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Cool, lads!

Thanks, and will do. You too mate. Actually I have taken skis on other bikes I've owned. Definitely does not help the handling though.

Beautiful. I'm thinking that there is some fine alpinism. -M

Trip: The Mighty Tooth - Date: 8/23/2008 Trip Report: Scampered up the Mighty Tooth. It was fun as always. Actually this TR is just an excuse to post a picture of the new wheels that took me up to the trailhead; a really fun 600. Now that it's broken in, it's really, really fun. Maybe too fun... The thing just floats around the curves whereas the old FJ lumbered. On smooth tarmac it's like carving through some steep creamy powder. Mmmm, creamy... now I'm thinking about a tall cool glass of Guinness. Anyway, here's the damn picture: Gear Notes: 6 plus neutral Approach Notes: Spiffy new ride

Beautiful!

Damn cool

Nice looking climb Picketeers!

Way cool, Wayne!

Rode the motocycle by there Sunday. The faces are dry and there's a lot of snow coverage still so the bugs weren't bad at all. Enjoy

Nice sporty attempt; way to keep it together! Thanks for the beautiful pictures.

You oughtta know, eh Jim...

"I would also doubt the possibility of ice crytals coming though a First Light tent wall." We doubted it too for the first half day.

Yeah, for sure the bigger tent for the multi-week trips.

One December trip into Stuart, at the north ridge notch, we watched ice crystals get blown through the Firstlight fabric and build up inside. Gusts were not much over 40-45 knots but the white stuff was coming in through the walls, not just through the closed zippers. Glad we had synthetic bags... That being said, I'd definitely bring one for a climb of less than a few days where you can watch and wait and then blitz up the route before the shit moves in. Hopefully. Really hopefully. For a route requiring more than that, you're probably going to get nailed by some weather and I would personally rather bring the ID bivy tent instead of the Firstlight. The Leaktex or whatever-Tex bivy tents I've had in the past were incredibly bombproof; good for Alaska trips with a compatible partner. -M

Everests sold.

Sweet!

Everests-- $50 Found some old info from the MEC website: " MEC Cygnus Jacket (Men's) Weight: 872g (Med) This wonder-jacket combines the best of materials, features, and construction to meet the demands of the most extreme users and most inclement conditions. The shell provides moderate moisture resistance and an excellent wind barrier. Now combined with GORE™ WINDSTOPPER®, for added weather protection on the shoulders, arms, and hood. Sewn-in baffles on the back and arms separate the chambers and prevent the down from shifting, so it reaches maximum loft. The front panels use double sewn-through chambers, providing two layers of down with offset quilting lines, for an exceptionally warm front barrier that eliminates cold spots. The shoulders have a combination of sewn-in baffles and double offset chambers. Shell body is tightly woven, 30-denier microfibre polyester down-proof fabric with good wind resistance and DWR (durable water repellency). Permits maximum loft and excellent compressibility. Contrasting hood, arms, and shoulders use GORE WINDSTOPPER Zao, for superior water and wind resistance. Insulation is 700 fill-power goose down, processed and collected in Canada. Lined with supple, high-count, down-proof taffeta, 30-denier microfibre nylon. Two handwarmer pockets, and one chest pocket. Hip-length cut layers over heavy-weight fleece or sweaters. If you plan to wear it over your shell jacket, consider purchasing a larger size." I think I'll haul the stuff over to 2nd Ascent this week. -M

That was fun. Now I know what all you freaks are talking about when you say it's "creeeeeeemmmmy!" Ego snow. It was deluxe for the top 600' anyway. -M

Yeah, the snow will probably be sloppy this afternoon but that's the time I've got... Wayne?

OBO of course...

Way to be Energizer, you definitely ain't gathering no moss!

MEC Cygus down parka: Size large, removable hood, 2 lbs - 2 oz, Dryloft, unused, still with tags, $200 US. http://cascadeclimbers.com/plab/showphoto.php?photo=36360&cat=500 Scarpa Omega plastics: Size 8 1/2, 4 lbs - 6 oz with insoles, low miles, thermoformable liners, good technical & warm boot, $160. http://cascadeclimbers.com/plab/showphoto.php?photo=34358&cat=500&ppuser=169 One Sport Everests: Size 10, 7 lbs/pair with integral gaitors, also low miles but with a tear in the gaitors (Aquaseal-able), freakishly warm, not so good for technical stuff though, $100. http://cascadeclimbers.com/plab/showphoto.php?photo=36362&cat=516

Holy frikkin' Christ that's scary shit. Very glad you're all OK. That's one sobering photo.

Once again-- Freakin' stellar work down there, duderino!

Did I mention they're toasty warm and climb very well?