Bronco Posted January 24, 2002 Posted January 24, 2002 Olympus Mons is the largest volcano on Mars. This shield volcano, similar to volcanoes in Hawaii, measures 624 km (374 mi) in diameter by 25 km (16 mi) high. It is 100 times larger than Mauna Loa on Earth. Located on the Tharsis Plateau near the equator, Olympus Mons is bordered by an escarpment. The caldera in the center is 80 km (50 mi) wide and contains multiple circular, overlapping collapse craters created by different volcanic events. The radial features on the slopes of the volcano were formed by overflowing lava and debris. We will be attempting to summit with no supplemental oxygen, free climbing the "escarpment" and making the decent on snowboards. Arrangements have been made with the locals for portering services. HERE IS THE STUPID LINK TO THE IMAGE IF YOU REALLY CARE !!!!! http://pds.jpl.nasa.gov/planets/welcome/mars.htm I HATE COMPUTERS AND ALL THOSE WHO ARE PROFICIENT WITH THEM!!!!! [ 01-24-2002: Message edited by: Bronco ] [ 01-24-2002: Message edited by: Bronco ] Quote
z Posted January 24, 2002 Posted January 24, 2002 Is there a peak fee? How's the guide service there? Is that jerk off broken nose Halling coming? [ 01-24-2002: Message edited by: z ] Quote
gregm Posted January 24, 2002 Posted January 24, 2002 i thought gander mtn was just heading to the congo to get some first ascents in. Quote
Bronco Posted January 24, 2002 Author Posted January 24, 2002 gregm: The congo is a warm up for the "largest mountain in the solarsystem" you should know, the weight ratio is 100lbs on earth / 38 lbs on mars so we can pack even heavier than usual. Bring your electric socks though. Quote
Dru Posted January 24, 2002 Posted January 24, 2002 see the pictures in the earlier thread http://www.cascadeclimbers.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=1&t=001075 Quote
Sean_Halling Posted January 24, 2002 Posted January 24, 2002 I have long-suspected who z is...and now this thread confirmed my suspicions. I now hate z as much as I hate his boyfriend, Panther. Team Gander Mountain is temporarily out of the expedition business. TGM is now in the big-game hunting business. The first trophy head to grace the TGM Fortress of Freedom hall will be the head of Panther. Quote
Bronco Posted January 25, 2002 Author Posted January 25, 2002 Fine. I hear The NorthFace is looking for climbers to sponsor anyway. Happy Hunting Quote
philfort Posted January 25, 2002 Posted January 25, 2002 <sigh> Just like that dork who posted about his upcoming trip to climb the west butt of Denali. "Look at me, I'm so original, I'm heading to Olympus Mons. I have a website set up. You can follow our expedition every day." yadda yadda yadda..... Quote
Backcountry Posted January 25, 2002 Posted January 25, 2002 Yeah, the TGM R&D dept has had a few set-backs...something about white trash gear doesnt belong on expeditions...and I thought the whole while I was crafting quality components... What does litigation mean??? We've gotten some recent correspondence about our new motto for out big game hunting line - "Reach out and touch someone...One shot, one kill" Quote
panther Posted January 25, 2002 Posted January 25, 2002 Your core position and secondaries have already been identified and targeted Halling. Shot out! Quote
Sean_Halling Posted January 25, 2002 Posted January 25, 2002 Threat assessment of panther/Z forces in: assessment....nothing to worry about. Backcountry...take care of this minor problem in some of your ample free time. Quote
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