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For the do-it-yourselfer: Home sausage kits: http://www.butcher-packer.com/c_sausagekits.htm

just for the sole reason that HC is called "CHUB" and its nutrional value is measured in how much good stuff you get from one serving of "CHUB".... my vote is for CHUB. Approximately 4 CHUB's per package FUCKING CHUB IT< CHUB IT!!!!! When i do the wonderland trail, i'm considering using the caveman diet of cheese and chub. i will carry the chub strung around my neck via tubular webbing. animals will flock to me, and each person i encounter on the trail, i will offer them some of my chub.l [ 06-25-2002, 08:15 AM: Message edited by: gapertimmy ]

I think NPS backcountry rangers can issue you a ticket, forgot how much it is, but it is pretty spendy. Most de-Forest service ranger dudes have no law enforcemnet prowess, and can't give you anything but a "warning" if you don't have a permit. so since you're going to NPS land, I'd try to stay away from all populated areas/trail corridors.

i've become a firm believer that low cut shoes are the way to go for most hikes/approaches, and spare the feet some undue pain. i'm wondering if any folks out there are from the same school of thought, and if so, what shoe/brand have you had the most luck with as a hiker. I know folks have done the whole PCT in running shoes, or somthing crazy like that. my old hiking boots are pretty shot, and I want to get a new pair, but am thinking of just sticking with sneaks for bacpack trips and approaches. so what do you use for lightweights? TIMMAY

I think this topic has been brought up in the past, and I know it will be revisited in the future. But as Jon says, there is no way we can moderate the site, even if we had $$ to pay somone to do so.... the fact will still remain that some people will take offense to certain posts, while others quite frankly will never see what the big deal is. I'll admit there were times when things have gone down on the boards that have bummed me out, and made me question why we keep the site up, but truly the positive things that have happened as a result of the site far outshine those distant cloudy days. (awwwwwww) Truly though, i have met some great people, have had a ton of great laughs, and have had people randomly email me beta/pictures because of this site. This weekend i'm going to go ski with some folks from the site, and a good time will be had. I'm sorry there was some beef sprayed between these 2 fellas, I'll miss their banter as well, but my bruthas and sistas, we must spray on. pass the summer sausage.... TIMMAY ps- construktive criticism is always a good thing

quote: Originally posted by erik: quote:Originally posted by gapertimmy: anybody want to go explore some of the NW part of the park (up past eleanor/kibbie lakes)? I spent 3 months up in there, and it is just one big ol chunk of granite. i would imagine we could find some rawks to climb will you be able to keep up???? x-cross country hiking is like my 5th or 6th most favorite thing to do!!! BRING IT

anybody want to go explore some of the NW part of the park (up past eleanor/kibbie lakes)? I spent 3 months up in there, and it is just one big ol chunk of granite. i would imagine we could find some rawks to climb

ok, looks like were meeting up at cold springs, or as close as we can get friday night. so far its b-rock, sketchfest, and my ass. anybody else is welcome to come join the fun. come join the masses i'm considering riding down the south ridge in the buck with "IM A GAPER" painted on my chest.... it should be quite the spectacle. the best part is, it would get burnt into my whitey-ness, and each morning when i look in the mirror, i'll be reminded of my calling in life. PM/email/call me if you want to come ride timmay 541-408-1025

i'm gonna stalk eric for the whole month, anybody else down?

i'm hoping to get at least a week off in september to head to the most sacred of grounds in all of the world. i'll be spending a good chunk of time with wife, cruising the backcountry by foot, but am hoping to kick it in the front country crags as well. i know its a long shot, but wanted to put out the feelers and see if anyone was going to be in the valley or tuolomne in mid to late september (no skeeters, less tourists, cooler weather)

Great area, great TR. I spent about a week up there around banner and ritter, and 1000 island lakes was one of my favs. That area is so amazing, I often catch myself day dreamin about banner/ritter/minarets... be sure to read Muir's story about his ascent of Ritter/Banner, its dope!

snow was pretty much to the parking lot... i think (depending on where you start) would be the same story for 3fj. thats why we got owned, and our travel was pretty slow due to the sloppy snow. no skeeters yet, but i'm sure they're getting ready to pounce. I did call the forest service and they said the road to Jack Lake was clear of snow and open... so you may have better luck going from the E side of 3fj.

