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His comment was indeed related to snow travel, not climbing. This discussion just made me think of it. If I remember right it was from that bad accident on Mt Hood several years back. And I don't...

I am currently reading a book on risk assessment relative to the outdoors and one of the author's quotes is that "the only thing that roping up together does is ensure that you don't die alone". I've...

English or African? :p

The one time I parked there (I think either 2014 or 2015) I got there on a frigid NOV SAT AM around 6. I had read it was $1 to park but garage/store was still closed and I didn't see any obvious...

Does anyone still take the actual Ammo Trail out of the official parking lot or do they either park at Base Station or walk the road? It's only like 0.6 miles or something and maybe 200' of elevation...

Entitlement gone bad. Love it.

I thought the fee box was attached to the side of the Cog building? Is it possible no one sees it so they have a temporary post in a cinder block or something and they put down in the lot during...

I would also add that there are several ledge scrambles along the way that could be awkward depending on conditions, particularly the last steep section before the trail flattens out before the...

I know very little about rock climbing but was surprised to see that they didn't have knots at the end of the ropes. Isn't that "rock climbing 101"? In the annual Accidents in Climbing book (drawing...

Thanks. Looks like the replica signs are pretty expensive though.

I know every year there is an auction for old AMC trail signs, which usually go at pretty hefty price tags. Does anyone know if there is someone out there who makes replica signs like these for a...

Wow. She is a pretty prominent climber too. I've seen her in several North Face spots. Sounds like she was extremely lucky with the crowd that was around.

Thanks for the info and link! I've done some basic reading and goofed around with the "scene" modes on the camera but they didn't really do what I expected. Will be my Winter "project" learning how...

Night photography was a big motivation for a "real camera". Haven't figured it out on mine yet though.

I used the LCD for what I did and it stayed responsive for the time I used it. Helps to keep my breathe well away from camera, which was fortunate because I really hadn't even thought of that. In...

Thanks for the clarification. The blurb I saw on the news definitely made it seem like we were talking about campsites and popular hiking areas. I guess they sensationalized the story and they got...

I did a sunrise hike SAT AM on Jackson. Was -6 deg F with 10-20 mph winds on summit. I left camera in it's case in my backpack until I reached summit. It worked fine. I wear nitrile gloves in...

Tremendous info! Thanks for the link.

Did you do anything special with it - carry in/under jacket, warmers in carry case, etc? One of my concerns is that I have it under a jacket or in a warm pack and then I expose the camera to a sudden...

Yah the bulk and weight is a draw back as the weight of Winter gear starts to pile up. I currently am hanging my bag across my chest with carabiners to the rings on my backpack straps.

When you...

A few months back I bought a DSLR camera (new but an older, bulkier design). As the weather has cooled off I'm a bit hesitant to take it out on hikes. The manual says the low end of the operating...

I think someone shared this in another thread a few weeks back. It is a good movie.

Personally I think this is a horrible idea, both philosophically and practically. On a personal level I hate the notion of corrupting a "nature experience" with all the amenities of modern city life....

That was really disappointing to learn. I've been a huge fan of Backcountry for years now and have had a gearhead for a long time assigned to me. I had no idea they were engaged in such behavior. I'd...

Wow, that's a pretty biblical warning. Is it really that bad up there? Hadn't seen anything on the news.