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Nordic Ski World Champs 2013
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Nordic Ski World Champs 2013Another winter sports highlight from Feb 20- March 3 !
Cannot expect Oslo 2011 atmosphere but first is classic sprint on Feb 21 Last edited by pakillo on Wed Feb 20, 2013 2:34 am, edited 1 time in total.
Re: Nordic Ski World ChampsYeah, and Kikkan Randall (USA) favored in that sprint for women - dominating that event this year among the women.
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Classical sprint? Not really. She finished 10th and 8th in her two World Cup races this season in this event. If the sprint was freestyle (which it will be next year in Sochi), that would be a very different story. I'm not saying she isn't a potential challenger, but it's Bjoergen and Kowalczyk that have to start as favorites in this one yet again.
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Yep, she is much better in freestyle with very good chances in team sprint. M-Liisa Malvalehto could surprise.
Re: Nordic Ski World ChampsI certainly hope so, she's always been one of those major talents who never really delivered on that promise... Motherhood seems to have finally put her back on track.
Re: Nordic Ski World ChampsFor some reason the 'sprints' in XC never much interested me. Probably my favorite event is the 4x10,000.
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Probably the greatest ever Olympic race in any sport - 1994 Lillehammer - Norway v. Italy - aka The Great Race. Go watch youtube clips of the NBC treatment of it. I am fortunate to have the entire video and still love to watch it.
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Sorry - didn't know the sprint was classical at the Worlds this year.
Re: Nordic Ski World ChampsThere are way too many of them, but I don't think they're fundamentally evil like the mass start 50K is
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But nearly all distance races on the XC WCp circuit nowadays are mass start... which, at least on the men's side, turns them all into sprints, with a big group involved in the battle at the finish. It's different with the women because the top athletes are dominant enough to run away from the others, so there's normally at most three women fighting it out at the finish (usually some subset of Bjoergen, Kowalczyk and Johaug).
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She won that one WCp race, but it sort of looks flukish... OK, she beat Kowalczyk there, but all the other top women were missing, plus the race was an abnormally short one, and I remember Malvalehto said herself in an interview after the race that that played into her hands. Apart from that one win, she hasn't done much of note. Anne Kyllonen has been very consistent, though, with 4th and 3rd in two classical sprints this season so far.
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I like sprints but I don't like that I see less and less interval start races. And mass start 50K with 30 men together at 49K is a joke
Re: Nordic Ski World ChampsNah. It just feels that way Yes, there are way too many mass starts as well, but in my view the mass start 50K belongs to a whole different class of abomination. As an interval start, the 50K is brilliant; as a mass start, you can pretty much get away with missing the first two hours. Thankfully at least our National Champs are still resisting the mass start 50K Yup, a longer race will hurt her chances somewhat, but her endurance is definitely up from a couple years back. Her tactical acumen worries me more...
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Looking at this season in the World Cup, there's only been two proper interval start races so far, plus three very short ones as part of stage races. In major championships, only one out of 4 individual events has interval start. So it really has become something of a rarity.
Re: Nordic Ski World ChampsSadly, yes. Not everything that isn't an interval start is a mass start, though; there have been quite a few handicap starts, especially on Tour de Ski. (And the men's 10K at Ruka doesn't really count as "very short", but I guess that's picking nits )
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Yes, when I think of this event, that is the race that sticks foremost in my mind.
Re: Nordic Ski World Champs 2013103 women (1,27Km course) and 136 men(1,5Km) will start in tomorrow's sprint.
Great it's not like that barely legal (for sprint) 1,8Km course in Sochi.
Re: Nordic Ski World Champs 2013I look for Emil Johnsson of Sweden to take it. Him or the Russian Krjukov. I have no idea about how sharp Northug is. Always playing games. Monster talent but he got hammered by Krjutov over the last 100m in a sprint race earlier in the season. Did not think anybody could handle Northug like that.
Re: Nordic Ski World Champs 2013Malvalehto wins the qualification
The rounds will hurt her more than Kyllönen though. Surprised by Procházková, she hasn't shown much in the last couple years. Randall only just scraped through...
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That is still shorter than the shortest standard Olympic distance. And the women ran only 5k. It looks like I underestimated Malvalehto, though. Fastest time in qualifying, just ahead of Kowalczyk. Bjoergen only 14th. Randall just barely made it through in 28th place
Re: Nordic Ski World Champs 2013Reckon Harvey might have a chance in the 50K? He's clearly in shape, and has both endurance and a good finish...
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He is with good chances in the 50K though I see several men with good chances if they attack earlier, not if they wait for finish against Northug. I guess I'll be for Poltoranin after what happened to him today. I was hoping Emil Jonsson would take the sprint gold and what a climb that was by him!
