jules

Get there on Wednesday night to snag permits for the weekends in the summer, they're usually all gone by Thursday morning (in my humble experience). Even then be prepared to camp on the Muir snowfield or Ingraham Flats on the DC route, or at Camp Curtis or Emmons Flats on the Emmons. Caveat: if someone is actually nice to inform the ranger station of the cancellation of their climb, they might re-sell those permits.... not sure though, just speculation. Mike, if you're out there, I defer to you.

I apologize if my new avatar is too big. Nope, looks just perfect. Woof, woof. Thanks, chris. [ 07-25-2002, 11:58 AM: Message edited by: jules ]

I second the motion to drink outside tonight.....

quote: Originally posted by Cpt.Caveman: quote:Originally posted by jules: Did I do this avatar thing right? Hell no obviously not Damn it! Jon, how do I make it one of my own pics?

If this works... never mind the stars are not aligned to have the photo I want as my avatar. damn it. [ 07-22-2002, 09:17 PM: Message edited by: jules ]

quote: Originally posted by shuksan: So, j_b and AlpineK, I say show me the SCIENCE! (journal cites, please). shuksan, Who cares.... medicine is an art, somewhat a science... climbing is an art, somewhat a sport.... recent question I had in an interview: describe a recent situation in which your intuition combined with your expertise solved a problem. Gosh, why would anyone want to bother knowing if my intuition was functioning???? I just have a FEELING... don't drill in ANWR. As a matter of fact, everyone should get the f**k out of there and stop destroying the tundra and taiga by traipsing around doing these g-damned studies. EVERY footstep undoes thousands of years of development. I don't give a crap about fuel, it's the RIGHT THING TO DO. Oh, yeah, it was the topic of my team term paper in Environmental Management at UW. Don't touch it. Period. Go with your intuition and trust me. [ 07-22-2002, 09:34 PM: Message edited by: jules ]

Thanks, Lizard [ 07-22-2002, 04:22 PM: Message edited by: jules ]

quote: Originally posted by trask: yep, unless your name is leo- then you're a ... .... a lion??!!

quote: Originally posted by v: Jules - Is Dragon back in his own yard yet? I hope so, I can't find him on this website anyway! And yes, I am an avatard!!!

oops, I told him to stay in the yard today!

arrrgghhh.....i...can't....do...it.... [ 07-22-2002, 01:42 PM: Message edited by: jules ]

Did I do this avatar thing right?

Phil, please keep us informed as to major developments regarding the search for Brian. My thoughts and prayers are with his friends & family. julie

Hey, Jim, Kind of depends on how much weight you want to carry. Canned stuff? Freeze-ahead and pack it up inside your cookpot? Clam spaghetti freezes well and reheats quickly. Phad Thai requires a couple of canned items (bamboo shoots, baby corn, water chestnuts). Email me if you'd like recipes. Julie

quote: Originally posted by danielpatricksmith: As this is a greater than average snow year, Mike Gauthier posted here a while ago that conditions above 8000' are just average this year. Just FYI.

quote: Originally posted by iain: HAPPY BIRTHDAY SK I'll second that! Hope it's a great year. jules

First learned the "rest step" in Camp Fire Girls a long, long time ago, but I'll be darned if I can remember the names of anything we went up (heck, ending a sentence with a preposition again).

Do not drill it. Little gain for a price that can NEVER be repaid.

Fred, I believe that packs, tents, bags, etc are actually considered hard goods in the industry. Soft goods = stuff you wear. That aside, I love Arc'teryx apparel and packs - excellent quality, no superfluous crap, some nicely specialized pieces (packs). No extra fabric flapping around my arms with their outerwear, no bulky storm flaps, or pockets that I can't figure out what to do with (damn, I hate ending a sentence with a preposition). TNF, Marmot, Mtn Hardwear, Sierra Designs all seem to be headed in a similar direction, going for some of the trimmed-down ultra-light pieces with which Arc'teryx led. Mammut does some great Schoeller pieces, but I love my Arc'teryx Gamma LT just fine. I have used and since replaced: TNF Kichatna parka (I could have put a pole in it and used it as a bivy sack); Jagged Edge - WAY too bulky Primaloft jkt Moonstone - fleece jkt with cuffs that nearly cut off my circulation... and I don't have thick wrists; Mountainsmith pack - I should have run the other way when I heard "all the bells & whistles" come out of the salesperson's mouth. Still like my Marmot Driclime and Vindi windshirts. Love my REI Downtime and Sub-kilo bags. If I think of any more opinions, I'll send you a PM. jules

I'll be at the Nickerson to help you celebrate, v! David, you cannot drive a boat there, but maybe there's a marina on Westlake you can dock at and walk to the Nickerson?! It's on the west end of the Fremont bridge.

Talked to a ranger at Trout Lake yesterday: gate will be up on South Spur road 3 miles from Cold Springs till probably the weekend of July 4th. Right now you have to park 3.5 miles from Cold Springs. Marblemount snowpark closes this Saturday. They started plowing the road to Climbers' Bivouac Monday. Parking avail on the south side of Forest Road 83.

Yes, about one year after opening the Potable Aqua tabs start losing their potency. You can still use them, just use a couple of them per liter instead of just one. [ 06-07-2002, 11:17 AM: Message edited by: jules ]

Just in case you wanted to tune in, KUOW is not airing a show currently on "mountain climbing." And I just heard from a friend who has seen someone head out of camp on Rainier wearing cowboy boots for his summit attempt.

FYI: There is to be a discussion on "mountain climbing" on KUOW today at 11am PDT. Streaming audio at KUOW. My perception is that it will be about the costs of rescues, but all they said was "mountain climbing." [ 06-03-2002, 09:49 AM: Message edited by: jules ]