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Evan Stevens

Skier // Climber // Biker // AT Skier // Telemark Skier // Mountain Biker // Mountaineer // Ice Climber // Boulderer // Big Wall Climber // Sport Climber // Trad Climber

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    IFMGA mountain guide, trying to share the love of the mountains with everyone out there, and also work as little as possible so I can climb and ski almost every day of the year. http://evanstevens.blogspot.com

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Green c3 that didn't hold!

Green c3 that didn't hold!

Black Diamond Camalot C3

January 28, 2009

User error lead to blowing this cam out of the crux of moonlight buttress. Make sure you see your placements and don't stuff them in blind and pumped!!!!!

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Gloves at work

Gloves at work

Outdoor Research ExtraVert Glove - Men's

January 28, 2009

Keeping my hands warm in the deep pow

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Nomad rope on a first free ascent

Nomad rope on a first free ascent

Petzl Nomad Climbing Rope - 9.8 mm

January 27, 2009

Pitch 12 of 20 on a first free ascent in the adamant mountains of British Columbia

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OR gloves at work in the field

OR gloves at work in the field

Outdoor Research Gravitator Glove - Men's

January 27, 2009

Showing the good dexterity of the gravitator gloves.

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Storms ready to drop in

Storms ready to drop in

Karhu Storm Telemark Ski

January 26, 2009

Lined up for 2000' of powder bliss with my new Karhu Storms

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#1 camalots

#1 camalots

Black Diamond Camalot C4's

January 26, 2009

Me trying my hardest to plug some cams in on Slice and Dice (12c) in Indian Creek

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Dynafit TLT Vertical ST Alpine Touring Binding

December 10, 2009

hmmm, you could bend them out, but not that recommended. It will work but, you will have less contact with the snow surface...but 3mm ain't much at all. They come with them, so you can try, and if it doesn't work, get the wider brakes!

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K2 Coomback Ski

December 3, 2009

Thats per ski for sure, around 8lbs per pair.

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Black Diamond Ascension Glop Stopper Skin Wax GSW

December 3, 2009

The more the better, you can see where it has been applied to the skin as you rub it on. Preventative maintenance is key, i.e. put it on BEFORE your skins get wet not after. And press hard. Going against the plush doesn't work super well, but desperate times call for desperate measures...

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Black Diamond Ascension Nylon Custom STS Skins

December 3, 2009

Yes, the clip attachment will go over the twin tip. You should get your skins to about 5mm with in the width of the widest part of the ski and then trim them to size.

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Mammut Infinity Climbing Rope - 9.5mm

November 23, 2009

Yes, it should work just great for all of those applications

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Black Diamond Ascension Nylon STS Skins

November 23, 2009

Get skins that are 5mm narrower than the tip width on your skis and trim them to size. The Black Diamond skins are great.

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K2 SideStash Alpine Ski

November 23, 2009

Definitely not, just a huge heavy ski...consider the coombacks for a little bit lighter backcountry set up.

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G3 Onyx AT Binding

November 23, 2009

I was extremely unimpressed when i skied these bindings last winter. Blowouts on hard turns, way to sloppy on the downhill, and I even broke the binding off of the mounting plate. Overall, way too complex of a binding, hard to compete with dynafit-dynafit has been making their bindings for almost 20 years, and I think G3 needs a few more before they come close. My advice is to stick with the tried and true on this one, and save weight for touring!

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La Sportiva Glacier Mountaineering Boot - Women's

November 23, 2009

You should upload a photo here, and then we can see them and suggest something for you!

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La Sportiva Nepal EVO GTX Mountaineering Boot - Men's

November 23, 2009

This boot is not warm enough for over 8000m peaks, I would recommend something burlier and warmer...your feet are important!

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Five Ten Team 5.10 Climbing Shoe

November 23, 2009

The team fiveten is a thinner sole shoe, so it won't last a super long time either. I have some optimus primes and they have lasted me as long as I could have hoped for. The evolv rubber is sticky, but soft, so that is why they wear out fast.

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Black Diamond VaporLock Screwgate Carabiner

November 13, 2009

You might want to go to the bdel.com website for any technical specs like that. It is the same size roughly as most of the pear biners on the market.

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Dynafit Crampons

November 13, 2009

You only put these on when you need to use them for hard snow and ice, otherwise you store them in your pack.