Re: Nordic Ski World Champs 2013Well, I was sorta correct - USA women win team sprint, led by Kikkan Randall. First ever gold at worlds in Nordic Skiing for USA
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Well, I was more impressed by 17 year old Sarah Hendrickson winning the Normal hill Ski jump for the US. Amazing jumps! But Saturday belonged to Norway (it's only right!) Top 4 in the Women's Skiathlon (7.5km classic and 7.5km free style) Marit Bjørgen winning it. Then 2nd 3rd and 4th in the Men's. And then Anders Bardahl winning the Normal hill Ski jump. Harvey will be dangerous in the 50k but I''ll have to go with Northug here, especially if he chooses to sit out the 15K as has indicated. You'll never know with Northug though. He's into a new feud with the Swedes. He just can't let it go.
Re: Nordic Ski World Champs 2013Will somebody stop Norwegian sweep tomorrow? That could be Kalla, Roponen, Gessner, Makarainen ... No Kowalczyk tomorrow.
I guess we'll see tomorrow if any other team can stand up against Norway in the relay.
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Guess Bjorgen and Johaug will be tough to beat. Maybe someone can finish ahead of Steira for third to prevent the sweep.
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And that was Chekaleva, surprising but not as much as 5th place for Elizabeth Stephen. Finland will need a lead after classical exchanges in the relay.
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The biathlete Goessner was just 0.5s away from the bronze That was probably more surprising than either of these two.
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I wasn't surprised with Goessner's result, she is the fastest biathlete (though I'm not a biathlon fan) who has already competed in cross-country World Cup and World Championships in Liberec 2009, always in skating technique I think.
Re: Nordic Ski World Champs 2013Yup, she had the fastest time on her leg in the Liberec relay at age 18 (ahead of Roponen, Steira, Haag etc.) and put the Germans back in medal contention. I think she was in even better shape a couple months ago, her skiing speed in Pokljuka (mid-December) and Oberhof (early January) was completely nuts.
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Yes, she is very fast for a biathlete, but it's not like she's miles ahead of the others. Tora Berger has generally been outrunning Goessner in recent races, I believe, and there are at least a couple of others at a comparable level, like Domracheva and Makarainen. To me it is surprising that these supposed non-specialists can contend for medals against the best runners in the world. I suppose one advantage they have is they only train one style, but even so... imagine if, say, top orienteering specialists showed up for track races at WC/OG and were in medal contention. Wouldn't it be a bit of an embarassment for track specialists?
Re: Nordic Ski World Champs 2013So what are your predictions for the relay today? Norway is obviously out of everyone's reach, but what about the minor medals? Finland and Sweden are obvious candidates, but Russia is starting to get their act together before the Olympics, and the US looks like possible contenders as well (it would be their first medal ever).
Re: Nordic Ski World Champs 2013I'm not convinced by Finland. We look good on paper, but I'm sure we'll manage to screw up somehow We have a weaker anchor than any other top contenders, which doesn't help. Sweden will obviously be strong. Wiken on 2nd could be their problem spot; she can certainly turn in a good leg, but her first half in the skiathlon wasn't that great. (Also, Kalla disappointed in the 10K; she'll have to do better than that if Sweden wants silver, but I think she can.) USA were 3rd in Gällivare, but they got excellent classical legs from Brooks and Randall that time. I don't see Bjornsen and Randall repeating that today; Randall's been shaky lately, and Bjornsen just isn't in that kind of shape. Germany might have an outside chance. They have a decent team and have often overperformed in championship relays, plus Gössner will likely be extra-hungry after missing out on a medal by 0.5... I'd say 1. NOR, 2. SWE and 3rd a toss-up between FIN, GER and possibly RUS. Hope I'm wrong -- You're right, of course, that Gössner isn't miles ahead of other biathletes (though she seemed to be in Oberhof and Pokljuka). I'm surprised how handily she beat Mäkäräinen - but I'd put that down to Mäkäräinen having a bad day, as opposed to Gössner having an exceptionally good one. As for Berger, wasn't she 4th in the XC season opener last year? She certainly wasn't in better shape then. Sure, it is a bit embarrassing for so-called specialists... If orienteering swallowed lots of Kenya's top talent, we might well see that happening! I've always been interested in seeing how Kenya would fare in orienteering
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Guess one possible explanation is that the course was more difficult than the average biathlon world cup course, and Goessner is particularly good at going uphill.
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Well, Finnish team is surprising, I expected them to challenge Norway but with different team, maybe they need Saarinen on classical leg... I put Germany on medal position and Sweden is questionable. France could do well. Classical legs are problem for USA.
