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    Has your dog been injured?

    Repaired both CCLs on my lab mutt. When she was a puppy and someone mentioned pet insurance I said "the only way that would pay off is if she blows both knees". I never thought I'd spend that kind of money but damn is she a sweetheart.
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    Packing List & Weight Critique Needed

    You can find tripods that are totally reasonable for binos and a light spotter that are much closer to 2 lbs. I've got a used Vortex Summit ss-p that is in that neighborhood I'd sell you for cheap. Also add me to the list of being impressed you can just sleep on a z rest. I'd go without a tent...
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    How does your job prepare you for the mountain?

    My soft hands from sitting in front of a computer all day make my trigger press much more predictable and consistent. Trust me I've tested this.
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    Have cancer. Going to Seattle for medical reasons. Fishing? Hiking tidbits?

    I'm in Winthrop. Shoot me a PM if you wind up doing this drive and I'll get out trout fishing with you. Or there are a couple of short walk in evening bear spots if you wind up hunting.
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    Bear Skull Euro - Degrease?

    Dawn dish soap and one of these bucket heaters worked for me but took about 4 months. I'd swap the water when it got murky which was probably every 2-3 days at the beginning and every other week by the end. In my sample size of 1 it's a pretty slow process but after 6 months only a little...
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    My SWFA Shipped!

    Mine shipped too!
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    Canning Resources

    It's a totally reasonable thing to do. I'd recommend the big ~23 quart Presto canner too. The one bit of advice I have is to only buy Ball and Kerr jars and lids. I've had really bad luck using some of the cheaper lids including a memorable instance when all 11 Pur brand lids failed to seal...
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    WTB Tikka T3 vertical grip

    Could I jump in line for seconds if a couple folks wind up having one to sell?
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    How are wolves on the endangered list?

    Wolves are delisted in the eastern half of WA as well. The boundary that is used is highway 97. WDFW is in the midst of attempting to remove their state listing as well. Lawsuits pending of course.
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    Ski touring / AT gear

    I've got no idea, hence the inertia of continuing to wear the same boot.
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    Ski touring / AT gear

    Mid winter I'm typically skiing on a set of DPS Lotus 124s that are the light touring version with some Dynafit Superlite 2.0s for bindings. These things float like mad and are decently composed in firmer snow. If you ski a lot mid winter I can not recommend a set of light 120mm+ skis enough...
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    Crispi boots resoled

    I just had a rand repair done under warranty by Gary. I doubt my boots were in his shop for longer than 24 hours before they were in their way back to me. I got them back so quickly I assumed that there was a shipping error and my package had been returned to sender!
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    Insulated Boot Warmth?

    I've had my eyes on some Wild Rock Plus all winter. I'm curious what you learn!
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    Kifaru KU 4300 review **Updated 2/25/24**

    Screw the backpack! Tony tell us about what's in it!
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    Hoffman Mountaineer Pac Boot Review **Updated 1/30/22**

    Ha, I could see how you think that's black mold or something similar. I didn't get it together this winter but I am very likely going to own a set of Hoffman pacs for winter cougar hunting next year. I'm sick of cold toes!!
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