gapertimmy Posted March 12, 2004 Posted March 12, 2004 With spring officially just a few days around the corner, and the recent snap of spring like weather, I can't help but notice that an interesting outdoor phenomenon is happening yet again. I'm not quite sure if it is our internet, want it right now attitude, or perhaps we are tricked to easily be retailers flaunting the next season's gear; but during the shoulder seasons (Fall and Spring both), folks seem to hurry up and get their panties in a bunch for the next big thing. It seems as soon as the first sign or hint of spring hits, folks toss the winter garb into deep storage, and rush out to begin summer time activities. Likewise in the fall, the same gear that is being busted out this week gets tossed and folks pull out the ski's or ice tools and obsess over the forthcoming cold/snow. My friends, spring and fall are perhaps some of the most enjoyable times to be outdoors, celebrating and enjoying the things we love to do. The smells and sounds of the seasons changing in the mountains is perhaps one of the most amazing and beautiful things I have ever seen/felt/touched/smelled. I'm personally so excited for spring that I sometimes have a hard time sleeping. Being able to climb up firm snow in the morning, glisse down velvet corn in the afternoon, and all the while have my senses bombarded with the smells and touch of spring, it doesn't get any better. So I'm not sure the purpose of my rant, but get out there and enjoy the wonders of Spring... resist the urge to enter full on summer mode... stay away from summer gear swagolouges, and enjoy this fantastic season. Get Sum. Quote
Greg_W Posted March 12, 2004 Posted March 12, 2004 I love you Tim. (And not in the gay way, either.) Spring is about awakenings and new beginnings. My life has mirrored this, of late, and it is exciting to see what the months ahead will bring; both in and out of the mountains. Quote
Dru Posted March 12, 2004 Posted March 12, 2004 the best "winter climbing" is often in early spring unless you are after south facing ice lines but admittedly after 3 months of ice climbing the urge to go play on sunny rocks in a t-shirt is very, very strong. Quote
lancegranite Posted March 12, 2004 Posted March 12, 2004 (edited) Winter?.. man, I see that stuff on the weather channel! Edited March 12, 2004 by lancegranite Quote
Dru Posted March 12, 2004 Posted March 12, 2004 you know, hibernation season. when you wear a down parka on epinephrine. Quote
chucK Posted March 12, 2004 Posted March 12, 2004 Don't waste your life waiting!! unless, ummm, you're recovering from an injury or something .... Quote
Doug Posted March 12, 2004 Posted March 12, 2004 I love you Tim. (And not in the gay way, either.) It's o.k., Greg. I hear this is a safe place to "come out". Tim, great thoughts. Quote
willstrickland Posted March 12, 2004 Posted March 12, 2004 Spring? It's still 3 months till spring! Quote
Doug Posted March 12, 2004 Posted March 12, 2004 Thats right. Doesn't spring in Fairbanks occur in July? Quote
sk Posted March 12, 2004 Posted March 12, 2004 the best "winter climbing" is often in early spring unless you are after south facing ice lines but admittedly after 3 months of ice climbing the urge to go play on sunny rocks in a t-shirt is very, very strong. smiffy is looking SOOO promising this weekend I ended up with a ride, see you all there Quote
whirlwind Posted March 12, 2004 Posted March 12, 2004 people always give me shit for being spontanious and pushin limits, i think its funny that they are the same people that get jazed up whatchin some gay ass reality show, and come up with lame as exuces about the weather and other shit. i've totally dogged some potientail GF's cuase they would rather watch a reality show than be apart on one. i guess in short i'm just tryong to say, livin in the now is the only way to live, not only this time of year but all yr round Quote
Thinker Posted March 12, 2004 Posted March 12, 2004 wirlwind said: people always give me shit for being spontanious and pushin limits, i think its funny that they are the same people that get jazed up whatchin some gay ass reality show, and come up with lame as exuces about the weather and other shit. i've totally dogged some potientail GF's cuase they would rather watch a reality show than be apart on one. i guess in short i'm just tryong to say, livin in the now is the only way to live, not only this time of year but all yr round And spraying on CC.com is the perfect example of 'livin the now' and 'pushin the limits'. Have any gf's have dogged you because you like to spray here rather than watch TV with them? just kiddin' around Peace Quote
setnei Posted March 12, 2004 Posted March 12, 2004 I'm personally so excited for spring that I sometimes have a hard time sleeping. Being able to climb up firm snow in the morning, glisse down velvet corn in the afternoon, and all the while have my senses bombarded with the smells and touch of spring, it doesn't get any better. Boy, did you ever sum it up. These blue days, and even the rainy ones lately have me just completely frazzled from spring fever. I usually lurk like crazy on this board, and only recently came back to daily visits. The trip reports and the Madness That Is CC.com has really inspired me to get the lead out and take care of that dusty tick-list this summer. My training program is in full swing, my rack is out of the garage and sorted, and I'm taking the summer off from school to celebrate my climbing re-birth. It's been about 3 years since I did anything much bigger than a random afternoon at 38, but that ends shortly. Anyone up for the Tooth next week before work sometime? no, seriously... Quote
whirlwind Posted March 12, 2004 Posted March 12, 2004 (edited) btw timmy ur more than right i can't wait till schools out and local climbing is in. lots actually thinker Edited March 12, 2004 by wirlwind Quote
Figger_Eight Posted March 12, 2004 Posted March 12, 2004 Spring is about awakenings and new beginnings. Quote
chucK Posted March 12, 2004 Posted March 12, 2004 The funny thing about this thread is that we still have more than a week of winter left!. LIVE FOR THE NOW! Don't waste your winter! Quote
Dru Posted March 12, 2004 Posted March 12, 2004 just like the way calendar summer STARTS on Midsummer's Eve, it is already spring even though calendar spring hasn't started yet. Signs of spring: Lillooet melted out Squamish sunny and warm Daffodils growing Tulips busting out ("what's better than a rose on my piano? Tulips on my organ.") No more Lions Winter Ale or Shaftebury Winter Solstice or Quelquechose on the shelves, Maple Cream Ale is out. Still light out when I drive home. Cornices. Wearing shorts for the first time this year. MEC changed over the store from fall/winter to spring/summer. Robins chirping outside my window in the morning. Sun rises before I do. Taxes to do. Ate last mandarin orange from 10 lb box of them today. Quote
catbirdseat Posted March 12, 2004 Posted March 12, 2004 Pretty girls wearing Prana tops at Vantage. Quote
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