Pica_Whisperer

Hey Phillip! Awesome! Cool about your rescue training. I sure would love to do Chair Peak one of these days. I'm still pretty new at ice/alpine, but it'd be great to meet up with you this summer. Have a fun winter!

Hey Stefan. Where does your BIL work? I'm an Operator at CPF-1 in Kuparuk. LOVE LOVE LOVE my job!

LOL! That's my story I submitted to WAM! I have both--depends. On the roads, I use studs (Nokian) and they are the bomb...I laugh at ice! On that bike in the photo (the one with the skier is actually when I raced the Susitna 100--you can bike, "run" or ski) I didn't run studs because they're too heavy on the trails. I had 2.3 WTB Weirwolfs and run very low psi for better surface area...about 17 psi on trails. As you can see the SMART people ski. I had to push that loaded bike 33 miles because the trail was so damn soft! I felt completely stupid. I didn't have a Fat Bike... I just got a Fat Bike this week... Surly Mukluk.

Well...I have to admit...re-reading my OP, I did come off sounding like RuPaul-ish. OK, I'll learn.....

One can only hope

Hey, OMB, Thanks for the offer...will do! Safe journey's over the pass and hope your move goes smoothly.

Thanks, Sol. Will do. Can't wait to get "back home."

AHHH!! NO WAY!! That's awesome!!! I am SO glad I thought to come to this forum!! Oh, you are much stronger than I lance... 4&4's! Holy crap! You are one tuff mudder! I sure would like to pick your brain a bit about any flying tips. You totally made my night!! Thanks! Hope our schedules work out so we can meet this summer!

I wholeheartedly agree with this post. Thanks, Rob.

Thanks, Pete! I'll definitely check out the website! Hey, I fought fire with a Pete (I think) H in Leavenworth back in 1998...that's not you, is it? He did some climbing and EMT work, too. We flopped on Barney's Rubble. Man...that was a long time ago.... And really, Pete, even though rob is convinced I'm a troll, I'm not...I'm a gal who is just enthusiastic and friendly. Thanks, again.

Hey, thanks Bill. Oh, for the love of god......I AM a real person! I shouldn't have created a FB account though. I don't have one and thought I'd start one for climbing connections. I do compete in Figure Competitions, but I'm NOT hot in the least n fact I'm just below average in looks. Rob, deep down I know you are not a prick but a cautious, thoughtful person who looks out for his friends. I would think you like a lot of variety, uncertainty in your life and tend to rustle up arguments with your friends for fun. So, I forgive you and am not offended.

rob seems like the jealous type. I don't make a lot of money though.... and I'm only 5' 1.5" tall.

Hey 111!! WOOT! Another Beave!! Actually, I graduated with a degree in Rangeland Resources, worked for the BLM, and later decided to change careers since agriculture was on it's way out and I really did not enjoy working for the government. I went back to college and got another 2-year degree from UAF in Petroleum Technology. I am SO glad I did! Actually, no one ever drooled over me, and I was a late bloomer. I never even had a bf in college.

LOL! OK, I LOVE YOU GUYS!! I REALLY am a female and not a troll, and really am going to Fitness America in Vegas next week! I understand for not believing me, though. Yes, why anyone would want to leave Fairbanks is beyond me.... I work for a big oil corporation up on the North Slope..."crude pirate" sounded funny. I'm one of the Production Operators who process crude oil from Prudhoe Bay that goes into the Trans Alaska Pipeline to Valdez. PEACE peeps!

Hey Feck, No, haven't heard of Amber, but I haven't done much climbing here (more sport stuff and not much to be had for sport routes in Alaska). Hopefully Amber moved to Anchorage, which isn't considered Alaska by "real" Alaskans here. It's more like a dirty Seattle with just as much rain and more snow, BUT the Alaska Range is closer and they have a great climbing shop! I admit; I'm NOT a bad ass climber, but Amber must be. I don't like bush whacking devils club at all and bears. No sir-ee, Bob. I pretty much can climb 5."fun" only climbs and approaches less than grade 3. I'm a wuss.... working on being better though.

You ain't seen nuthin yet, Choada_Boy

Hey Climbers! Just thought I'd introduce myself here and connect! Just call me Pica! I'm not a well-seasoned climber but just have bagged some peaks (Mt Baker, Prusik Peark, Early Winter Spire on the Liberty Group). It was a common story....ya know.... BF got me started climbing/ mountaineering, we got hitched, then he found a better climber to marry and left. Oh well, it's all good! No regrets!!! He was a cool person. I live in Fairbanks, Alaska at the moment and found it's not a grand place for the outdoors if you don't have access to a plane or boat and the approaches can be hideous, not to mention the grizzly bear that may eat you. Plus the trails are not well drained and so very mucky in the summer... hence..tundra. Good place to visit...and there's Denali. As some of you saw, I'm moving back to WA (Wenatchee) but will still work in Alaska (I work on the North Slope of Alaska for a major oil corporation...yes, I rape and pillage for crude oil and like it). I get paid well and work 2 weeks on, 2 off! MAGIC!! XOXO Also, I'm a big time fitness enthusiast (train with weights for 2 decades) and compete nationally in Figure Competitions (actually am competing next week in Vegas!)...not trying to impress anyone, just want to extend the invite...if you have questions about exercises, good healthy packable meals for the trail, feel free to pick my brain. Since I travel a lot, I learned some good tips...sure you guys have too! So, we can learn from each other! Anyway, I look forward to getting to know you guys...I have tough skin, so flame on! BIG KISSES!! -Pica (meep!)

A SHOUT OUT TO THE EASTERN WASHINGTON OUTDOORSY FOLKS??!!! I'm moving to Wenatchee this summer!! Can you dig it??! .....and looking for some folks to climb/scramble/hang with and just starting some connections and networking at this time; maybe some local folks can give me beta on good climbing shops in Eastern WA or good coffee shops (I do most my shopping at MEC or Mt Gear though) My destiny is to climb up Mt Stuart this summer or next...or sometime in my lifetime. I'm a female, super laid back and fit and also I'm a great and VERY safe belay slave, but only climb 5.9 and don't lead and just starting back up after a 5 year lay off (just doing in door bouldering now). I have to ease back into it....so I know some of you climb 5.14 in the mountains...so I understand if you write me off...it's ok... I'll only cry a little...lose a little sleep. I currently live in the land of the Climbing Dead of Interior Alaska where there isn't much climbing activity compared to the Cascades, especially moderate. I'll still work in Alaska but will live in Wenatchee. I work a 2-week on 2-week off schedule.... GROOVY BABY!!! Not too far to fly each month. Feel free to PM me or email me if you live in the area..or the state! It's all good! Let's rock! Thanks for any help and feedback!! Mwah ~ The Pica Whisperer