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Millet Everest Mountaineering
June 8th, 2011 | 
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| | Mountaineering (Paperback) $16.98 Mountaineering is a guide to all aspects of expedition preparation, including planning, coordinating and conditioning. The book is bolstered by the authors` recent expedition up the formidable West Ridge of Mount Everest which was broadcast on the Bravo network. From novice to expert, day trip to two-week expedition, Mountaineering covers all technical aspects of an expedition including the leadership and teamwork skills needed for a safe, successful experience. Features breathtaking, full-color photography including images from the Everest climb. Original. |
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 | Stubai Lightweight Universal 10 Point Red & Black Ice Climbing Crampons | | | US $89.00 | 28d 11h 38m |
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 | Camp XLC 470 mountaineering ice climbing hiking crampons | | | US $90.00 | 3d 3h 10m |
 | GRIVEL G14 NEW MATIC Crampons Climbing NEW | | | US $225.00 | 8h 52m |
 | SET OF ICE CLIMBING PURPLE METAL ICE CRAMPONS, ADJUSTABLE WITH CARRYING BAG | | 0 Bid | US $34.95 | 5d 10h 16m |
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Climbing Mount Shasta with MicroSpikes instead of real crampons?
I'm planning on hiking up Mount Shasta (avalanche gulch route) this June. A lot of sources say you need fully on hard plastic mountaineering boots and crampons to make it up there, but a friend of mine who has done it a few times says he's not sure you really need those. I just have regular hiking boots and I don't want to have to buy/rent mountaineering boots unless I really have to. There are some less-hardcore things called MicroSpikes that will go onto the normal hiking boots which should still increase traction in snow/ice and have pretty good review, but are they good enough for Shasta? Apparently it gets up to as much as a 60% grade in some spots and is generally pretty steep the entire way. What is the steepest terrain that MicroSpikes are acceptable for?
I have Kahtoola Microspikes and have used them - they are a great thing to have for packed snow and are very convenient and light to pack; but I would never hike on ice with them, and would definitely NOT use them for a hike like Shasta.
That being said... regarding any attempt on a mountain like Shasta, or Whitney, or any other mountain: success on a summit attempt is more about you enjoying the experience and living to tell others about it, and less about whether or not you summited.
My answer to your question is no. Microspikes are not acceptable. There is still a TON of snow and ice up there. Once you are on the hike and in the full of adrenaline from the climb, you are more apt to push forward with inadequate equipment than turn around, thereby endangering yourself and any SAR staff who may have to come retrieve your injured self.
Rent the gear, practice mountaineering skills (you didn't even mention an ice axe... I HOPE that is in the plan too?) and go with people who have the proper experience.
If you lack the funds to properly equip yourself now, wait until you can afford to do it right.
The mountain isn't going anywhere.
Also, you may want to check this book out at the library: http://www.deepsurvival.com/
Great stories about the decision processes that humans go thru in adventure situations... it's quite eye opening.
