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EdBannister
Mountain climber
13,000 feet
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The first English language book on ice climbing "Climbing Ice" was written by Norman Kingsley.
I suppose it Chessler material now, but if you want to feel like you have great gear, or even had improved gear in the 70's or later, have a gander at that! sorry no pics, my ex trashed my entire guidebook and lit collection. Meanwhile, Norm Kingsley had 100+ first ascents in those scary crampons and boots, not just new routes, first on top. Never understood why he did not get more recognition, but he was not a self promoter.
for the record, since someone reported doing so... using flexible footwear w rigid crampons stresses the heat treated metal.. with continued use .. they eventually explode. foot fangs excepted.
the 80's Lowa US lineup from light to heavy:
Bozen, Scout, Alpspitz, Civetta
in the larger sizes, the Civetta came in at 4 pounds, per boot.
We did eventually find a great use for size 5, which no size 5 person had a hope of ever flexing.
One of the guys bought the hardware, installed, filled 'em up with cement, Lamps.
there were several more "pairs" made
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Mark Force
Trad climber
Ashland, Oregon
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Love my Nepal Evos. They fit like custom - wish my AT boots fit that good. Was wondering if anybody's had experience with the Nepal Cubes.
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tradmanclimbs
Ice climber
Pomfert VT
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Asolo Eigers. they ran a full size large when i bought them 2 seasons ago but incredibly light and warm. had to sell the first pair after a season and bought a half size smaller for the next season. think I could have gone a full size smaller......
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Fossil climber
Trad climber
Atlin, B. C.
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Tikchik Range, Alaska, 1958. Mapping glaciers for IGY. Bought 'em at REI on the way up. Fording streams first days, always wet. Moulded to the feet. Lugging 70 - 80 lb. around AK all summer, couldn't have had anything better! Swiss - can't recall the brand.
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guido
Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
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Ah yes Wayne and those classic glacier goggllllles!
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Fossil climber
Trad climber
Atlin, B. C.
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Tad -
Twenty-six. No, didn't use it on that trip. Dick Long was my partner that summer. Great summer!
And Guido - still got those goggles. And I think the boots were Raichles.
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nutstory
climber
Ajaccio, Corsica, France
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Sep 19, 2017 - 06:40am PT
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Tarbuster
climber
right here, right now
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Sep 19, 2017 - 09:02am PT
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^^^
Scored a set of the Super Pro with the PVC toe cap for your collection. Nice!
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This is what I use now, as I need high-volume, mostly for walking in cold weather, didn't want something quite as stiff as the yellow Evo, and had to get them from Europe:
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nutstory
climber
Ajaccio, Corsica, France
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Oct 12, 2017 - 09:11am PT
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If you look for information on Val d'Or on the Internet you will not find anything on this French brand of carefully made mountaineering boots. So I am pleased to share with you what I have found in La Montagne & Alpinisme.
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Spider Savage
Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
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Oct 12, 2017 - 09:43am PT
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nutstory
climber
Ajaccio, Corsica, France
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Oct 12, 2017 - 09:47am PT
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If I am not mistaken, these are early Galibier "Rando"
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nutstory
climber
Ajaccio, Corsica, France
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Oct 14, 2017 - 12:12am PT
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Happy Cowboy
Social climber
Boz MT
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Oct 14, 2017 - 04:52am PT
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" Le Fu*k's" appearance! Thank you Nutstory
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Contractor
Boulder climber
CA
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Oct 14, 2017 - 05:42am PT
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These Sportiva Karakorums we're issued to a buddy of mine in the military. He passed them on to me- I'm not sure of their best application? They fit perfectly and have never been worn.
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nutstory
climber
Ajaccio, Corsica, France
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Oct 14, 2017 - 05:49am PT
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Looks a little bit too "modern" for me ;-)
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c wilmot
climber
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Oct 14, 2017 - 07:55am PT
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Looks like a pair of la sportive lhotse boots to me contractor. It's a warmer boot than the Karakoram- Should be great for winter use.
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Contractor
Boulder climber
CA
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Oct 14, 2017 - 09:24am PT
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C- thanks! They were issued to the SEAL'S so maybe an all black military version.
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Oct 14, 2017 - 09:27am PT
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SEALS? How ya supposed to swim in those?
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Contractor
Boulder climber
CA
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Oct 14, 2017 - 11:09am PT
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Haha-Yes, they could swim in those!
SEa, Air, Land...
The early SEAL's plucked from Navy UDT went to Ranger school. Now they have their own mountaineering school I believe.
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nutstory
climber
Ajaccio, Corsica, France
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Oct 23, 2017 - 08:23am PT
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Val d'Or, "suite et fin"...
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