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Applauding risk acceptance beyond your own limits
JasonG replied to glassgowkiss's topic in Climber's Board
I'm curious, do you consider wind an "objective hazard" in your paragliding @glassgowkiss? I understand you have sideboards as to when you'll take off, but it seems like it isn't totally within your control either. -
Applauding risk acceptance beyond your own limits
JasonG replied to glassgowkiss's topic in Climber's Board
I've come to this conclusion as well @CascadeClimber. Ironically, part of what got me there was watching @Jens and @Alex simul past me and my partner at breathtaking speed on the upper NE buttress on Slesse many years ago. With the right skills, things that I consider insane can be casual. It's somewhat a matter of perspective and ability. -
Applauding risk acceptance beyond your own limits
JasonG replied to glassgowkiss's topic in Climber's Board
This is my experience as well @Off_White. I've lost rock solid partners to situations where it just as easily could have been me. Thanks for those words @JensHolsten, I agree that there are some things we just won't understand this side of veil. -
That ST thread is a heartbreaking read.
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Applauding risk acceptance beyond your own limits
JasonG replied to glassgowkiss's topic in Climber's Board
I'm glad that nobody knows the real risk of heading to the hills, riding you bike to work, etc.. Because, for lifers, quitting isn't much of an option either. The older I get the more I appreciate the days where nothing goes wrong and as Marc said "the magic is real". There is a lot can can and will go wrong in this world, so all of the day to day blessings (health, family, friends, adventures, etc.) I find my self more and more thankful for..... -
Applauding risk acceptance beyond your own limits
JasonG replied to glassgowkiss's topic in Climber's Board
I think mostly this argument boils down to thinking you know what is going on inside someone else's head. Either a climber or some person typing a message on the internet. That, and none of us like being reminded that this life isn't going to last forever. Maybe because, for many, it raises deeper questions that we typically try to ignore. -
Pyramid is a mellow walk up the south side after you wrap around from the climber's path. Quite a grunt in a day, but doable. Don't overlook Sourdough. It's a great outing that doesn't have anyone on it in the snowy time of year. A steep snowy hike pretty much. Also, Davis Peak can be done without rope. There is a steep step that you may not like, depending on your comfort level. All of the above have avalanche issues in the winter/spring so be careful!
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Beautiful. There is no way I could have pulled myself away from the powder laps!!
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[TR] Hidden Lake Lookout - Winter Route #2 02/10/2018
JasonG replied to TorreyMoreno's topic in North Cascades
Isn't it more fun to figure it out yourself with a map @DruZovich? Or, is that just me? -
You may say I'm a dreamer But I'm not the only one I hope some day you'll join us And the world will be as one
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You're pretty much guaranteed to break both legs falling on low angle terrain with crampons. If you survive, it would make for a fun crawl until you slowly die of exposure.....all by yourself in the winter. No thanks.
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[TR] Mount Snoqualmie - Slot Couloir 03/03/2018
JasonG replied to AlpineK's topic in the *freshiezone*
I'll say! Looks like a really great day out @AlpineK -
best of cc.com Sat, June 30, 1 day ascent Rainier
JasonG replied to Pencil_Pusher's topic in Mount Rainier NP
For sure @Bronco....total classic! -
What......the.......hell
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wanted to buy WANTED: used mountaineering boots size 11/44.5
JasonG replied to vsigler's topic in The Yard Sale
Now they're called Ascent Outdoors. Not sure if they still have much used gear. I bought a used pair of Scarpa SLs there in 2004 for $40. I'm still using them, even after two, month-long trips to Nepal and tons of backpacking. Not on the first sole any more though.... -
Excellent perspective @tstory, thanks!
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Now that is brilliant.
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best of cc.com [TR] Mt Si Haystack - FA- Dull Pickels 4/1/2010
JasonG replied to summitchaserCJB's topic in Alpine Lakes
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[TR] Mt Hood - Not Yocum Ridge (New Variation) 02/10/2018
JasonG replied to mgetlin's topic in Oregon Cascades
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best of cc.com [TR] Mt Si Haystack - FA- Dull Pickels 4/1/2010
JasonG replied to summitchaserCJB's topic in Alpine Lakes
More commitment -
for sale Free Climbing Maps (Rainier, Baker, Shuksan)
JasonG replied to Shuksan Geomatics's topic in The Yard Sale
Whoah! Thanks @Shuksan Geomatics, I'll check that out! -
shoot...looks like it didn't.