Hey everyone, 
  I have a GPS question.  having a lot of issues getting route uploaded on my Garmin Vista hcx.  I know all about Topofusion, but I am a Mac user.  I have been using Base camp from Garmin but it only loads about 1/3 of the route.  Anyone with experience with this have some suggestions?  I have not had any problems loading smaller routes
thanks a ton,
Derek

Finally got my soap for the trip.  This should take care of the bears.

Matthew,  congratulations on your new little girl.   They are wonderful prepare to have your heart taken by her
Enjoy,  I have really enjoyed my little girl. Well she isn't that little anymore. 
Cheers

Hey Kurt there are several other companies that do this but with sunglasses that have an S6 curve.  I have always had distortion.  I have used two companies in Minnesota and a couple in Dallas don't remember their names but I was not impressed with them.  Good to hear about the company in Boulder.  I will try them for my next prescriptions.

Derek

I personally think Oakley does the best prescription glasses/sunglasses on the market.  I have used many other brands but have always had distortion somewhere in the lenses.  Oakley's  have never disappointed me they are clear all over the lenses.  I have the flak jackets( interchangeable lenses )an monster dogs ( I have had for 5 years)

There are quite a few options for 20/15 degree down bags. look at western mountaineering super lite.  I think it weighs in at 1lb 11 oz.  Also marmot Has the Plasma 15 at 1lb 14 oz ( this bag will be roomier than the western bag).  Marmot also has the helium 15 at 2lb 2 oz.  I will say this marmot and western were the only two US companies who didn't have to change their temp ratings on their bags when Europe enacted ENtesting. 
I trust their temp ratings.  One thing to consider is are you taking a down jacket because you can sleep in that and get about another 5 degrees as long as you are not tight in your bag.  A bivy sac can also give you another 5-10 degrees as well. Hope this helps and doesn't confuse feel free to pm me with bag questions.  This is part of my job to know these things.
Cheers,
Derek

I know the aca changes you can get by downloading the updated addenda for 2011
happy trails,
Derek

Hey do not like the actual bar ends or the ergon grips?  I know they have several different types. I use the Gc2 on my single speed and they work great.  I have the Gc3 on my full geared bike I am using for the Tour and really like all the different hand positions I can use.  It definitely takes time to get them set up right for you so they are not creating more pressure spots.

I wish I could make the Huracan this year but life is not willing.  Lots of family stuff to do this weekend. 
Hope to meet the Florida contingent before we all take off for Banff.
cheers and have fun this weekend
Derek