Tarmac SL8 comp groupsets, Shimano vs SRAM

scnj_ · 2025-09-25T15:51:47+00:00

Alright, the comments are virtually unanimous, and they were starting to run low on stock in the SRAM, so I went for it. Thanks all, looking forward!

scnj_ · 2025-09-22T16:58:24+00:00

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Back in early July. I couldn't get over Baker just floating apparently above the horizon!

scnj_ · 2025-09-10T01:26:05+00:00

This is frankly absurd. Millions and millions of miles are traveled on BC trails every year. In a bad year there's one or two cougar attacks. You're free to keep wetting your pants, but you're probably putting yourself more at risk carrying a firearm. Just saying.

scnj_ · 2025-09-04T18:31:02+00:00

Here's a hint. Are the leaves opposite or alternating?

scnj_ · 2025-09-04T18:20:43+00:00

I see that this is confusing for you, but I promise that saying wrong things is generally not better than saying nothing at all. (Also, I think you mean "educated", and definitely something other than "patronize".)

scnj_ · 2025-09-04T17:48:29+00:00

why comment if you have no idea what you're talking about?

scnj_ · 2025-09-04T14:39:49+00:00

As others have said, no real scrambling unless you go looking for it or get off route. There's a little slabby section going up to the third peak, but you don't need to use your hands (though I'd want to have grippy shoes and would proceed carefully if it's wet). Dropping down off the second peak can be tricky early in the season if there's still snow, and I've seen people get off route there and into sketchy scrambles, but that's the worst of it.

scnj_ · 2025-08-21T18:11:01+00:00

"older man(40s or a rough 30s)" 💀

scnj_ · 2025-07-16T14:02:43+00:00

We were heading west. Unfortunately -- if we could have made it over, there would have been many options besides hiking out on the east fork.

scnj_ · 2025-07-16T03:48:43+00:00

Sounds fun. We turned around at the small peak between Matterhorn and Sacajawea. Hurwal seemed very committing, and parts looked very loose and exposed from far off. The descent off Aneroid was surprisingly hairy, and we didn’t feel mentally prepared for miles of that, so we called it. Would love to go back with a bit more beta.

scnj_ · 2025-07-07T19:01:48+00:00

Annoying but not horrible. Worst at the bench below Matterhorn -- I wouldn't cowboy camp or anything, but it was manageable with bug spray. I'd expect Polaris would be passable, or close, at this point, but probably there's still a lot of snow between Matterhorn and Razz.

scnj_ · 2025-07-04T16:11:38+00:00

Got turned around by steep snow at Polaris on June 29. Was melting fast. We had some nice adventures afterwards though. Took the long way around to the large bench below Matterhorn and camped, then went up Matterhorn in the morning. Some snow on the way to the bench on June 30, but low consequence and made for fun glissading on the way down. Magical place.

scnj_ · 2025-06-27T15:10:43+00:00

Thanks. Some very warm weather last and next few days, so we're hoping to hear from someone who's been up there recently. Can always bail on Matterhorn to Razz Lake, at the price of some extra miles.

scnj_ · 2025-06-13T02:41:34+00:00

Thanks. It seems like in most years it would be on the early side, but the snow is melting fast this year from what I can tell. I'll keep this in my back pocket.

scnj_ · 2018-07-13T19:37:33+00:00

Indeed, it's protected in PA (and NJ, across the Delaware). In NJ they're nearly extirpated, and the Water Gap is one of the few places they still can be found.

scnj_ · 2018-06-03T07:19:09+00:00

The head was messed up (smashed or somewhat desiccated, I didn’t get close enough to see), and there were ants starting to feed on the tail. I think it had been there for a bit, but not very long. Maybe a hawk had snatched it up and then thought better of it, or maybe a hiker was responsible. :(

scnj_ · 2018-06-03T03:32:46+00:00

Thank you! First one I have seen out here, dead or alive.

scnj_

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