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Does anyone have experience with SPOT beacons in South America, specifically in the Aconcagua area? I know their website claims decent coverage ...

Hi, I'm looking for recommendations on snow pants. I'd like to find something reasonably priced that I can use for downhill skiing, but aren't too bulky to also use for cross country skiing and snowshoeing.

Any thoughts?

It pains me to do this, but hard times have come.

I'm selling my entire collection of Alpinist Magazines with the exception of #11. Also there is no #13 because Alpinist never produced a #13 due to superstitions. Additionally, I'm including the 2005 First Ascents calendar. A large majority of the Alpinist Magazines are in mint condition while a few issues show some spine wear. As you may know, the Alpinist Warehouse burned down sometime ...

Any suggestions on repairing these? My options seem to be

1) Normal cobbler in town
2) Shipping to a cobbler in WA or CO
3) Using one of
a) epoxy
b) shoe goo
c) freesole
d) barge cement + vise

I need the glue to be flexible in cold temperatures (down to about 0F) and durable enough that this doesn't happen again halfway up Whitney East Buttress.

Thanks!

Any suggestions on a good handheld GPS for use Mountaineering? Obviously looking for something lightweight and reliable....

Thanks all!

Still looking for one (1) DTS Tracker Beacon -- anyone have one they are interested in selling? PM if you do. Thanks.

I am looking at a boot for 4 season (winter use) (I already have scarpa charmoz for 3 season) for Canadian rockies ice/snow.

I am looking at the LS Nepal Evo and tried both a womens and a mens in my size (40-ish).

They both felt comfortable in the store. The womens would be more narrower and thus felt more snug (felt comfortable).

My question is, how much does width make a difference in a ...

$300

Size 9 mens/ 42 European
Used on one 8 hour day, realized that I had pulled the ultimate dumb-ass and bought a size small. I dont know what happened at the retailer when they sized me and by the time I made it to the mtn.

La Sportiva Trango Extreme EVO Light GTX Boot MSRP is $400

I want $300

Brand new, still has tags on it. Jansport Whittaker LT backpack. 75L (4600 cu. in.). Adjustable harness plate fits 17" - 19" torso lengths plus 2" shoulder width adjustment suspension. I'm 6' and it fits good. Top loader with lower front opening. Tough sailcloth and nylon for durability. Skydiver blue color.

REI's webpage about it: Whittaker LT


Epected to replace my old Osprey pack but I love it too much to retire it. $100 including ...

Good, warm double boot on sale:

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/p/,206 ... r-Men.html