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| Charlet Moser Crampon Crampons Ice Climbing foot Spikes Adjustable | | 9 Bids | US $17.50 | 2d 11h 24m |
| NOS VTG CAMP RAMPONI ALASKA 12 pts. ICE CLIMBING CRAMPONS w STRAPS - ITALY - NEW | | 0 Bid | US $24.99 | 2d 14h 16m |
| Black Diamond Contact Strap Ice Climbing Crampons BD | | | US $129.99 | 17d 16h 25m |
| Grivel Rambo Monopoint Crampons for Ice and Mixed Climbing | | 0 Bid | US $59.99 | 2d 10h 59m |
| Non-slip Ice Snow Walker Shoe Chain Cleat Crampons Climbing Traction Grip Sport | | | US $6.96 | 8d 5h 18m |
| Black Diamond Crampons, Ice climbing crampons | | 11 Bids | US $41.00 | 3d 6h 34m |
| Grivel Crampons, Ice climbing crampons | | 8 Bids | US $26.50 | 3d 6h 38m |
| Salewa DBP crampons for glacier travel climbing snow sports Made in West Germany | | 0 Bid | US $25.00 | 3d 7h 14m |
| Salewa step-in crampons for glacier travel climbing snow sports Germany | | 0 Bid | US $25.00 | 3d 7h 25m |
| Mountain And Ice Climbing Crampons With Case | | 2 Bids | US $1.25 | 3d 12h 55m |
| SNOWLINE LIGHT CHAINSEN "L" SIZE / ICE SNOW SHOE CHAIN / CRAMPONS / SPIKE EISEN | | | US $49.95 | 23d 19h 48m |
| 8-Tooth Ice Snow Walker Shoe Chain Cleat Crampons Spike Climbing Traction Grip | | | US $13.12 | 9d 6h 48m |
| SNOWLINE CHAINSEN PRO "L" SIZE / ICE SNOW SHOE CHAIN / CRAMPONS / SPIKE EISEN | | | US $37.50 | 16d 22h 55m |
| Salewa Adjustable Strap-on Lightweight 12 pt Ice Climbing Crampons German | | | US $49.99 | 10d 7h 14m |
| SNOWLINE LIGHT CHAINSEN "M" SIZE / ICE SNOW SHOE CHAIN / CRAMPONS / SPIKE EISEN | | | US $49.95 | 23d 19h 48m |
| SNOWLINE CHAINSEN PRO "M" SIZE / ICE SNOW SHOE CHAIN / CRAMPONS / SPIKE EISEN | | | US $37.50 | 23d 19h 47m |
| Stubai Lightweight Universal 10 Point Red & Black Ice Climbing Crampons | | | US $89.00 | 28d 11h 38m |
| Salewa Adjustable Lightweight 12 pt Ice/Mountain Climbing Hiking Crampons German | | | US $42.99 | 27d 14h 56m |
| Vintage Stubai SMC Ice climbing Crampons - Fully Functional - Adult Medium | | | US $29.99 | 26d 2h 30m |
| Vintage Stubai SMC Ice climbing Crampons - Fully Functional - Adult XS | | | US $29.99 | 26d 2h 28m |
| Non-slip Ice Snow Walker Shoe Chain Cleat Crampons Climbing Traction Grip Sport | | | US $7.10 | 13d 19h 1m |
| Antique Swiss Mountain Climbing Iron Crampons 4 Breit | | | US $95.00 | 21d 6h 1m |
| Skidproof Mini Shoes Crampons Grip ICE SNOW Traction Climbing mountains S | | | US $9.99 | 5d 20h 39m |
| Skidproof Mini Shoes Crampons Grip ICE SNOW Traction Climbing mountain L | | | US $9.99 | 5d 20h 39m |
| Camp XLC 470 mountaineering ice climbing hiking crampons | | | US $90.00 | 3d 3h 10m |
| GRIVEL G14 NEW MATIC Crampons Climbing NEW | | | US $225.00 | 8h 52m |
| SET OF ICE CLIMBING PURPLE METAL ICE CRAMPONS, ADJUSTABLE WITH CARRYING BAG | | 0 Bid | US $34.95 | 5d 10h 16m |
| ICE CRAMPONS trad gear protection ice climbing new | | | US $168.98 | 16d 7h 11m |
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| | Close View of Crampons Used for Ice Climbing $39.99 Bill Hatcher Close View of Crampons Used for Ice Climbing - Photographic Print |
| | Kahtoola KTS Aluminum Crampons $149 SPECIFICATIONS of the KTS Aluminum Crampons by Kahtoola Material: 7075 Aircraft Aluminum Weight: 40 grams / 18.9 oz per pair ALL CLIMBING SALES ARE FINAL. |
| | Kahtoola KTS Steel Crampons $159 SPECIFICATIONS of the KTS Steel Crampons by Kahtoola Material: Chromoly Steel Weight: 662 grams / 23.3 oz per pair ALL CLIMBING SALES ARE FINAL. |
| | Stubai Ultralight Crampons $129.95 The Stubai Ultralight Crampons are built to handle a myriad of different climbing pursuits, the Ultralight is our top selling 10 point crampon! This crampon lives for trekking, glacier travel or steep couloirs and snowfields. Fits everything from moon boots to flip-flops, our lightest crampon available. Choose from the Pro step-in binding, the Combi with toe cradle and heel lever, or the award winning Universal with adjustable Zytel straps. |
