That you don't realize Ridge is a de facto lawmaker proves my point.
And Greg - I'd say your a slimy twinkle toed son of a bitch to your granny panty wearing fag ass
I figured - some manufacturers are more "optimistic" than others in my experience. Mountain Gear claims 3lbs 2oz/pair which is consistent with how they feel to me - the pair ways about as much as a single one of my old mountain boots
Rob-
Telemark Pyrenees quote 660g 1/2 pair aka about 3lbs. I'm not quite sure how they could come out a full 1.5lbs heavier than the Trangos - the boots are very similar. Your welcome to weight mine on an actual scale.
I went with a friend who's not done much/any tech climbing. We brought 1 picket & 2 screw each (1 too many each!) + 8mm*60m rope (50m would have been better) + a couple slings (swiped from the picket). The ice sections are fine if your at all comfortable on ice - I belayed my friend up/down them. Summit pinnacles maybe 15m of climbing - nothing hard for someone who can make it to that point.
Pedals even & knees against the top tube can sometimes help this, also is a slightly more aero position. Well trued wells make a difference too.
In PDX the Marquam Hill's cool - curves at speed
? Single rope rappel will take you to a scree slope where you can descend to the snow (at least right now). The snow bridge at Crystal Pass collapsed so there's a bit 10' (maybe) of steep ice that some may find uncomfortable.
Maybe a tad warm, but better than older style mountain boots. It's about the lightest boot I'd want to use for a glacier slog with hours wearing crampons.
In my experience cartridge stoves don't work well at altitude, and don't work as well as gas in the cold. If your taking it as a backup, you'd also have to take a seperate supply of fuel.