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Mammut Performance Statik Ropes

November 12, 2009

I am pretty sure that every piece of gear that comes out of Europe is UIAA/CE approved.

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Petzl Croll Chest Ascender

November 12, 2009

I would probably go with a Petzl OK locking biner. The classic oval shape helps everything sit right when weighting and unweighting.

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Outdoor Research Refuge Down Jacket - Women's

November 6, 2009

My wife has this coat and she is about 5'7" and 135lbs. She wears the small. it is not a long coat, but normal length cut. She loves it, SUPER warm, and it has a drawstring on the waist, so snow would not go up it.

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Outdoor Research Virtuoso Down Jacket - Men's

November 6, 2009

I wear a large in almost everything and I think this jacket runs true to size. I have a large and it fits perfect. I am 6'2" and 180lbs, athletic build. Hope that helps

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Evolv Pontas Lace Up Climbing Shoe

November 5, 2009

Yup, you can just crank em nice and tight with the laces for a more precision fit right down to the toe.

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La Sportiva Glacier Mountaineering Boot - Women's

November 5, 2009

Are you using these for just getting around town? Any boot with a stiff lugged sole like this will do OK, but you really want traction spikes or something similar you can just throw over the top of your shoes/boots. No boot sole does well on black ice!

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The rope that refuses to die.

Petzl Nomad Climbing Rope

Rating for this product: 5 November 3, 2009

I think that says it all. Super burly sheath means that it stands up to miles and miles of climbing. Yes it is a stiffer rope but that just means it is really going to stand up to the abuse. Look no further if you want to get your money's worth! Multiple alpine trips, sport cragging and trad multi pitch on this line and it is still going strong.

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Black Diamond Whippet Self-Arrest Ski Pole

October 14, 2009

you have to own the carbon fiber ski poles and then get the whippet adapter piece. a nice light set up, you can't go wrong. You can order a lower shaft from BD directly I am sure. I know the retail store in SLC sells replacement lower shafts individually, so that could be your answer.

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Black Diamond Fritschi Diamir Freeride Plus Binding

October 10, 2009

Apples and oranges in my mind...this binding is great for 'side' country pursuits, or mostly downhill ski touring. It is very heavy and not field repairable. The dynafit is light, simple and bomber. If you are going to be doing mostly ski touring do NOT hesitate at getting the dynafit!

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Mammut Mirage Harness

October 1, 2009

The waist is the most important part, so if the legs are a little loose no big deal. I find that alot with harnesses, the waist fits well but legs don't or vice versa...I assume you adjusted the leg loops fully?

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La Sportiva Nepal EVO GTX Mountaineering Boot - Men's

October 1, 2009

I am a large 13 or 13.5 and I find the 47.5s fit me perfect. If you find a US 13 fits you well (they are almost always too tight for me) than a 47 sportiva should fit great. You can always send em back to backcountry no problem.

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Black Diamond Fritschi Diamir Freeride Plus Binding

September 29, 2009

The dynafit should be your first and last AT binding. No reason to start with something heavier that is not field repairable. If you were going to be skiing inbounds and some slack country mostly, I would say get the fritchi, BUT if you are going fully in the backcountry, then go dynafit. Your first morning out will be finicky, but its like riding a bike, and it only takes a day to get used to using the dynafits. I am a big guy also, and I love them!

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Dynafit Manaslu Ski

September 28, 2009

the patterns are pre drilled for dynafits and do NOT fit other bindings. Besides, why would you want to use any other binding?

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Petzl M10 LLF Modular Crampon

September 28, 2009

From the petzl.com site:

Fits boots sizes 35 to 45 with M linking bar (included)
Optional L linking bar fits boots sizes 40 to 50 (T20850)

So not quite the 13's unless you get the linking bar. I didn't look for it but now you know what to search.

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Mammut Pulse Barryvox Avalanche Beacon

September 27, 2009

It is easy to change where it will work and not, but I am pretty sure that it works world wide, just the wireless frequency to change features works on different frequencies. In terms of the signal it transmits and receives, that is no doubt, 100% the same across the globe.

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Essential Pin scar pro

DMM Brass Offsets

DMM Brass Offsets

Rating for this product: 5 September 27, 2009

If you find yourself climbing in the land of flared or pin scarred cracks, there is no other option for bomber pro! A set of these on your rack will protect you where nothing else will, so if its Zion, yosemite, or wherever...add these to your nuts!

