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RE: Boots for Mt. Shuksen
Which rout would be of significance. But you will probably find that all of the locals will be in single fabric-leather boots. La Sportiva Trango's and Scarpa Triolet's are in pretty mu...

In Mountaineering & Alpinism » Boots for Mt Shuksan!
June 06, 5:04pm

Wedge + Vestebule
This seems like the ideal tent for a very small group of people, and an inideal tent for many others. I think the users who would get the most out of it will be a pair of climbers who share a singl...

In Editor's Roundtable » Integral Designs Wedge eVENT Bivy REVIEW
June 02, 9:55pm

Re: Ultralight mountaineering boots and crampons
It's been said many times before, but I'll go ahead and beat the dead horse, the boots need to fit well, that's more important than anything else. As boots get stiffer and stiffer I'...

In GEAR » Ultralight mountaineering boots and crampons
May 26, 8:52pm

Re: REI Discovery
Further inquiry should probably be made before special ordering through REI. I've talked to them about it before was informed that it can take up to several months for special orders to come in...

In Gear Deals » REI Discovery
May 24, 6:48pm

Pacific Outdoor Equipment Uber Elite
Does anyone have any experience with the Uber Elite pad from POE? Foam and Aerogel, half length, 14 oz., and R-7? Sounds intriging.

In GEAR » Pacific Outdoor Equipment Uber Elite
April 29, 9:20pm

Re: Ice axe extention
I don't think many people modify rated climbing equipment the way you are talking about, for various reasons. One comment that comes to mind is that the spike on the axe may very well be attach...

In Make Your Own Gear » Ice Axe Extention
April 29, 10:19am

30 degree bag, China, REI
You don't say exactly where you are located, but living on a boat in the Pacific Northwest narrows it down a bit. If you want to spend money on the local economy your move would be to buy a bag...

In GEAR » 30 degree bag, China, REI
April 19, 10:17am

Tyvek Soft Structure
Speaking of Tyvek soft structure does anyone here have experience with using it for a bivy?

In Make Your Own Gear » Lighter than sil-nylon, yet durable material?
April 18, 10:52am

Re: Am I ready for Rainier?
It sounds like you don't have enough experience to take less-experienced people up Ranier. It does sound like you have enough experience to climb Ranier with a group of others with similar abil...

In Mountaineering & Alpinism » Am I ready for Rainier?
March 30, 12:35am

Re: Rainier light?- Boot advice needed
Jeff probably what the person you talked to meant about being in shape enough to use those boots on Ranier was an issue of warmth. To use single boots like that on Ranier without risking frostbite ...

In Mountaineering & Alpinism » Rainier light?
March 21, 7:00pm

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