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Jeebus

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  1. If the first ascent of a climb is made in winter conditions during calendar winter and i later climb it in summer, can I claim a "first summer ascent?"

     

    no you can't. I will probably do it before you.

  2. Before I ask my rich parents to give me the La Sportiva Olympus Mons as a holiday gift, could you please share your personal experience with these shoes? Please tell me what you thought about comfort, warmth, and performance if you can. My plans are to use these on McKinley and later on either Rakaposhi or GII. thanks!

  3. Macson and Ketch,

     

    you make good points. The numbers can be relied upon because science never lies smile.gif

    actually walking is supposed to be just as good for keeping you free from heart disease as running but our purpose is climbing...for climbing, any exercise that keeps you in the 50-80% VO2max range for at least half an hour five times a week is good.

    Running is not the most efficient form of exercise. Efficiency does not have to come with pain.

  4. That's fucking B.S.

     

     

    Rowers had the highest V02 max on average of olympic athletes as surveyed for the 2000 summer and 2002 winter games. If you look at v02 max as a function of body mass, then rowers are a close second to XC skiers, as rowers tend to be bigger people.

     

    and how does any of this fit into the comparison between running and cycling? rolleyes.gif

  5. All things being equal among world class athletes cross country skiers have the highest VO2 max, followed by bicyclists, followed by distance runners.

     

    If you are running long distances (50 miles a week) you probably spend quite a bit of time logging those miles (at least 5 hours if you are very good). during that time a bicyclist can keep up really high intensity for 1 hour five times a week and achieve the same results. plus its easier on the joints.

     

    no easy comparison here...all depends on how intensely you do whatever form of exercise you choose.

  6. Will you all please review and critique my clothing for a winter trip to Mt. Rainier. I plan to spend at least 3 days camping up there in late december. Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

     

    Base Layer

    Upper: synthetic mock turtle long sleeve shirt (Under Armor type)

    Lower: Polyester/Lycra full length tights

     

    Mid Layer

    Upper: Polartec 200 Fleece Pullover

    Lower: Insulated Pant (polarguard complete side zip)

     

    External Layer

    Upper: Windproof Fleece Jacket (polartec windpro fleece)

    Lower: Water resistant/Breathable/Windproof (complete side zip)

     

    Insulation: 650 Fill Down Jacket (no hood)

    Rainwear: Waterproof hooded jacket

     

    Gloves: polartec 100 liner, polartec windpro gloves, insulated mitt (yet to buy)

     

    Headwear/Hats: yet to buy...any advice would be welcome. specially if anyone knows where to buy a good fill down hood only without buying an entire jacket.

  7. is it a good idea to buy used gear from guiding companies who have rented it to hundreds of users before you. Specifically:

     

    1. Mountaineering Crampons: Yes or No?

    2. Down Clothing/Sleeping Bags: Yes or No?

    3. Double Plastic Boots with liner: Yes or No?

     

    Thanks for any help.

  8. exactly. some unassuming person just sold it. I will scan the page with the signatures and post it. help me decipher the 2 other signatures that I haven't been able to read yet. its not brashears...isn't rob schauer either. that was the team that year in 1996.

  9. i bought a used "Everest: Mountain without Mercy" book by Broughton Coburn (i like looking at pictures you know) and the private seller who sold it through amazon sent me a copy that is signed by Viesturs, Araceli Segarra, Jamling Norgay, a personal photo of Beck Weathers glued inside and a couple other signatures that I haven't been able to decipher yet. As a climbing enthusiast it is a pretty big deal for me...if only these people were better known to the rest of the world this might have been ebay material.

     

    just ranting coz I wanted to share my excitement.

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