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It is starting slow. But then again it still is only Dec 3. I'm not sweating it, it'll get here. The beauty of being a generalist. When it snows, ski. When it rains, run/mtb/hike/catch a movie. When its cold, ice climb. Sunny, take your pick. Plenty of options right now.

Patagonia thought it was worthy of ending their relationship: http://www.thecleanestline.com/2009/09/patagonia-terminates-relationship-with-sigg-water-bottles.html

Bob - would LOVE to kayak down the swift. give me a shout next time you go...we'll hit McCarthy's on the way back.

Nice job all. Especially in this soupy weather.

Might be some good films. New England dates in Sept/Oct: http://www.reelrocktour.com/#/calendar/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ok0PsQx0aYg jeff

I once cycled across country from washington state to my house in central mass (75% solo) - slept for 2 hours when I got home then headed to the Eagles reunion concert in the pouring rain. My friends at home were pressing me to get to this concert so I ended up putting in some mega mileage...

Looks awesome! I gotta make it up there and look past all the red tape. the pics are making me wonder why i am not driving to maine this spring instead of flying out west! nice job.

nice write up court and thanks to both you and Craig for a perfect day! This was a fantastic mountaineering outing that comes highly recommended.

I agree with cbcbd about skiing in mountaineering boots. I was also on the path to get a setup I could use with my current climbing boots and couldn't be happier I chose against that. The setup won't do anything really well. just more to consider... If I just want to get to a climb on skis...

blacklab2020 - I recently went through similar internal debate and love my current setup with K2 Shuksan skis, Dynafit TLT bindings, and Scarpa Spirit 3 boots. We went to Crested Butte, CO last spring for some bc ski mountaineering fun. My friend was on a telemark rig. My setup was infinitely...

When: Feb 27-28. Where: Amherst & Hampshire Colleges - Amherst, MA Activities: climbing competitions, films, gear, clinics This years festival aims to benefit Camp Make-a-Dream and the Farley Ledge parking lot project by the Western Mass Climber's Coalition. http://www.hampshire.edu/opra/10139.htm

dr_wu002 - what direction does your house face? Look out one of your windows and ski the hill you see :) I got back about 30 minutes ago on a morning ski up on Mt Tom. Skinned up the old ski trails and got some nice powder/wind slab turns in. Your (my) area has TONS of trails - big reason...

I have a Chernobyl. They make great packs, but i'm an Osprey convert. I found the CCW pack to really bother my back on long forays climbing ice in Huntington due to lack of back stay. Probably just me since everyone loves them. It's nothing against the brand as they make a quality product...

No need for 2 hour approaches to practice (ie. huntington, great gulf), just find a hill. in order for self arrest to save you big factors are the type of snow/ice you're on. If you're on hard neve or ice you'd better damn well arrest fast. Once you pick up too much speed, cash in the life...

AlexTal - I've done this route. Made it to 13.9K before bailing due to being in a white out. Fun trip down, even got ripped out of a belay by a human triggered (my partner) snow slide! No guide service. We did it in late May, which is a great time to be on the hill. It's a good moderate...

I too will be (very soon) after watching that trailer! Thanks for posting this. I will try to attend.

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Hi Juniper - I think we hiked together a few months back with the group up to owl's head (i got lost). I'll be hiking on friday solo. Saturday is open. It would be nice to do a presi traverse or something that ends me in crawford as i will probably need to drive home that night. still up in...