eatsleepclimb Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Can anyone tell me where I can get the super gnarly sunblock that you would use on your face for summer alpine trips? I'm talking major glacier travel super worthy thick sun ray destroying recipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyHarry Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Pretty much any outdoor sports store that sells outdoor sports products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaoleung Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Engine grease is pretty much impenetrable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 See the stores on the left...they'll all have something, and they bring you cc.com too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtguide Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 White zinc oxide used to be the standard years ago. Don't know if it's still around, but if so, it's absolute total sunblock. Looks like white clown greasepaint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinfox Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009  It sounds a little gross, but diaper ointment works really well.   It contains zinc oxide and is much cheaper than the outdoor sports-formulated stuff  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Conway Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 a suntan and SPF 50, office drone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLC Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 what Hugh said... the best sunscreen is a tan. For actual sunscreen, don't bother with SPF 50 - once you get past SPF 15 the differences are negligable in the real world. Get some SPF 15 and re-apply every hour or two between 10AM and 4PM. It's not complicated. Â Don't listen to the morons who scream about skin cancer - the benefits of Vitamin D far outweigh the costs of UV radiation. Check out Australia, which has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world, but the lowest rate of cancer, overall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGinnis Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Don't forget the bottom of your chin and under your nose... All i've got to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 one tip. always get sunscreen with that coconut smell. that coconut smell adds a little bit of enjoyment to the trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 My method: Â - spf 15+ (30+ on SUNNY snow) - tolerable smell (#1 criteria) - non-oily (I get the stuff that's wax based, and it doesnt make my skin feel like a ball of uncooked hamburger) - reapplied vigorously (think scrubbing face) to face, ears, chin, and entire nose area hourly. Â Otherwise, I go with what someone else has got or what's cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyHarry Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 You fuckers will give advice on just about anything. You must be guides. Will you teach me how to wipe my ass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-spotter Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Burqa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Conway Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Will you teach me how to wipe my ass? Â The cow tongue not satisfying you anymore? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyHarry Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 I prefer syrup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGinnis Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 I prefer syrup. Â I prefer your mother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Snyder Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Â Don't listen to the morons who scream about skin cancer - the benefits of Vitamin D far outweigh the costs of UV radiation. Check out Australia, which has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world, but the lowest rate of cancer, overall. Â Many of those morons are Doctors and statisticians. Unlike PLC, who is just a moron. Until you hear it from a source with higher medical bonfides than Mr PLC, just consider this idea suspect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLC Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Actually, I am a statistician. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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billbob Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Your referenced documents point out that levels of sunlight needed for Vitamin D production are well below sunburn-producing amounts. Any additional light exposure significantly increases the odds for melanoma. While the articles are of interest to many readers, one might also argue their relevance to the context of the original poster above as questionable. Reflecting light rays on snow and ice surfaces significantly elevate the incident light intensity far in excess of anything that might remotely be considered healthy, thereby requiring the thinking climber to employ whatever means possible to avoid the incipient cellular breakdown of overexposed epidermal tissue. I recommend Bullfrog. Good shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Snyder Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 (edited) Actually, I am a moron statistician. Your information is interesting, but until I see a better source for medical information than a moron statistician linking to web sited, I'll stay with the status quo. No wait, it's all a big conspiracy isn't it? The sunscreen companies are in cahoots with the makers of anti-cancer drugs and the medical profession as a whole. Â As was pointed out, the levels of D are probably way below what one receives on snow or water, and areas such as the nose or hands are at risk for skin cancer. that is why the medical profession makes use of statisticians who are not morons Edited April 15, 2009 by Roy Snyder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Snyder Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Actually, I am a moron statistician. Â I got news for you Dumpguy, I mean PLC. Counting dumptrucks does not a statistician make Now go back to your little kiosk, and wait for Gary Yngve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Off_White Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Uhm, guys? We're not in spray, so lets not be such grandstanding yahoos, okay? The OP had a legitimate question, points to all ya'll who give sincere answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peakpimp Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 I recommend Bullfrog. Good shit. I second that, bullfrog rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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