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Western Mountaineering UltraLite Sleeping Bag: 20 Degree Down
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utah whatchamacallit
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- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I own several montbell, marmot and mountain hardwear bags and by in large, most of the time I always take this bag instead (when the temp is in the right range).
The material is softer, the bags are lighter with equal or more down fill. I have used mine about 20 times this summer and have always been happy. I plan on using it this fall and the shoulder season when a zero degree bag is not justified and just layering up with a down jacket on the inside.
On a sad note-I was camping, had a candle about 3 feet away from me-got out of bag real quick and the bag landed on the candle for 2 seconds-got a nice 40 mm hole now-bummer. But no down was lost. It is super light material-keep away from flames. ANd no-the material did not burn-just melted.
Can't decide on the ultralight or the...
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Can't decide on the ultralight or the alpinlight. I am skinny - 6-2 150 pounds and am worried the girth of the alpinlight might be too much. However the extra room may be nice for layering and room to move around. Any suggestions?
Steven Jones
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Your worry is well founded. If the bag is too big you will have dead space that needs to be warmed. On the other hand, if you feel like you prefer to layer and have room to move around and can live with the extra space, the the Alpinlite might be a good way to go. Best of luck!
Excellent & light weight
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- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Really warm for a bag that packs down so small. Weighs almost nothing, but is warm enough for late fall/early winter. Comfy down to -10 C if you wear a wool shirt :-)
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- Familiarity: I've used it several times
I first bought the HighLite 35 degree bag, slept out in New York in November and was a bit cold, so I returned it and got the UltraLite. The bag is incredible- super warm, great construction, packs down very small. Expensive, but I expect it will last for decades.
Like it but may be too small
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- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
I bought the Ultralite and the Alpinlite to see which fit me better. Both bags are very well made and both are the long (6'6") size. The stitching is perfect, the zippers work great without snagging although I am careful with them just to be safe. The problem for me is determining which one to keep. I think this is a fairly common occurrence, so I thought I?d try to provide some information for anyone trying to make the decision.
I think I've read every article on the internet about both bags and am really sold on staying with WM. I'm 6'1.5" and fluctuate between 170 and 180 lbs. My chest measurement is 42.
It seems like the Ultralite's shoulders are fine at 60"but the hip measurement feels fairly tight. I think the foot measurement is fine, although I can notice the inch difference on the Alpinlite in that area.
As far as the Alpinelite...I really like the foot measurement of 39". I also like the hip measurement of 56" a lot more that the Ultralite's 52". It doesn't seem like a lot, but it is to me. I'm mostly a side sleeper in case you were wondering. The Alpinlite?s should measurement is what makes me wonder which one to keep. It?s really large at 65?. There is considerable difference between the two and it?s almost as if I need the Alpinlite?s hip and foot measurements with the Ultralite?s shoulder measurements. The bags are so similar with respect to function, that it doesn?t make sense to keep both. I may end up keeping the Alpinlite because I flop around a lot at night. The perfect WM bag for me would be a 20 degree bag with the following measurements ? 60-62?shoulder, 56? hip, 39? foot.
I give the bag 5 starts because the fit and finish is immaculate and everything works as it should.
One more note - If you are over 6 feet tall go ahead and get the long. It will be perfect once you extend your toes.
Western Mountaineering Ultralite
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I am 5'7 could i fit into the 5'6 bag or...
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I am 5'7 could i fit into the 5'6 bag or should i just go with a 6 and put some clothing at the bottom to fill in the gap?
Sandy Brown
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Go with the 6'. If you are too big for a bag, you will over-compress the insulation and lower the temp rating.
I'm a petite female looking for my first...
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I'm a petite female looking for my first down bag after borrowing a friends' and loving it.
I swore I'd never camp again with temps under 25 degrees with my current bag.... would the ultralight be warm in temps down to 15? What temp bag should I actually be looking for? These temp ratings can be confusing!
I'm like a lot of women...cold feet, hands, cold everything....
I'm also interested in a bag that packs light and small..this thing goes with me on my bike, suitcase, and whatever couch I might be crashing on....
Thanks for any advice!
Guy Geva
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If you cold take the warmes sleepingbag you can take.
The EN rating is what you lokking for. it said women r cold and need a warmer bags...dont go by the US raiting, you get cold
I hope it's help (:
Kate Williamson
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Disregard what Guy said--EN ratings are good for comparing different brands of bags but don't give you an accurate temperature that you'll be comfortable in.
