Terminal_Gravity

I'd have to say... yes, no and pink

You got it right, Mister E. You prolly should have added the word "stupid" at the start of your post. There's really not much to tell except that when I hit, Sonny Bono's life flashed before my eyes and that gapper timmy and his wife were a big help. I skied off the mountain with them and they were kind enough to visit the hospital. Thanks for all the well wishes. I am healing...bodies do that. I'll be sticking to climbing; it's safer!

Go skiing, I hear the trees are the best thing at Bachlor!

....desparately trying to get back into some sort of shape after badly breaking two ribs, puncturing and partially collapesing one lung and tearing my liver, 5 1/2 weeks ago. I'm also spending alot of time reflecting on the mental and emotional process of putting myself in the position where I got injured. WHY???! did it happen is question I am trying to answer. Clearly, I made a mistake; I can't blame it on "shit happens". So far, I am mostly failing at both endevours.

Nice TR, man.... I'm very glad your okay. Was it way windy at the top of cathedral do you supose? and was that the source of the barage?

Yes, it is really a strange phenomana. But after all...Bullfighting, Mountain Climbing and auto racing are the only true sports; everthing else is just a game. Auto racing surely has more marketable value... and IMAX has already done thr travesty of everest!

Okay, Muffster....what are the first two???? ' since you have the rated. - TG

Indeed...One of my all time favorite TR's Thanks - s

Time to I. Saddle is so variable that this whole question is ridiculous. With a heavy pack in shitty conditions I gave up after 4 hours of effort. One morning in August I made it there and back to the lodge in less than 2 hours. BFD

Have Fun Dudes...wish I was with you.

Yeah, good for you....I really wasn't planning to make sure my wife would be okay and my daughter could go to college when I was TWELVE! There are quotes around it for a reason... Sorry...I'm a bit slow today.

Believe it or not, Orizaba has a much smaller summit than just about all of the cascades. The colandria (sp?) is very dramatic and steep. You can't tell until you are very close to the summit rim. You probably would lose your frisbee. I highly recommend the SW side. Crazy as it sounds I have acctually punched into a cravasse on Orizaba...clear up to my crotch. It was about 18" wide and about 20 feet deep.

Yeah, good for you....I really wasn't planning to make sure my wife would be okay and my daughter could go to college when I was TWELVE!

Thanks Sobo...let me know. Actually, I have the early ( as in very ) shift in the brewery on Wednesdays...and I was avoiding work. Just like everybody else.

Does anybody have any sage advice on filling out the extra risk form for avid climbers. Some of the questions are super gray. They want to know what I've climbed in the last 5 years...Yeah right, like I remember (and they only give 7 lines to fill in ). What should I expect to pay extra, 10%, double, 10 times that of a cheeto eatin model railroad buff that has to rest going up from his basement.

The best lubricant I've found is Food Grade Dry silicone in a spray can. In will take a pretty good industrial supply house to find it. The best material to make your own is UHMW plastic...interestingly enough; the forrest park pass signs are made out of it.

Excuse me! You are clueless, man. I'm not sure about your adjective but I'm damn sure god doesn't protect anybody...rightous or not. If you believe otherwise you have on serious blinders.

Yesterday morning they were good & getting better now they suck the hind tit. Raining hard.

If you don't know what they are...you probably don't have any. If you have any...you probably won't ever use them. I had two...used one once...but can find neither. But low & behold I have just the project for them. I am willing to pay maybe 20 times what they are worth...like $5 a piece for up to 3. Alternately, if you have some wierd attachment to yours; may I rent them? Any help would be appreciated.

Solid base, 4 inches last week and 3 new inches last night and more coming as I write this. I suspect that avy will be moderate at worst (and better most areas) in most places.

Nice attempt Karsten & Tim (Jared, Jay, Ivan & Shread). Thanks for the trip report. Yes, even considering the situation, I wish I was with you. I'm healing up fast! cheers. PS: I never ever expected the first gendy on Yocum would sound like the Hillary step!

F yeah; Mountain Gear is selling brand new K2 8611's for $180...the mind boggles

so....maybe that tree saved me!?

tougher than others. a TR 2/12/04: 6:30 am; 9 degrees outside, about 40 inside. Dull light through the fog, left eye won't open amid the swelling. My useless right arm refuses me. I lift my head up with my left and roll, weaving for a balance as my feet hit the icy floor. I pad to the kitchen, pipes still good!, warm water starts to flow and loosens the crust on my eye. Vodka and cranberry taste sublime, my right arm starts to respond. I get the fire going and grind coffee. By the time I reluctantly leave the warm cascade of the shower my neck is less ridgid and the coffee is finished. One big black cup, a pint of cytomax, 4 ibuprophin's, L-lysine, glucosamine and one codiene 3. Better life through chemicals! The house is starting to feel warmth and so am I. If it hadn't been for that tree, inbound skiing last Saturday, I might be up on Yokum ridge (hood) right now with Texplorer. Focus and gusto. Without them, what is the value of life? If living that way means I get injured occasionally, so be it. Some say I should take it easier. Fuck that...bodies are made to heal. I was lucky, the cat scan showed no cracked vertebrea...my face will be pretty again as long as I keep tea tree oil and vitamin E on it. Focus and Gusto...never give in...abhore the couch...live fully. I mounted my bindings on new skis last night...I can't wait until Saturday.