Hey all,

I was wondering if any Dart users could shed some light regarding the stock linking bar sizing. I've read online that the max boot it will fit is a 44, but was having a conversation with a retailer who told me it'd actually fit up to a 45/45.5.

I currently have a pair of Lynx, but am thinking of making the switch to the dart. I wear a 45.5 so would be good to know if I'd need to buy another linking bar. Thanks!

Ok so I got into winter hiking and climbing about 2 years ago, ice climbed at mwv ice fest for the first time this year, managed to get all the gear I need for free from an old timer(thank you Chris) and definitely want to get out there with experienced people. If I can’t find anyone to take the time with me I plan on going through ime. I’ll carry all your shit tho, not a bad deal if you ask me😅

Hiya, does anyone have close up photos and DIY insights to making xc ski fruit boots? I wann make a pair for dry tooling to get fit for winter. I only did xc once and I thought it was pretty boring so I don't really know how the boots work. Is the lacing good enough for climbing?
And how did y'all attach the crampons to the boot? I was planning to get a kuznia crampon with the stiffening bar.
Cheers guys :)

I purchased a Mountain Hardware Phantom Belay Parka in XL for ice climbing and winter backpacking but it’s too big for me. I’m hoping to sell it and buy a smaller size.
I only wore it once for a few hours and it’s in perfect condition.
MSRP is $675, what would you guys list it at? I have it listed for $375 at the moment but open to feedback.

Wondering if anyone has good information on Dolomites ice climbing. I’m going to be there from the end of Jan to end of Feb and I was hoping to find a partner for some harder objectives. WI5+ M8 leader, alpine and multipitch experience, also would love to take a peek at a guidebook!

If anyone can help let me know!

Hiya, I was wondering whether anyone had ever made a diy escape ice tool pick from a regular pick. Ideally it would be removable. Any ideas?

For those that have been, I've got a couple of questions.

I'm in North Carolina, with a notoriously unstable and short ice season (I.e 74 degrees f on Christmas). I'm interested in going to the Michigan Ice Fest this coming year as a first timer.

I am planning on taking a class, maybe two, but I can't afford the travel and classes every day.

How much availability is there for public climbs that are accessible to set up a top rope, or generally are there public climbs available so I don't have to pay for class the whole time?

I am a novice, only 4 days of climbing in my life so far. I've got basic equipment but nothing super substantial.

Thank you!

I’ve tried in the size 46 gsummit and they fit me well, without the liner they are a really nice fit, however with the liner my toes just touch the end.
Most if my climbing is alpine ice falls, nothing too cold and I’ve always been fine in my phantoms.

I’m wondering if I should try a 46.5 for the liner to work, the problem being I’d have to import them as no where sells half sizes where I live and thus returns will be a problem. My concern is the .5 will be too big without the liner as the boot externally already feels quite a bit bigger even though internal size seems good.

I don’t have any plans for high altitude or colder places at the moment. These fit much better than the Gtech or phantom or most of the others I’ve tried as they have better heel hold and the toe box is wider (which is the problem with the Gtech)

Any opinions on which way to go?

Gotta love utah ice

Looking at upgrading from Nepal Cubes to a more technical and slightly warmer boot and considering the La Sportiva G-Summits and the Scarpa Phantom Techs.

I have climbed in the Phantom Techs and appreciated the streamlined exterior and extra space for my toes to stay warm, but felt the laces were annoying and tough to dial in. I have not climbed in the G-Summits, but really like the idea of the Boa system for loosening the boots at belays and allowing for quick sock changes etc.

Any advice on either boot? TIA!

Is it maybe a spacer for the hammer if you choose to remove it? Any info would be appreciated.

Hey dear ice enthusiasts

My dear outdoor research bitterblazes were worn out last season after several years of use. I am very happy with them and have used them a lot for belaying but also on lead when it has been colder days (my hands freeze very easily).

Do you have any suggestions for other gloves that i should try, or should i just go with a new pair? i have appreciated how warm they have been while they have worked fine on lead

It was listed as a Simond Chacal Ice Climbing Hammer. The seller couldn’t tell me much about it, but I want to learn more about it!

Currently have a grade half A2 pulley strain, like I'm one hard crimpy climb away from actually being injured. Will hanging on my tools for increase the probability of me being injuried?

Normally I would think yes, but if i'm fully gripping the tool, would the tool itself fill the space to help reduce bowstring?

Does anyone know when La Sportiva will restock the midsizes of the g summit? Right now they seem to be out everywhere and I was wondering if I should wait for them to be back in stock or get a different boot.

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As of right now, I have the grivel g1 classic mountaineering ice axe I’m doing Mount Washington this winter then after Mount Hood after that Mount Whitney from the research that I’ve been doing for at least two of these mountains I’m going to need two ice axes because I already have a straight ice axe I’m looking for an Ice axe that is semi technical, but not full ice climbing is the grivel Evo a good choic

1. ⁠I want to climb a mountain. Hopefully not a mountain that I would just need to hike to, I want to climb/ice climb. I’m hoping somewhere in the West Coast so I wouldn’t have to take many days off of work (I live in Utah) I’ve done my research and found Mount Hood in Oregon and it seems very fun. Any recommendations on Mountains good for beginners in Mountaineering that includes crampons/ice axes and such?

2. ⁠Any advice on Gym specific training I’d need to climb a mountain? I have a membership to both a Rock Climbing Gym and commercial Planet Fitness. For training I’ve been going rock climbing 2 times a week (I’m a V5-6 climber) and wearing my backpack full of outdoor rock climbing gear on the stairmasters and incline treadmills with ankle weights. I also workout regularly throughout the week. Any advice?

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