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I'm wondering if it is detrimental to keep things like Goretex jackets and climbing gear in my truck for long periods of time. I typically keep it all in my house, but then the times I want to spontaneously do some hiking or climbing after work it ends up taking too long to run back to the house and get the appropriate gear. Will this ...

Here is my post from Gunks.com:

Finally got to place my purple Dragon Cam few times this weekend. First impressions are not too favorable.

First of all, the plastic rigid thing that covers the stitching on the sewn sling is way too long and too rigid. It makes extending the sling super PITA, not cool for the cruxes or if you're pumping out. Second, on one of the overhanging moves after I extended the sling, ...

Has anyone ever climbed for a charity before? After hearing about "summit on the summit" (http://www.summitonthesummit.com/#/intro), I thought it'd be interesting to hear some of your experiences. Was it different than a regular climb? what cause did you take on and why? How did you find out about the charity? what did you do to fundraise? Anyways - look forward to hearing some cool stories.

Garmin indicates that on their 24k scale topo maps they include trail maps. Some of the reviews I have read indicate that the number of trail maps is limited. We are traveling to CO in July and maybe hiking Yale and Harvard. Can anyone tell me if these topo maps have these trails on them and what is your opinion.

Second, visiting Estes in July. Any recommended hikes. Looking for 2-4 hour hike which would ...

Several years ago I discovered cycle touring and it's really become my main focus these days. Now I find myself missing the time in the back country and plan to combine them in the next year. I know Corax has done quite a bit of this stuff, but is anyone else into it ? Care to discuss it ?

Looking for a portaledge! Double or Single

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Obviously, most of us are too prudent and too cautious to even consider this question. But, is there a part of you that admires mountaineers who would rather die than give up, turn back or surrender to a mountain? I certainly admire the fearless and the crazy brave.

Hello all. I have for sale my MH absolute zero parka. As much as I love this parka it is simply too large for me and I should have bought a medium. Anyway, this parka is in great shape as I only have worn it once and that was all I needed to know that it was too warm for my needs. I have never compressed the jacket so it is still extremely lofty and ...

Given the events in Iceland recently, you may find the following story to be very interesting:

http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepubli ... ioned.html