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May 14, 2026 DM sent. View Message

May 11, 2026 This is probably the best advice given on this thread so far. Your home stomping grounds are proof enough the Petite is within your ability. Being acclimated will make all the… View Message

Nov 25, 2025 Yes, please do tell more. I use Russians exclusively. The one time i did a wall w/ a partner, i was impressed by how much faster the ladders were than my ruskies..but when thin… View Message

Jun 9, 2025 Sent you a PM.  View Message

May 28, 2025 i think the OPs issue is weight. Having to carry two packs with a weeks worth of camping/food/climbing supply into the backcountry 10+ miles is ass kicking. I can identify. I'm… View Message

May 21, 2025 Blue Ice Alpine Hauler?I haven't used it, but I am interested if others have. Not sure if it can carry the hiking load you're needing?jcs View Message

Apr 25, 2025 even if we could spin up manufacturing domestically, we either don't have the work force willing to do the work, the skills, nor the brick and mortar. yesterdays outsourcing so… View Message

Mar 26, 2025 dry ice? I'd love to hear more about this wizardry.jcs View Message

Mar 14, 2025 Such a fantastic movie. Lithgow is a personal fav of mine."a man has GOT to know his limitations!"~Clint Eastwood jcs View Message

Mar 14, 2025 Anyone who ventures in to such is self indulgent. Knowing who i was and am is part of their journey too. i am not the same person i was when i was 20. perhaps they are. jcs View Message

Mar 14, 2025 Anyone counting on SS or Medicare in their future is folly. Yesterdays solutions are tomorrows problems.You of all should know this. You were raised to know better.good luck to… View Message

Mar 13, 2025 the rebellious climber's attitude towards leo has certainly changed over the years.i personally am okay w/ the idea that i'm not gonna be saved when i set off on an adventure i… View Message

Feb 5, 2025 Liked and subscribed! I love this guy!jcs View Message

Jan 14, 2025 I vaguely remember reading something written by Mark Twight describing this process.something to the effect of 'set/anchor your top tool in solid and say goodbye to that hand..… View Message

Jan 10, 2025 Perhaps there should be three or four of them on each of the classic routes?Like a ski hut. 1st come 1st serve. looks cozy. like dinner ledge a day or two before anticipated in… View Message

Jan 9, 2025 With the right fil, they're pretty darn tough! best is being able to print them in mass and dump a few in the bottom of the pig for in-field repair. you can print straight tube… View Message

Oct 2, 2024 to the  'LEOs' of OnX/MPWhat does an executive decision look like against someone else's creative content? fight the power,jcs View Message

Oct 1, 2024 I just read in a separate thread about how Open Beta was/is scraping from MP. And that the 'creative' content (as MP describes users route entries) belongs to the user. So much… View Message

Aug 7, 2024 Ben, you're right. I should qualify this claim. by whittle, i mean cutting unnecessary straps, unneeded features. not using the lid. removing the frame on summit day. I only wi… View Message

Aug 7, 2024 imo, an alpine pack is meant to be simple. outside pockets can get caught and rip. I too like my Mutant 38. Although i think the pack is heavy, it carries well. I've cut off al… View Message

Jul 25, 2024 BITD and FWIW, i worked in industrial rope access. the bowline w/ Yosemite finish was the go to for many of us. easy to tie and untie even after being weighted.i'm a taller/hea… View Message

Jul 19, 2024 fwiw, Mark Twight touches a little on the idea of bringing stoppers in the alpine. I believe it is still applicable in todays efforts in the alpine......Generally speaking, a '… View Message

May 31, 2024 hmm....Did a quick search on this and found an old reddit post .Could be a fun project when car camping?jcs View Message

May 31, 2024 https://www.nitecorestore.com/power-banks-s/3948.htmNitecore makes a great power bank. slim and compact. the carbon 10kMAh is popular among the UL backpackers.https://www.nitec… View Message

May 16, 2024 bump View Message

May 15, 2024 legit question..can you show me an example of a rope anchor if leading in blocks? Or if in anticipation of needing to escape the anchor please?i sincerely would like to learn o… View Message

Apr 29, 2024 So much for the poor mans Himalaya. Never heard of this happening before. Hiring a cook? Really? Admittedly its been a few years since being down there, but this is a 1st to he… View Message

Mar 20, 2024 Purchased these a few years ago. Tried them out in snow for approximately 800 ft in deep snow and decided they don’t fit me as perfectly as I’d like. They’ve… View Message

Mar 14, 2024 for alpine: https://us.blueice.com/products/choucas-pro-harnesshas the features you seek. for multi-pitch trad: BD Solution Guide, but i hear this is no longer available.… View Message

Mar 14, 2024 I've never used the Beal escaper, but Jordan Day's Escaper is legit! It's a great niche piece to always have in your pack. A high quality well made tool that fits in the smalle… View Message

Aug 21, 2023 I think Dan Merrick is the man for http://dammerr.com/Heads.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/@DanQuoLives/videosjcs View Message

Jul 26, 2023 buuummp View Message

Jul 25, 2023 bump View Message

Jul 24, 2023 I'll be in the Denver area later this week 27th - 30th. Looking for an UL solution for a few backcountry excursions.Corsa NanoTech is my 1st choice. DM me an offer.be safe… View Message

Jun 22, 2023 i got a pair of 6k size 45. too small? Walked about 800 ft in them on snow.  i can send pics if you like. jcs View Message

Apr 12, 2023 Spreader bar? ughh....jcs View Message