Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 10:25 pm
My general rule is if I think it could be funky I won't buy it used. That said, I bought my boots (lightly) used and have had no problems.
As far as mandatory NEW gear I would say:
Base layer (long underwear)
Gloves/Mittens
Sock
Sleeping bag
Carabiners
Harness
Prussiks (or cord)
Ascender
Helmet
Booties
Balaclava
Have a blst. I did Alpine Ascents 7-day mountaineering in the Cascades and thoroughly enjoyed it; worth every penny.
As far as mandatory NEW gear I would say:
Base layer (long underwear)
Gloves/Mittens
Sock
Sleeping bag
Carabiners
Harness
Prussiks (or cord)
Ascender
Helmet
Booties
Balaclava
Have a blst. I did Alpine Ascents 7-day mountaineering in the Cascades and thoroughly enjoyed it; worth every penny.