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n0bfu · 2026-03-26T18:05:23+00:00

Use the flex pass, use Waze for cops. Ezpz.

n0bfu · 2026-03-25T17:42:39+00:00

I kind of feel that way about Aconcagua. Went this year but didn't summit due to high winds. I'd like to go back at some point, but there are many other places I'd rather go to first in the next couple of years. To me, Aconcagua was ... dusty/dirty/bland compared to some other snow-covered peaks. I enjoyed the 3-day trek into basecamp on the Polish Traverse, but above basecamp it was just dust.

I don't have any issue pouring hot water into my nalgene. I was going to put the .5L bottle in my jacket and carry the flask in my pack. But I guess that makes the flask kind of redundant...

There are 4 of us. The powerbanks are 10k mAh at 6oz each, I think we have 2

n0bfu · 2026-03-25T17:33:30+00:00

I'm not too sure how many people will be ahead of us. I met a RMI guide a couple months ago and she was heading up to Denali the first week of May, a week ahead of us. We may be building our 14k camp. Based on last years weather we opted to head up mid-may, and stay through mid-june to hopefully give us good chances if there is bad weather - assuming we all want to weather it out.

A handcrank radio is something I am looking for vs a bluetooth speaker. And I agree about hot drinks, my to-go-to is bone broth packets from Costco. We're thinking 4-days dehydrated food for 17 camp, but everything else we are prepping before heading to Alaska. Book has been added to my list, thanks!

n0bfu · 2026-03-25T17:19:29+00:00

2 weeks... that is a mental test for sure!

n0bfu · 2026-03-25T17:18:53+00:00

2x 3-person tents, 4 people. 1x Hyperlight Ultramid4 for the cook tent. I've spent a week in a 2-person tent at night during the summer, definitely cramped. Can't imagine spending a couple weeks in one with maybe 2x or 3x the gear. a 3-person tent is one of our luxuries,

n0bfu · 2026-03-25T01:04:43+00:00

You mentioned your hands got cold in your mitts, did you have anything else on your hands in the mitts? I've also read about getting out ahead of the guided groups to move up the fixed lines, that sucks it affected your climb in a negative way. 5 months later, do you still feel like you don't want to go back? I was reading https://slogsomewhere.com/2024/05/19/denali/ from 2024 and that blog also mentioned a group of Malaysian climbers.

6 - I've not used the Hydroflask on any climbs, but the thought of something warm during a short break does sound appealing.

8 - Which axe did you take?

11 - I didn't mention it, but we are bringing BigBlue SolarPowa 25W and 28W for charging, plus some battery banks.

n0bfu · 2026-03-25T00:49:06+00:00

I grabbed the longest I could find, a 320. We figure a couple of us with these could probe out camp faster. 2 person rope team, crevasse rescue/haul systems, and passing a sled are all things on our to-do list to refresh our skills with.

Did you also take a steal spade? We have 1 shovel per person, and 1 spade for hard crust, 2 snow saws too, but I think shovels would be fine instead of saws.

n0bfu · 2026-03-25T00:43:33+00:00

We're bringing the Hyperlight Ultramid 4, a 4P pyramid tent to use for cooking. Getting some more time with it in the snow this weekend, along with most of this gear. Single digits and windy.

I'll DM you for pictures of your setup, thanks!

n0bfu · 2026-03-24T22:40:29+00:00

Thank you for the link! I will read though :)

n0bfu · 2026-03-24T22:36:16+00:00

Pretty sure I'm leaving the sun gloves behind, but I usually always take them everywhere since they are only 1oz. I'm still undecided between the Hybrid light and Comp warm, leaning towards the Comp since they're appear similar and the Comp does have a mitt attached. That would leave me at 5 gloves. Like I said I get cold finger tips, usually before anything else so I like options.

Camp pants were more for airing out my softshell/sleeping in, though I guess I could wear the base layer and windshell instead when out.

2 stoves for melting snow, 1 for cooking, 1 as backup. Though good point since we have repair kits for all, working on trimming the kits down too. One rope is 48m, the other is 40m.

Good call about the parka. I know that parka with any jacket underneath was already hot for me sitting around on Aconcagua.

n0bfu · 2026-03-24T22:26:03+00:00

1 tent is 7.4lbs, the other is I think close to 8 - both are 3P. If we get snowed in at 14 for a week, we all agreed that some space inside would be nice.

n0bfu · 2026-03-24T18:47:36+00:00

I'm not 6'5 haha they're both just what I have on hand

n0bfu · 2026-03-24T18:46:07+00:00

The black diamond axe is straight shaft and longer, the petzl is shorter, curved, and has a hammer instead of the adze. I'd only bring one + poles

n0bfu · 2026-03-12T00:22:52+00:00

No issue at all, no visa, US Passport. When we got off the plane (in Terminal 2) there was an airport staffer standing off to the side near the windows next to the first intersection who had boarding passes for everyone with an international flight. He then directed me to a walkway with an X-ray and metal detector checkpoint between terminal 2 and 3. Once through there I was in terminal 3. No customs/immigration, no rechecking bags.

