaps it is because I'm old, but I find leather boots easier to keep waterproofed than ones with Lorica and fabric uppers.

Also look at the Golite Shangrila 3. That is what I would buy for 2 -3 climbers.

I would recommend a more classic mountaineering boot like the La Sportiva Nepal EVO or the the Scarpa Mont Blanc.

I'd say bring in a screw especially in the summer when the bare glacial ice is exposed. Only a screw will work in those late summer conditions. I bring 17 -19 cm for crevasse rescue rigging.

Well, they probably won't be too hot, but it is more boot than you need, even for Rainier unless you are planning a mid winter attempt. For three seasons I go with a good quality, lightly insulated leather boot.

Stephenson's may offer either a long version or might custom make one. The BD Betamid should be long enough for very tall folks.

What about a tarp like the Black Diamond Betamid? I've slept in it under every conceivable conditions: mid winter alpine and BC ski trips, wind storms, rain storms, mosquito infested areas and I stayed dry and comfortable. They can be had for about $79.00. Plenty roomy for two people, gear, and with enough room to cook in. If you are set on a tent, the Stephenson Warmlites are light and roomy.

Glow in the dark? That changes everything.

I have a hard time paying any amount of money for Nikes, because they all suck.

These look like an improvement over the original pair that I have. I don't think mine are Scholler (I could be wrong) and they don't have the gaitor grommets.

I made my daughter carry her clothes and sleeping bag and pad, food, and water at age 5. But then again, she went to grad in another state.

I remember the Trango. I had one based on your experience, but it was the smaller model, about 35L. Just big enough for day and a half trips. I wish they still made those packs.

Ok, so like biq wall, alpine rock climb kind of stuff. I have a Metolius Hall Pack (Sheild) that is the perfect crag and wall in a day pack. And its 80s Euo trash neon yellow.

I'm just curious, what routes are you guys doing that you find hauling features so neccessary? I've found that between the advent of mixed climbing becoming a 'thing' and the ubiquituousness of 'light is right gear' very few objectives need to be hauled other than the odd tight chimney. I like the bright, contrasting straps idea, now that I think of it, they are always black regardless of the main sac color. I have a pack that you can pass the strap through the top pocket making an effective lumbar pack, but I've only used it that way once in many years.

Also, make it in 80's Eruo trash neon pink or yellow. Not enough bags available in those colors anymore.

Feathered Freinds, Marmot Mountain Works, Pro Mountain Sports. Hey, I've coined a phrase!

Take this backpack and add an external crampon attachment (straps or pouch between the ice tool holders) http://promountainsports.com/index.php/packs/20-45-liters/balance-light-40.html

Don't get me wrong, the Price Glacier is perhaps the most significant summer alpine ice route I've done in the Cascades. We experienced significant rock and ice fall that was too close for comfort. I expect earlier in the season it might have less objective hazards in addition to being technically easier.

Just curious, who is your guide? Not that I want to go back and climb it again mind you, once was enough.

Have fun. In mid August it was full on. Mid June should be more reasonable.

This kid has some outstanding mountain scenery on his website: http://www.joshklewis.com/index.php

Saw a guy hiking up Mt Si with a plastic lawn chair strapped to his back with a kid who must have been like 8 sitting in it. I'm sure some sort of bet had been involved.

I've found Patagonia to fit very well and be more durable than other brands. I also like Wild Things and Marmot for their fit and function.