mr._happy

quote: Originally posted by Richard Pumpington: How about The Boardman/Tasker Omnibus? Great books!Also, no one has mentioned any John Roskelley books.If any of you enjoy Greg Childs writing, you have togive Roskelley a try; he's written 3 books - 1)NandaDevi:the tragic expedition 2)Stories Off the Wall and3)Last Days(where he climbs Menlungste with Child)These guys write in a fashion that truly entertains(unlike some authors ie. Diemberger,Messner,etc..) agree wholeheartedly about the b-t omnibus. in fact, those are my top favorites, alone with bonington's annapurna south face and everest the hard way. i've read nanda devi: the tragic expedition and for some reason didn't find it all that special. i do like greg childs' writing, though.

quote: Originally posted by Dru: who is that behind her arm there... Jimi, or Largo just about to do a 1-day trip up the Nose? i think that's billy westbay....

quote: Originally posted by Dru:[QB] you gotta read it to find out. very 60's/70s. rene daumal was a leading figure in the post-surrealist movement, le grand jeu (The Big Game).QB] so if i read this book, can i stop smoking the doobage? will it help me send v12 and climb a5? roger, have you read harrer's the white spider? is vertical arena as good or better?

quote: Originally posted by cj001f: One of the 60's/70's brits (Tom Patey?) called him Ghastly Rubberfeet. You ever taken a look through "On Rock, Ice & Snow" - aside from his perfect guides uniform, ALWAYS! he had a liking for unbelieveably tiring technique. Like instead of liebacking or jamming a crack - put both hands at chest level - pull apart! move feet up, repeat with hands. I don't think I could do that for more than 10'! Carl sure, you could. just drink a fifth of bourbon and eat a bunch of GU and anything's possible.

and where's avatar? i never did figure who THAT guy was.

quote: Originally posted by Figger Eight: 25? ahhh, niiice. i love frolicking flower frauleins.

quote: Originally posted by moron: 25 what? [ 03-06-2002: Message edited by: moron ] 25 pages missed again!

quote: Originally posted by mr. happy: TWENTY-FIVE!

TWENTY-FIVE!

maybe boner KILLED cavey!

this is mr. happy. so along with caveman, i've noticed the conspicuous absence of RURP. what happened to that guy? on some remote wall route in the trango towers? the torres del paine? baffin? the rainbow wall?? and i miss shlangeschmecker, too. mr. happy has spoken.

crap. i just can't seem to win.

how about now??

25?

quote: Originally posted by Chongo: "Chongo's Big Book of Wall Climbing: How to climb Big walls the Chongo Way." by Chongo Chuck Tucker with big wall pro Flavio diBongo. This interesting 300+page tome can be used for instruction or squashing ants around the campsite and cleverly straddles the borderline between fiction and non-fiction. where does one find the famous chongo big book of wall climbing?

quote: Originally posted by ScottP: That "Camp 4" book by Steve Roper provides an interesting first person perspective on the whole Valley saga. that's a good one, too. not mountaineering, but cool to read about guys like chouinard, frost, harding, etc in their beginning valley days.

i'm jealous!

quote: Originally posted by Alpine Tom: "Touching the Void" remains one of the most vivid and scary books I've ever read. "In the Throne Room of the Mountain Gods", Galan Rowell's account of the first Wickwire expedition to K2, is well worth the read. Goran Kropp is a whiny, self-righteous jerk.And a liar. [ 03-06-2002: Message edited by: Alpine Tom ] rowell's book has some great photos in it, too. unfortunately, the actual expedition was less than harmonious. big jim did it right the second time in '78--read the last step, the american ascent of k2 by ridgeway. what's the story on kropp?

anybody find that car yet?

quote: Originally posted by trask: Diaper Clad Burglar Cries For Mama When Busted VIRGINIA - Can you say goo-goo-goofball? . goo-goo-dumbass!

looks like i've got some reading to do... i'm curious as to the nature of mount analogue. what exactly is non-euclidean mountaineering?

i have GOT to move to the pnw.

quote: Originally posted by moron: nice pic...is that a self-portrait? you know i'm only kidding. please don't kick my ass.

quote: Originally posted by willstrickland: If you enjoy soda (I don't), here's your hook up: Save a cup from each of the big chains - McD, BK, TacoBell, Subway, shellac that baby and store them stacked up in your car. Want a soda? Hit the closest one and fill 'er up at the self-serve soda fountain, Beckey-style. Need a private place to spot-bathe, shoot-up, or wash your roadtripping dishes? Taco Bell bathrooms' outer doors all lock, KFC too if I'm not mistaken. Hungry? Costco almost always has several tables handing out samplers during the day. They only check membership when you are actually purchasing something. Wal-Mart, the censoship supporting fuckers that they are, have the cheapest fig-neutons on the planet...$0.88 for what would cost $3 sold as Nabisco at your local grocer. Sore and hungry? The chain motels right off interstates typically have a hot-tub and free continental breakfast, if you hit one of the mostly full ones at around 8-10am when everyone is checking out, you can stroll through eat, hit the hot tub, and shower for free. Need a money maker to fund your stay in the valley? Yeah you've heard batteries, heads, pins brought down from Canyukada, but here's the winner. If you have no morals concerning others' health, load up on Drum or American Spirit roll-your-own tobacco on one of the reservations and re-sell it at a markup, you'll still beat the prices they'd otherwise pay, and therfore are providing a useful service. -Will, your dirtbag climber trash consultant mr. strickland has dirtbaggin down to a science! hats off to you, and thanks for the tips!

you mean i missed page 23 by ONE post?? weedweedweedweedweedweedweeeeeeeeeedbeer