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Buy these if you fit a 9.5US street shoe and plane on using them for general mountaineering. All the sizing info you need is here: http://whittakermountaineering.blogspot.com/2008/02/plastic-mountaineering-boots.html

I needed to go down a size, and couldn't return my boots, so I bought used ones from Whittaker as a replacement. The nearly-new boots are thus for sale. $90 shipped, a screaming deal.

Here are some shots of the boots I'm selling (black para-cord laces) compared to the ...

Any new lamps you like?

http://www.surefire.com/SaintMinimusHS2-A-BK
REI lists this one at $139. Any one have one that thinks its worth it? I was at the Bellingham Store but they don't carry that one to look at. Clerk didn't know much about it. I think I'll upgrade my night life this rebate time at REI, so...advice time.??? :roll:

Anyone interested in a 14er January 29-30 (Friday and Saturday)?

If conditions are completely stable, I wouldn't mind doing something in the Elks but right now that is looking pretty unlikely.

Maybe something like Democrat would be suitable.

i dont know how many know about it but i just found the trailer. it looks rele good. It was released in cinemas November 09

has anyone climbed Mount St. Elias? There is no trip report on sp. :cry:

http://www.mountstelias.com/

Hello Everyone-

I'm hoping to find a home for a brand new pair of these boots:

http://www.ems.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3659140

They have never been worn, and are in perfect shape. Not even a scratch on them.

CONDITION: NEW ( taken out of the box, has all directions, decals, wrench, insoles etc. )
SIZE: 27 ( 9 US )
PRICE: $749.99

MY PRICE: $550

If anyone is interested, please send me a PM. I can also send you photos ...

About a week ago, beginning of January 2010, a Gondola on its way up to Klein Matterhorn broke down due to extremely low temperatures (-28 C). Because of the low temperatures, the 50 passengers inside needed to be rescued, quickly. Air Zermatt conducted the operation, I found the video on NKBV.nl, a dutch alpinist organization.

Here is a video, taken by one of the people on board the Gondola.
http://www.nkbv.nl/summitclub/view_video.php?viewkey=20aa6c7c996a5ee53a70

-Steve

Hello everyone,

So after watching that amazing home bouldering video, I have become somewhat inspired. My question today is this:

Is there any way to train at home/practice techniques for climbing if you cannot access a gym?

I live in a dorm residence, and the closest climbing gym is still about an hour bike ride away (I don't have a car). And even if my busy student schedule allows time to go to the gym, ...