Spud

Hey Guys, Heading up to Mt Baker this weekend. Plan on doing the Coleman/Deming route, but first I have a few questions that I can't seem to find answers on: 1) What is the approach and where do you park? 2) Is the Hogback the same thing as Heliotrope Ridge? 3) Anyone have any current route conditions for recent climbs? Thanks as always!

The mountaineering potato is returning to the Cascades this weekend - this time to spend some time on Mount Adams. This is my first time on Adams, and I'm planning the South Spur...any advice out there as to what to look out for? what to expect? Is it practical to tent it at the lunch counter or make the mad push and descent in one day? Your wisdom is relished...

Will the glissades be in shape?

Hey guys, I'll be returning to Mount Rainier in September (mid) this year and was thinking about taking on Adams while I'm in the area. Anyone know what conditions are usually like on the South Spur at that time of year? Muchas Gracias Spud's Travels - the home of the mountaineering Potato head

Is George K leading the expedition?

That's right kids! Here's the link for the full adventure: http://www.interlog.com/~chapman/returnto.htm

Yes comrade, potatoes are a crucial ingredient in fine wodkas as they are in all fine wood grain alcohols

Naah, I'm a bit more of a classic buff myself... now Lawrence welk...there's a performer!

I did the Andes back in 1999. Kiliminjaro is a cake walk - nothing technical about it...let's try something a little meatier...meat and potatoes always go well together...

Some climbing partners you guys are...cannibals and terrorist mongers. You'd be lucky to climb with a powerhouse like me...a burgeoning, bundle of carbohydrates...I'd have to drag your sorry ass hypoxic butts up the mountain.

That's right - Spud Potato Head returned to the mountain in late September and conquered the elusive summit on September 27, 2001. There was much rejoicing... It was a tough slog, but the touring tater scraped his way to the top The adventure will be featured soon on www.spudstravels.com ------------------ Drop by and visit Spud's Travels at http://www.spudstravels.com

Sacrilege! That black band of mine is holding my cracked cranium together (car accident at Grand Canyon 1990) I am an atheist and as such am not a muslim or child of Islam. In fact the only things I worship are bacon bits.

Not exactly...

That's it! We're taking 'em back. You guys are ruthless! Perhaps we'll send chihuahuas instead. ------------------ Drop by and visit Spud's Travels at http://www.spudstravels.com

Guinness is a stout, so that doesn't really count as a beer. Thus, my choice would have to be McNally's Extra Ale by Big Rock Brewery. 7% alcohol per volume and a great rich taste. I'm salivating... ------------------ Drop by and visit Spud's Travels at http://www.spudstravels.com

Hey fellow mountaineers! For those of you who need a daily shot of insanity, drop by my website and have a read of one of my adventures - the world's most travelled Potato Head. I've got a climbing adventure that took place on Mount Rainier last year that you might get a kick out of... http://www.interlog.com/~chapman/rainier.htm Rainier may have kicked my butt last year, but I'll be giving it another go this year in mid September. I've also made a pledge to stay away from Starbucks! For more adventures, check out the Travel Archive of my website www.spudstravels.com! Sign the Guestbook while you're there! ------------------ Drop by and visit Spud's Travels at http://www.spudstravels.com

Hey fellow mountaineers! For those of you who need a daily shot of insanity, drop by my website and have a read of one of my adventures - the world's most travelled Potato Head. I've got a climbing adventure that took place on Mount Rainier last year that you might get a kick out of... http://www.interlog.com/~chapman/rainier.htm For more adventures, check out the Travel Archive of my website www.spudstravels.com! Sign the Guestbook while you're there! ------------------ Drop by and visit Spud's Travels at http://www.spudstravels.com

Hey, I think I heard you guys talking about me in here! Bronco is referring to my unsuccessful bid to the top of Rainier one year ago on the 30th. I'll have you know that I shall once again return to the Pacific Northwest for another attempt in mid September. Hopefully my lungs and Mother Nature will cooperate. The address for my website is http://www.spudstravels.com and it features a wealth of photos and wacky adventures from all over the globe taken over the last 12 years. Unfortunately, I can't say as I make a living off my website, but one day maybe. It's been featured in a few newspapers (UK and US) as well as National Geographic Traveler and this summer's edition of United Airlines' in-flight magazine. I've been staying away from Starbucks, so hopefully I won't have a polluted system next time. See you on the mountain my friends! ------------------ Drop by and visit Spud's Travels at http://www.spudstravels.com