Dr_Crash Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 NOLSe and other hardcore guys... You've got to realize that Mont Blanc and mopst of the Alps were conquered by people lugging huge quantities of wine and other liquors. Do you? Climbers who value the spirit and heritage of authentic alpine training stick to wine, beer, shots, and water (I know, I know...). On and off the mountain. It works, too. drC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 I think cigarette smoking used to be considered something that would help at alititude as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EWolfe Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Now you're talking. Never underestimate the value of seemingly inappropriate training techniques. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwalling Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Jim Bridwell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Spray is the true alpine training. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EWolfe Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 ..you like to think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 My fingers are hardened from 30,000 posts. I can crimp on razor edges and, Stallone-like, bare hand verglassed slopers now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Frieh Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Who's NOLSe? Speaking of I can't believe some hasn't grabbed that avatar yet... think of all the spray opportunities! Climbers who value the spirit and heritage of authentic alpine training stick to wine, beer, shots, and water (I know, I know...). On and off the mountain. It works, too. Valuing/respecting and emulating something are two very different things Dr C Though I drink mostly water and coffee I am known to enjoy and wine too. If you value your alpine heritage so much maybe those pair of ice tools you can't seem to decide on should be a 90 cm alpenstock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwalling Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Well those french sure are fast these days! but Jim Bridwell... lots of cigs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Frieh Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Well those french sure are fast these days! Know why? 2 words: "French Free" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Frieh Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 I think cigarette smoking used to be considered something that would help at alititude as well. But it does! It dries out your lungs (fights HAPE) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kadyakerbob Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Bridwell has never done anything that great at higher altitudes! all of his climbs in alaska and south america were under 6000m. Not to say he isnt a badass son of a b#$%@. i have seen people smoking at over 6000m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 I think cigarette smoking used to be considered something that would help at alititude as well. If I remember my history, that was a satirical arguement made by Don Willans - who smoked like a chimney - during the Bonington Expedition on the South Face of Annapurna. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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