I'd like to get up and do the s ridge ski next weekend. Would be fine flyin solo, but would be more fun with a fellow spraymeister. send me a pm or an email if you're game.... I'm hoping to take friday off, so would love to do it then, but could swing it on saturday as well. Lemme know!

yep check american red cross King County site, they have a fairly robust calendar, online class reservation system, and I've seen the course you're looking for offered. I'm sure North Seattle CC offers one as well since they have the EMT course. -TIMMAY

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da Toof? had to be said

spent yesterday with three hip cats on a botched hike up b'top NW ridge. we we're all a bit tired, and the snow made the travelin slow, but a grand time was had by all. wanted to say thanks to ruddersbox, his main man fixinz, and jkreuger (happy b'day) for the most plab of times yesterday. safe travels to ya rudders TIMM@Y

quote: Originally posted by lizard brain: I'll bet that place is totally swamped with people when that trailhead is clear. no way man, this is perhaps one of the most secluded alpine routes in the state. solitude is the norm

at least down here in deschutes co, fathers day was a "free" day for forest users! isn't that thoughtful? i'm batting 0'fer this year so far, haven't gotten a "request for compliance" or a ticket yet. Thats pretty dope you got a trail map! my protest involved getting some no trail fee stickers and putting them on my truck.. i'm a BAD BOY

quote: Originally posted by Poseur: I was thought my work was done when I roll over and fall asleep? HA!

my guess is the dogs chub mookie sticks to do their part at cleaning up the backcountry, i really don't know. munching ass, hmm, that wasn't lunch, lunch was turkey sandwhich, and one of those prepackaged rice krispy treats. *SNAP*CRACKLE*POP* RICE HOT DOGS

the sunny skies had been beckoning me to step out the back door all day long, so I finally submitted to the urge to scale the ominous peak that looms out the back door of my office. granted, i spent a good hour checking my gear before the climb, it was truly a rush to decide to go on a solo climb in such short notice. i can't truly call it a solo climb, becuase the little bitch sierra, and her fat friend chinook were the final two to make up the rope team. after consulting the topo and prior TR's on summitpost.com, we decided to assend the often overlooked line called "Old Skyliner". For those unfamiliar with this couloir, it is on the Northern face of the mountain, and is a sharp line that cuts throw a glade.... rather interesting how no trees grow on this Old Skyliner, we assumed that it is due to frequent avalanche activity... thus we determined it would be wise to wear our Avalungs, and have our beacons on for good measure. After a quick trip to the xTerra for the avalungs, and a final gear check, we set out for the climb. The initial approach to get to the base of old skyliner was a gentle slope. Sierra was at the back of the rope, chinook in the middle, and I was leading. We decided that the ridge was gentle enough to not place any pro. About 1/2 mile up, sierra began lagging behind and slowing down the team. Chinook and I had a team huddle and determined it was best for the expedition's sake to have sierra untie from the rope, and for chinook and I to carry on to Old Skyliner couloir. Once untied Sierra immediately turned her energy towards downing a pile of brown feces she had recently discovered, chinook and i plugged ahead and entered the couloir. Immediately, the pitch became steep enough to require protection. Chinook and I began a running belay about 1/4 up the coulior. Before long, we found ourselves at the top of the couliour. Sierra had amazingly decided to solo the line, and caught up to us just as we we're topping out. We both chewed her ass for putting her lives, and the expedition's safety at risk. But the topic of discussion quickly was redirected towards the descent ahead of us. We decided to ride an adjacent line called "tippy toe" back to the base. The ride was wonderful, and we arrived safely to the bottom... where we were greeted by a crowd of gapers standing outside their m-series SUV complete with WA plates. They we're asking for Beta, we passed along how great the corn freshies were, acted as hard as we could possibly be, and then returned to my office. Office seat to Office Seat 90 minutes. our ascent in red the line skied in my favorite colour all the other lines were from prior attempts on this rough peak. [ 06-14-2002, 01:25 PM: Message edited by: gapertimmy ]

LMAO, best part about this thread is that the people who lift heavy shit and kill bugs will prevail! UNITE

damn, nothing like having a snatch patch up ones nose. i once had an ENT specialist look up my big ol nose, and was amazed at the size of my veins, i think he took pictures even, perhaps the insides of my nose are printed in some book somewhere, and some gaper in med school has to look at it. My other publishing claim to fame.... My picture is in a Boy Scout handbook, I forgot which edition, but i'm in there, in all of my glory. I think i weighed around 240lbs and was a freshman in HS. Thank god for the subway diet