wolffie Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 (edited) Trip: Fortress Mt. - SW route Date: 9/14/2009 Trip Report: Up My Chiwawa, Sept. 2009 Yeah, it's kind of a weenie route for you people whose idea of a good time is dangling from overhanging water ice by your fingernails, but you go ahead and try this on 6-inch legs: Spider Gap: Cloudy Peak. Gwynnie wisely backed off of the final 20' summit chimney; I admired her judgement: On the road again: Fortress Mt.; Gwynnie claims the first ascent by a tricolored Pembroke Welsh corgi on an even-numbered September Monday without supplemental oxygen (do not try this at home, kids, dogs are stupid about rockfall): Find the corgi in this picture: And the final wonder of a wonderful adventure: my intrepid beast shies at the midnight crossing of a mere 5-inch-deep stream -- the reason? a sea monster lurks therein: You'd think a guy who likes to brag so much would get a more macho dog. But there is no more macho dog. Gear Notes: "Nature's Variety" freeze-dried raw meat dog food briquettes; expensive but lightweight. "Doggles" sunglasses, not really needed unless you're on snow for long periods at high elevations, but they're great photo props. "Pawz" booties; basically tough rubber balloons that fit over the paws like condoms; ultralight; just for emergency pad injuries. "Outward Hound" collapsible dog bowl. Quick-draw leash affixed to pack strap with rubber band so's you can put Fido on-leash before Mr. Ranger sees your beast off-leash. Yukon Jack. Edited March 1, 2010 by wolffie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainmandoug Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Awesome pictures! I nominate Wolfie for some sort of canine mountaineering award. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Hobbick Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 That is one bad-ass looking dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benmurphy Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 I'll second that nomination... The presence of the dog makes this the best trip report ever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoroastr Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Yeah, it's kind of a weenie route for you people whose idea of a good time is dangling from overhanging water ice by your fingernails, ...actually, your gr8 photos make a nice break from the endless repetition of the same frozen waterfall and rock face butt-shots! thx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Love it! Great shots of Dome and pooch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonG Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 BULL TROUT!!! They behave quite differently at night, thus why bios go out on night snorkels. Cool. JG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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