Western bags are over filled and conservatively rated. I have slept in a 25degree Western sleeping bag in 25degree weather and I was perfectly warm and I get cold easily. The key is the amount of down put into the bag. Not only does Western use the highest quality European goose down they can get, they then put large amounts of it in the bags.
I'd trust the temperature rating with Western Mountaineering bags. The average person would be warm 5 degree below the rating, but if you are thinking you'll regularly experience below 20 degrees AND you run cold, I'd think about the Versalite for a couple ounces more. You could also get a sleeping bag liner that would boost the temp rating on the trips you think temps would be colder than 20.
Hope this helps...
Phil Maher
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As far as EN ratings go- I have never, ever found any sleeping bags that have met of exceeded WM's in accuracy. WM has never let me down and cost me a single night's sleep because I was cold....the only problem is not wanting to get up in the morning.
Dustin Short
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Western mountaineering bags are indeed conservatively rated. If you look at a UK site, you'll get the EN ratings (EN is required in europe I believe). Over in the EU the Ultralite is billed as a 16F bag rather than a 20F as in the States. I think they refrain from quoting the EN rating because they have built a decades long brand on their old conservative ratings and want to maintain reliability from year to year over marketing hype (even if it is in their favor).
Why is there no Left Zip option for the...
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Why is there no Left Zip option for the 6ft bag?
Dave Marcus
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When Backcountry runs out of a certain item, it disappears from the purchase options. Left zip is available, but Backcountry doesn't have any right now.
im looking for a bag to use on my thru-hike...
Mike Antilla
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im looking for a bag to use on my thru-hike next year on the PCT, and its a toss up between this and the apache. is the couple ounces of weight worth sacrificing the durability of a regular WM bag?
Dave Marcus
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Having used Pertex in both bags and jackets for a while now, I can tell you that durability shouldn't be a concern. Unless you intentionally pull your bag through thorny bushes or slide down abrasive rocks using the bag as a sled, you'll be fine.
Between the two bags, I'd be more concerned about fill weight. You get an extra 3oz of down in the Apache. That could make a huge difference on the PCT. If you decide to go with the UltraLite, call WM and ask them about having it overstuffed. Then, you can get the benefits of more down and keep the light weight.
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I've spent my career working in large wilderness areas in MT and WY. I've have NEVER been a fan of down gear and 99.9% of cold weather gear I own is synthetic insulation. Believe me, I've been spanked by Pa nature far too many times in the backcountry to take the lessons learned lightly. However, my main backpacking, ski, and inflatable kayaking buddy has owned one of these WM bags for YEARS of constant use. I on the other hand have gotten by very well on NOLS garage sale MH used synthetic bags and a MH lamina(?) -40 bag for winter. (as an aside, I will NEVER own another synthetic bag made by the furry rodent people, not good). I still have my 1969 Outward Bound REI McKinley down bag that has outlived it's usefulness (lack of ventilation and loft, i.e. cold spots). However, since my retirement goals in 20 months are to start ticking the long distance trails, I've been retooling my gear for as light weight and quality. Knowing how pleased Curt has been and researching the rep on these bags finally caused me to reluctantly shell out the big buck...(on sale). I am extremely pleased with this top quality made purchase. So far so good, and am confident in the long run that it will perform as well as it has for Curt and the other reviewers have raved.
I have a Marmot Pinnacle, and the regular...
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I have a Marmot Pinnacle, and the regular size is just right for me. Anybody know how comparable the Ultra compares, size-wise?
Kate Williamson
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These bags are made to fit their size. So a 6' bag fits a 6' person. If you are right at 6', you'll fit just fine in this bag.
Light weight and warm
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So far, I have had the bag out for two trips and it has performed very well. The lightness and compact size of the bag help me cut down on pack weight and size. It sleeps very comfortably and I can't wait to get it out in some colder weather.
Changed the game
Ross Solomon
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My old bag was a Marmot Sawtooth 15. That bag got great reviews and was warm enough I guess, but it just didn't compare to the WM UltraLite. The Marmot weighed nearly twice as much as this thing. This bag has brought my base weight down to under 8lbs, and I can absolutely notice a difference. I don't even have to use my hip belt on shorter trips, my bag is so light now.
Other than weight, another great thing about Western Mountaineering is that their temperature ratings seem to be very accurate. I had used my Marmot bag in 20 degree weather before and was uncomfortably chilly in the morning. It got to about 25 where I was this past weekend and I was still extremely toasty, leaving me no doubt that this bag will go to at least its rated temp, if not even lower without problems.
Not for the money...
William C Clark
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This is a light bag. It is warm (I found the rating to be a little optimistic). My biggest complaint (and why I got rid of mine) was that the material is not nearly down-proof enough: I was always loosing feathers or being poked by feathers. If you want the best US-made, lightweight down bag that doesn't spear you during your slumber, check out Feathered Friends - hand made in Seattle.
