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These are actually my Girl's boots -- we both started out with Nepal's and both had the same issue with severe heel rub -- her's was really bad, so I got her the Trango's and these new 'pons ... but I don't think this is how it should fit. These are pretty small boots (size 38 ) so maybe that's why ...

I checked the new G12 and it looks like they are identical to BD's. I just found Petzl Charlet Vasak Leverlock and I think they'll be a better fit with Trango's: http://www.rei.com/product/780084

What do you think?

Well, I've had it with the latest and greatest "best all around" mountaineering crampon -- Black Diamond Sabretooth. Started out with their "Pro" step-in version and La Sportiva Nepal EVO -- horrible fit -- the toe is sliding side to side due to overly wide toe retainer. It's alm...

mve, yes I have the Clip version of the Sabretooths. I didn't feel any wiggling or looseness but this was my first and only time out with them so far. With the Clip, there are two upturned tabs in the front where the plastic strap rivets to and my boot wedges right into those tabs. So they felt pre...

right on! We need it -- went to Baldy this past weekend and the Bowl looked in bad shape -- rocks flying everywhere!

Man, that's fun!

Tim, Q RE. your Sabertooth -- I am assuming they are Clip (not PRO) since Garmont Tower's don't have a toe welt? http://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en ... sabretooth I have PRO version of Sabertooth and they are not very secure with my La Sportiva Nepal EVOs -- the toe is sliding sideways in them....

Great TR and PICS!

the second guy that speaks at the end -- most likely Ukrainian, the commentator -- he's Russian.

TacoDelRio wrote:Crazy Russians... I think...

yep --- can't even begin to translate what they are saying there are no such words in English language to express it

That UTAH vid is sick. Here's another one from the same series:

I thought this topic was about computer screen resolution! Sitting in front of a monitor is getting to me ...

Thanks guys for all the tips with the boots -- I'll give it a shoot!

MVE, what's your sock situation? I tried the following: - a single pair of heavy smartwool mountaineering socks -- heel rub ... - a pair of lightweight smartwool + mountaineering -- too much volume - a pair of mid-weight hikers -- severe heel rub ... And a combination of the above with and without ...

There's a SHITLOAD of climbable routes if you come in from the north. That's true -- I am just not ready for these ... I am still trying to commit climbing the Baldy Bowl :lol: :lol: :lol: My boots are just killing me -- this past weekend I couldn't make it past the Baldy Bowl ridge -- my heels got...

NOOOOO don't ever mention Python again! If I have to code in Python ever again, I'll tear my eyeballs out. Well, I am more into PHP myself but I though it would be a good project to test django on ... but, what the heck! Screw PYTHON! How about PHP? :lol: I don't want to pin the project into a corn...

We need more snow! I am actually amazed it lasted all this time with this heat ...

MVE, I'd say that might work, though leaving plans with family gives an advantage: motivation. A family is very motivated to make sure you're home on time. Yes, if possible, family should be notified first. And what I had in mind would not replace it but rather make it easier to provide your trip i...

I agree that for security reasons keeping it private -- i.e. login/registration required is a must.

We could also make it such that you would be able to mark other members as your trusted buddy and only they would see your future/planned trips.

That's a good idea to post a route/plan as well as expected time of return when someone goes alone or even as a group ... What do you guys think if we put-up a custom website where you could pre-define a route/trip along with the photos/GPS-coordinates and the phone# for the local emergency services...

Yep. That's where the training comes in. 8) ditto ... - Use of Mountaineering Ice Axe in self belay and self-arrest - Foot work for ascending and descending: - French Technique (Flat-Footing) - German Technique (Front Pointing) - Americal Technique (combo of the two with 3-o'clock position) And wat...

TacoDelRio wrote:Went out today.

How was it? Much snow?

Is your daypack a permanent part of your bedroom decor? True and I am proud of it! By the way, did you guys and gals notice Taco's new location? :lol: :lol: :lol: http://content.screencast.com/users/ttlj_vitaliy/folders/Jing/media/e79514c8-ed30-4aec-888a-259c85d66aeb/2009-12-31_0959.png Hilarious!!...

Happy New Year!

One day/step at a time.

I find this video extremely helpful for getting a general idea of minimalist approach to climbing alpine style: https://www.youtube.com/embed/oIkmYiwbZWg (it's Steve House about the gear Vince Anderson and him used for Nanga Parbat). Here's another video of the clothing system he used on Nanga Parba...

To me it's about being self sufficient. As it is, I always carry a DAS parka, fleece underpants, extra fleece jacket, gloves, balaclava and cortex shell anyway but from my last overnight experience in low 30s - high 20s I know that it's not enough to stay warm overnight especially if you haven't had...

I was going to hit Baldy trail tomorrow but canceled because no new snow came ... On the other hand our relatives on the East Coast are freezing and snowed in ...

Sam,

Thank you for putting the story on "paper" -- you guys pulled an amazing deed and thankfully there was a happy ending!

Merry Christmas!

S Rozhdestvom Khristovym!

Merry Christmas!