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La Sportiva Exum Pro Approach Shoe - Men's

September 27, 2009

No shoe does really well on ice. I thick and beefy vibram sole boot will do okay, but otherwise get some spikes that go on over any shoe to run around on the ice! Sticky rubber isn't sticky on ice!

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Black Diamond Verdict Ski

September 26, 2009

I think a kilowatt will be better in the bumps due to its less girth. The Verdict will feel huge in the bumps!

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Outdoor Research Flex-Tex Gaiter

September 26, 2009

It is water resistant not waterproof. Think schoeller/soft shell gaiter. Great for keeping out mud and snow, but full on rain I would go with a goretex gaiter.

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Black Diamond Kilowatt Ski

September 24, 2009

Definitely more appropriate for moguls as they are a skinnier ski-fat skis are tough in the bumps, think softer and skinnier for quicker transitions from turn to turn. It is less ski then the verdict but not too sure on the stiffness, sorry!

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Black Diamond Method Alpine Touring Boot - Men's

September 24, 2009

Definitely, you can swap out the AT sole blocks for the alpine ones and then they will perform even better.

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K2 Mt. Baker Superlight Alpine Touring Ski

September 21, 2009

The entire K2 mountain/telemark line is revamped, renamed and redone and the 'old' models now are slightly redone and renamed, so there should be an equivalent out there in the new stock. I really like the Karhu Storm BC for their width and light weight and durability. Try them in a 177cm at your weight.

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Scarpa Typhoon Alpine Touring Boot

September 21, 2009

With those 2 boots I wouldn't worry..I had to change a shell size going from a spirit 4 to a F3 but those are very different boots.

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Petzl Dragonfly Half Rope

September 21, 2009

No, NOT possible. It is an 8.2mm rope NOT rated to take individual falls, only rated to hold falls in conjunction with another rope.

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Black Diamond Sabretooth Pro Crampon

September 21, 2009

Yes, they will work with these...I do not know the difference between the two, sorry!

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Five Ten Anasazi Verde Lace-up Climbing Shoe

September 17, 2009

It is a totally different fitting type of shoe and company, so sizes don't usually cross the brands very well. For example I wear a 12.5 US in five ten and a 46 in Sportiva. But the solutions are a very aggressie downturned shoe.

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Arc'teryx X350a All-Around Climbing Harness

September 14, 2009

You can see them sticking out in in between the two sets of gear loops. I have one (its a prototype so I don't know if its different) and there are two more behind the second set of gear loops.

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Kahtoola MICROspikes Traction System

September 14, 2009

I think these things are more than adequate for what you are looking for...in fact I know folks who run around on glaciers to get to rock climbs with them, so perfect for you to throw in the pack for emergencies. They are aluminum, so if you run around on too much rock, then they will wear down pretty quickly.

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Black Diamond Xenos Harness

September 13, 2009

Well, I have had an Arc Teryx one for a bit now, got it in March, and it is ready for the trash...granted I have worn it about 100 days since March, as I am a full time climber and guide, but I loved it. So comfy and packs smaller than the BD's...BUT I think the BD's are a bit more durable as my wife has had one the same amount of time and it is still good to go.

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Mammut Moses Wire Gate Carabiner

September 13, 2009

You hit the nail on the head...no hooded gate! I personally can't stand non-hooded biners, yes they do open on the rock, like at anchor, etc...I run mostly Oz, and some Xenons. I really like them both. I think I got xenon's because Oz were out of stock once.

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Black Diamond Outlaw Winter Pack - 1831-1939cu in

September 12, 2009

http://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en-us/shop/mountain/packs/outlaw is the bd website and sizing recommendations for the Outlaw. The ski pack line is pretty consistent with its size ranges...so if you like how the covert fits, go with that for the Outlaw.

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Black Diamond Cyborg Crampons

September 12, 2009

The bars go really short, so I believe they should fit...you can always check out BD's website direct for the answer or call them. \

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G3 Alpinist Climbing Skins

September 10, 2009

I always say to go with a width that it is just about 5 to 10 mm less than your tip width, so 120 to 130 mm is what I recommend, as you want maximum coverage of your bases to prevent back sliding. i don't know if the length will work, but easy to tell right as soon as you get them and send em back to bc.com if they don't work!

