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C'mon, we all know that the only time to bag any peaks is after Mats is done breaking all the trails for the rest of us.

It's just a trail, no steeper than other ADK trails. Crux for us was finding the little side trail to the right for the little summit rock! I thought the trail up to Algonquin from the lake was steeper or at least had trickier sections, more drifted snow, etc. From what I recall there is more...

Funny you mention. I just gave up on getting more fancy $100+ gloves for ice climbing after shredding my nth pair. Here is what I'm using now: $7 at your local hardware store - never had such a sticky glove with such a durable palm that does not freeze over the course of the day. Only thing it...

What about neither? A long time ago I got rid of my fleece as a midlayer replacing it with a Primaloft-filled water-resistant shelled jacket. -Snow doesn't stick to it as readily -It is lighter -Packs smaller -Doesn't get as wet, especially after a retreating of DWR -As or more wind-resistant...

I agree. I have no tolerance for overly passionate ignorant a-holes. I just walk away from those.

Neil, I'd like to see a thread on dogs vs GPS myself. Although to me I already know the clear winner of that one.

Thanks for the greenie :)

To me - People who aren't afraid to express their opinions are interesting. People who skirt every controversial topic because they don't want to offend are boring - I already see plenty of passive aggressive people out there. Keep on posting. I will if the topic irks me in that special way...

Too much!! The gear you take should match the party's comfort level, the conditions, and the route chosen. Keep in mind that this list is very conservative and assumes a lot - basically a party with low comfort level, taking gear for every condition possible (even if not probable), and/or...

Hey Leaf, just come here more often and you too can be in more ass-whupping shots

Relating on price and branding - not too long ago I was told by a friend who worked in the outdoor industry for some time that my Black Diamond shovel that costs $70+ was made in the same factory as a shovel you could get at Fred Meyer (a sort of catch-all store like Wallmart) for $20. There is...

Gibraltar Rock, Mt Rainier Backbone Ridge, Dragontail Peak, WA Mt Louis, Banff, AB Liberty Bell Group, North Cascades, WA

Assessment on the accident: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1yaiLI5LXc A lot of climber losses this year. Very sad. RIP Guy.

Hey Court, remember when I told you to come to Cody and climb? ya, you missed out :p

Wow, what a difference a week and some cold temps make: http://www.tuckerman.org/photos/tucks/ Just pray for no more new snow, no rain and cold temps and it should be good for the weekend. Bring your stubbies and rock gear

When I had it I followed some recs from this site: http://heelspurs.com I did the morning stretches, iced, used a night splint, massaged, got some better insoles, taped my feet at times, and also went to a PT who gave me more stretches to do. I believe it took a few months but it did get...

My first experience with the scouts I was when I joined as a cub scout. When we went on my first "camping" trip the cub scouts slept on the floor of this building at camp - the boy scouts slept outside camped out in the tree houses and shelters they built. They also got to make ropes courses...

Looks good: http://www.mountwashington.org/weather/arvp/ If these trends continue... aaay

Was in Tux this morning and it looks like this: I say you're golden :D

Thanks for organizing this, Gig. Since you're saying you're going to be there even if it's crappy weather I think I might try to make this one. So when is it? Lex Luthor weekend?