olyclimber

I just milked a mama grizzly and drank it all in front of the cubs.

I'm just gonna be (hopefully) bagging a peak or two, if my bad back permits. I'm gonna head up there tonight. Tomorrow maybe head up Bretherton if I'm feeling good and tag Lena on the next. Or something like that.

Latest pics I have seen of that area are from Hummel & Co's epic TR: http://www.myadventurecrusade.com/2016/05/27/the-olympic-traverse/

I've up to the Anderson glacier (or what is left of it) a couple of times but never up either peak. I do want to go tag at least Anderson, but figured it to be something I would prefer to do in 3 days to properly enjoy the climb and area. Camp up at the glacier, etc. Longer approach with the road out, though bikes make that extra 11 better! My lower back went out this week, so I'm debating what I'm gonna do. May just hike up to the Upper Lena and check things out up there both days...been a while and I've never spent the night at the upper lake before. Lets get out there this summer! Wesside4life!

I know it isn't apparent, but I'm actually from Seattle (West Seattle). But I don't care where you are from. I only care that you have a sense of humor! that is the most important equipment I carry.

I know its not either, but I just got a pair of Trango Cube GTXs off of ebay...used but brand new from some guy in Indiana. They are super comfortable! I'm replacing a pair older Trangos (not sure which model)...but the shoe box is way better with the new ones. My old boots were good, but not this good! Can't speak for the Scarpas, but I do have a pair Scarpa mountaineering boots that I keep because they fit. I think that is the biggest deal with mountaineering boots. Just find something that fits good and comfortable. I have had boots that didn't fit and tried to make them work in the past...stupid. Return them or sell them if they are hurting your feet and go get something that works for you. Boot fits always seem to be changing so just believe in your feet when they tell you what to buy or keep.

I decided to take the plunge and get an Enlightened Equipment quilt. I do have a couple bags, including a Western Mountaineering bag and a Feathered Friends bag. I use both the current bags depending on the conditions (the FF bag is slightly warmer), but I'm not sleeping out much in super cold conditions and I prefer concept of a quilt...the reality...I don't know. I know that much of the time I end up using my FF or WM bag like a quilt anyway to regulate. So I'm going to try a quilt. I am a big fan of Feathered Friends though.

now below .500. wow. its like they fell off a cliff. whose head should we call for first?

unfortunately I don't think REI carries this, but I'm thinking about getting one for permanent installation on my car: http://bumperdumper.com/bumper2.htm

OK...here is a challenge. Can anyone fine another product to challenge this one as most ridiculous product that REI carries?

Wow what an awesome trip, and awesome pictures. Thanks Jason. Beautiful and stoke inspiring.

That REI even carries this says a lot about them. ~11 pound 3 season, 3 person tent. $700, but doesn't include the necessary pump. seems like a solution to a problem that doesn't exist.

https://www.rei.com/product/101572/heimplanet-the-cave-3-tent?cm_mmc=ad_gdn&CAWELAID=120217890002529050&CAGPSPN=dyn&CAAGID=8665495224&CATCI=aud-87986356584&gclid=CP-SnPLAvs0CFUmRfgodBycOkA

is it true that you shit yourself after getting choked out by Gene LeBell?

Awesome Stewie, lessgo! PM'd you my phone number. A weekday might work for me as well, but gotta plan those ones.

Ah now that makes more sense. I mean you can see the trail in the snow in the video...that would be a crazy fall from the cliffs of the Tooth....not even possible. Best wishes, I hope he is ok. Terribly unlucky, some times you just trip in the wrong place and it can be very bad. Hoping for the best outcome.

This is sort of open ended, but I'm just looking for other people who might have time to scramble/climb peaks on the eastern side of the Olympics this summer. I have a list of peaks I want to get up, and all should have awesome views if the weather is good. I'm not picky as long as its in the alpine so hit me up if you have something in mind...over wise I definitely do. Nothing too hard, unless you want to lead it all. I don't care if it is a backcountry schwack, a scramble, or just a trail...all good to me.

Awesome! Happy birthday man. What a way to celebrate....big 4-0 is next! Just stay fit, you'll be fine.

Dang I was gonna say the Tooth, but looking at the video thought he was just scrambling somewhere. Based on the vid looks like he fell a long ways.

thats funny. I was trying to look at the pics this morning, but the link to the shutterfly the David had hosted them on was dead. then low and behold you provide a new link this afternoon! interested in scrambling up Lincoln soon from Mildred lakes. thanks for updating.

did you know i was trying to look at the pics?

What did he fall off of?

http://www.kiro7.com/news/local/rescue-underway-by-search-and-rescue-crews-near-snoqualmie-pass/353753479

I sure as heck don't mind women in any regard or occasion...but the dogs in the wilderness area...I don't know. I didn't hear a single marmot whistle the whole time I was up there. I suppose they all had enough of all the traffic (myself included) and were all whistled out. half the dogs i saw were unleashed. the real problem is that there are just too many humans on the planet. its starting to feel really crowded. thank jebus there are places less popular than this you can still escape to. this isn't one of them ....though it is beautiful and worth visiting. and i can remember it being much less popular, when REI was an actual COOP rather than a life style brand hucking whatever makes the most money.