Things I need before next trip to Tucks.... [Archive] - T4T Forums

DMC

08-25-2003, 09:02 AM

Crampons...

Ice Axe...

Northface Expander Panel for my sleeping bag... I've expanded since I bought it...

Replacement water purifier filters...

A titanium cookset...

elwood

08-25-2003, 09:13 AM

DMC,

Don't forget....chocolates

DMC

08-25-2003, 09:20 AM

Yes in-deed!!!!

:)

08-25-2003, 09:32 AM

DMC: Talk to me of this expander panel... I have also expanded. my Kelty 20deg bag is just a wee bit too short, i.e. if I'm in mummy mode and I stretch out I could rip the thing.

I need a mini-stove for next year. I've been using a single burner that attaches to those green propane cans you normally only use car-camping. That's a couple pounds I could make go away.

DMC

08-25-2003, 09:37 AM

M@:
DMC: Talk to me of this expander panel... I saw a Northface catalog.... I've been thinking about replacing my Blue Kazoo bag.. It keeps me warm enough but I need more space for things like storing nalgenes and boot liners... That and to be more comfy...

I digress--- I saw this expander thing - it fits into any NF bag... Expands it by like 9" and is filled with Polarguard.. Cost around $30 bucks...

Mumster

08-25-2003, 09:54 AM

A better :backpack: and :camera: .

Considering crampons and an ice ax...

DMC

08-25-2003, 10:03 AM

I should call Steve Nuegibar(sp)and ask him to setup a day at Tucks in the Winter when we can all get together and learn self arrest with the axe's.....

Steve was my avi trainer... The guy knows his stuff... We tried to set a class up last year but couldnt get enough people...

elwood

08-25-2003, 10:16 AM

I think the expander panels are $24.99 at www.campmor.com (http://www.campmor.com)

It's a good investment for those of us who seem to get wider as the years go on.

DMC, if you organize a self-arrest class, I am so there...

abuliam

08-25-2003, 12:32 PM

Hi- I'm an avid reader ( along with my son), but a one-timer at Tuck's. How essential is an ice-axe ??? :iceaxe:

Mumster

08-25-2003, 12:43 PM

abuliam:
Hi- I'm an avid reader ( along with my son), but a one-timer at Tuck's. How essential is an ice-axe ??? :iceaxe: Abuliam:
you will hear mixed reports about the pros and cons of :iceaxe: at TR. It's is probably more important for the Gulf where you ski down, then have to hike up out you don't get out.
Most people do TR without one - at least later in the spring... The earlier in the season the greater the need. It's all relative. When were you planning to hike up?

surfy

08-25-2003, 12:52 PM

DMC,

Here's something else needed:

Two Sherpas to carry the :beermug:

surfy

Mumster

08-25-2003, 12:56 PM

Only two sherpas? You must be going up without elwood and DMC...they need an extra one to carry their chocolate.

abuliam

08-25-2003, 01:05 PM

We hope to get up there twice :skismile: :sleepingbag: this year...once in early April :sleepingbag: :sun: and a second time in May :sun: .

DRPHIDDLEPHOS

08-25-2003, 02:06 PM

I KNOW A GREAT SHERPA! :beermug: :beermug: :beermug: :beermug: :beermug: + :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: @ :tucks: = :D

Jolly J

08-25-2003, 02:10 PM

I hope to get a new Sleeping Bag & Pad setup. It's been getting colder and colder every time I sleep in it. Also need a water filter. Less water to carry = More beer to carry :-)

08-25-2003, 02:20 PM

Coleman Road Trip Party Grill (Model No. 9946-707), the rest is covered.
See the beauty (http://www.coleman.com/coleman/colemancom/detail.asp?product_id=9946-707&categoryid=27203&submittingpage=subcategory.asp)

DMC

08-25-2003, 02:25 PM

RR:
Coleman Road Trip Party Grill (Model No. 9946-707), the rest is covered. You bring that and I'll bring this... Propane Grillin' Griddle™ (http://www.coleman.com/coleman/colemancom/detail.asp?product_id=9931-750)
Could imagine frying up eggs and bacon... mmmm... And Freedom Toast.... Omlettes.... Burgers... Ham... Stir fry.... mmmm....

skicdave

08-25-2003, 02:26 PM

Don't forget some Entertainment (http://www.games-to-go.com/) when you go!

08-25-2003, 03:23 PM

Yeah, that's it, wear a Sumo suit and slide the headwal. Or better yet, set up some Tua Sumo,s and try to avoid lunch rocks while attemting a Sumo Squared descent of the Sluice!

Frankontour

08-25-2003, 04:29 PM

Don't you forget the "crazy carpet" ?? :D

Thanks for the idea of the ice axe, I didn't think to that.

For the crampons, is it really necessary in the ravine ? I guess it's depending of what you're going to hike ?

skicdave

08-25-2003, 04:38 PM

Careful frankoncrampons on the way down with that :iceaxe: . Best to pack it safely away...

http://timefortuckerman.com/apr14-2001/photojam5/dswmedia/img0012.jpg

08-25-2003, 04:54 PM

As a hard booter, unless it's all ice, no sweat. Crampons would be overkill.

On the other hand, if they fit your ski boots, those morning climbs up the "still very firm" are a lot easier with crampons.

If the sun comes out, the corn gets plastic enough for step kicking w/o pons and on a mushy day, hardly any kicking at all.

DMC

08-25-2003, 05:33 PM

Frankontour:
I guess it's depending of what you're going to hike ? It's actually a combination of where and when...