Toast Posted September 10, 2003 Posted September 10, 2003 Second, show at Pub Club next Tuesday. The unofficial word is it'll be at Grady's in Montlake. Look for the Pub Club thread next week for verification and directions. Third (and I'm gonna catch a lot of shit for this,) pick up a copy of Freedom of the Hills, 7th Edition. Seek out the 7th Edition as it's a big improvement from the 6th Edition. It just came out in print this month. Regardless, FOTH is a comprehensive text on alpine mountaineering. As a reference text, it'll cover the fundamentals of what you need to know. Last, nothing substitutes for hands on experience and a good mentor. You can find one (or many) on this board, or opt for a little structure - gym clinics, climbing clubs or something very structured like the Mountaineers. Flame suit on Quote
maryk Posted September 10, 2003 Posted September 10, 2003 Hey Klenke ~~ can you PM me your personal list of "respectable" people? Quote
catbirdseat Posted September 10, 2003 Posted September 10, 2003 Klenke it would be a lot more interesting if you would just post your list of respectable people to this thread. Also, please post your list of disreputable people. That would be interesting too. Quote
chucK Posted September 10, 2003 Posted September 10, 2003 Yeah! C'mon Klenke! I know it's difficult for you to "pony up", but give it a try! Quote
dryad Posted September 10, 2003 Posted September 10, 2003 Catbirdseat is just a shady character all around! Quote
Figger_Eight Posted September 10, 2003 Posted September 10, 2003 My Lord! We better rename that the Sew Up Route. This would be "Mr. Respectable" flaming a new trad leader in another thread. Way to lead by example big guy! Quote
klenke Posted September 10, 2003 Posted September 10, 2003 Figger Eight: disreputable and disrespectable Catbirdseat: disheveled and dispicable Toast: discombobulated and disposable Dryad: dyspeptic and disillusioned ChucK: disgruntled and disenfranchised Maryk: discursive and disinteresting Bug: discredited and disfigured. Klenke: disciplined yet discountable A bru-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha! Quote
cj001f Posted September 11, 2003 Posted September 11, 2003 Toast said:Third (and I'm gonna catch a lot of shit for this,) pick up a copy of Freedom of the Hills, 7th Edition. Seek out the 7th Edition as it's a big improvement from the 6th Edition. In comparing the 2 at the bookstore tonight I can't say that I noticed that big a difference (aside from some changed diagrams - that didn't really affect message). Why one vs. the other? Quote
Sphinx Posted September 11, 2003 Posted September 11, 2003 Freedom of the Herd is actually very valuable when you're a complete newbie. Quote
Toast Posted September 11, 2003 Posted September 11, 2003 Like I said, it's a good reference text. Quote
ketch Posted September 11, 2003 Posted September 11, 2003 cj001f said: Toast said:Third (and I'm gonna catch a lot of shit for this,) pick up a copy of Freedom of the Hills, 7th Edition. Seek out the 7th Edition as it's a big improvement from the 6th Edition. In comparing the 2 at the bookstore tonight I can't say that I noticed that big a difference (aside from some changed diagrams - that didn't really affect message). Why one vs. the other? I havn't seen it but I'm told that there is a bunch more in the 7th on Ice compared to the 6th. Quote
ClimbingGirl33 Posted September 11, 2003 Posted September 11, 2003 Hey Nicole - No one believed I was real either . . . in fact my post got moved to "Spray" - geesh. BUT - being a "corporate monkey" during the week - I climb at the gym a during the week (especially now that it's getting dark earlier) and outside on weekends. If you want to meet up at VW or Stone Gardens some weeknight just give a shout. B Quote
Greg_W Posted September 11, 2003 Posted September 11, 2003 maryk said: Hey Klenke ~~ can you PM me your personal list of "respectable" people? No way I'm on that list, but I'm okay to climb with (i.e., haven't killed anyone, maimed anyone, caused permanent reliance on drugs, etc.) Quote
Thinker Posted September 12, 2003 Posted September 12, 2003 ClimbingGirl33 said: Hey Nicole - No one believed I was real either . . . in fact my post got moved to "Spray" - geesh. I believed you, CG33...but I was one of the few. it's good to see you coming back around after such a 'hearty' welcome. Quote
maryk Posted September 12, 2003 Posted September 12, 2003 Yes, Greg is safe and good to climb with (I'm starting to make my own list). And yes, CG33 is real - I've even climbed with her! And yes, we will be at VW tonight. And...with a few more posts, Nicole's thread will have beat the thread that was caused my introductory note (let's let that thing lay dead and buried please) Quote
ClimbingGirl33 Posted September 12, 2003 Posted September 12, 2003 Thinker said: ClimbingGirl33 said: Hey Nicole - No one believed I was real either . . . in fact my post got moved to "Spray" - geesh. I believed you, CG33...but I was one of the few. it's good to see you coming back around after such a 'hearty' welcome. Ahhhhhhhhh you believed I was real because you are a thinker and had a little pre-move Craig's list insite. I haven't met too many CC.comers yet (or if I have, I didn't know it) - but I did make my first appearance at Pub Club last night. Baby steps . . . Quote
lummox Posted September 12, 2003 Posted September 12, 2003 ClimbingGirl33 said: No one believed I was real either . . . i prefer to keep you as a fantasy. i wont describe any details. but yur goood. damn good. Quote
Greg_W Posted September 12, 2003 Posted September 12, 2003 lummox said: ClimbingGirl33 said: No one believed I was real either . . . i prefer to keep you as a fantasy. i wont describe any details. but yur goood. damn good. Quote
nicole26 Posted September 12, 2003 Author Posted September 12, 2003 Thanks to those of you who have sent me encouraging PMs. I'm jumping off into a new sport which I obviously have a whole lot of learning to do in order to feel competent in. It sounds like making contact with a few safe climbers and maybe trying a local gym is the way to go. At this point my goal is I guess what you would call 'Alpine,' in order to enjoy the scenery from up high and feel a sense of achievement in reaching some of the summits in the region. Since I'll probably never have the time to commit to reach a technically high level in this sport, perhaps I ought to be conversing with some of the other PNW climbing/hiking sites. (But I kinda like the wiseguy attitudes here. ) I do believe I have the stamina for alpine climbing, having been involved in competitive swimming and rowing not too many years ago. And to the guy that suggested that because I work a lot that I'm a fat pig, I would say that's not what most of the folks that I have figure modeled for would say! I do have a copy of the 6th ed. Freedom of the Hills, which is my bedside reading at the moment. Thanks again for those of you who have encouraged...maybe this lowly beginner should stop posting and start climbing, as one person has said. Quote
Thinker Posted September 12, 2003 Posted September 12, 2003 nicole26 said: Thanks again for those of you who have encouraged...maybe this lowly beginner should stop posting and start climbing, as one person has said. Why choose just one when you can do both?!?! Keep posting and start climbing. Quote
Dru Posted September 12, 2003 Posted September 12, 2003 i did not read the whole thread but i dont think anyone recommended dropping acid and free soloing yet as the perfect way for a beginner to get into the sport Quote
Toast Posted September 13, 2003 Posted September 13, 2003 actually, the next set of rains and warm afternoons should be prime for mushie season Quote
TIGHE Posted September 13, 2003 Posted September 13, 2003 Toast said: actually, the next set of rains and warm afternoons should be prime for mushie season Quote
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