texplorer Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 Now that we took advantage of the 1 in 5 year gorge ice what is there to do around here. I always get cabin fever this time of year. The rock is wet and cold, the mountains are postholeville with high avy danger. What else is there besides the expensive rock gym? Suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambone Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 Mt. Biking A whole 'nuther way to spend rainy days, nights after work, all of you pay check, and down time (i.e. work)on the internet! http://mtbreview.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texplorer Posted January 14, 2004 Author Share Posted January 14, 2004 No lambone, no disrespect but I am a climber's climber I guess. I don't want to ski, mt. bike, kayak, skydive, etc. Any climbing suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambone Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 oh, yeah i can respect that...you just need to be more specific. Drive down to the Valley with me this weekend for another route in a push. Otherwise I'll be all by my lonesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 Now that we took advantage of the 1 in 5 year gorge ice what is there to do around here. I always get cabin fever this time of year. The rock is wet and cold, the mountains are postholeville with high avy danger. What else is there besides the expensive rock gym? Suggestions? 1) Lillooet 2) alpine 2.5) offer bivi space to climbers passing through 3) take a few months and re-duct tape your Carhartts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctorb Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 Bong-hitting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj001f Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 No lambone, no disrespect but I am a climber's climber I guess. I don't want to ski In the not so distant past, skiing was a part of mountaineering. At least Anderl Heckmair claims so. Besides, it'll speed up the approaches and descents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 Smith Rocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Schuldt Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 Poor tex, a one dimensional guy. Branch out a bit and try other sports..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracked Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 Either Smith or skiing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layton Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 let's do smith or hood if the weather's good this weekend. Broughton Bluff is climbable in crappy weather too. call me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglehead Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 Tex, try caving! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lummox Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 I always get cabin fever this time of year. . . What else is there besides the expensive rock gym? Suggestions? i try to avoid fondling loaded weapons while filled with feelings of self loathing brought on by seasonal affective disorder. sleeping for more than 10 hours per day is NOT a good thing. starting the day with a tumbler of old grandad or a jug of olde800 aint positive. adrenaline is good though. a little urban mischief can help. buildering. span jumps. train hopping. tagging. arson. you know. the usual shizzle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 What they should do is head into the sisters and check out some sweet lines on Middle and n. side of south, and a few choice examples on Broken Top. Oh but wait, you don't ski. What a pity. Hood is so played-out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 too bad this weekend calls for 7K-8K freezing levels mwhaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 some adventure climbing on theilsen in winter? you just ski over to the....oh wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 And the Strawberries, supposed to be some fine ice in there, the approach is a nice ski...hmm, whoops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric8 Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 I'm with you tex. I don't ski and aren't interested in taking up another sport. Although I'm considering getting some skis to approach stuff. But you could consider building a home wall or crack that you can adjust the width, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglehead Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 Pick up an instrument. Play the bass! It'll keep your fingers strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj001f Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 And the Strawberries, supposed to be some fine ice in there, the approach is a nice ski...hmm, whoops. Ah, but the strawberries! That's, that's where I had 'em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gapertimmy Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 its raining at 6k right now, so very ghey. strawberries, mmmmmm, i betz there are some SICK lines up in that hizzy, slide basin... wonder why its called slide? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminal_Gravity Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 Simple....come out & climb some ( a lot) more ice with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texplorer Posted January 14, 2004 Author Share Posted January 14, 2004 Thanks for the suggestions. By the way, I do enjoy skiing but it is so bland compared to my enjoyment from climbing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurthicks Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 TG, how's the ice coming along down there? you could convince me to come down for this three day weekend if it's good. otherwise it's Banff... the weather looks as timmay said...oh, so ghey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj001f Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 By the way, I do enjoy skiing but it is so bland compared to my enjoyment from climbing. The 2 sports have decidely different rthyms and rewards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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