Support The 2007 Mt Olympus (Mars) Expedition

[layton]

This expedition is wicked brave. here's the lowdown:

 

[Alpinfox]

 

Hello sir,

I would like to be considered as a team member for the Olympus expedition. My qualifications inlcude having once eaten (and enjoyed) a package of astronaut ice cream and having only a mild fear of enclosed spaces.

 

Oh, and I've climbed some stuff too.

 

Please advise me on the training regimen I should begin for this trip.

[Dru]

Goran Kropp style human powered rocket!

Oxygen is aid

[catbirdseat]

It's one hell of an approach, but at least there isn't any Devil's Club to worry about.

[olyclimber]

I see you're planning a summit bivy . I've been pouring over NASA photos of this bad boy, and I think it go free in a single day with a sit start via Layton's Couloir (aka the Layton avalanche trap). I'd like to nominate my first born for this expedition, as I'll likely be too tired.

[fenderfour]

I just don't feel that it is that hard to make an 21.23k summit attempt with a team of a few good climbers. I mean sure it can take a year of planning and get pretty involved but it doesn't have to be! I have never done an 21230 meter peak, have you?

Going on other escapades around the world, I have learned a lot of times it is easier than what it is made out to be. Anyone agree?

 

-007

[olyclimber]

Have you seen my Cascade Jewels?

[layton]

Having eaten astronaut ice cream will for sure get you on the team.

Training regimin: stare at the wall for endless hours...go insane...kill crew on ship.

[Alpinfox]

One of my other talents is that I can do a great impression of "HAL" from the 2001 movie. I figure that would come in handy for idling away the 50 year-long approach flight.

 

 

[catbirdseat]

One of my other talents is that I can do a great impression of "HAL" from the 2001 movie. I figure that would come in handy for idling away the 50 year-long approach flight.

 

"I know I've made some very poor decisions recently, but I can give you my complete assurance that my work will be back to normal. I've still got the greatest enthusiasm and confidence in the mission. And I want to help you."

[Dru]

I can probably get sponsorship from Mars Bars. All you Snickers eaters will have to quit and switch.

[Dru]

One of my other talents is that I can do a great impression of "HAL" from the 2001 movie. I figure that would come in handy for idling away the 50 year-long approach flight.

 

 

NASA can get us there in 2 years. Burt Rutan will design the expedition vehicle. i know it will be human powered but 50 years? C'mon dude we can do it in 4 or 5.

[specialed]

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[Dru]

Because of Einstein's theories the three independent timers recorded three separate and mutuially contradictory times though

[wayne]

I am still trying to get up the earth-bound Olympus.

[catbirdseat]

I am still trying to get up the earth-bound Olympus.

With Zeus standing on top hurling thunderbolts, it's no wonder you haven't made it to the top of Olympus. There is a word for mortals like you- hubris.

[Dru]

The gravity on Mars is 30% of Earth. Hold my beer and watch me stick this 5 meter dyno!

[klenke]

Catbirdstaid gets the "Dennis Miller Obscure Reference Post of the Week" Award.

[catbirdseat]

Hey, you euripedes, I ripados.

[olyclimber]

euripedes pants, you menda dees pants

[EWolfe]

What kind of gear to bring for the cliff band?

 

I have some sky hooks to donate if the air is thick enough

Also, still have some moon boots from the 70's if they are useful.

 

Additional note: You may wishto bring heavy duty packs as the martian snaffles are particularly wiley

 

Safe travels!

[Dru]

WTF are those, furry trilobites?

[catbirdseat]

WTF are those, furry trilobites?

No, they are dermatophytes. That is a photomicrograph of an climber/astronaut's nether regions after six months without a bath.

[Dru]

Don't be silly you fool. DermatoPHAGES (not "phytes") are not furry!

[iain]

I want to know what comes out of that tube on the front of those things