Garrett Perkins
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Featherd friends is bomb!!!
Can a bag be any better
Josh Saint
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Switched over to this bags several years ago an have carried for over 1000 miles. Will not get another bag. Super light weight and very warm and it can be packed smaller than a 32oz water bottle.
William C Clark
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Just because it can pack down that small doesn't mean it should. You are likely damaging the down and/or baffles of the bag. Just a friendly warning.
Is the ripstop shell on this bag water...
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Is the ripstop shell on this bag water resistant or repellent? And is there any moisture-wicking property to the lining?
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The "Pertex" shell offers slight water resistance but not enough to rely on more than normal condensation build-up & the inner lining doesn't wick but does breathe. This is from the manufacturer: "These bags are designed for special applications where compressed volume and weight are critical factors. Although some durability is sacrificed with these lighter fabrics, our ExtremeLite bags are perfect for the lightweight specialist."
Willy Syndram
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I Recently took my Western Mountaineering UltraLite 20 degree bag on an early season AT thru-hike. I combined it with a silk liner and slept comfortablly with tempature droping into the teens. When tempatures dropped into the singles and below zero I had to add my space blanket to the mix. It compressed very nice and quickly regained it loft once out of my pack. The full zipper allowed me to use it as a quilt when tempatures warmed up, and the mummy style allowed me to cinche up and trap body heat when it got cold.
The Western Mountaineering UltraLite 20 degree is one of the best bags out there...!!!!
Willy Syndram
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I don't use a compression bag for my sleeping bag when I hike. This allows me to pack more efficiently and once out of my pack my bag seems to regain it loft quicker. It also saves a little bit of weight...
Time for a new bag, and Western Mountaineering...
Phil Maher
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Time for a new bag, and Western Mountaineering is going to be it. The UL would be my first choice, based on weight alone, but I'm concerned about the shoulder circumference. I'm about 21" across, and prefer a roomier bag, and also sleep cold. Would I potentially be better served with the Alpinlite or the Badger MF in both the width and the rating? Also, when WM says that their bags are for experienced gear users, what special considerations might that entail in terms of precautions and care?
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Hey Phil. The Badger was the first Western bag I purchased. It's spectacular. By Western standards it's heavy but if you stop and think about it, 2.5 lbs. is damned light for a REALLY wide mummy. It's cushe. Having said that, I now use my Alpinlite more for carrying on my back since I sleep warm and it's wide enough. You couldn't go wrong with either bag you're considering. I know. I have both.
Sleep cold and don't mind that extra 8 oz? Go for the Badger.
Wanna go lighter without feeling like a crysalis? Avoid the Ultralite and get the Alpinlite.
Want the warmest, lightest, most packable 20 degree sleeping bag on the planet? The Ultralite is the one. Period. My 200 lbs puts a little too much strain on the girth. That's why I prefer the other two.
Oh, the experienced user thing...nothing to worry about unless you enjoy scree sledding in your sleeping bag. If that's the case, choose another. Sleeping on the ground has never been a problem in either the Badger or Alpinlite. They're plenty durable. I use them a lot between washings and when I do occasionally wash them, I give 'em an extra rinse cycle in the front loading washer at the Laundromat. Turning the black inside-out and giving them a good dose of sun is the best way to clean them unless they get too manky. It also lofts them brilliantly.
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Phil, if you haven't already purchased, I would highly recommend getting either the Swift or Swallow from Feathered Friends instead of a WM bag. These bags are built with better materials (higher water repellency and increased down-proofness - keep your feathers in the bag where they belong!), I find them warmer than WM bags, custom colors, and also made in the US.
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Took it to Shasta for late Spring ski touring. Packs much smaller than the supplied carry bag with a compression sack. Worked very well with a 3/4 lightweight Thermarest pad, I rested very comfortably and stayed warm without overheating.
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Interesting Place. Decor was a little confused but very fun! Food was great! The pancakes for brunch were some of the best I ever had! However, the steak (rare) was very chewy! In general not a bad place.
Cafe La Boheme is great place for a romantic dinner. The food is great and so is the decor. Went on a Saturday night around 9pm and it was pretty empty. a few tables were taken. It was really quiet and calm, which was a nice change in pace. It's definitely not a "happening" place but I would go back.
Once again I loved my experience at Cafe La Boheme! My Partner and I thoroughly enjoyed the wonderful food and outstanding service. I've been dining here for over 15 years and it's always a great meal and experience. BRAVO!
