gapertimmy

they call in your information, name, address, etc and run it against the law enforcment databases to see if you've got some mad criminal not trail pass payin record. i've heard some crazy shit get relayed over the waves when rangers run peoples info. so if you give them bogus info, you might get fahqed i find that if you get caught, the best thing to do is play quasi-dumb, but be cooperative. rangers get pissed if they find out your lying to them, and then they fine you for everything possible

quote: Originally posted by trask: timmy- I use the msr pocket rocket and it's tit. Simmers too. Weighs about 3 oz., size of Cpts. dick (about 3" ) and runs about $30. Unless I'm snow camping at below zero, I use the rocket exclusively. LMAO, sounds plush, the cats tit, but each time i fire it up i'll be thinking of 'lil capt'n

i'm sure i've asked this one before, i'm tired of my whisperlite cloggin up on me, who out there has iso-butane canister stoves, the simple spark it up 'kind, which ones light, lemme here some war stories! maybe i should go with chunks of sterno, or burn my wild turkey

thank yalls very much. my pack is usually as light as possible on solo trips. but when my wife comes, it is usally weighted down by every single fricking piece of gear imaginable. for the WT i'm going pretty light so i think trail shoes will suffice. I'll go try some of dem on. I have some 5.10 high cuts, they're ok, have had a pair of Lowa's for years and they have treated me very well. decisions...

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!