Tokogirl

Agree! As mentioned before there are laws for cyclists and motorists. I only get in the middle of the lane when I turn so I am more visible. Bu hate when I see three bike riders riding next to each other and blocking traffic.

It's not Pink!

I did RAMROD the year they closed 410 due construction. Added a bit of length to it. Your outfit looked a bit loose for typical cycling attire. What colors will you be sporting this year?

Being aware that there are other users of the roads: motorcylces, peds, cyclists, scooters. Sad a group like that gets all the publicity, negative unfortunately!

With cushy built in chamois!

Trip: Alpine Lakes - North Ridge of Sherpa Date: 7/27/2008 Trip Report: Well we didn't get as early start as we had hoped but we were hiking by 5:30am. We took the Stuart Lake trail to about 3.2 miles and then made our way up Mountaineers creek. The mosquitos sniffed me out and I was running the last mile to escape them. We started to head west, after about 2 miles, and in about another 1 hour we were at the base of the North Ridge. The climb itself went very well especially since I haven't really rock climbed a whole lot lately (this is no exaggeration!). A cloudy mist rolled in occasionally and slowed us a bit. Wow, there are some airy sections were I swallowed hard to keep focused. The crux was very enjoyable! My partner lead the technical rock pitches - thanks Justin! The summit was great but no pics as my camera is kapoot. Ate lunch of homemade bread, great cheese, sausage, and apples. The raps down went okay but we did get the rope stuck on a horn that took a bit of time to wrestle out. Gear Notes: standard alpine rack Bug juice or run like your life depends on it! Approach Notes: It is a pretty good goat trail and not to bad finding your way up Mountaineers creek to the head of the valley (5,640). Head west to start of North Ridge.

Are you saying guns dont kill people? Who is pulling the trigger?

Agree with Pink & Feck - just like anything it is the operator.

I have fallen down and can't get up!!!

Who knows? I wasn't there. One can only speculate, but probably not??!! Just sad as it gives cyclists a bad rap. "They claim they're trying to raise awareness, but all they're doing is pissing people off and acting like punks." Exactly! What kind of awareness are they trying to raise?!

FW, Cyclists and autos can coexist but all most obey laws. Both are at times at fault.

What kind of drugs is Sly on? or is that a skin suit?

So, RD your running not cycling? or taking a break from the bike? Registered rider or poacher?

Tongue and cheek about size. Glad you mentioned about BR being higher as it peaked my curiousity on alot of the rock outcroppings in the Enchantments. I did ask a local Leavenworth geologist/climber if he knew. He said he thought that the Balance Rock was registered at a slightly higher elevation but couldn't say how much higher. He will check it out and get back to me.

Thanks for all the PMs and emails to climb! Hopefully I will have an opportunity to climb or ski with you in the future. There are 4 of us total. Two wanted to do the West Ridge but I think we will all end up on the North Ridge. We are leaving at 4a.m. to beat the bugs and heat of the day. How is the rappel to the col between the Balance Rock and Sherpa?

Jens,size does matter!? I am hoping to do the balance rock as well as Sherpa if weather and time cooperate.

Looking for a partner for a one day ascent of Sherpa Peak - probably the West Ridge. On Sunday July 27th. PM me if interested!

Wow - I remember begging my mother to buy some of those for our lunches!

Still have my Schonhofen pack.

As a former MSR employee it looks like the blue ice axe is a Thunderbird (may say on the axe)or as mentioned a later model Sumner. The adze and metal, not wood shaft, made these innovative. Larry P. sold the original Thunderbird for a whopping $11 or something close. They came in orange and that color of blue. The black axe is an Eagle by the looks of the head. Ice screws could be MSR or SMC screws - any markings?

His orthopedist will be able to assess things more accurately after the surgery and along with the physical therapists will get him on a good recovery time line. Hope he will be out skiing by next spring, especially if we have another winter like this past one!

Sobo hit the nail on the head! A friend of mine had always come down with at least 2-3 horrendous sinus infections/head colds,that lasted about a month, every year. Seemed the infections were harder to shake - he is otherwise very healthy. Finally went to a specialist, not sure what kind, and had surgery on his septum as he had his nose broken bike racing and it never healed correctly. Now, about 6 years later, he hasn't had a sinus problem.

Many factors could be at play here: amount of damage, amount of scar tissue, etc. Until the doc gets in there to see he or she is being cautious but that being said rehab for most patients takes about 6-8 months. I have seen a few patients who return to quickly to sports that may over stress not completely rehabed knees and have further problems down the road. Everyone heals and rehabs at a different pace but with a Physical Therapist who understands your husbands goals and strength/flexability needs he should be good to go for winter 09/10! Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

It is 18.5 miles. Car to car a group of us gals did it in 7 hours taking two breaks. I have done it quicker but depends on whether you would like to nap in the sun or not! Do you need a car shuttle? Friends and myself are doing Colchuck Lake on Saturday. PM me if you would like! Teresa

134lbs. - one pound down from a few weeks ago. But am sitting here with a pint of Ben & Jerry's icecream and a spoon!