Excellent architecture paired with excellent food. Great spot in west Hollywood. Surprisingly not busy for our 6pm reservation. We had the French onion soup, cheese plate, wine, and for our entrees duck and chicken. All were excellent.
I have less than 5 minutes from Café La Boheme and have dined there many many times. For a time I found the menu rather ordinary but in the last year it has certainly improved. The food was always good, but at times the service was inconsistent which is part of what we pay for. I have dined there three times in the past 35 days, and my server Dylan is excellent. I trust his opinion on the specials and he always checks to see if I need something. This, combined with the ambiance and excellent quality of the menu makes for a special dinner. I just wished the stocked Lagavulin in their bar. Well done. And Open Table makes getting a table a cinch.
I've been here many times and it's always been very nice. The ambiance would lead you to think that this was a very pricey place but that isn't the case. The most expensive entree was $25. I recommend the Hamachi Crudo, absolutely delicious. Everything else was great as well. Wonderful for a romantic evening but good for friends too.
We sat in the bar, had great service as we always do. The food was great, drinks were great and the recommendation from the "wine guy" was spot on for what we wanted in our price range. Ambience is amazing, this is a great place for a date. We'll definitely be coming back very soon.
Great outside dining on beautiful patio. Would recommend to others
The restaurant is lovely, the service is excellent, the menu is interesting and varied, you won't be disappointed.
I had booked a table for ten for the Jimmy James dinner show but then had to miss it. The rest of my party, however, had nothing but raves about the whole evening -- the food, service, the atmosphere, and the show!
Service was OUTSTANDING, Food cooked to perfection. If you have not been here yet DONT WALK RUN you will love it!!!!!!!!!
Great place, Kevin our server provided great service. The Ginger Martini is a must try.
The restaurant is very pretty. Since we were there on a Monday night, it was very quiet. Our waiter was attentive and was able to answer all our questions about the menu. We had a lovely evening. Will definitely go back again.
Dine LA menu was fantastic. We ordered different items to share and the faves were the grilled stuffed calamari , quinoa crusted cod and the lavender pavlova with tropical fruits. Our food was beautifully presented and the flavors were amazing. Our service was perfect...attentive and not overbearing. We will definitely be back
Excellent food, service and ambience. Great place to celebrate special occasions
Me and my friends love La Boheme. We came in for Dine LA and loved everything. The service, food, ambiance...stellar!
outstanding service and food in a beautiful setting. Excellent Lobster risotto, scallops and desserts.
Dining at La Boheme always feels like a special event, but the Jimmy James Dinner Show I attended there, with a party of 10, kicked it up even higher. I ordered the 3-course Jimmy James Prix Fixe special, which was great. Everyone there had a blast. Looking forward to the next one -- though I'll likely be back for dinner before then as well. Loving it!
I happened to go on a nite they had a little caberet show. They called me in advance to make sure I knew about to see if it was OK since there was a cover charge for this, and they gave me a choice to sit outside if I did not want to see the show. The dinner and the show was great. The whole experience was really ncie.
It is great to see that this restaurant has been committed since day one to high quality food and service. Just superb. Food excellent after being open many years...decor can't be beat...truly unique and great place. Contrats to all!
What a gem this place is, seriously. We'd never been; we chose it online, crossed our fingers, and it couldn't have been more ideal. From the welcoming hostess to our exceptional waiter, to the food, the service, the room...I could go on and on. We were married in the park (within walking distance), and this was the perfect place to take our group of 8 afterwards. It would be just as special for a romantic dinner for two, (which I can guarantee you will be happening in the future), as well. Don't hesitate to go here. We wouldn't have changed a thing. The whole Open Table process - making the reservation, the email confirmation, follow-ups, etc., - all pretty flawless, too.
Is the second time that I visit this place and is still a great spot for a special occasion
Cafe La Boheme lived up to it's high ratings by LA food journalists. This was our first visit to Cafe La Boheme and it won't be our last. The staff was very friendly and eager to take care of us as special guests. We were seated right away even though slow traffic had us arriving late for our reservation time slot. The food was very good and reasonably priced. The atmosphere was very intimate and relaxing for a special wedding anniversary. We left feeling very satisfied with our dining experience and look forward to our next visit.
We were a group of 10 who were seated immediately. We chose in the outside patio. Much quieter than being inside the restaurant. Overall experience was very good. Servers were constantly checking on us and bringing our drinks. This restaurant is definitely the type of place where you would order appetizers and then the main dish. The main dish is smaller than what I am use to eating. Overall my friends enjoyed their meal. Roasted chicken & the Lobster Risotto was good. I was disappointed with my Pork Osso Bucco. There was nothing on the plate except some sauteed onions and a portion of pork that was pretty dry and very fatty. I was a little bummed with my selection.
