Gary_Yngve Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 I don't know how many times we got asked that by innocent hikers. We'd say no. If there were a followup question, such as, "How was the route?" we'd say that we tried a harder route, the headwall. Or we'd describe the icecliffs in gory detail until they'd start puzzling. (It's hard not to make something come out as arrogant when you imply you were climbing something harder than the dog route.) Then there was the guy who asked us if we turned around because we didn't bring enough pro. Finally back at the car, "Did you guys summit?" "No." "Did you guys almost summit?" (wtf does that mean?) "We came back alive." "Well I guess that's all that counts -- too many deaths in the news lately." So what do yall say in a situation like this? It all reminded me of that Kelly Cordes letter in Alpinist a few months ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomtom Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 Then there was the guy who asked us if we turned around because we didn't bring enough pro. Too many amateurs, not enough pro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layton Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 i ususally fake a french accent and "no parlezvous engleesh" to avoid that question...or give a big YES regardless of the truth cuz they like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 There are no innocent hikers. The best thing that can be done is to fiegn a French accent and wave your ice axe around. Also, ask them if you can have their food, and if there are women in their party, of course you must ask "How much for the women?". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 Great minds think alike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fern Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 i ususally fake a french accent and "no parlezvous engleesh" to avoid that question...or give a big YES regardless of the truth cuz they like that. no kidding. why do you need to be honest to nosy strangers? say whatever you want to get them to fuck off fastest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catbirdseat Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 I just give them a straight answer. What's wrong with that? Why be rude to strangers for no reason? Because you think you are superior in some way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 Because I'm French! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinfox Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 I just give them a straight answer. What's wrong with that? Why be rude to strangers for no reason? Because you think you are superior in some way? Well, as it happens, I AM superior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 the questions are usually harmless, and as i'm most likely to be horrendously stoned once i've reached the parking lot or descent trial, i'm usually in a feel-good-but-fulla-bullshit mood, so it's fun to fuck w/ 'em. effecting an accent is an excellent start... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layton Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 I just give them a straight answer. What's wrong with that? Why be rude to strangers for no reason? Because you think you are superior in some way? dude, shut your cakehole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archenemy Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 I fart and walk away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 dude, shut your cakehole funny, that's usually what I say to strangers on the trail. (if they are not total beefcakes w/stained def leppard wifebeater and leather bandanna on head) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archenemy Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 Where can I get a leather bandana? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 Just ask the occasional beefcake walking down the trail at Smith Rock. I guess is it is near an iroc z dealership (which is usually right next to the guitar pawn shop/muscle supplement store) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 You might be able to get a free one if you test drive an iroc z now that I think about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archenemy Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 Yeah, but I'd need to get a feMullet to test the iroc z. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 Yes the learning curve is quite high. But I seem to grow a natural mullet if I don't get a haircut after awhile. I guess you could call me effortlessly cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobo Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 Only mattp can be called effortlessly cool. Shame on you, iain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialed Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 fuck off fastest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catbirdseat Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 I just give them a straight answer. What's wrong with that? Why be rude to strangers for no reason? Because you think you are superior in some way? dude, shut your cakehole Sorry, I hadn't noticed that this was the Assholes Only thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archenemy Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 I just give them a straight answer. What's wrong with that? Why be rude to strangers for no reason? Because you think you are superior in some way? dude, shut your cakehole Sorry, I hadn't noticed that this was the Assholes Only thread. Well, yer here, ain't ya? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dechristo Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 Sorry, I hadn't noticed that this was the Assholes Only thread. Huh? Wut? Did sumbuddy cawl ma name? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj001f Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 I just give them a straight answer. What's wrong with that? Why be rude to strangers for no reason? Because you think you are superior in some way? dude, shut your cakehole Sorry, I hadn't noticed that this was the Assholes Only thread. Well, yer here, ain't ya? You mean on cc.com? We all are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 piss off cj00000000001f Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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