been scouting new routes down here in nc as we get the first of the deeper freezes in the mountains. picked up some new crampons for the season. went with the cassin alpinist pros. anyone else getting after it this season?
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been scouting new routes down here in nc as we get the first of the deeper freezes in the mountains. picked up some new crampons for the season. went with the cassin alpinist pros. anyone else getting after it this season?
too warm for roadside ice up here
4x4, sled, skis or snowshoes could punch you in....
the climbers i know
havent got their tools out yet
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i'd hit that ....
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Looks like a great early season warm up.
some is starting to come in ..
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Some is .. not.
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PSA .. don't forget your V-thread puller.
I did.
Learn from my fail.
Gave the new (to me) ‘pons some new points this afternoon.
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Last cold front didn’t do the trick but alas, there is another on the way. Hopefully that goddamn ice will bond!
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hell yeah man, dartwins?Quote:
Originally Posted by stealurface831
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this was my morning today, a fun few hundred foot romp
cassin alpinist pros. can't wait to get them on some ice.Quote:
Originally Posted by tgapp
here is some stoke from my buddy who was utarded last week:
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Go long on both sides of the V thread (think x). fish a dyneema sling down one side to end and push a cord down the other to the end. Twist the dyneema sling and pull, the cord should pull out with the dyneema.Quote:
Originally Posted by MiddleOfNight
That's a good one. Will try that out.Quote:
Originally Posted by Boreas
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yeah, I had to something similar with webbing, but it sure wasn't the ideal size or material. I was worried I'd have to use a boot lace if that failed (eye roll).Quote:
Originally Posted by Boreas
Considering it was the first outing of the season I'm surprised that was the only idiot move I made.