Loved Cafe La Boheme. Service, food and atmosphere were fantastic. Highly recommended!
Cafe La Boheme is an amazing romantic place. It a place where people get dressed for a special night of food, drink and friends. The food is outstanding. Tasty and great presentation. The service was always there, and friendly. Over all a great night. But... Being a high end, high class restaurant where people are dressed up for the event, and look elegant expect standards. We saw people in there underdressed for the place. Cafe La Boheme needs to enforce a dress code, if they want to be an elegant night spot. Seeing a couple of people wearing shorts and sneakers is not dress code standards. Topped off seeing a man wearing a t-shirt. Time may change, but some standards need to remain, enforce a dress code
meal cooked very well just suggested to specify prices for "special" in a printed version, when the price is doubled for a little piece of meat I wish to know it apparently, waiters trained not to announce the price for specials because they may embarrass you :( no they wont, people will actually be more applicative to know before they order you would need to ask and all feel embarrassed to ask :) bad etiquette I hope that manager would use my recommendation to put it in print at the beginning of order time and not at the end to your receipt because I can only argue about what is more embarrassing to surprise your guest at the very end with overpriced item ?
Everything about this place was spot on! The food was incredible and our server, Chelsea, was one of the best servers in my 20 + years of eating out. I works in an industry that eats at some of the finest places in the world. I have to admit, this was one of my favorite spots! Nicely done. PS - Lobster Risotto was wow!
Loved, loved, loved this restaurant. The patio was like an oasis in the bustling city. The service was very friendly while maintaining a high degree of professionalism. Everyone who interacted with us made us feel like honored guests. Then there was the food...exquisite from the pate appetizer, through the Heirloom Tomato and Watermelon Salad, to the entrée. Wish we would have had time for dessert. We highly recommend, and will return again and again.
Anytime I want a good meal in West Hollywood, I can count on La Boheme. From their delectable drinks, to their moist focaccia bread and white bean dip, to all their delicious entree choices (I've loved them all but their ravioli is my favorite), you really can't go wrong there! Not to mention the restaurant is beautiful and their outdoor atmosphere is really romantic. All in all a great date spot or girls night out!
I liked the restaurant very much but I don't think I would bring my kids to the restaurant again. Reason being not much on the menu for kids under 10.
You go to this place for the atmosphere. Beautiful, dramatic, goth, romantic. The food is delicious, but nothing that stands out above other restaurants. We had hamachi app, salmon, and scallops, all of which I would order again. The one thing we couldn't figure out is how they've stayed in business so long given almost no one was there! Great place. They just need to figure out how to get more people.
All the atmosphere was nice and romantic. We had good celebration. Just that the food did not meet my expectation.
I would definetly reccomend this restaurant for anyone who is looking for a beautiful quiet and romantic restaurant. perfect for dates, birthdays or anniversaries.
This is a beautiful restaurant, and the staff are all professional and friendly, making you want to come back.
Whenever I have work in Los Angeles I take business colleagues in groups of three to five and the menu meets raves from everyone, vegetarians, foodies, seafood lovers, lamb likers, salad aficionados, dessert delighters, etc. Everyone is always most pleased with both their meal and the service. They have parking lot and valet service. Cocktails are made perfectly by a very knowledgeable and experienced bartender. Wine list is good. I've eaten there six times in the past year and plan to return when my travel cycle begins again.
Yet another great dine at La Boheme! This time I tried the Lobster Risotto, which is now my alternate fave dish there (the others being the Chicken Penne, and the Scallops). The servers here are wonderful - always so personable... and always remembering my list of idiosyncrasies so I don't have go through the whole spiel each and every time. I love coming back to this gorgeous resttaurant!
I brought a friend here to celebrate her birthday, which I indicated in my online reservation. The restaurant was not very busy as it was a Wednesday, but there were still several parties seated and appeared to be enjoying themselves. We were promptly seated, and our server greeted us and began giving us great service. Our dinners were delicious, the wine suggestions offered by our server was tasty, and she remembered to include a candle on our desert. I had a very memorable experience here years before, and I'm glad to see that all is still well!!
Great atmosphere, great service, and tasty food - all nearby. What more can you ask for?
Can't believe hadn't been there in many years-Chef is terrific!
Food was very good. The steamed mussels were fantastic. Good drinks. Love the private booths on the side. Fun vibe.
This place still has it! Restaurants come and go but this one stays- great food , service and a moody romantic atmosphere all add up to a lovely dining experience !
