Marko

Rumor confirmed. Damn.

Noooooobody wants that!

Yep, it was a bit wet and there was no ice this time, but when you gotta get out you gotta get out. That south chimney's a nice diversion when it's full-on shit weather and avi death conditions in the real mountains.

Thanks for the note. And how did the routes on Dragontail look?

I'd take the Yates aiders. Where are you located? I'm in Renton. Mark

Howdy, I've got this puppy for sale: http://cascadeclimbers.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/1114478/BD_Betalight_shelter_unused_se#Post1114478 It fits 2 folks plus gear easily.

The road is reported ungated as of yesterday. The boulder fields should be just snow-covered enough to be deadly, what's not to like?! Or any other similar objective would be a hoot. -Mark 206 456 1432

Still have it. Let's say $180 now. ...206 ...465 ...1432

Did I mention it weighs 20oz?

Rather embarrassing story... I had some gear stolen and thought the shelter was part of the pile, so I replaced it after a couple weeks. Turns out my climbing partner has had the original since our last trip and I didn't think to ask. So I'm selling the new one 'cause I seam-sealed it and now can't take it back. Retail is $199 + tax and I'm asking $190 so it's no screamin' deal but at least you won't have to deal with the seam-sealing pain. http://blackdiamondequipment.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-BlackDiamond-Site/default/Product-ShowInCategory?pid=BD8005230000ALL1&cgid=shelter Salud, Mark

Holy shit, frickin' full on fantastic!

Nice adventurin' lads But don't forget to embrace the HYPE!

Check out Mt Daniel on Saturday maybe. Could be a very long day though if there's much new snow to push around.

Complacency kills.

Low miles, updated doubled spectra slings, trigger wires in perfect shape, nothing frayed. Sizes range approx. 1-3/16" to 3-3/8"

Howdy Blaine, Sign me up; I'll take 1 each, #0.5 through #4 please. I can p/u in Seattle. Mark

I don't know about the Couloirs specifically but the north side of Dragontail, the Gerber-Sink for example, is usually fantastic in April.

A fun day during a raging winter storm is to haul up your sharps and head up that chimney. There are a couple places that require some pretty cool scratching around; and the gear is sufficient. Leave your pack on the ground though, it gets kinda tight in there.

Goddamn cool lads; I'm stoked for you!

Yeah, just checked the temps at Tahquitz-- 40's & 50's. That just might register on the "What the hell are you trying to do to me" o-meter. Liking J-tree more and more...

Gracias!

Looking for some low impact cragging for the girlfriend within a couple hours of San Diego... Thanks, and happy holidays y'all!

I'll check it out; thanks Kevin!

2 good picks, 3 new picks, all tuned up. I might have the leashes around somewhere if you want them. $280 or somesuch. Got any Nomics for sale anyone (either old style or new)?

Nice. Winter then?