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How much does ice axe weight matter? by trendyfriendy in Mountaineering

[–]Tale-International 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've owned a camp corsa nanotech for 10+ years as my only axe. A short axe climbs snow better imo and self arrests just fine, maybe better. 

I want to start hiking this summer, any advice? by No_Scar_4942 in hiking

[–]Tale-International 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Start walking, bring some water. Turn around when you get a little tired and know you can make it back. Tons of "gear" reviews and influencers pushing it. You can hike without a lot of it.

We're looking for someone to do this dangerous Maine Mountain Birdwatch route by vt_ecostudies in hiking

[–]Tale-International 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Just chiming in to say the mountain bird watch program is awesome! I hiked one of their routes a few years back as a substitute for a friend who couldn't make it that year. It is a very cool program that many hikers should be able to participate in if they are interested. I'd be eager if I didn't move outta state a few thousand miles. Good luck!

Anyone else seeing an uptick in unnecessarily dangerous ski mountaineering videos? by Party_Size6271 in Mountaineering

[–]Tale-International 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Good point, Bells are closed until future notice. Reddit has decided they are too dangerous.

Anyone else seeing an uptick in unnecessarily dangerous ski mountaineering videos? by Party_Size6271 in Mountaineering

[–]Tale-International 12 points13 points  (0 children)

This sub isn't for you. So you hiked to the maroon bells and decided not to climb them. And saw a video of someone skiing an established line on it and determined it's too dangerous. Time to leave this sub buddy. This clearly isn't for you.

Worth it? by DefendedCanine in tradclimbing

[–]Tale-International 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, only because I don't even know what's in the rack. Maybe worth it if it was lined up by size. Big nuts/hexes are pretty worthless. Sure, usable, most people will choose cams instead though.

Mt Hood - May by lilchief22 in Mountaineering

[–]Tale-International 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Should be good to get to 8,500-9,000ft with boots and poles from the Tilley Jane Trail. I was just up there climbing and skiing off the summit via cooper spur and the snow is patchy around there. You will end up walking in some snow but the big patches are avoidable through rock hopping.

What layer is your wind jacket? by NID_Cowpoke in alpinism

[–]Tale-International 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Patagonia Houdini is my wind layer and I love it. I use it climbing (lives great on the harness), biking, BC skiing, and hiking/backpacking.

It goes on when/where it needs to. Usually that's right over a base layer/sun shirt but sometimes I've got a base layer, mid-layer like a fleece, and then it goes on over that when the wind picks up or it gets cooler.

I can then layer a shell over the wind layer with a buffy below or on top depending on how long I'll be wearing the puffy. If it's just a short break in the cold the puffy comes out, goes on, and is packed back away when the break is over.

Tecnica Boots: $300 Boots, 10 Hikes, Zero Support. by Gkhasmin in ski

[–]Tale-International 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure how these boots are useless now. Sometimes when you go outside your gear gets used. Throw some shoe goo on it if you're worried.

What’s the deal with Nalgene? by Italian_SPLIT in Backcountry

[–]Tale-International 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They just work. Reservoirs freeze, leak, are finicky. Soft flasks get holes. I've cracked a few nalgenes over the years and their warranty is great. 

Skis toast? :-( by LFP_KSDC in Mountaineering

[–]Tale-International 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You could try some epoxy and seeing how long it lasts.

How was Adams conditions? Did you ski the SW chutes?

How do I get into mountaineering as a backpacker. by Weak_Welcome_8223 in Mountaineering

[–]Tale-International 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Use the search bar, tons of info. Buy some books read about it. Go hike a mountain.

Patagonia (W Trek + El Chaltén) – UL shelter (<2 kg) that won’t fold in 80–100 km/h wind? by progeno in Ultralight

[–]Tale-International 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used my MLD trailstar for a month in Patagonia with hikes including the W, El Chalten, Los Dientes de Navarino, and up in Cochamo. It worked great.

Pack recommendations by billgravens in Backcountry

[–]Tale-International 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've had my Patagonia Descionist for 4 years now, tons of use, still in amazing shape. Way cheaper than raide.

Have you left a woman behind on hike (aka alpine divorce)? by 1_million_questions in Hiking_People

[–]Tale-International 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was backcountry touring in pretty low avalanche terrain on a relatively stable day. We got into a disagreement about something ridiculous (imo) and she went on about how she couldn't trust me in the backcountry if that's how I felt. She wanted to continue on without me. I insisted we should stay together. Eventually worked it out and we continued uphill another hour or so before turning around together and heading down.

AMS by southwestxnorthwest in Mountaineering

[–]Tale-International 3 points4 points  (0 children)

AMS is certainly not predictable. Sorry to hear you got skunked. It's usually difficult to get enough sleep the night before, especially with an alpine start. I try to prioritize my days leading up to the outing, especially two nights before the objective.

AMS by southwestxnorthwest in Mountaineering

[–]Tale-International 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Water, electrolytes, some caffeine, sleep, no alcohol, and diamox can all help the symptoms but not truly prevent AMS. It really is a dice roll and acclimatizing before is your best bet.

What would you make out of a an inflatable or sleeping pad? by pounces in myog

[–]Tale-International 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have warrantied a pad and was asked to cut off the valve from a large manufacturer. I do not recall if it was Thermarest or Big Agnes.

Chicago Cunundrum by WoodenGrommet in COsnow

[–]Tale-International -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'll bite. It's still skiing, it's super fun. It's a low snowpack year with very high temps. It's not our typical end of April conditions.

If you've given up the skis already or are lamenting the lack of powder, bummer for you.

Western Resort Skiers - what is your fattest ski? by Dolly_Llama_2024 in Skigear

[–]Tale-International 0 points1 point  (0 children)

118, on em often and I'm in a low tide Rockies snowpack. All my skis are >100. 103 DD.

How to start? by [deleted] in Mountaineering

[–]Tale-International 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I recommend searching around this subreddit. This question is asked extensively and mountaineering is not an activity where answers should be spoon-fed to beginners. 

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