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I have logged 91 water events so far this year.Your name caught my eye.I live near the Schroon river so that is where I paddle most.

flat irons there is a hikers trail up the flatirons to spectacular views.search climbingboulder.com for aproaches.

I had a pair of the alpinest.Lost one out of my truck on the northway acouple of years ago and promptly replaced them with another set of alpinest.I have used them more than my Leki's(3/pc tele vers 2/pc tele) and I like the cork grip better.E mail me If you want the half of the set that stayed...

I vote for the vapor trail.I found that it was much more comfortable than the Z pack for me.I,m 5'10" 200# and cary 23/25 #'s for 2-3 days.I,m a gadgit guy so I really wanted the Z -pack because of all the acouchuments verses the striped down GG but it has served me well since this spring.

I ditto telosshykr. :D

G-10 My G-10 strap-ons have been on soreals(my 15 year olds size 13's,scarpas(my ice climbing boots that I also hike in)Vasque sundowners(warmer weather) and even LaSportiva ExumRidge's just because I could.They are very dependable and versital.I just wish that I had anti-bots for them. ;)

AS stated earlier 10pts arefor hiking/glaicer travel(french or flat footing)12pts can also preform these styles of foot work but have another set of under the ball of the foot points and the biggest diff is that the front horrizonal points are longer to allow more penetration for standing on the...

Alot of good thoughts here.So I'll add my 0.02 Abase layer of EMS techwick(I think it breaths the best.Try one with a 1/4 zipper to further regulate(keep cool) and keep the shell in the pack untill its needed(above tree line wind or wet.try just the base layer?I do.The externial frame may be a...

My wife won 2 night/3day stay for two at Villa Roma Callicoon NY.She sujested that I take my climbing partner/brother there for a climbing trip.Is there any ice near there?

I agree with imarchant.Also try packing your canister in such a way that you are preheating it with your body heat(in pack next to back) :cool:

campmor.com/web bargins/parkas :D,mgear.com/sales(I have a TNF mountain light,2 layer gortex,core vents,map pocket on sleeve,use it like 3 coats with denali fleese. :) (also have nuptse down which will also zip in but mostly just sleep in it or belay(to waem to move in and dosen't vent))...

Stubai should work well for you.Just make sure they fit your boots well than comfort with them on should be your next issue.The more flexable the shank the more you will feel the presure from them and the bindings.12pt crampons typicaly have longer front points for technical climbing and are...

I can remember in 1909 when grivel introduced the first modern crampon.No all kiding aside I own grivel G-10 for hiking,Grivel Rambo mono's for WI and Black Diamond Sabor tooth for AI.Love them all for what they are intended and in a pinch they do over lap.I beleave that just like major truck...

10 points are more for hikeing while the 12pt are for more technical ice and snow travel.Grivel has a good chart showing the best use for each of its crampons.Talk to an outfitter of mountianeering equipment because not all crampons are compatible with all boots.Even technical boots have...

I wear a wicking layer under Marmot ATV paints on the bottom.On top I wear a wicking layer,insulation layer(100wt. fl.)EMS scholer something jacket(had it for 2 years and can't find what model it is.I also have scholer gloves(BD ICE)When I get to treeline and hear the train on top,or it starts...