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Black Diamond Stopper Set #4-13

September 9, 2009

There are a few select climbs that stoppers will work in the desert, so not entirely useless out there, hexes will work, ala the old guard, but cams are your best bet!

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Go to shorts

Outdoor Research Ferrosi Shorts - Men's

Outdoor Research Ferrosi Shorts - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 September 9, 2009

Comfy, stretchy fabric, quick drying, nice hip pocket, good colors. All in all I am happy with these shorts hiking in to the mountains/base camp or wearing them around town, so what more can I ask for? Gotta love versatility. I do find that I MUST wear a belt with them, the stretchy fabric means the waist is a bit baggy/big so don't leave the belt at home or you might drop your saggy drawers.

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First look

Outdoor Research Tangent Glove

Outdoor Research Tangent Glove

Rating for this product: 5 September 9, 2009

Ok, so of course I haven't skied with them yet, but...

At first feel and look, they are everything I want in a ski touring glove. Full leather, goretex, easy on and off. They seem burly and warm enough for the way down. If you want a good all leather work style glove that will stay dry this is your answer!

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Reliability

Outdoor Research AirPurge Dry Compression Sack

Outdoor Research AirPurge Dry Compression Sack

Rating for this product: 5 September 9, 2009

After 40 days in the tent in the mountains this season, this is a piece of gear that never fails and is ALWAYS with me. I pack my down sleeping bag and all my extra clothes in here, crank it down and drop it in the bottom of my overnight bag. BIg space saver, and keeps my gear dry, what more could you want!?!?!

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Casual cranking

Outdoor Research Gobi Polo Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's

Outdoor Research Gobi Polo Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 September 9, 2009

I can wear this shirt to the pub, and to the crags. Lightweight, stretch, poly cotton blend means it doesn't stink, dries fast and is very comfy. One of my favorite shirts to trad climb/multi pitch in. The collar protects my neck and the fabric is tough enough for full on body scumming.

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Smooth operator

Outdoor Research Specter Fleece Pullover - Men's

Outdoor Research Specter Fleece Pullover - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 September 9, 2009

A perfect mid weight fleece top. The smooth surface layers really well beneath shells for good high movement pursuits. Like any fleece dries fast, stretches nicely and has a good chest pocket for your ipod or GU's. Long lasting, I have worn mine to death and it is still alive and well.

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Outdoor Research Chaos Insulated Parka - Women's

September 2, 2009

Its a warm coat (I have the men's version) but it is not as insulating as the Refuge, which has a bit more loft being a down coat and not a synthetic.

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Cold dry bliss

Outdoor Research Virtuoso Down Jacket - Men's

Outdoor Research Virtuoso Down Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 September 2, 2009

I don't use down all the time, but when conditions permit (cold and dry), there is nothing quite like it for packability and warmth. This coat combines all the best attributes for a warm coat. It isn't the overkill of the arctic explorers stay puffed marshmellow man, nor the stay warm at night in winter in Mexico, but the happy medium of bulk and weight. Combine this with an integrated hood-mandatory for any coat in my opinion- and a pertex shell that sheds moisture or spilled drink and you have a perfect down coat. You can also stuff it into one of its pockets and it makes a perfect pillow.

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Wet winter weather watch out

Outdoor Research Mithril Softshell Jacket - Men's

Outdoor Research Mithril Softshell Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 4 September 2, 2009

If you want to stay warm AND dry in the winter, this coat does it all. A soft shell like coat, with its fleece interrior and stretch, but it is 100% water proof! I have used it ice climbing and on epic storm days powder skiing. Very comfy, keeps you bone dry, but maybe too warm for skinning up hill. For ice climbing and the downhill it rocks. A little on the short side, so tough to keep it in your harness while reaching up and climbing, but no big deal. Especially for the price, you get A TON with this coat

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Works well

Solio Classic Solar Charger w/Wall Adapters

Solio Classic Solar Charger w/Wall Adapters

Rating for this product: 4 July 10, 2009

I have used this thing for the last year, and am pretty psyched on how well it works. You can charge it up at home before you leave to get 1-2 charges BEFORE you need to even put it in the sun. I can keep my blackberry and ipod touch going for a week no problem with heavy use. My friend tried to charge her iphone and had no luck...but for my devices, no problem.

