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Hi

first post :)

Has anyone used the Millet Alpinist GTX boot? and how do they compare to the La Sportiva Nepal?

How comfortable are these for trekking and trails before hitting technical parts? and again how do they compare to the Nepal?

Many Thanks

Chris 8) :)

Hey guys,
just wondering what kind of price range is reasonable for Kili. Rainier Mountaineering is my only frame of reference and they're charging $5,500 for the safari and trek...seems steep. Are there equally reputable companies out there that offer it for a much lower price?

Hello,
Stuck in Mendoza for 6days - any suggestions of a way to hook up or hire someone for a couple of days of rock-climbing. Many thanks. Daniel

Hello

Do you people have any suggestions for winter ascents in Europe?
preferably Slovenia, Austria,Slovakia, maybe Romania.

This would be my first winter climb so it should not be overly difficult :-D

thanks!

I have an idea for the user profile page. I know that many are calling for an overhaul with the voting system, but if there are no plans to change it for a while, then I suggest this extra feature while it stands the way it is. How about a drop down menu of your most recent votes given and received? This would be similar to the menu for our most recent comments. There could ...

Trying to move some gear to free up funds (for more gear of course!). More items to be sold over the spring. Prices are shipped in the continental U.S.

Hilleberg Jannu, brand new in the bag with tags. $575 shipped

Petzl Adjama Harness Sz. Large: lightly used for general mountaineering, never fallen on. $40 Shipped

Thanks!

For a peak such as table or peakamoose at 3800'?
and whats the snow gone season for somthing like overlook mt or red hill? 3200' and 2900'?

can i start climbing again in April or march? (i have winter equiptment, but will be training some other people for hikes in the dacks)

and off topic sorta, the black mountains in north Carolina, in particular Mitchell and Craig, will the snow be gone by mid may?

One pair of Forty Below Purple Haze Overboots in size medium. I used these on my Denali climb and no longer have a need for them. They have some minor 'scrapes' on the inside of each boot from crampon contact but none of these have turned into full blown holes or anything that would compromise foot warmth. Please email me with any specifc questions. sgrischow@gmail.com