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I took a lead fall a few years back (from an easy climb I've lead previously). I fell 25 ft to the ground, and hit my head on a nearby rock. Helmet saved my dumbass. I was damn lucky that I walked out of the ER just a few hours later with a mild separation in my shoulder, a heavily concussed head, and several bruises. While I got back on the horse afterward, I've become more hesitant. It also does not help that I don't get out as much as I used to, because work/life got busier, and now I'm a father. As someone already pointed out, it's a mental game in the end. And everyone deals with it in their own way. The first climb I did as a new father was the South side on Mt Hood. Even on that benign route, which also I've done several times before, I was sweating coming down the Old Chute . Since we're talking stats and probabilities, it's time to dust up some classics. Q: How can you reduce the chance of seeing a bomb in the plane you're flying in? A: Carry one yourselves. Because the chance of two bombs in the same plane is much smaller than the chance of just one of them! And, of course, the "There's still a chance!" scene from Dumb and Dumber: [video:youtube]KX5jNnDMfxA

Awesome trip, and TR!! Being a transplant from India, it's especially cool for me to read about PNWers killin' it out there. Tim, I really enjoyed your motorcycle diaries. In all my lifetime in India (2+ decades), I've only visited a handful of all the places you toured in just a few months! Sandeep, you're living my dream! Keep sendin' in India, and please post the TRs here on CC .

I agree with you on this one. This is the latest in the season I've ever been on Hood. I was somewhat unsure about what conditions we'd find. But we had a full moon, a cool breeze all along, and the snow was just about perfect. In retrospect, the exit to the summit ridge was the only problematic spot for me (the rest of the summit ridge looked tame).

Went up Wednesday (07/24/2013). Things are melting fast, but the Old Chute was still in shape. A team of two did turn around near the top of the Chute because they thought it was too icy to go up and down with a single axe (at around 7 AM). I found it okay though - at least, not any icier than lower down. But as yesman said, the summit ridge is melted out. In fact, I found the exit from the Chute on to the summit ridge too loose for my comfort level. Despite trying hard, I could not prevent myself from knocking a couple of rocks down (luckily, there was no one on the Chute at that time). I decided to bail at that point.

You might not be too far from the ice near Libby (road cut). Check out this TR. Have fun!

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Thanks for the suggestions, everyone! I went with the Osprey Poco Premium. I found a reasonable deal from Basegear, who are also local (based out of PDX). Have gone on a few day trips so far, and it has been working out quite well.

Awesome job! Inspiring!! I enjoyed your writing very much as well.

What's cookin' these days Sobo? Update please...

They're studying sherpas and lowlanders at Everest. Also, check out Extreme Everest 2. An interesting article from this group is available here (it's open access). Tom Hornbein is listed in the "list of collaborators" (not authors). What about all the sherpas who fixed the lines for these folks ? Along with all the nice work this team seems to be doing, this project appears to be a good way to fully fund multiple expeditions to the big E .

Grad school sounds like a lot of fun! Keep shreddin' Kevin!!

Could you post this list here? Googling it did not reveal any details on the first try... TIA. Your TRs are always inspiring!

Reviving an old thread. What are folks using these days to carry their little ones on hikes/overnight trips? My little one is a year old. I'd be looking to go on hikes this spring and summer with her, and also try overnighters (backpacking). Have used Baby Bjorn so far (on day trips & XC ski), but now it's time to upgrade. Looks like Sherpani no longer carries the Rumba (at least it's not listed on their web page any more). There are some on sale at Overstock, though. Are the current versions of Deuter Kid Comfort I, II, III as good as the previous ones (if they've changed anything that is)? I happened to find this top 10 list from Outside. Any one have experience with (some of) these options? TIA .

Or, better yet, make it possible to vote by clicking on the picture itself (or by selecting the box next to it, rather than at the bottom). I'm guessing it won't be too much extra work for the forum G(m)ods. Keep it up!

Didn't have the time to get stuff shipped. We did find a jacket, pants (slightly large for now), and mittens in Government Camp at MtnTracks. So, problem solved for now. Thanks for the suggestion, though. I'll check out the Patagucci line .

I'm looking for snow wear - dry (mainly, but also warm) pant, jacket, gloves, booties, etc., for a one year old kid in Portland. I know REI has them in stock, but I'd rather not buy from them. Mountain Shop, OMC, Next Adventure, and Dick's do not seem to have them (Next Adventure apparently had them, but do not have them at this time of the year). Any suggestions? TIA.

I'm pretty sure I ran into him at Exit 32 one day. Overheard him saying he did that back when he was "in shape." (The story I heard was Serpentine Arete, fwiw.) He had the conversation with his belayer while he was floating up some 5.11 sport climb. Crazy stuff for sure. Here's the story.

Gotta relax after a smoke!

Your TRs are always excellent reads. Keep 'em coming Ryan! Great job on the downclimb as well :tup:.

Can't make the show . But would like to chip in some money for the potty @ Vantage (have wanted it on many a day). Can I donate online somewhere (or send a check)?

Risk, statistics, chance, and probability are all tricky things. As they say "There are lies, damn lies, and statistics!" . Here's a relevant scene from Dumb and Dumber: [video:youtube]qULSszbA-Ek Here's another popular joke about chance. Q: You're going to fly. How would you decrease the chance that there's a bomb in the plane? A: You carry a bomb yourselves! Because the chance of two bombs in a same plane is much much smaller than the chance of one bomb!

Happy B'day Nastia!! You need to get a Subaru .

:tup: . Sobo, I also got the same generic response from Cantwell. No response from McMorris or Murray. What I take from Cantwell's response is that they are tabling the OPEN act in place of SOPA/PIPA. Apparently, OPEN is supposed to be more meaningful than the former acts, but the devil may well be in the details. Hopefully, we'll learn more in the near future.

That was indeed me. I was tired. Despite having antibott plates, my crampons were balling up a lot, and caused me to slip. I had Mito's backpack clipped on to my own, which made self-arresting a bit difficult. I decided to move (even) slow(er) after that. As far as epicing goes, we debated bailing when the first ice projectiles came down as we were starting up the Reid HW. We were the first team to go up, and there were 3-4 teams (including the soloist) below us. It was calm for a while after that, so we headed up. The next time we thought about this issue, we were too high that it was safer at that point to go up and get to the ridge, than to go down.

Fun, and super-warm times up the Reid! I also got hit a few times by ice projectiles, but luckily escaped serious damage. Here are a couple more pics. Mito on the traverse. The tracks of the entire traverse are faintly visible in the sunny portion of the slope. At the ridge after the traverse. It was nice to meet you in person 5K . We noticed your red tent on our way down, and were wondering why it was still there, since we thought you guys had turned back. Good work with one crampon!