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Jan 28, 2026 The Ouray Ice Park has gone from barely there to Pretty Damn Fat (PDF!) very quickly. Prime ice making temps are in the forecast for at least the next two weeks. Despite what y… View Message

Oct 15, 2018 No VB sock, I've never given those a good try. I bet it would up the warmth and keep the boots drier. But I think they'll be a 3 season boot for me and won't need the VB sock.&… View Message

Oct 15, 2018 Dave, it was probably hovering around freezing on top of the M-horn, but with some good wind chill as well. My feet were plenty warm that day, and that was with crampons on. Th… View Message

Oct 15, 2018 I've had the Ribelle Tech since July and have used them quite a bit (guiding) in the Alps, Squamish/Joffre, and Cascades this summer and early fall. The Ribelle Tech is in the… View Message

Nov 28, 2017 It would be great to see glue-in bolts start to be used when replacing anchors in sandstone, though it takes a bit more time and forethought. Mechanical bolts, especially on po… View Message

Nov 10, 2017 Flying to Montrose is easy, plenty of flights, and usually doesn't add much, if any cost, over Denver. Then get a hold of Andy at Western Slope Rides and you'll be cheaply and… View Message

Apr 10, 2016 The Lodestar is a fairly light glove, so not comparable to the BD Guide Glove. Like I said, I take three pairs of gloves, plus the big mitts with a light capaline liner. View Message

Mar 29, 2016 My glove/mitt lineup is: Something like the Lodestar, worn about 50% of the time Kincos, with lots of snow seal worked into them. Worn 40% of the time. Guide Gloves, worn… View Message