News of Gear

So I got a pair of Montrail CTC's off SAC and used them on the Grand and they were great. Hiked and climbed great.
Just did Prusik Peak (Fun times with Excitible Boy), and the shoes blew apart on the hike down. So now my choice is either a hiker http://montrail.com/Product.aspx?prod=149&cat=150&top=1 that won't climb as well. Or an approach shoe http://montrail.com/Product.aspx?prod=121&cat=120&top=1 that won't ...

I have an air mat with foam inside for better insulation. I also have several other thermarest air pads with no foam. When I store them away, I usually roll them up as small and compact as they go like I do when I backpack. But is this good for them and their seams? I know sleeping bags should not remain stuffed into small sacks for long term storage, because the insulation gets crushed. But ...

Hey you splitties, there is now an entire section of the "gear section" devoted to our sport. Get in there and review some of your favorite boards. Make a new section for your favorites that I never added....


Smash it up.

What's the current state-of-the-art practice for technical ice tools on alpine routes? I've heard of people using leashless tools for alpine routes, but wouldn't the pinky guard required for going leashless interfere with the tool's ability to be used in dagger and cane positions?

I searched for this and couldn't find any threads on it. I went climbing today and my rope seemed to twist a lot. I have a Mammut Matterhorn 10,2. I was sport climbing so I was moving from climb to climb. when I was getting lowered I noticed the rope twisting. The sheath pattern is visibly twisting and I can see the rope itself slightly twisting with my weight on it. On mammut's sight twisting ...

BD Speed Pack $60
-40L version. This is a great lightweight climbing pack. Used on three climbs only. In mint condition for all intents and purposes.

Books:
•Face Climbing by John Long $5
•Better Bouldering by John Sherman $5
•Ice & Mixed by John Long $15

have only been "gathering dust". they are the standard on Denali.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Outdoor-Reasearch-OR-Brooks-Ranger-Overboots-size-M_W0QQitemZ180423034263QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Men_s_Athletic_Footwear?hash=item2a020d0597

Brand New With Tags!
I'm selling these overboots because I really don't think I'll be attempting Denali anytime soon. Hope these help you to your goal.

$65 + shipping

I'm never going anywhere that cold. Buy my boots.
They are new, and never worn.
only $45 + shipping