CraigA

When there's more guest than members I feel like and animal on display. This makes it hard to go to the bathroom.

So I should just post something, anything? You WANT me to. I don't need to know what I'm talking about? Just click, type, and "add reply". Wow this is really cool. People are reading what I write. MOM, I AM FINALLY SOMEONE!!!!!!!! She will be so proud, thanks guys. (I'm going to go wipe the tears from my eyes now.)

It's short notice, but is anyone up for some local (Portland area) climbing on Sat with a fairly new climber with a good amount of common sense, and a shit-pot-full of desire. I have done a little climbing and have some gear. The weather should be great and I'm not having any luck with my partners. Anyone? Craig360-574-7988

That picture is the reason I am getting into more "technical" climbing. I too want a personal version of that picture. Does anyone know where on the route it was taken? I hiked into Paradise this summer and photographed the mountain but could not determine just where the picture was taken. (Not that my picture will have to be taken at the exact some spot, I just want to see it side by side with summer conditions). Which, by the way, I do not know how to post here. How do you add a picture to your post? Hope to climb the route in a year or two. Later

I have never had another persons life in my hands, thank God, but I did see someone die right in front of me. Hit by a car at 60 MPH, he died instantly. I ran over to help, but with half his head gone there wasn't much I could do. I have looked back on this situation many time and wondered what would I have done if he had been breathing. I have first aid training, but have never used it for real. I really like to think that at that moment instincts would take over and I would just do what I've learned without really thinking about it. I'm afraid if I stopped to think that this persons life is in my hands I would become frozen from fear of doing the wrong thing. I have been in some scary situations where my life was on the line and I can say that my actions were anything but thought out. I just did without thinking and looking back on them I don't think there was a better way to handle it. So I take comfort in knowing that sometimes the brain takes over and the ego steps aside. We can't always control when it happens, but it happens. There is no way to know exactly how we will respond in these situations until they actually happen. But more often than not instincts will take over and we will (as the commercial says) JUST DO IT! Hopefully none of us will have to find out, but if we do I take comfort in knowing that of all the tragedies we've read about lately it seems like the right thing was done every time. Regardless of the spray that shows up here from time to time (or more) climbers really are a close family (God, that sounds dorky), and when the shit hits the fan and help is a ways off we always seem to come through. Ok, Ok, this sappy crap is starting to get to me. Let's all just climb safe and keep an eye on each other. Stay safe, Craig

OK, so reading another post just now after watching "K2 The Ultimate High" earlier today made me quandary : What do you feel is the best climbing movie (Hollywood, non-documentary type) that has ever been made? Your only allowed one vote so if your torn between a couple you MUST choose! My vote: K2 The Ultimate High What's yours? Craig [ 02-26-2002: Message edited by: CraigA ]

Hey, I'm looking for someone to help show me the ropes...so to speak. Basically this is where I'm at: I have some gear and have done a little (very little) actual climbing. By actual I mean out on real rock and not in a gym. Gym climbing I have done quite a bit. I am looking for someone who would be willing to hook up with me and show me a few of the basics. For example; the correct way to set up a top rope and leading a bolted route. I have read some books, but would really feel more comfortable having someone who knows what there doing help me out. I am extremely anxious to get to it and my patience is running out. I have someone I am going to do some climbing with later this spring and summer, but I would like to go into that with at least a little experience. I have been alpine climbing and love it but I want to do some rock climbing this year also. I would really like someone in the Vancouver/Portland area who would be willing to hook up during the week after work. I get off work between 2-3PM Mon.-Fri. I know there is no "world-class" climbing in or around the Portland area, but like I said I'm just wanting to learn the basics. Anywho, I could ramble on and on but if you think you might be able and willing to help me please contact me. Desperately wanting to go vertical, CraigA golf4fun72@attbi.com [ 02-25-2002: Message edited by: CraigA ]

Does anyone know where I can see some pictures of the Gib Ledges route?

mneagle: Do you have any pic's from the trip? Cool report, sounds like a blast.

I messed up my knee earlier this winter but I'm planning my return . I have penciled in March 16 as the date and Leuthold Couloir as the route. Does this date and route seem ok? What I've read is it is best done in early season; does March 16 still constitute "early season"? Any info will be greatly appreciated. Thanks Craig

Which route do you feel is easier, Adams Glacier (Adams) or Sandy Glacier Headwall (Hood)? I'm looking to try one of them this year (once this damn knee gets better) and was wanting some feed back as to which one might be a better first try. I've only done some basic route's Helen's (late winter, spring) Adams-Mazama Glacier and Hood's south side a couple of times. I've done a little rock and have some practice on steeper stuff. I intend to do Leuthold and Wy'East on Hood, and The Castle on Adams before trying AG or SHW. So which one would you do? Recommend? Thanks,Craig

Yeh, I still tend to cut it too soon!

I am looking at climbing Jefferson Park Glacier and was wondering what any of you have used for the descent. I know one of the guide books says North Milk Creek Cirque is good, but I was wondering if descending the route (J.P.G.) is feasible? Also, are there any special considerations that need to be looked at for this route? Thanks, Craig