Condolences to all affected

The two podcasts were very interesting. At the same time I found an old Powder mag article on the lead guide. Pretty biased and tacky writeup that...

Thanks @swissiphic. I also go for A-frame when it's a longer no-skiboots-on bushwacky kind of approach. I opt for diagonal on standard bootpacks....

At this point I think the only viable alternative to getting another Nirvana is the Gregory Targhee. Back panel zips, big avy tools pocket, ticks...