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Jan 2, 2024 For Canadians, Amazon has Micro Traxions for 30% off right now ($120 CAD): https://a.co/d/is9IyPl View Message

Dec 19, 2023 Bump View Message

Dec 6, 2023 Price drop View Message

Nov 8, 2023 Hey Sam, I wear 11 USM and they're borderline too small. I think they'd be perfect for 10.5 USM. View Message

Nov 5, 2023 Worn a couple days but perfect condition. I bought a half size too small and I need to trade up. $500 CAD or $370 USD + shipping. I'm in Vancouver, BC, Canada. I’ll… View Message

Aug 16, 2022 Conditions as of August 10th: https://mountainconditions.ca/reports/bugaboo-conditions-0 View Message

Jul 14, 2022 Same story here. 42 Solutions are my aggressive gym shoe. 42 in the new Katanas is perfect for me as an outdoor sport climbing shoe (not quite as aggressive). I think 41.5… View Message

Jul 6, 2022 Looks like the original article (before an edit) had it listed as 85 miles south of the north pole as well... although North Pole (the town) is about that distance away. View Message

Jun 13, 2022 La Sportiva Miura Lace climbing shoes in size 43 (10 USM).Used 1 day outdoors and I think 2-3 days in the gym. Just a half size too small for me.Great condition — virtual… View Message

May 11, 2022 I’ve heard that there’s a bolted sport route somewhere in the Middlesex Fells. Anyone know  if it exists or where it is? Nothings listed on MP. I’ve done… View Message

May 9, 2022 Mines of Moria at Cathedral Ledge View Message

Apr 28, 2022 View Message

Apr 16, 2022 Brand new in the box. Just a half size too small for me. Price is firm because I can still return them. Just trying to pass along a good deal! View Message

Apr 5, 2022 That's still pretty steep... From GoPro's website, you can currently get the GoPro 10 with the magnetic swivel clip, spare battery, shorty tripod, 32GB SD card and camera case… View Message

Apr 4, 2022 How much without the hat/backpack? View Message

Mar 29, 2022 Re: point 1... they seem like a PITA to install. Why not just girth hitch it to your belay loop? Slight decrease in strength but you shouldn't be getting high loads when it's a… View Message

Mar 18, 2022 That thing looks bulky as hell View Message

Mar 17, 2022 Ideally, you should have a back up prusik regardless of what carabiner you're using -- you don't want to only rely on one bolt: View Message

Mar 7, 2022 Mammut 8.0 Alpine Dry Rope 60m (NWT): $100 (MSRP $190) + shippingPetzl Irvis Hybrid (NWOT): $140 shipped (MSRP $190)Mountain Hardwear Phantom down jacket (medium/NWOT): $160&nb… View Message

Feb 25, 2022 If you're using an extended rappel, you can clip the attachment point on your ATC to your belay loop to put it into auto-locking mode (like this).Then you can climb the rope li… View Message

Feb 21, 2022 20% off Black (0.5), Blue (0.65) and Yellow (0.8) Totems at Al's. All the best sizes!Edit: sale over, most sold out View Message

Feb 4, 2022 NWOT Camalot C4 #12021 sling dateBought on a whim but all my other cams are WC FriendsNever even taken outsidePrefer local pickup View Message

Feb 4, 2022 View Message

Jan 27, 2022 Scarpa Mont Blanc GTX (previous model)Size: 44.5 euro, 11 USMI've had them for a while but they've only seen about a dozen days of use -- they've always been slightly too short… View Message

Jan 27, 2022 Omega Pacific Link CamGreat condition, 2015 sling date$60 local / $65 shipped (sold) View Message

Jan 27, 2022 Loved the climbing shorts I got from them (medium), took a risk on a pair of the climbing pants (large) but they're just too big :(Large waist (34"-36") with a 32" inseam.Ideal… View Message

Dec 21, 2021 Thanks for the recommendations! I ordered the BD wide bail. It sort of works with the Black Diamond Sabretooths. Not ideal, but should be fine.I also tried the CAMP Aluminum To… View Message

Dec 17, 2021 bump View Message

Dec 15, 2021 NWT Petzl Micro Traxion and TiblocI'd prefer to sell together for $100 + shipping (sold)If I part out, $85 + shipping for the Micro Traxion and $15 + shipping for the Tibloc. View Message

Dec 15, 2021 La Sportiva Futura climbing shoes in size 42.5 (men's 9.5 / women's 10.5). Worn 3 times in the gym. No noticeable wear or smell. I like the "no-edge" feel but I think they're a… View Message

Dec 6, 2021 NWOT Black Diamond 6.0 Static Accessory Cord 65m (MSRP $120)Never taken outside$60 + shipping (Sold) View Message

Dec 4, 2021 The Arcteryx Acrux AR might be a good compromise. They’re the lightest double boot you can get. View Message

Dec 2, 2021 Does anyone have a crampon and/or toe bail that fits the Scarpa F1 ski touring boot?It's got a real subtle toe welt that none of my automatic crampons fit. They fit in my Petzl… View Message

Sep 13, 2021 Thanks for the input! I ended up going for a single set of BD nuts (#4-13) and a set of WC Friends (#0.4-3), plus some alpine draws, etc. It's enough to at least start practici… View Message

Sep 12, 2021 two red dots on side of biners View Message

Sep 9, 2021 I’m just starting to get into trad climbing (signed up for an intro course in a couple weeks). When I look at routes on MP, most just say “standard rack” for… View Message