first ascent [TR] Mongo Ridge-W.Fury F.A.- VI-5.10- 8/28/2006

[Choada_Boy]

Perhaps velcro chaps are more in order.

[wayne]

I am just going to keep adding to the original paragragh if I can for the story.Thank you for your patience.Its near the bottom of page #1

[Weekend_Climberz]

The cliffhanger story keeping me in suspense is awesome.

[Mos_Chillin]

Fred Beckey on crack!

 

Five Stars = One SuperStar!

Edited September 4, 2006 by Mos_Chillin

[Tony_Bentley]

Wayne, the pics are a little small. Maybe 700 pixels would be better? Really a great feat. I'm thinking Mike Swayne's photo got you thining about it but there is nothing like staring right at it from Spectre and planning the attack while climbing another unclimbed route in the Pickets. Pretty classic.

[chris]

This is too cool - trip report in installments!

 

Hats off to you Wayne!

[erden]

It seems the bees provided the biggest objective hazard, I see the nicely placed sting

 

Good job Wayne, congratulations. I can't wait to see more of your pictures sometime soon.

 

Erden.

[wayne]

I am happy to say the trip report is most finished now(page 1). Thank you for your patience and enouragement.

check back again for the finish and later an announccment on a slide show.

Looking forward to your next tr! Wayne

[Der_Wanderer]

Oh man, Wayne, you actually did it. I couldn't believe you'd actually go do it when you mentioned it at Colin's slideshow.

 

-TSW

[whidbey]

What's with the gay glasses.. your my hero except for those damn things. shaved my head after reading this to save a few ounces on my next climb...;

[Dechristo]

awesome adventure

[gosolo]

Nice wayne. Thanks for sharing your adventure.

[magellan]

Unbelievable!

 

mantra: if you live through this, seek help.

 

No kidding.

[scottgg]

Good Stuff Wayne! So what made you decide to go it alone and not get a strong back or two to help carry in? I was pretty pumped after Colins slide show also!

[skyclimb]

WOW!

Amazing perseverance

[wayne]

Good Question, I really tried to find someone but ran out of time, The concrete strike ended fri and I was late getting back the next monday from the trip. My boss was pissed. I dont mind going solo. It intensifies the experience. I almost always prefer to partner up.

 

I finished the tr, btw

[Skeezix]

Excellent tale. Way to be.

[dan_forester]

really inspiring, Wayne!

[mvs]

What an adventure. Really impressive Wayne! The words of a pissed off boss must have just floated over your head like so much Muzak

[Summit_Rolos]

Nice work Wayne! Here is a photo of the Pickets at sunrise on the morning you were finishing the ridge, taken from Luna. Great to run into you on the way out.

[wayne]

Shit Seth, Youve been on this web site for 5 years and 3 posts? honored to host the 4th.

 

Man, You snap a mean camera!Your web site is so freakin sweet. Everyone click on his name and then his site.I need to see Steves site. It was great to run into you guys as well, Check out a pubclub this week?

[Norman_Clyde]

Memorable stuff, Wayne. Great accomplishment and great TR.

[Summit_Rolos]

Yes, i've been lurking! Glad you liked my website Wayne. I can't wait to see you give a slideshow from this climb.

 

And here is the image i posted before, this time inline in the post:

[wayne]

Please join us for the Slide Show of Mongo Ridge. Feb 8th Seattle REI!

[enelson]

5 stars for the bee sting pic, the rest just ruined my day here at work...