Lost & Found: Expedition Ski Pole Lower @ Paradise

Lost the lower portion of my Expedition Ski Pole on the way down from Muir yesterday (1/26). I believe it was lost in the last 1000 ft.

On the same trip I found a pair of black gloves on the way up

Lost the lower portion of my Expedition Ski Pole on the way down from Muir yesterday (1/26).  I believe it was lost in the last 1000 ft. 

On the same trip I found a pair of black gloves on the way up

I saw the lower section of a ski pole on the top of pan face (the steeper slope on climbers left, with a few exposed rocks). I left it in hopes that the owner might have lost it on the way up.

That sounds like it, bummer.

Is that a Black Diamond Expedition Ski Pole? If so, you're in luck (relatively speaking), because thankfully BD offers replacement parts at a very reasonable price. The lower shafts are only about $10, plus a few bucks for a new basket and for shipping. Sometimes they'll even ship for free if you call them and tell your tale of woe, you might even get them to send you a new lower shaft for free if you claim a warranty issue (the Flicklock came loose, right?).

blackdiamondequipment.com/en/skiing/spare-parts

If you need it immediately, Marmot Mountain Works in Bellevue often has spare lower shafts in stock, it may be worth calling them or a few other local stores to see if they have them (Second Ascent, Pro Ski North Bend might be most likely).

Be prepared to purchase a new lower shaft. I experienced a similar incident earlier this month on Smith Brooks road and contacted BD. I explained the flip lock on the middle shaft unlocks easily and caused the lower shaft to separate during my decent. Long story short, they didn't offer a free replacement and suggested purchasing a replacement. Perhaps, you will have better luck persuading them.

BD is out of stock of 140 lowers but I'll give Marmot Mountain Works a call.