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...during an avalanche. You can honestly say that the use of this device will overcome the pressure of the snow on your chest. You can honestly say that even being unconscious and or severely injured you...
I've got the aluminum Voile extensible shovel w/out the snow saw. Works just fine.
I'd suggest aluminum over lexan both for reasons of breaking strength and sharpness when trying to brea...
Has anyone been in the Notch or Y colouir recently? How is the snow? Is most of the snow gone? is there a cornice at the top of the Y still?
Thanks in advance.
Peace, Jeffrey
Before you bu...
... you're talking about the East Face route, it's all talus hopping up to the final ~100 ft. of snow, which was quite sculpted and firm when we were there at midday. We were in approach shoes ...
With the exception of RMNP, the 60 degree weather seems to have mitigated the odds of being stuck in snow up to your waist. Happy Hour Crag in Boulder Canyon fits your requirements-easy to toprope, lo...
...so and watch the ice come down the chutes. Artesonraju is not too difficult from the Parón side if the snow conditions are good but Piramide is another story because it is so broken up. Truly amazing...
The loop from Idaho Springs to Evergreen remains open year round, except on heavy snow days. I snowshoe there. The turnoff from Echo Lake where the tollgate is, closes in September, typically after th...
... themselves now and again
troll all you want...but facts is facts.
You want exercise? 1. shovel snow in snow areas, or dig a trench 2. help carry boxes of food to the homeless shelters 3. clim...
...ith this set up. The skis in particular are extremely nice. They work well in across a large variety of snow conditions. They are designed for powder and soft snow (where they excell), but they handle...
Anyone been up or down the cables route lately? Is there any snow left to deal with (axe) ?
Thanks,
...lp with those all important thigh muscles.
I can't advise on dates as we have had a very wierd snow season so far this year, as in very little snow. In fact, I got a call this morning from a ...
Stale beta, Bill. It's recently been covered with snow.
Anyone know if the West Winfield trailhead is accessible this time of year? How much snow is up there? Been there and done that? Let me know.
Does anybody have any beta on this seasons snow/ice conditions on the north side of Robson?
...th heavy water flow beneath threatening to soak you if you break through. It will largely depend on the snow loading hence, early season ascents can be more of a challenge becasue the steps have not f...
Off topic: Did I meet you on Snow Creek Wall a few weeks ago? My partner cleaned some gear for some Wenatchee climbers, we went out for pizza ...
How are conditions on the north couloir of Mt. Gilbert? Snow climb or ice climb?
Thanks,
Allan Basile
Before you buy.
For all of you with a woody for Pratts Crack, better put it off until next week. The snow level is about 500ft higher than the top of the crag. At least it looks like that from my porch, right now. Br...
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Try doing it in the winter after the snow and ice solidifies. I found it to be a lot of fun. I think it also sees alot more traffic under winter conditions.
Great TR Mike.
When I've been up there, we've had deep snow instead of icy conditions on the descent, but I still remember that as the toughest part of the day. Lots of ways to get in real trouble on that ...
...ood to have a way to bail out if needed.
An inexperienced winter camper can get very wet building a snow shelter and take a lot of that moisture with him into the bag if mistakes are made.
Ed ...
I'm not a rock climber, as I view rock as a necessary evil needed to get one patch of snow/ice to another patch of snow/ice, but three places I know of in the Gorge are Rooster Rock, about 25 mil...
Rock and Snow in New Paltz, NY used to carry it a few years back. They will do mail order (888-255-1311).
I bought a copy maybe 3 or 4 years ago, but they probably weren't a really popular it...
...ast 10 years and lived in NC and did a bit of mountain rock climbing there. I am looking forward to the snow and ice thawing out so I can start my explorations of Oregon. If interested I am looking fo...
...te, terrain etc.) You'll save money too. Sno-seal is a good product if you are worried about rain, snow or mud. This is only MY opinion and you know how those are..........
...n/alpine boots when applied to rock climbing?
Jeff 'or should I change into my slippers in the snow?' ers_mz
Before you buy....
...y question is whether or not to get DryLoft. My concern is that I will often be leaning/sitting against snow or ice. Does the DryLoft make that big of a difference in terms of water resistance? How ab...
I was out there mid July and the Carbon was VERY broken, all snow bridges were suspect and rangers reported many bridge collapses requiring self and/or team crevase rescue. Climbing report at check in...
...ly had a turn for the worst (for sandstone)...been raining for the last three days....Buttttt the 'snow' level has dropped to around 5000 feet....Yeaaaaaa...early winter, time to break out t...
... week ago doing a search and rescue, and before that, this past May when there was still quite a bit of snow covering upper portions of the road.
I would not take your Subaru Forester up that road...
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