Zoran

I can't even tell you where we will go after the climb. Regardless is it successful or not. I really can't. What a Hell ... I will just point where and you can guess... http://www.wiegele.com/v3/360/index.php?language=eng&scheme=blue&plugin=yes#

Thank you for wishing us successful climb. It's my biggest mountain so far. Thank you for explaining our motives too. I was not aware of them. I was thinking we doing well. I don't think so "deep" like you guys. I am not very educated... I was just thinking that neutralizing our carbon offset during expedition is not bad idea. I will even purchase carbon offsets for my family for 2008 from ERA. I calculated it from here: http://www.econeutral.com/carboncalculator.html I am sorry for that. I even did so many small things last few years to minimize my impact to the planet thinking I am doing well. I don't own 4x4 and I ride my bike to work. Oh, well ... To late to change that. Regarding religion and motives... I came from Eastern Europe to Canada 10 years ago. There, I unfortunately grew up without God's presence. I had great childhood and many years after even without Him. It's to late for me now. I am lost soul. My deep roots are in Christianity (Orthodox version) but I am not religious. Since you linking our Carbon Neutral climb with Church of Christ believe me, I am looking forward to meet them there. I remember their post here at CC and, honestly, I would like to say hi to them. Sorry for this but I support their motives. I hope you don't mind? For me it's hypocritical that many climbers who grew up in religious families in US and spent many, many Sundays in Church are so bitter about their motives now. At the same time when you talk about their motives with Russian, Yugoslavian, Slovakian, Polish or Chinese immigrants (climbers) who came from fomer communist countries (here in Vancouver) they all accept their motives as a personal and reasonable choice. How come some "evil communist lost souls" support them? How come that you who understand religion better than we will ever be able to (even if we try our best) make fun of them? Z

Hi CC-ers, Could you please visit our site when you have moment? This expedition site is the proof that you can achive a lot even on the intermediate route as WB. If you are genious like our exp leader... He did something for all of us, we couldn't even imagine at our first coffee meeting several months ago. http://cleanenergydenali08.com/ Zoran

Does anyone using back braces for extended backpacking with pack over 40lb or more? I am in late 40's and never experimented with that. On the Web I noticed that people using back braces for skiing or heavy backpacking. Or even extended trekking on expeditions like Equador or West Buttress of Denali. I am not sure are they using belt during the hike or after to releive pain. Could you recomend some resources or (much better!) share your experiences? I have back pain after heavy lifting or extended tours. Thanks in advance. Z

Did anyone from your group roped up with skis and snowshoes on the same rope? Do you think this will cause bit problems for either one? Z

Colin is wold class now. Outstanding talent! After climb with Rolo and Steve House I am now waiting for his climb with Marko Prezelj and Vince Anderson. I bet will be something fantastic. Good luck Colin and be safe. Z

I got T-handle AviTech shovel for 37$CAD (it's 50% off) + tax (12%) on top of it, because I live here. I think it was good deal. Z

Do you think Arcteryx SV Fission will be good enough in mid May. I think it's warmer than DAS. I worry about hood. It's tinner than any hood on lighter down parkas. http://www.arcteryx.com/product.aspx?Fission-SV-Jacket

Just a little. I am not planning to get drunk. BTW, I am from Europe originally. From some undeveloped country. We don't even know what hypothermia is. But sure sounds ugly.

Group of us, Canadians should be there from 23rd to 25th of February. We would like to test our gear (and read some books). :-) I will bring some whiskey. Please look for us, so we can chat a little. Zoran

Scottish climbers climbed in Waddington this summer. Here is an article: http://www.alpinist.com/doc/web07-08w/newswire-geddes-north-scots They had a great time in Frontier group. I think Don will be pissed off. Just kidding ... Z

Fantastic! It's very good you have a friend who is willing to go there and suffer a little. Thank you for all the photos. Excellent trip. Zoran

You dont have to be a BCMC member to sign this petition - see link below The link to the petition is: http://bcmc.ca/SignPetition.asp?PetId=2&Action=Sign

This is the reason why many alpinists recently turned to Italian side of the Mont Blanc looking for place where you can still do something. And that something is stil far away from Megalodon Ridge or climbs Wayne112 or Colin does. :-) It's a sad thing. Looks to me like degradation of the summit. I feel sorry for all climbers who will go climbing and thinking that Mont Blanc is walk in the park. Hey, they had a jacczzy there last week! Many people getting killed there because of misinterpretation of similar events like this. Zoran

http://www.jaccuzzi.ch/

Sorry to hear you were sick. I heard from people at UBC that Robert took 6 months off work to go there. How much climbing he did?

Thank you for this info about fred (and your climb). I didn't know about this documentary. Pictures are fantastic. Can't wait to see the final product.

I was impressed with this:

Great report. That homestead looks like Rolland's place close to Nemaiah Valley. Zoran

Excellent! Congratulations on this climb. Couple of years ago we climbed Tzil's North West Face but I quit after the West ridge of Rex pillar and return to lakes through glacier. I was not able to finish it. You are very strong. Our plan was to climb Joffre after Matier to complete the Enchainment. You did it in a day which is outstanding. Good work. Z

Be careful and do the climb. Please read this: http://www.canada.com/theprovince/news/pstory.html?id=7ea1da08-2378-4e36-9aff-f66086b27632&k=54004 It's one of the greatest climbing areas in SW BC. Good luck! And post the short note when you are back. Regards, Zoran

I am just kidding!

A lot of people who came first got early bird prize: Arcteryx grocery bag (Goretex XCR body and Shoeller Dynamic handles) MSP $250 CAD

On line From 24th to 30th (20-50%) !0 years of the Cloudveil existence. Maybe shipping is free for lower 48? Cheers, Zoran

JP is not kidding! Almost all sale will go to people who walking dogs on Kitsilano Beach or to ones who like to be dry while pumping gas in brand new Lexus in poor weather conditions. At the same time in Vancouver, Squamish or Whistler you can meet guys after hard climbing dressed in Sport Junkies line of clothes. Anyway, don't be fooled with 70% off ad. Stuff is still expensive but very good as you already know. Location is here: http://www.arcteryx.com/head-office.aspx