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Hi. I'm seeking advice on good places to go this weekend.

I will be in Bishop area with a friend on Thursday and Friday and in Lone Pine from Sat-Mon. I was contemplating hiking Mt Tom, Hurd Peak, University Peak, Mt Mallory, Mt Irvine.

However, with the snowfall, seems I need to re-evaluate my plans.

Any suggestions on interesting peaks I could hike (class 1/2/easy3) given the current conditions? I don't have much snow equipment ...

End of this month, Alpkit has their down jackets back in store. At 670gr and 111 USD or 75 EUR for 90/10 700 (EU) Fill Power goosedown these are very good value. If you were still deciding on one for this winter, check these out! Might just save you some money and keep you warm.

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I have to admit I've occasionally wondered if I was making the first ascent of whatever the hell I happened to be climbing. Especially when the climb was backcountry, ridiculously overgrown, required an unholy amount of bushwhacking and suffering and bloodletting, lacked any interest from other folks, had no indication of anyone ever on the route, had no cairn on the summit, had only one way up (that happened to be loose 5th class), and ...

I have an Arc'Teryx Khamsin 70 pack (size tall) for sale. I've only used it on one trip. It shows a few scratches from traveling as checked luggage on a plane but otherwise is brand new. Its a great pack and is just doesnt fit my body well. Retails for $350. I'm selling it for $175 OBO. Here is the link to Arc'Teryx's site and information about the back: http://www.arcteryx.com/Product.aspx?Mens/Khamsin-70 ...

Is it reasonable to use the same rope for rock(TR, sport) as well as for snow(glacier) and ice (TR)? Or is it more common to have a rope for each? I was thinking about a first rope, and thought it would be nice to get one that could work for everything in a decent manner, ie-mid 9mm, dry treated...thoughts?

I'm looking for a bombproof 2 person, 4 season tent that's been proven in harsh cold weather high altitude (Andes) conditions. I'm 6'4", 180 lbs. I've read a lot of good reviews on TNF Mountain 25, but the footprint looks like it may be a tight fit for someone tall. Any experience or recommendations??

Thanks!

Hi, yeah, I'm interested in the same, but I'm not so tall. There are a couple of threads you might ...

Does anyone know anything about scrambling up either of the east ridges of Owens Peak in the southern Sierra?

Anyone climbed Aoraki at a reasonable price!!???? everywhere I look/enquire its several thousands of dollars!!! WTF??? its only 5 hours away and 3 days at the most right??.(in good weather)
If anyone knows a reputable guide let me know



cheers
Andy :)

Alpinist 11 is the last one I need to complete my collection (and 28 soon of course)

Is anyone willing to part with their copy and post to the UK?

Let me know. Cheers.

i was laid off back in the spring and enjoyed a summer of climbing and would like to continue climbing straight on through the winter. i'm seriously considering driving out to out to colorado to climb ice for several weeks this winter. anybody offer any advice for finding a cash job around ouray? or telluride maybe? i've never been to the area so don't know if they hire a lot of seasonal workers to wait ...