ken4ord Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 That is awesome!! That is route I am hoping I will do in my life time. I have always liked plastic shovel in the past because of the weight difference, but now I am having second thoughts about that knowing that a metal shovel can be used as a pot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasLBeaumont Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 Nice work guys. Way to stay in it despite all the not good-ness. Thanks for good read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pup_on_the_mountain Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 Wow!! Really fantastic TR of an awesome effort . Thanks much for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshK Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 Great TR, i really enjoyed reading it! Thanks! -josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haireball Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 Congratulations! After climbing the Cassin back in 1981, I told a British friend that it was a route I would even consider repeating - its that good! I've used a pot as a shovel numerous times over the years, but yours is the first example I've heard of substituting shovel for pot. You've actually got me reconsidering the merits of my lexan-bladed shovels... Thanks for sharing a first-rate adventure story! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian_m Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 Thanks for the great pics and story. It's gonna be hard to top that one... maybe a winter ascent with one arm tied behind your back and only a pot to dig snow caves with. Nice climb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedi Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 I hope to give it a go this season. Hopefully things will go a little easier for us. I wonder if the range will see another dry fall, like the past 2 years???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kraken Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 if the current conditions in Anchorage reflect anything that is going on up in the big range, it should be a good year. Many of the peaks above 4-5000 feet already have some pretty significant snow on them. With all of the precip we have had up here this summer the hills are saturated. Not sure if it translates to the AK range, but who knows. People are already getting antsy about ice and snow...many feel it will be a great winter > meaning a probable good spring. Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Trippett Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mos_Chillin Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Excellent effort and top-shelf TR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billygoat Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Great story, thanks Way to persevere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arc Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 loved the "shovot" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bug Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Nice TR! It was like I was there only I wasn't. I sure like my couch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlpineK Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 Nice trip report. Its nice to see folks out on that route. I got the chance to do that climb back in the 80. Way to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedNose Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 Best read of a climb on this site next to the on of the two guys in the north cascades last year (they did some new wild ass route) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marek Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 (edited) You Girls did well! Fantastic TR!! My next expedition I shell apply the same technics to improve tent ventilation and speed up cooking process! Glad you made it back. For anyone that liked this tread; you should check out mine http://www.frozenimage.net/articles/shishapangma_windblown_english.pdf Marek ps, Oh, I forgot, I like the "summit or fly" idea Edited November 26, 2006 by marek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hubris Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 Nice Stefan!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalmsky Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Excellent account, and nice job, dammit! Quite impressive!~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akicebum Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 Props, 6 days is rugged. I have to agree that I would go back and do that route again it really is that good. Thanks for bringing back memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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