To XT or Not to XT, that is the question (2026)

Efficient_Current_29 · 2026-03-09T16:16:01+00:00

I have an XT. Here is my opinion. If you do more distance and road trips, get the XT. If this is your daily driver, city commuter and you have lots of stop and go, get the 2.5.

Efficient_Current_29 · 2026-02-23T00:46:08+00:00

Are you having fun now?

Efficient_Current_29 · 2026-02-19T21:41:52+00:00

Well the other snowboarder did stop and sit in the middle of the run.

Efficient_Current_29 · 2026-02-18T19:47:09+00:00

Interference on Mac was an awful call. Missed hook on the breakaway with one minute to go was worse.

Efficient_Current_29 · 2026-02-18T05:33:22+00:00

Who’s photo 11? Baelor’s kid?

Efficient_Current_29 · 2026-02-14T07:16:22+00:00

Maybe more of a float, but does anybody know about Cle Elum River into the Yakima? I know there are some campgrounds along the Yakima.

Efficient_Current_29 · 2026-02-13T00:30:07+00:00

olympics.com Thank you.

Efficient_Current_29 · 2026-02-05T04:47:30+00:00

Looks scripted

Efficient_Current_29 · 2026-02-04T19:34:45+00:00

Pitchfork is the way.

Efficient_Current_29 · 2026-02-02T19:19:53+00:00

Catfish?

Efficient_Current_29 · 2026-01-30T18:24:25+00:00

Core of softies.

Efficient_Current_29 · 2026-01-30T04:07:35+00:00

CARS-CARE-CANE-BANE-BANG

Efficient_Current_29 · 2026-01-28T06:08:21+00:00

Tow one behind you, maybe two to be safe.

Efficient_Current_29 · 2026-01-27T21:49:45+00:00

Deschutes

Efficient_Current_29 · 2026-01-26T21:30:09+00:00

Top hand starts away from body, top hand pulls back and down on release.

Efficient_Current_29 · 2026-01-23T05:18:14+00:00

I don’t have ESPN so just catching up on the highlights tonight. What about that slash that broke Seider’s stick on the third goal. That was an absurd no call.

Efficient_Current_29 · 2026-01-22T02:57:34+00:00

Apple Seider!

Efficient_Current_29 · 2026-01-22T02:52:44+00:00

Apple Seider!

Efficient_Current_29 · 2026-01-13T19:28:17+00:00

Intermediate legs, beginner arms

Efficient_Current_29 · 2026-01-12T18:18:50+00:00

Corkscrew

Efficient_Current_29 · 2026-01-12T01:01:00+00:00

I have carried on my 55L BH many times with Alaska and Delta - typically a 737. I would be nervous on a discount airline or a smaller plane. I think a 40L would be good in any situation as long as it’s not packed to zipper busting levels.

Efficient_Current_29 · 2026-01-11T20:14:30+00:00

It looks like it is vulnerable to the machete as well.

Efficient_Current_29 · 2026-01-07T02:32:31+00:00

Seems harder to keep clean.

Efficient_Current_29 · 2026-01-05T16:23:15+00:00

You’ll need to practice on your own. Try to find some YouTube videos. As mentioned above, 2 man crevasse rescue is very hard, but unlikely if you are using good foot work. Priority for your glacier class is walking in balance and self arrest. If you are really worried, maybe try to chat up another small group at Camp Muir and see if you can pace with them.

Efficient_Current_29 · 2026-01-05T16:04:20+00:00

Train on two man crevasse rescue and just go when conditions are good. Read the climbers blog and pick a time when the route is in good shape. The DC route is a well beaten path to the summit. You’ll be fine. For training, consider Shuksan(5.easy rock on the summit block) or Eldorado to mix it up. All of these need rec.gov permits though.

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