| | C.A.M.P. Vector NanoTech Bipoints Crampons $249.95 The lightest, most technologically advanced ice climbing crampons in the world! The Vector Nanotech use a new alloy developed by Sandvik (a world leader in steel) called Sandvik Nanoflex®. The new alloy reduces the weight of normal steel by 20% and increases resistance from 43 HRC to 52 HRC. This allows C.A.M.P. to decrease the thickness of its Vector crampons from 2.75 mm to 1.8 mm significantly reducing the crampon?s weight and increasing the penetration capability of the points. The advanced mechanical properties of the metal combined with the proven Vector design allow for great vibration absorption at low temperatures making the frame highly resistant to impact force and bending. Features:Sandvik Nanoflex alloy1.8mm thickness |
| | Petzl Dartwin SideLock Crampons $199.95 Dual point crampons for ice climbingA version of the DART for those who prefer the added stability and holding power of two front points.Features:Horizontal structure places the foot as close to the ice as possible: increased sensitivity, more precise placements Two positions for front wire: fits all sole thicknesses and asymetric shapes of technical boots Length of points is designed to assure maximum stability Tapered points for great purchase in ice Toothed and forged front points for precise positioning and placements Second row of toothed points are inclined forward for improved placements and front point support Third row of toothed points are inclined towards the rear for backstepping or using instep Four teeth for stability while descending face downhill Lateral points for purchase while traversing Front section can be replaced if the front points are worn from mixed climbing Certification: CE - UIAA Fits boot sizes 34 to 44 with M linking bar (included)Optional L linking bar fits boot sizes 38 to 49 (T20850)Two binding systems available: SIDELOCK, 860 g / 30.3 oz |
| | Marker Binding Crampons $79 For steep, icy climbs, the custom Duke/Baron crampon clips into the base plate quickly and easily for optimum grip. When using the crampon, leave the climbing aid at 0 degrees.Features:High grade aluminum, serrated teethSizes: 92mm, 113mm |
| | Grivel Haute Route Crampons w/ Antibot $149.95 SPECIFICATIONS of the Haute Route Crampons w/ Antibot by Grivel Weight: 558 gr. - 19.7 oz N Points: 10 Materials: Chromolly steel Front Points: 2 Rigid/Semirigid: Flex Asymetic: Yes Boot Size: 36/45 Antibott: Included 3D Point: Yes ALL CLIMBING SALES ARE FINAL. |
| | Camp USA XLC 490 Hyperlight Crampons $134.96 DECENT FEATURES of the Camp USA XLC 490 Hyperlight Crampons General Mountaineering - High Altitude Climbing World's lightest 12-point strap-on crampons! 3-D shaped frame maximizes strength and performance Universal bindings fit most mountaineering and hiking boots Wear indicators on the side points show when it is time for replacement Optional Vibram anti-balling plates (18106 - sold separately) The SPECS Materials: 7075 Aluminum Alloy Points: 12 Binding: Universal Anti-Balling Plates: Optional Crampon Case: No Size: 36-48 cm / 14-19 in Weight: 490 g / 17.3 oz ALL CLIMBING SALES ARE FINAL. |
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Everest Tragedy
how famous was the 1996 Mt Everest tragedy, and is it still remembered by many people now?
Is it only known among climbers? I stumbled upon it on the internet and have been reading about it all night!
So I was Just wondering why it was such a significant event in history, despite other events where more than just 15 people died, and are not very famous or well documented as this event?
It is probably more well known than many other climbing occurrences. There was at least one book published on the event that sold pretty well (Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer). It was also on the mainstream news and actually gave climbers a bad name to some people because it somewhat inaccurately represented the situation. Some news outlets pushed the story in a way that portrayed climbers as selfish and cruel, leaving their comrades to die just to reach the summit, but that event actually involved a lot of selfless heroics as well as some very poor choices to start it off.