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Petzl Vasak 12-Point Mountaineering Crampon

July 3, 2009

This binding system would work really well for any type of boot out there. Otherwise you would have to go with a 'newmatic' style binding, which is a front strap-on style and a heel lever.

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Petzl Vasak 12-Point Mountaineering Crampon

July 3, 2009

This binding system would work really well for any type of boot out there. Otherwise you would have to go with a 'newmatic' style binding, which is a front strap-on style and a heel lever.

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Beal Flyer II 10.2mm Dry Cover Rope

July 3, 2009

When you are climbing are you just top roping or leading too? If you are just top roping then go for a static rope, but then you can not EVER lead on it! Otherwise get a dynamic rope, just remember that canyoneering is REALLY hard on ropes!

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La Sportiva Solution Climbing Shoe

July 3, 2009

Well, you have to fit them tight for performance, and then I would only use them on steep, really steep routes because of the down turned toe. Lots of people suck up the tight shoe feelings for performance on the steep hard projects...

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Black Diamond ATC-XP

July 3, 2009

This is a great device for a beginner, easy to use and grips skinny ropes well.

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La Sportiva Spantik Mountaineering Boot - Men's

June 25, 2009

I was just guiding Rainier and a fellow guide was using this boot. For earlier, snowier and wetter season, it is a great boot. In later season with drier and warmer conditions, it might be too much. But if you have cold feet than go for.

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Versatile and look pretty good too

Smith Interlock Trace Sunglasses - Polarized

Smith Interlock Trace Sunglasses - Polarized

Rating for this product: 5 June 19, 2009

I use these shades year round...summer biking and alpine climbing, winter ski touring. The mix of lenses are great, with a polarized sunglass lense, a clear one, and a rosey goggle type lens. I find myself using the rosey lens almost all winter in flat light skiing and in the trees as goggles are just too warm for me. But in the summer you can swap into the clear lens to keep the mud and grit out of your eyes for the coastal mountain biking I do. I found these things pretty darn durable, and even when I did manage to beat them up a bit too much, Smith replaced them no questions asked!

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DMM Offset Set #7-11

June 19, 2009

DMM bought the molds for these nuts from HB a few years back...sizes 1 - 6 were the brass offsets, and I don't see them any where on line on bc.com. You could supplement these nuts with the peenuts, sizes 1-5, and you would be well set up for any flaring crack or pin scar.

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Karhu Storm BC Telemark Ski

June 16, 2009

You can also get the plain old Storm's and they have a bit more beef to them if you are worried. The BC's have such a great even flex with their wood core, that they would be an easy ski to shred on at your stage. But at your size, you might find them too soft, especially for resort pounding. Go with the storms!

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Sterling Fusion Nano Single Rope - 9.2mm

Sterling Fusion Nano Single Rope - 9.2mm

Rating for this product: 1 June 16, 2009

Pat's review said this thing stands up to alot of abuse, but after 2 days of guiding on it, the rope had 2 core shots! The sheath literally seems to be deteriorating to the touch, quite scary really. Maybe I just got a bad cord, but your money is more wisely spent on another rope.

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Five Ten Galileo Climbing Shoe

June 2, 2009

I found that I wore a 13 in evolvs and a 12.5 in galileos...but that was 2 years ago when i last got some galileos so I don't know if the sizes have changed!

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Five Ten Anasazi VCS Climbing Shoe

June 1, 2009

Maybe go a half a size smaller for the 5.10s. They will stretch a little bit more than the Evolvs

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Black Diamond Lighthouse Tent 2-Person 3-Season

May 27, 2009

This tent is not going to keep you dry in a rainstorm. Cold and snowy, yup, light drizzle, sure, down pour, no way. You need a bibler for a single wall or go with an ultralight double wall, then they ventilate better, keeping you and your down dry from the rain or condensation.

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Black Diamond Lighthouse Tent 2-Person 3-Season

May 27, 2009

This tent is not going to keep you dry in a rainstorm. Cold and snowy, yup, light drizzle, sure, down pour, no way. You need a bibler for a single wall or go with an ultralight double wall, then they ventilate better, keeping you and your down dry from the rain or condensation.

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Evolv Pontas Lace Up Climbing Shoe

May 19, 2009

I agree, I use the velcros as a higher end trad and sport shoe, but I fit them a bit to tight for an all day shoe. They get pretty soft after break in, so they can be quite sensitive, and thus you can smear pretty well with them.