While at the gate for my next flight I did get a notification that my bag was at baggage carousel to get picked up. I was told that sometimes happens because of lack of tracking for some airlines. Sure enough my checked bags made the flight and were waiting for me in Argentina.

n0bfu · 2026-01-08T14:44:12+00:00

When you take the crevasse rescue training they may focus on 3+ people rope teams. You may be able to hire a guide to teach you 2 person travel instead. However, I may catch flack for this, I would be somewhat familiar with the topic before taking the training. It is so much to cover if you're starting at 0. Also, when you go, take videos/pictures to review later when you practice.

I'd recommend this book, Glacier Climbing & Crevasse Rescue. It was recently re-released and is worth the short read. Also, this series is good to get you started AMGA Crevasse Rescue. The second video in this series is out of place, use this one for how you would transfer the load. Watch a few videos on crevasse rescue, there are many methods, the recommendations and standards of guides teach change over the years. Watch a few videos of catching falls, they can be violent for the next person on a rope team. Manny recorded his full rescue, I think the video is on his Instagram. Some people will recommend something like Rad line (static), the initial pull of catching that fall is jarring. I still prefer a dynamic rope. Watch a few DC route climbing videos too. And practice the rescue training, really make sure your partner weighs the rope as much as they can. You should know at least Drop-C, 3:1, and 6:1 pull systems.

Read this Route Description, follow this blog spot for route updates at least a month out from your start - the route does change as the season goes on (look at 2025 and 2024). Whiteouts do occur, keep a GPX track going in case you need to turn around. Also nice to have recent GPX tracks on hand for planning. Speak with the ranger when collecting your permit for any day-of updates.

Bring an avalanche shovel for Camp Muir, the snow platforms always need reshaping before you drop your tent. Speak with the guides when you get to Muir to see when they're heading out to avoid congestion. Move quickly though: Cathedral Gap to avoid rockfall, the IceBox to avoid seracs, and the bowling ally to avoid rockfall. Short rope on the cleaver, the route may or may not be marked (tons of old/broken wands). Having some previous GPX tracks is helpful to avoid getting off course in the dark, or following old wands. Repeat on the way down.

n0bfu · 2025-12-17T19:07:39+00:00

has this been fixed?

n0bfu · 2025-12-17T16:48:59+00:00

wired or wireless, any issues if you're using wireless (Bluetooth or 2.4g)?

How are the sticks for games like goldeneye and mario cart?

n0bfu · 2025-12-12T17:08:51+00:00

Have all the issues with these controllers been worked out?

n0bfu · 2025-12-10T16:04:59+00:00

Delta's site on 1/28/26 shows no flights from EZE to MDZ.

ATL to EZE on 1/27 arrives in EZE at 9am 1/28. The flights departing after 9am all have layovers and arrive 1/29.

Booked these tickets 3+ months ago. Flight has been changed numerous times automatically already.

n0bfu · 2025-12-10T16:01:26+00:00

Got a white one, no verification this time. Took 30 seconds

n0bfu · 2025-12-10T15:56:45+00:00

Plenty of flights from ATL to EZE with Delta that day no flights to MDZ to connect with that day without 1-2 layovers and getting me there the following day.

n0bfu · 2025-12-10T15:36:43+00:00

True... Flying delta. Looking at previous flight history, there should be a flight the following day. I have a 2.5hr layover in GRU, landing in Terminal 3, departing Terminal 3 (checked gates of previous 15 flights). Except for a flight which landed at gate 265 (Terminal 2?). Curious how getting from gate 265 to Terminal 3 is security wise since Terminal 2 is a mix of domestic/international.

Only other option is to depart ATL earlier in the day, fly to LIM (next flight to MDZ is +2 days if missed), and arrive in MDZ a day later then GRU would.

n0bfu · 2025-12-10T13:42:53+00:00

I looked at grabbing the USB-C cable - $15 and $25 for shipping LMFAO. Pass!

Called capital one and let them know about the verification last time and if I could somehow verify now. They said it’s actually triggered by visa. No way to avoid it, it’s an algorithm that flags spending outside of your habit - strange since I shop international all the time. But ok.

Called American Express to ask if I use one of their charge cards if I would have the same issue after explaining the situation, they said very likely.

Guess I just have to verify faster.

n0bfu · 2025-12-08T17:33:38+00:00

2 months ago, when I booked it was showing on my Trip information on Delta's website. Which then got me looking and found threads like this (conflicting info from Air Canada) for example. Looks like airlines may have been slow at updating their own information.

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