ConTrail Posted August 10, 2010 Posted August 10, 2010 Thought I would intro myself. Not new to the PNW, but new to mountaineering. Really excited to pull off a summit this summer (probably Adams). Been backpacking for a long time and have always wanted to strap on some crampons, grab an axe, and hit the trail. These forums are n00b heaven Keep up the good info! Quote
bstach Posted August 11, 2010 Posted August 11, 2010 So you already own nylon shorts and polypro underwear? Quote
curtveld Posted August 11, 2010 Posted August 11, 2010 Right on Con! Go do some climbs and post up some tales and photos. But before you agree to an overnight trip with someone you meet here, check out their signature line. Quote
Tyson.g Posted August 11, 2010 Posted August 11, 2010 But before you agree to an overnight trip with someone you meet here, check out their signature line. Nice Curt, but if the avatar that bstach uses does not dissuade someone maybe they deserve what they get? Quote
denalidave Posted August 11, 2010 Posted August 11, 2010 But before you agree to an overnight trip with someone you meet here, check out their signature line. Nice Curt, but if the avatar that bstach uses does not dissuade someone maybe they deserve what they get? Quote
billcoe Posted August 11, 2010 Posted August 11, 2010 Right on Con! Go do some climbs and post up some tales and photos. But before you agree to an overnight trip with someone you meet here, check out their signature line. Nice advice. Quote
ConTrail Posted August 11, 2010 Author Posted August 11, 2010 Haha thanks for the words of wisdom. Since I have your attention... Any thoughts on a good starter axe, crampons, boots? Not doing superbly cold climbs so boots probably wouldn't need to be epic expedition grade. Quote
RaisedByPikas Posted August 11, 2010 Posted August 11, 2010 Any basic straight shaft mountaineering axe will be what you need. I think the length is supposed to come to your ankles if you hold it down at your sides. If its a little shorter than that it won't kill anything though. For Adams or other similar snow climbs you can get away with a sturdy pair of hiking boots with strap on crampons as long as the boots aren't super flexible. Go buy freedom of the hills, then read it. If you cant get someone with experience to show you, watch some youtube videos of self arrest technique several times over. Then practice it yourself (without crampons) on a slope where you can't hurt yourself if you go out of control. Don't glissade with crampons on...ever. Quote
ConTrail Posted August 13, 2010 Author Posted August 13, 2010 Thanks Pikas! Worthy advice. I had seen that comment about glissading before and I'm somewhat curious what that would look like now. Oh well, I won't find out the hard way Quote
bstach Posted August 13, 2010 Posted August 13, 2010 I think bstack looks hot! LOL!!! Thanks, Sandy. You are too sweet. Thats my passport picture - they told me not to smile!!! PM me and I will send you a better picture of my smiling shiny face. Also, I am looking for a partner for overnight trips! Quote
bstach Posted August 13, 2010 Posted August 13, 2010 PS Some of my posts have real pictures of me for those who are so inclined to search....but then who would be the creepy one in that case? Quote
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