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Thanks Matt. I was looking a little bit more for specifics though...

So Dane how would you suggest I prepare if I tryed to become the youngest American to climb Everest?

My bad, he was from Rhode Island and he also did a high angle rescue course and emt course...not a bad idea.

Thanks Colin, I've read that book and thought it was really good. Mark climbed Huascaran, Catopoxi, and Aconcagua his first time before Everest from the north in 95 but turned around at 25,000ft from the khumbu cough. Next he climbed Ama Dablam the Fall before, and attepted Everest again from the south in 96 but turned around because of weather as you said. He summited Cho Oyu after that with Russell Brice but never returned for a 3rd attept on Everest...not sure why. I know he did a lot of altitude but he lived in New York I think and, other than the day waterfall ice climbing intro he did with the guide and the nols (backpacking) course, I'm not sure he did much technical stuff...at least he didn't write about it in the book.

Hey Dane, Thanks for the reply. I just thought I could give you a little more information than my mom who, in all due respect, knows about as much about climbing as a pencil. Which I would agree is a thing I need to correct. Anyway, I thought now that I've been to altitude and done some technical stuff, a high altitude training course would be a good idea. http://peakfreaks.com/everest_mountaineering_course.htm Another thing I would like to clearify before I continue is that we won't be taking the east ridge (can you say avalanche?), but the south ridge. While it is a little more technical, it doesn't have the avalanche hazard that kills so many people. I've climbed with Tim before and although I know all accidents in mountaineering are unavoidable, I wouldn't want to be on the mountain with anyone else. Rescuing someone from the South Summit of Everest isn't easy and I understand he's not just in it for the money. He has waiting lists for all his climbs and could easily make just as much money without taking me. Just put in the next person on the waiting list. I understand pre and post monsoon, the problem with the south ridge of Pumori premonsoon is the amount of snow it gets. In my understanding, its much better to do it postmonsoon when there isn't as much laying around. This obviously doesn't completley eliminate the problem though; they had to turn around at Camp2 last year because of deep snow. Your right, this time of year the Himalayas are very, very cold. I'm planning on using alti mitts, millet boots, and a down suit on summit day. If thats not enough, well I can say I did all I could. Anyway, I just wanted to clearify a few things I'm sure my mom had trouble doing. I really appreciate your advice though and

Marc leclerc and I are hoping to climb Pumori next october but its kinda hard for a 15 and 16yo to get that kind of money in 6 months. Anyone have any firsthand advice/tips?

Wow if you guys like writing so much how about giving marc and i a hand every once in a while?

Seriously though ITS EVERYWHERE! It covers 72% of the earth!

Ban Dihydrogen Monoxide!!!!!!!!

What would patton do?

wow dane how many quarks do you have laying around?

old schoolll...is there one with a flexible stem?

i wouldn't kick her out of bed...but whats up with the guy?

cool. anyone else have any tips?

Skiied there Friday. The snow on the slopes and in the area was crud. We had fairly warm temps friday night. Probably 30 degrees.

154 at 5'9

thanks to global warming its snowing again and we get to miss the 4th day of school in a row. heres to it eh?

Thanks Reid. I'm leaving the 4th of February...I'll let you know how it goes.

Well I'm fine tuning my program for Aconcagua and am interested hearing what other people who have climbed Aconcagua or around that elevation, have to say about what their fitness level was like. At the beginning of my program, 3 months ago, I was able to climb Si with a 40 pound pack in 2:15. I'm about to time another one to see how I have improved and am hoping to get it in 1:50-2:00 hours. I have also been running and swimming to help improve my lung capacity. What kind of fitness were you in before you climbed to 20,000+ feet? What were you running and in what times? What was the elevation gain, weight of your pack, and time you were getting your hikes in? Finnaly, any suggestions for acclimatizing while on the mountain? I'm a little worried as this is my first time above Rainier and I'm going up to almost 7000 meters. Thanks

Hey, I still need a couple more things for my Aconcagua trip coming up in February and I'm short on cash so I looking to see if anyone would mind lending me anything for the trip or I could buy it from you if you have something cheap. I still need -20-0 sleeping bag and some expedition mittens. Thanks a lot guys!

lol...nice

oh yeah for sure! I got a little off track and had a completely different question.

This is probably a better place for this post... Hey guys I looking to take advantage of this cold spell and take my brother ice climbing while he and the ice is still here. Can you toprope the ice at Exit 38 at the Black ice area? If not, where would be a good destination for us? Thanks guys! Oh btw, i've heard rumors that if you get a good cold snap, that the haystack on si can be a fun, easy mixed climb...anyone know if it would be in now? I've also heard of routes on the north side of Mclellan's butte and Kent...any info on those would be appreciated as well.

Anyone seen heard anything about the alpine ice? Its been pretty cold the last couple of days and supposed to stay cold.

alright see ya guys later...goin to the game. Issy!!