Bronco

thanks pard. I thought there was a Snowpark or Snowpac pass needed but, I was confused without enough coffee yet this am...

So what's the deal with parking up at alpental? Do I need to buy another thingy to hang in the windshield besides the NW Forest pass and Mt. Rainier pass?

quote: Originally posted by erik: looks like you guys(must be ford owners) are compensating for the lack of something...... and bronco you are right about my truck being puny, but it is still invinsible just ask it and the 93k in 2.5 yrs i have put on it. Compensating for lack of class, climbing skillz, good looks, intellegence, you name it I gotta compensate. Except for my vehicle haw haw! I am really impressed with your 93k you probably put on driving up and down I-5 and performing drive by shootings at exit 38. Try to work the truck a little, try draggin a 2000lb log through a swampy medow at 6000' elevation. I'll come so we can get your truck back to town for some fixin or just drag it to the wrecking yard where it belongs. I bet the chicks like yours better though and THAT, is really the bottom line

Alrighty then. I won't dispute that on paper Chevy's have the edge. I got an idear. Lets go out in the woods and have a REAL competetion. I can garantee your puny kid's truck wont be at the finish line, unless I tow you there. Oh yeah, I got a new truck.

I'll perform some recon and report back.

woo hoo!

The Choppin Block or Joe's? They are both right there.

quote: Originally posted by Cpt.Caveman: I'm Down but not tomorrow or thursday! NEXT Tuesday the 22nd my main man. Count me in. I fully exptect to see the Tacoma crowd here as well.

quote: Originally posted by nolanr: Lake 22 has a very high bumbly factor. I don't know of any idiot getting themself killed up there, but then there aren't a lot of objective hazards. Several sluffs off of the big face on the opposite side of the lake were seen as well as hikers tracks through the fresh avvy debris. Most people seemed to think you were supposed to hike around the lake which put you in the debris field for 400 - 500'. There were also hiker tracks across the partially frozen surface of the lake which was fairly thin. IMO I didn't bring my ice tools so we didnt venture onto the lake for climbing back out of the water. It sure is tough being a know it all.

Any of you who are Robots, PM or email me, I'm interested in going climbing before 10 am sometime with someone who doesent have to stop every 10 minutes to puke, catch thier breath or blaze a doobie. But, I do like Zekes burgers and don't like men in spandex. [ 01-14-2002: Message edited by: Bronco ]

I actually carried a can of Rainier Beer up Mt. Rainier last summer thinking I would drink it on the summit but didn't feel like it and nobody else did so, I carried it back down and drank it in the parking lot.

Walked up Alaskan from the Ferry Terminal to Pike Place Market on Saturday afternoon. Never in my short life have I seen so much North Face apparel and hiking boots. I thought it was a climbers convention or sumthin'. I don't hang out in cities unless required to, so I was somewhat surprised. Pretty good chowder at Ivars though. Anyway, we decided with the forecast for good weather (which didn't happen) to go on a hike up to Lake 22 in the Mt. Pilchuck area. Pretty gloomy conditions, wet snow on the ground and dripping out of the trees on your head, cloudy with temps in the mid 30s. Almost everbody up there was having a great time in basketball shoes, flannel shirts, levi jackets and jeans soaked to the knees.

still quite a bit of brush showing up to 2,500'. Above that, on the north side of the hill, the vegetables are mostly covered.

I only got 4, whew! that was close. How about driving a SUV?

dude?

cris_w: It appears the "FOCUS on your business" book on your desk is not very effective. I only say this because you have a large toy taking up most of the space where you might do "business work". If I might suggest, get a seperate table in your office for toys, beer and climbing books. It works for me.

Hey there Mr. Adamson: Since you are in flatlander city, maybe you need someone to take care of your rack. I'd be happy to if you want to ship it out. [ 01-10-2002: Message edited by: Bronco ]

Thought I'd let you folks know Sports Replay in Sultan is also going out of business and has a killer sale going. 40% off of already reasonably priced goods. Was out there today and noted: 3 sets of mostly micro cams, lots of biners, nice ice axes (I couldent justify another), a pin or 2, some quick draws, nuts, hexes, 2 primus himalayan stoves, some big ol' "high altitude" overboot type things. lots of ski gear and goofy off-brand outer wear that looks like pretty decent quality, several climbing books, some harnesses, shovels, some climbing ropes....... You can call Tony if you are looking for something specific (360) 793-4273

trask: THAT is exactly NOT what I wanted to see.

How about getting a local logger to do a chainsaw ice sculpture carving seminar? That would be great.

Thanks for pointing that out dude. Whoa man, I am totally stoked super sketchy now duuude. 420! That route at index sounds "interestin" in the Sky Valley Rock book. "Despite plenty of dirt, parts of this climb are very enjoyable" Sounds like good training for the N. Ridge of N. Peak across the river.

Coulden't resist one more. Noted in the Mt. Persis summit register this fall: "Mountaineers group reached the top in good weather. All those who persevered were able to reap the benefits of the summit. Joe Schmoe, Leader" And the next entry a few days later said: "Then how come you didn't let them sign the summit register, jerk?" Gave me a chuckle. [ 01-08-2002: Message edited by: Bronco ] [ 01-08-2002: Message edited by: Bronco ]

Lots of outerwear on sale at the MEC website above. $69.00 canadian for a windstopper jacket. I think that is almost free in American $$

One time, in band camp I shoved a Tikka...

A good, understanding woman is paramount for a climbers career. But the cards, boquets and dinners out every once in a while don't hurt nothing The key is your wife needs to be convinced that she takes a higher priority than climbing. This can be a lot of work considering how much time you gawk at catolouges, train, plan trips and acually climb. Heinousdude: sorry to hear about your buddy. I've witnessed a few people act strangely like that and can tell you it's more him than his wife. He was looking for an out and found one, it's too bad he is blaming his wife instead of owning up to it. Bowling is a rush though (and monkeys might fly out of my butt)