Dan_Larson

I have only been to V-World in Seattle once but the woman behind the counter was both friendly and helpful.Turned me onto WAC and was an all around pleasant person.

I am meaning to have bunion surgery someday but not soon. I was hoping someone out there would have a solution for the relief of the pain . When doing rainier all is good until the decent. Around camp muir the bugger really starts talking to me. My boots were customized already to give it room to breathe and that helps a long ways but not the entire distance . By the time i get to Paradise I am crippled.Anyone out there have a similar problem or advice it will be greatly appreciated as I am doing Rainier in a week. Thanks

Congrats John , I've been on that route 3 times this summer and summited it twice . I am going again the 20th (I promised someone,but frankly I'm sick of it and would rather do something else)I have been leaving camp the last couple of times around 10pm to avoid that bad snow on the way down. The second time up there I left camp at 2:30 am and also found that too late of a start on those warm days.

Headed up there in about an hour .I've seen them do this also . I'm sure that they have signed all the appropriate waivers and have been instructed on not to do anything but stay in thier bag. The top of the cleaver seems to be a safe place as long as there are good snow conditions . If the conditions weren't good then they would turn the whole group around anyways.See ya when I get back......Dan

I plan on doing different Mts. soon I promise but in the meantime I am doing Rainier on Tue/Wed I had this problem before only with drugs just one more, O.K. maybe two or three then I will quit I promise. Clean and sober but still mentally ill. By the way all you CC.comers I have lost the "tude" and apologize to all those I offended particularly Will, Pencil Pusher Eric (my almost climbing buddy)by the way Dad pulled through and is doing fine.Hope I can meet all you guys sometime at one of the" meets". Leave those baseball bats at home now.Anyway happy climbing and see ya out there ( if your doing Rainier) ......Dan

Been up Rainier 3 times this summer and still having fun anyone want to go on this mon/tue or tue/wed? D.C. Emmons/Winthrop or fuhrer finger ( havent done the finger yet )

A couple different units in the 70's 2\1 inf(scouts) 2/75 inf(rangers) Back when Ranger school was only 58 days ( I hear it is longer now) My Dad was a lifer 101 airborne . Biggest mistake of my life. UN..HOOOAHHH....Jump school was O.K.Went AWOL from Rangers for 2 days they have no sense of humor . Made me a regular grunt again .Guess what ..Life does not revolve around the youthful brainwashing they provide

Hey Caveman , How do you know about the wormpit. Were you there at Benning . I was back in "78" HOOOOAHHHHH!!!

Thanks for the input TTT I will definatly take your advice on all.....Dan

I feel with my experience level a first time to the top after the path had been plowed was a safe smart move .You Holly should appreciate that being a mountaineer . Now that I have been up there a couple of times I want to try other routes and GRADUALLY work my way through most of them . Yes, I am interested in climbing other mountains .It is not an obsession it is a strong desire to spend time on Rainier. I like it there. I spent 43 years in washington and never went there until last year .Now that I have found it I want to enjoy it . Take care and enjoy, Dan

Peace already, Uncle , whatever it takes .I have a fair amount of time off in July anybody interested in Rainier this month I don't need alot of notice .The wife visits her parents the last week in july 20-27 a very good time for me . Or sooner

Can we hold you to that Pushy. Hopefully this means no more replies. Don't be a liar now.

Thank you MR. whopper. The partner thing is coming along very well. It must be the luck you sent me .Thanks again man.....Dan

O.K. guys , I know how I sound . Maybe I don't take shit too well . But the reality is recently I have been fortunate enough to learn from much more experienced climbers than my self.You think I am some cocky newby . Newby ,yes but when I am with a more experienced climber they have my complete attention and RESPECT.With the life that I have lead I feel that I do deserve to defend myself(long story). It is great being out in the mountains and the little bit of experience that I have gives me pride and joy.Attempted Rainier twice in the last week ,First time tried to go straight through without a break at muir (except to rope up)got to the top of dissapointment cleaver and my partner was smart enough to admit he was feeling really sick and we turned around (heartbreaking for me since I had already been weathered out a few times).Anyway I went back 4days later (sun/mon) rested 8hrs. at muir and summited mon morning. We were very lucky since only a little before we realized it was going to clear up we had no hope because of the snowstorm on the way up to muir.Like a good newby I waited in the bushes until RMI had been gone a half an hour and eagerly followed the fresh path in the new foot or so of snow.What do ya all think ? I know the routes are terribly crevassed and I hear this an abnormal year because of the low snowfall. Any chance the emmons or Ingraham will be doable in 3 to 4 weeks ? Lots of stupid questions I know but like the mountaineers say the only stupid question is (blah blah)......Dan

Last week attempted to do Rainier straight through for my first attempt .turned around top of d.c. due to sickness by my partner and self . I went back sun/mon a little rest at muir (8hrs.) helped tremendously,summited 10 am mon . My climbing experience is only the above written another 4 attempts on Rainier fouled by the weather another 5 day trips to muir ,the tooth and the mtnrs. basic course.I would like to go back to "R" in july (if the routes hold up ) also want partners for Glacier Peak and Baker

I've been following your bull on the site "WILL" and who gives a shit what your b.s. "THINK YOUR SOMETHING ELSE" ASS So go impress someone else with your "I am a guide" Unfortunatly it apparently doesn't stop you from becoming a complete moron.

I don't drink but I'll accept the scooby snacks

apparently so, judging by your reply. [This message has been edited by Dan Larson (edited 06-23-2001).]

Eric apparently you better get a phone or start checking your e-mail. I e-mailed you twice out of concern that you not drive to meet me so I could go to the hospital to be with my father who was not doing well at the time . So accept part of the blame at least. I don't care how long you have been climbing or how clever you THINK you are on these sites with that kind of selfishness and lack of concern I have no interest in climbing with a little kid who posses your immature attitude . Be a good BOY now.

I am done with the mountaineers as far as the rest .........no shit

my partner just cancelled for tomorrow. anyone out there willing to drive and do Rainier tomorrow and wed, for gas money?425-6031406

5.11's? I couldn't wait to tell everyone that I did the "tooth" but at least I'm on my way now. [This message has been edited by Dan Larson (edited 06-15-2001).] [This message has been edited by Dan Larson (edited 06-15-2001).]

What can I say guys (and gals) somebody has to love me.

O.K. Dans wife here........Holly, You have obviosly personalized Dan's banter (Outside Mountaineers). Dan had so so eloquaintly stated (the other day) how I felt 'he' needed a headshrinker although now I feel it may be you who needs some help. I would like to interject one more thing....Remember, You can only control YOUR emotions, not other actions, statements, or behaviors. LET IT GO!! [This message has been edited by Dan Larson (edited 06-15-2001).]

Hey Holly the mountaineers are a pain in the ass and the majority of the instruction was questionable at best according to what I studied in the text before the classes .Mostly out of shape guys that wanted an audience so go boo hoo somewhere else.xxxxooooo