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Jackson Hole is a nice town, pretty touristy. Lots of shops and you’ve got to get your picture taken in front of the antler arch. The airport is halfway between Moose and Jackson Hole with the mountains as a backdrop (amazing). Once you see the mountains it will be hard not to immediately...

Bcborder, I’m sure you’ve read just about everything you can get your hands on regarding this trip. I agree with all of Frodo’s comments. I would only add, be patience and expect some bad days, weather wise, physically, and or mentally. The toughest part of the climb for me was the mental...

Giggy, Thanks for the heads up. My prayers are with these guys.

The North Side I'm having a tough time supporting anything involving Russell Brice (Expedition Leader), see attached link. http://www.mounteverest.net/news.php?news=15288 There has been much debate regarding Brice and his climbing ethics. Its amazing that the Discovery Channel would promote...

Cloudveil I've had these http://www.cloudveil.com/mens/v-pants/S6-4003/ for 3 years. They are expensive, but they are durable and lightweight (great for layering).

Jim Gagne is giving his first presentation, July 22 since summiting Mt. Everest, attached is the flier.

Coincidentally, I'm rereading "A Voyage for Madmen" by Peter Nichols, which chronicles the race. This is a great book as well.

Please note that John is asking about a "NordicTrack Incline Trainer", see link below. http://www.nordictrack.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prmenbr=153&prrfnbr=1037535&cgrfnbr=457333&rootcat=46525

Giggy, We hiked up to the hairpin turn on the Old Bridal Path trail and took a right (trail goes left) down to the bottom of a ravine. We crossed this ravine and headed up it(northeast). After about ten minutes my partner realized that we were in the wrong ravine, he knew because the ravine...

Just a reminder of this event. Jim is a local climber and firefighter in Lodonderry, N.H. I'm sure his pictures from Antarctica will be fantastic.

Jim Gagne will be presenting: "Antarctica, Mt. Vinson" slide show on Thursday, February 9th,2006 at 7:00 PM, at Plymouth Ski and Sports, Main Street Plymouth. Donations $10 appreciated. All are welcome! As many of you know Jim leaves in just six weeks for Mount Everest, the seventh of his...

Alpine Ascents International Just to be clear, no one set up my tent up for me or dragged me up the mountain. When when arrived at camp the guides would set up the kitchen while the clients set up the tents, including the guides. I did quite a bit of research before I decided on climbing...

George Dunn is the best. He was the lead guide during my RMI winter expedition seminar. George co-owns IMG and now guides on Rainier for Mount Rainier Alpine Guides http://www.rainierguides.com/. I loved this book. Its the story of a guy who takes RMI's seminar and then climbs Denali with...

In February 2004 I took RMI’s winter expedition seminar. This seminar or “equivalent” training is a prerequisite to climb Denali with RMI. All the guide services on Denali require a similar (5-day mountaineering course) climbing prerequisite. I took the seminar with the goal of gaining...

I thought the show was great. A couple of thoughts. 1. I’m glad my wife didn’t see this show before I climbed Denali. 2. I can’t wait until my 3-year old son is old enough to watch it so he can see how “BAD” his dad was back in the day. 3. I’m glad I still get goose bumps whenever I see...

Mt. Foraker The sunrise on Mt. Foraker from the Kahiltna Glacier. http://community.webshots.com/photo/476570000/476593188xaSJaE

USA Today Cave Dog makes the USA Today sports page. I can't seem to find it on the on-line edtion.

Bivy Jkrew81, I've bivied many times in the winter. Works great, especially the weight saving and set-up (just slide your sleeping pad and bag inside). Never above treeline. Normally, when we hike after work on Friday night, spend the night near treeline, then summit and hike out the next...

Log House Designs I second Rick's recommendation of Log House Designs. I've got a great pair of SuperGaiters from them. Great service too. They have a retail store in Fryeburg, ME. Call for hours.

Integral Designs Couldn't agree more with blownaway. I've tried several different brands and these are the cream of the crop without question IMHO.