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Dynafit ZZeus TF-X Ski Boot - Men's

May 16, 2009

If you are planning on doing alot of walking, I would look at a lighter boot for sure! These will ski great, but you will pay the price with an extra pound per foot! The liner is thermo-moldable.

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Petzl Calidris Harness - Men's

May 16, 2009

Size and weight of the Arc'teryx are UNBEATABLE. Especially if you are doing a trekking peak, you won't be hanging in it much, so who cares about durability! The petzl will last longer, and is totally fine. The Arc'Teryx is super comfy though too so don't worry!

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Black Diamond Sabretooth Clip Crampons with ABS

April 28, 2009

They will work with those boots, BUT those boots will not serve you well for extended time on snow and ice. No stiff shank and insulation will equal cold and tired feet.

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Scarpa F3 Alpine Touring Boot

April 27, 2009

Step in crampons will work, but front pointing on firm neve/ice will be tiring with the boot flex. I have not cramponed in mine, but boot packing and scrambling was fine, just expect a little flex, just like tele boots.

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G3 Expedition Climbing Skins

April 27, 2009

You should get skins to just about 0-10mm NARROWER than the tip width of your ski. THat way when you trim them they are edge to edge fit providing the best performance. Length can be done to fit easily as well.

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La Sportiva Makalu Mountaineering Boot - Men's

April 27, 2009

Call up your local cobbler. I think they might be able to help you out if it is just a little more room you need. I have done this before, and it works like magic.

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CAMP USA Corsa Ice Axe

April 27, 2009

For ski mountaineering and ski touring I almost ALWAYS prefer a shorter axe. The times you are using it are less frequent and it is almost always when you are on steep terrain, so the need for a longer axe is reduced. Go with a 50-55cm axe. I am 6'2" and I would use a 50, just because then it is lighter and stores in less space when you are travelling.

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Outdoor Research Crocodiles Gaiter - Men's

April 27, 2009

Its goretex, so you can machine wash just like any other gore tex fabric (look at your coat labels!)

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Black Diamond Viper Fang Leashless Ice Tool Attachment

April 27, 2009

Hmmmm, I dunno. I think the spikes at the bottom of the tools might be slightly different. Try emailing Black Diamond directly they would know!

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La Sportiva Trango S EVO GTX Mountaineering Boot - Men's

April 21, 2009

You won't be in cold places so this boot would be adequate and it is lighter and easier to walk in than the evo. Great all around boot for this stuff, BUT extended time on the snow and ice will be a little cold. For example I guided Rainier in them once, and it was just a little too cold of a boot for being on the ice all day, even in summer.

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Karhu Team 100 Telemark Ski

April 20, 2009

I have a pair of these and absolutely love them. Fat and damp for the powder and crud, but they carve amazingly well. Even when my friend, a sales rep for BD skied them, he was blown away!

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Black Diamond Bod Harness

April 20, 2009

Nothing wrong with removing it, but then you might as well by the Alpine Bod!

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Five Ten Copperhead Lace-up Climbing Shoe

April 20, 2009

They are built on the same last and leather, so I assume almost identical.

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Garmont Argon Alpine Touring Ski Boot - Men's

April 19, 2009

It is 29.0 and 29.5 that are the exact same shell size. The liner is different sizes, but once you thermo form it doesn't matter much. Scarpa is the half size adn the full size UP.

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Scarpa Typhoon Alpine Touring Boot

April 19, 2009

I have found my scarpa boots to be close to true to size from model to model. You can always blow out the toe plastic a bit if they are a touch small, but you can never make them shorter if they are too long! Backcountry.com's return policy is great so just go for it, try em on at home and exchange for another size if it doesn't work.

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Garmont Endorphin Mg Alpine Touring Boot - Men's

April 19, 2009

You can do it, google it, there is some good beta on line...but be careful, it is easy to cook them too long and ruin them. Plus, if you spend the 40 bucks at a boot fitter they might really trick it out to fit just right.

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La Sportiva Barracuda Climbing Shoe

April 17, 2009

I have found sportivas to run big for their size. i.e. I wear a 13.5 street shoe US and have worn a 46 katana.

I also don't think this is a great indoor bouldering shoe! Get an aggressive slipper...

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