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Does anybody know were to buy a good pair of sport goggles which can be equipped with vision lenses?
Or just a good model to buy online?

thanks.

Not sure where you got your prices from, but the suggested retail prices of the flash and the classic are the same at $99.95. The only differences between the two are that the flash is .5 oz lighter, the plastic parts are see-through, and the logo on the exterior changes colors when the water is boiling. Same boil time and efficiency. One thing I don't like is how the plastic warps and changes size when ...

I believe this short film covers everything one needs to know about organizing a successful mountaineering expedition.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdMV42czPCI


Additional Resources,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0F2SJS6B1wQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9U0tDU37q2M&NR=1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sh62wh0ziU4 (different version of original vid.)

Just bought an Ortik Heat It.

Haven't used it for real yet, but based on initial impressions, I think it may replace my Jetboil.


My first thoughts here:

http://www.larsonweb.com/stoves/id7.html

Anyone using this "treadclimber"? Any feedback?

Damn, I just got a message from a friend of mine, saying that Joris Van Reeth, a promising young Belgian climber and member of the Mount Coach team got killed on Denali.

He worked in a local climbing store, which is where I met him. I often asked him his opinion on certain gear, etc. He wasn't really a friend of mine but I knew him and I really respected him for what he did. ...

hey all,
Im planning to try and make a couple pieces of homemade gear, namely a homemade Cam and tube chock. I have come across a couple of plans/ ideas on rc and google but I was wondering if anybody has anything else that would be helpful. I dont necessarily plan to climb on any of it. I want to make somethings for friends and family to see and mess around with, more of a ...

Ski Poles (Leki) and crampon bag (Black Diamond) were lost above Lake Como at the start of the normal route to Little Bear. Please send me an e-mail at tobe945 at gmail.com if you believe you have them. Thanks!

I am looking for at light tent, that can stand the weather on 4000-6000 meter climbs.
Right now i´am looking at Marmot Alpinist 2 person and BD I-tent. I am not interested in the superlight tents from BD as they seem to have a problem with rain.:) And I want to be able to use mine under the snow line.
I have heard a lot of good ...

Size 12.
Thanks.