Dan_Larson

Greg m , tell me that is not really your picture on the bio.You look like one of those pussy No go 's or reserves that undid the blank adapter to make it look like the government would actually trust him with a weapon. Dan larson sucks ( you don't know him , but he sucks you are one original pussy.Starch those fatigues you miserable LEG. Also polish the entire boot ...pussy wanna be legs have always made me sick....look ma I am a Army Man. Worse yet don't even say ROTC. Rag Bag get stract troop [ 01-08-2002: Message edited by: Dan Larson ] [ 01-08-2002: Message edited by: Dan Larson ]

At present time which headlamp out there is the longest lasting / best illuminating

That is a dangerous stretch of road on a Friday night. I get off work sometimes as late as 1 or 2 in the morning and have had beer bottles and lit cigarettes thrown at me on my bike ( we have the same commuter route jon) by the punks in passing cars. If I didn't have on my Tikka maybe I would have gone unnoticed.Alpine K ....What kind of a car do you drive?

These guys weren't unpleasant people . I liked them and am sure as time goes on or when they are on the other end of a similar situation they may view the day differently. I was mad at someone who got altitude sickness when it looked like I was going to get my first Rainier summit last summer under perfect conditions . I now feel bad about making a deal out of an unchangeable situation. It's all a learning experience climbing, women, Life in general.

I took the classes and field trips with the mounties but not the basic climbs under thier watchful eyes. I was going to but got ruffled by the attitude of the higher ups and well lets just say it got loud. Anyways I had my 3 required climbs done in a couple of weeks with people that I met on the internet(tooth,Emmons and D.C.)The instruction which I really wanted gave me enough confidence to get started but alot of the people teaching me were in the last basic class.I would study the assignment over and over so as not to be the victim of the constant threat , that we would be dropped from the course if we failed any part of it.One of the guys (instructor) in Rock 1 at the bouldering station must have weighed 300lbs. To be fair though there were a few people that were very helpful and carried themselves in the manner of which the founders of the Mounties would have been proud. Courtney, Timmy and others. Glad I got some necessary inexpensive training but I didn't renew.

I would like to do the success cleaver or Tahoma glacier. 11000+ elevation gain and lots of variety

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I think you have hit it on the head Alpine k . I think I have been taking this all the wrong way. ,even though it was only the tooth it was fun and rewarding to me . You are completely right it is time I moved on from slogging to some climbing..Dan P.S. and come back to Rainier when I am ready for a harder route such as liberty Ridge. The 6 attempts I have had on Rainier I have always been the leader(not by complete choice) I found out up there that I had to tie Everyone in to the rope show them ice axe uphill rope downhill and I am the newby . People seem to exaggerate thier experience (sometimes) on the internet.

I,m not worried about it. Shame on me anyone can look out thier window today and see from here it's not a good time to be up there [ 01-06-2002: Message edited by: Dan Larson ] [ 01-07-2002: Message edited by: Dan Larson ]

Kirk Burpee is the producer of this DVD and I did my first Rainier climb with him. Hardcore climber , done it all and I am sure this is a fantastic product.Yes Dru, I will get a copy. When we met he emptied half of my pack out and gave me a quick lesson on all the stuff ya don't need on a summer climb (just doin what the mounties told me).Talked to me the whole way to Muir on breathing technique and pace, posture. It was a good education for a newby. Eric Simonsen is the host on the video. From what I hear he has done the tooth and a few other things as well. [ 01-07-2002: Message edited by: Dan Larson ]

The report was for 60mph winds at 7000 ft. yesterday on Rainier as we pulled into register. Weather for the next day was worse and was told by rangers that heavy precip the following 2 days. Who in thier right minds would want to go in that weather.We headed up like idiots anyways (not taking Dwayners advice about being pressured by partners from out of towns tight schedule)It didn't take long (pan point ) to realize that this could be bad.I pulled the plug and said we had to turn back , I was sorry about them travelling that far. but two of them (lot less glacier experience that even me)werre pissed at me, long ride home and this formally ends me climbing with people that I meet the day of the climb.The only good things that came from this were I got to see my buddy Greg(not upset at all)Learned to use the Tracker at Whittakers the night before(gate closed at 430 not 600)and keep common sense in mind always ......very dissapointing.

You have just changed my opinion on smoking weed . It really does bring out the truth.Well, I am off to the airport to pick up the 3 guys from New Hampshire. Things don't look good weather wise , but we knew that was a chance. Off to the Camp Muir Seminar. Hopefully in the next 6 days the weather will break long enough to at least get to the top of the ledges.

C monster we are going to camp near paradise tomorrow P.M. as we will get there shortly before the gate closes. Start up towards Muir. Sat at daybreak. We will be up there until next thr. at the most. Waiting for a weather break and in general practicing winter skills. Refresh on the Tracker etc..

That was a different thread Alpine K ( really shadow)but do what you must. I am thoroughly enjoying watching the serious people on this site find you out and call your B.S.Experience is one thing and I am sure you are very experienced at skiing and climbing. But the other part of you ..Well

Ahem

I completely agree with you . However we realized this when we decided to do this 3 months ago. The reason we didn't do it last week was my 3 partners are from New hampshire and arrangements had to be made in advance for obvious reasons. We will pray for the best and try to have fun at muir if need be. like I said we have 5 days so maybe we will get fortunate....Dan

Those things are pretty expensive for a good one as you all know. I went ahead and rented a monster of a down with hood. $45 for the week. I will buy after I recover from xmas . Thanks all for the help....Dan

Very valuable advice from you all and I appreciate it.Got gps info from ranger, map, compass coming also . I feel more comfortable bringing about 150 wands. Maybe this will change after the climb?We have 5 days so hopefully we will get a chance at the summit. [ 01-02-2002: Message edited by: Dan Larson ]

Thanks all . 150-36" wands, GPS, Compass, Map . I think it is all covered.Glad to see you made it through the holidays Alpine K.I see the Christmas truce is over...Happy New year [ 01-01-2002: Message edited by: Dan Larson ] [ 01-01-2002: Message edited by: Dan Larson ]

Will, Buddy,how ya doin' Did you have a good holidays. .......Happy New Year. 16 to 18 bowls do tend to slow down most processes. [ 12-31-2001: Message edited by: Dan Larson ]

Seriously though do you think It is necessary to go with the 48"ers or will the 36" suffice. C'mon seriously. [ 12-30-2001: Message edited by: Dan Larson ]

Thanks Kathy , I think I will go with the 48"ers [ 12-29-2001: Message edited by: Dan Larson ]

Freedom of the hills says 30-48" for wands. I just bought 200 36" bamboo sticks for wand construction and am wondering if I should take them back and get the 48"ers.These are for a rainier climb next week.Concerned about the deep snow and how much wand will be left after planted..Thanks, dan [ 12-28-2001: Message edited by: Dan Larson ]

We are already set for the 5th through the 9th thanks anyway

Absolutely Trask, I had the same experience. Nik Wax Bad...... Sno Seal Good