RocNoggin

who has the cookie?

when I said that "all my other gear" was left in Oly I really meant ALL my other gear: boots, jacket, anything warm. everything. thanks for the offer of shared tools, etc. I really appreciate that, I will try to be prepared for next week! :-)

I have recently read "Ghosts of Everest" and I am currently reading "Detectives on Everest". both are great books but they dont really say much about the role Mallory's or Irvine's clothes played in their climb. it will be interesting to see what happens with the reconstructed clothes.

shit! I wanted to go this week but forgot my tools in Oly! and all my other gear too! LOL looks like another night at the gym...

I have never been aid climbing before but would love to give it a go. interested in getting an aid climbing weekend at Index organized?

how far east?

how would you feel about a newbie ice climber coming along? I think I have all the gear I need but no experience ice climbing. if I dont leave on the 3rd for a rock climbing trip to Red Rocks I would like to join you if you dont mind doing some instructing. where in ID are you and what time were you planning on leaving on the 3rd?

if you dont mind my asking where/which Baker seracs are you planning on climbing? I am unfamiliar with them, how hard are the climbs?

damn, I love Chamonix! I wish I could get over there to join you but I wont be able to this year. we have a bunch of family coming to stay from out of state from Christmas and New Year so I am kinda stuck here. what climbs are you going to try to do?

I know it is early for a headcount but I think I'm game to give DT a try! :-)

THANKS! :-)

nice clip! but from last Saturday?? there hasnt been 18" of snow in almost two weeks! LOL

we bailed on the trip for last weekend and went rock climbing at Darrington instead. it would be nice to know what you hear from your friends for future reference though. cheers!

I dont have a phone to call the store and they dont have their hours posted online. does anyone know how late they are open tonight? cheers, Brian :-)

great pics and a great report! thanks! cheers!

so does it look like it is going to be a weekly event? planning on doing it again next week or skipping that week because of Turkey day?

or maybe its "you are hard and happy when you get your nuts sucked in the crack"?

hate it when that happens...

true, but nonetheless, free beer is free beer and not many people, especially climbers, will turn down anything thats free, particularly beer!

rock season till we get some sun to soften the crust into corn. thanks for the trip report and great pics! what route were you on? I was thinking about heading up that way next week, might just have to hit the resort...

I used to see a lot of these for sale on eBay, but I havent seen any for a while. lots of the Camp Tricams for sale on there now! has anyone used these "Russian" ones yet? for some reason to me they dont look like they would be as stable and the Camp Tricams...

any snow in Cle Elum yet? how about up the Teanaway?

what in the world is in Oatman, AZ?? what is the weather like at City of Rocks this time of year?

great show and good to see Roger there too. only one keg but it seemed to last longer this show! LOL

has anyone been up to the South Climb Trailhead on Adams recently? I am wondering how close you can get in a car or similar ride, do you need a 4x4 or a sled to get anywhere near the mountain? thanks for any info, cheers, Brian :-)