Wopper

Has anyone been up to Boston Basin in the last couple of weeks? How is the glacier? The trail? How long is the approach with a day pack and a small rack?

Read the Motley Fools.

Any recent beta on the trail in to Boston Basin? How long from trailhead to the Basin? Am thinking about Sharksfin in a day, do I need crampons and an axe? Will poles suffice? Thanks.

Did the east ridge in a pair of Montrail Mazamas yesterday. Route was fun and not all that hard. If I were to go again I would try to link the ridges as someone had suggested before. [ 07-14-2002, 08:53 AM: Message edited by: Wopper ]

Has anyone been up to Ingalls Peak/Ingalls Lake over the last couple of days? Where is the snow level? I am trying to pick the appropriate pair of boots/approach shoes for the week-end.

Where exactly is Dash Point?

Not only am I having problems finding Any Trail, now I can't find Any Key. I guess I will have to keep looking.

Have ran a lot at Pt Defiance and went out to the Middle Fork Snoqualmie this week-end. Both are cool places. I have never been to Any Trail. Where is that? I am not a big fan of trails with lots of elevation gain/loss. Running downhill for an extended period of time trashes my knees.

Have recently got into trail running as a great way to spend time outdoors with the wife and dog. Does anyone know of any place to get a guidebook/descriptions of trails that make for fun running? Does anyone have some favorite places they would be willing to share?

Need I say it. Get a hold of Dan Larson.

Don't forget the crystal light because iodine makes the water taste like ass crack.

Jesus H. Christ - What an annoying little feller! I suggest a new chant: Iambone sucks! Iambone sucks!

I want to be Rodchester!

I read about this one in his book. The route starts just left of the dead snag and you descend by the obvious gully.

There is also info listed in Jeff Smoot's Rock Climbing in Washington book. Have never climbed at Mazama but have had dinner and beers at the little restraunt next to the gas station. Good food, good beer, good view.

Don't let your dog off leash near the cornice.

I quit eating about 6 months ago. Not only am I saving weight, I am saving money. No groceries=no cash [ 05-01-2002, 12:51 PM: Message edited by: Wopper ]

I never even thought about that. I will stop by the liquour store on my way home, then set the back yard on fire and start training.

With my new found knowledge I will hit the local gear shops, try on a variety of shoes for fit and comfort, then surf the internet and hopefully get them for 1/2 price. Thanks for the input.

Dan - Do you ever run the trails at Pt. Defiance? They have miles of trails so both my dog and I get a good work out. I think he likes running trails more than I do.

Yeah, I was looking at the NB and the Montrails. I am very fond of my NB road shoes and very fond of my Montrail boots. What about gore-tex shoes? I have heard pros and cons on both sides. [ 04-30-2002, 08:31 AM: Message edited by: Wopper ]

I am currently using a regular old pair of New Balance running shoes for my trail running escapades. While at SORR-EI on Sunday I was looking at their selection of trail running shoes and wondering if they actually provided more support/stability? Any thoughts or experiences to share? [ 04-30-2002, 08:12 AM: Message edited by: Wopper ]

I sent you the PM. I can't get out for the entire week-end but it looks like Sunday is open and was wondering if you wanted to do some cragging at Exit 38. [ 04-26-2002, 08:30 AM: Message edited by: Wopper ]

My other credentials include screwing up post replies.

quote: Originally posted by Wopper: Hey TNF - I am available as well. I am not going to Alaska but you can sponsor my summer vacation to Wyoming. I am a mediocre climber doing moderate routes. Since I am also fat and slow your photographer should not have any trouble staying ahead of me to get some great shots.