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| | Frontline: Storm Over Everest $13.99 Over ten years after risking life and limb in one of the most treacherous rescue missions ever recorded, world-renowned climber and filmmaker David Breashears returns to Mt. Everest to tell the tale of what really happened on that fateful day of May 10, 1996. As darkness fell over Mt. Everest and a fast moving storm bore down on the mountain peaks, no one could have foreseen the tragic events that were about to unfold. Exhausted from their grueling ascent and still far from the safety of High Camp, three climbing teams were suddenly plunged into darkness as a fierce blizzard brought the elements bearing down on them in a blinding fury of icy death. In this documentary, the climbers and Sherpas who survived that massive storm recall their harrowing ordeal in candid detail, offering new insight on what would soon come to be known as the worst climbing tragedy in the history of Mt. Everest. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi |
| | Frontline: Storm Over Everest - $19.99 Over ten years after risking life and limb in one of the most treacherous rescue missions ever recorded, world-renowned climber and filmmaker David Breashears returns to Mt. Everest to tell the tale of what really happened on that fateful day of May 10, 1996. As darkness fell over Mt. Everest and a fast moving storm bore down on the mountain peaks, no one could have foreseen the tragic events that were about to unfold. Exhausted from their grueling ascent and still far from the safety of High Camp, three climbing teams were suddenly plunged into darkness as a fierce blizzard brought the elements bearing down on them in a blinding fury of icy death. In this documentary, the climbers and Sherpas who survived that massive storm recall their harrowing ordeal in candid detail, offering new insight on what would soon come to be known as the worst climbing tragedy in the history of Mt. Everest. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi |
| | Into Thin Air - Death on Everest $8.46 Based on Jon Krakhauer's harrowing account of folly and tragedy on the slopes of the world's highest mountain, this made-for-TV movie re-enacts that fateful excursion. Christopher McDonald and Peter Horton star. ~ Jonathan Crow, Rovi Himalayas and find that despite their money and preparations, one can never underestimate the power of nature at its fiercest. The thrilling INTO THIN AIR: DEATH ON EVEREST stars Peter Horton (THIRTYSOMETHING) and Christopher McDonald (REQUIEM FOR A DREAM) and was directed by Robert Markowitz (THE TUSKEGEE AIRMEN). |
| | Climbing Everest (Compact Disc) $24.12 The extraordinary diaries of the celebrated mountaineer These are George Mallory`s collected writings on his mountaineering, and his motivations. Famously impelled to climb Mount Everest simply because it was there, Mallory made three attempts to be the first to reach its summit, and perished on the third. His writing reveals the emotional life of the mountaineer. With eloquence, Mallory captures the struggles and the rewards involved, the climber`s sense of triumph, and experiences of staggering beauty. This collection also includes a contribution and summing up from Peter Gillman, the author of Everest: Eighty Years of Triumph and Tragedy and The Wildest Dream: The Biography of George Mallory. Unabridged. |
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Everest Wu - "Tragedy" (Original piece)
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I need to write a research paper- 5-7 pages- any ideas?
I need to write a research paper for school and need ideas coming up with a topic.
some things I like include
camp
girl scouts
rock climbing
ropes courses
volunteering
it needs to be something that has effected our culture today.
I am open to other ideas, too
Even though you prefer those things, you need to step out of your box a little bit. Write about how therapeutic cloning could and will help people. It involves growing pancreases for the diabetic, corneas for the blind and so on and so forth. Good luck!
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Fiance not going to be here for anniversary, going rock climbing with friends instead?
So my fiance is planning on going rock climbing with some girlfriends tomorrow, and she loves rock climbing and very rarely is able to go. She didn't realize that tomorrow is also our anniversary. When I reminded her, she said that she could just cancel the plans and not go. But of course, I could tell that she really means to say that she doesn't want to cancel it, and if she were to cancel it, I'm guessing she would be in a bad mood all day and I would probably feel guilty.
But at the same time, being together on our anniversary is really important to me, so I don't know what to do. It's not so much the anniversary itself, it's that it seems that it's not that important to her. I will be seeing her later today, and I will probably be in a sad mood, but I guess I have to try to appear happy and OK, because if I make her feel too badly she will cancel her plans and then she will be in a bad mood tomorrow..
Oh, please. Be a man, and be thankful she doesn't bother you about silly hallmark holidays. What are you going to do while she's out rock climbing? Knit her a sweater, you Mary?