I go to La Boheme about 3 times a year, and each and every time the food and service has impressed me. The menu had changed a little since my last visit, and the new selections were welcomed. I took the server's suggestion and ordered the Pork Osso Buco; it was was delicious.
A fish special should be a must ! The tuna on the menu is good but it's got some kind of bread crust, seems a bit dry. Lots of nice staff - hostess is hot but all business.
Went out for a Girls Night Out and everyone enjoyed their meal. However my Duck was the best!!! The atmosphere was amazing great for special occasions. The only down fall was the very slow service.
This was our first time at La Boheme. Great room, great service (hector took great care of us), the maître DI was very friendly. The food was terrific. We really enjoyed the experience. We will definitely be back.
At the last minute our Thanksgiving plans changed so I had to go find a place for us on the internet. La Boheme's menu looked great, price reasonable and ambience inviting even though it was way out of our area. Made a reservation at the time I requested painlessly. We had a great time, meal and little time getting there. Would recommend La Boheme highly.
There was a large private party in one section of the restaurant. Our table of three still received great service and the food was delicious.
Wonderful little romantic place that started off our night. Food was very good and the service was great waiter new exactly what we need at all times with every meal that came out. Loved our private booth and the view to the huge fireplace was amazing to look at. Always nice to get out and enjoy a good dinner and the cost was fairly priced to everything we ordered. If I lived closer I would probably go back more often
Everything was perfect until the moment when waiter tried to argue with me about the order he took wrongly. That was the only thing I felt bad about this dining experience, otherwise it was terrific.


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I hope you have an awesome day sweetheart!
Hope your friends and family are with you sharing in your special day. You've always been such a sweet friend to many in this forum over the years. I'm happy to be one of them. Feels like you've grown up with us lol
Ohhhhh this cake looks so good! You know me and birthday cakes, LOVE EM'! So have a BIG piece for me ;)
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Happy Bithday sweet Conce ...god bless you and and make you successful in all your goals .
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i'm so lucky to have a great friends, you're all really great great friends that i have ever had.
oh i will cry "Thank You" is not enouhg for you Dottie and for my friends in the forum,
yeah i'm grown up with you all, remember that the first birthday topic was my 16th birthday,
it's just like since a few days, days & years going very fast and i'm sooo happy & proud to be your friend Dottie.
you all here are my family, and i be sad when i see someone of you sick or tired...etc.
hope you all have a great live and happiness always, god bless you all.
PS i'm soooo glad to see you Dottie long time i'm wondring about you. because i didn't see you and talk with you from long time, i swear i'm always thinking of you, you're sooo special friend to me love you Dottie.
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I hope you had a great birthday Conce. It's true, many of us have been here a long time, it feels like family. I'm usually here everyday looking in topics, replying in some. I see the pics and vids, read msgs in my profile. I've not left this lil world of E Land :) Thanks for your very sweet words.
I don't have a FB account, but keep thinking to make one. I will sometime soon.........I hope lol I keep saying that "soon" and reminds me when E was going to have a new album some years ago, kept seeing that it would "soon" be out but it was a long time before it actually did. lmao! I think of that everytime I say I will "soon" have a FB account :D I will def let you know.
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"If we're doing this to make the military better, fine, but if we're doing it just to beat our collective chest and show how just we are, then that's how a lot of body bags are going to get filled," he wrote.
Kayla Williams, author of the memoir "Love My Rifle More Than You: Young and Female in the U.S. Army," said she thought most of the enlisted men would accept women into combat units.
"They will do their jobs, they will be professional, perhaps a few will be disgruntled," she said. "Troops grumble, that's what we do, but many of them have already served along with women."
Williams, who saw combat while with the 101st Airborne, said she thought some branches of the military would ask for exceptions to the policy, and that was hard to argue with.
"Let's take this step and let women keep proving what they have already proved before," she said.
Sgt. 1st Class Stephanie Cazares with the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, at Fort Bliss, Texas, said it was impossible to know what, if any, changes it would mean for women in the military.
"It's not just put females in combat (specialties) and let's call it a day," she said.
A number of issues, including safety regulations and cohabitation, will need to be addressed, she said.
Army Staff Sgt. Stacey Zinda said that, like Cazares, she wasn't surprised by the news.
Troops have speculated about the issue for a while, but Zinda, who is a career counselor, said she has yet to have a female soldier approach her about joining a combat unit.
Gabbard was asked about a newspaper column that argued there would be times someone would be forced to be naked in front of the opposite sex, and that would be distracting, awkward, uncomfortable and potentially traumatizing. Does the writer have a point?
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Chuck Hagel, President Obama's nominee for defense secretary, didn't comment on the issue. He was asked for his reaction after he left a meeting at the Senate on Wednesday.
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