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While I have being accused as a gear ho (and rightfully)

What is the bare, bare minimum gear that one need for a moderate ascent with sound protection on alpine climb given that he knowledgble in improvisation (meaning you cant find it as nature made)

[geek][Confused]

 

[ 06-20-2002, 04:44 PM: Message edited by: IceIceBaby ]

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Rayborbon found out sock also doubles as toilet paper or so i hear. personally i prefer to use snow or a large broad leaf...

 

the absolute minimum. nothing. take 2 rocks and hit em together to make a point. wedge in the end of a stick, make a spear. kill a wooly mammoth and make clothing, skin tent and bone tools. then you got food, basecamp and so on all in one spot and you can climb some peaks to look for more Wooly Mammoths.

 

oh yeah... back in the day when horsecock ruled the Earth. [big Grin]

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Originally posted by chossinator:

Horse cock is very versatile.

Indeed, but the aforementioned peanut shell and rubber band would be rendered useless. In addition I highly recommend a speedo, leather vest, and derby hat to complete the ensemble.

 

Can you tell that your question is quite simply unanswerable yet? Take a rope and tie knots in for pro, place as chocks as you see fit.

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Originally posted by Dru:

tell us which route and i will tell you my minimum gear list.

Dru,

in general, fisher chimney, Exum ridge, N ridge Stuart, Hotlum-Bolam etc

basically the cant do without list

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[ 06-20-2002, 03:58 PM: Message edited by: IceIceBaby ]

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quote:

Originally posted by IceIceBaby:

quote:

Originally posted by Dru:

tell us which route and i will tell you my minimum gear list.

Dru,

in general, fisher chimney, Exum ridge, N ridge Stuart, Hotlum-Bolam etc

basically the cant do without list

[geek]
Fisher Chimney, I would take 1 ice axe, a 30m rope, maybe some crampons, Oh yeah and a helmet, 5 m loop of weebbing (use for harness or anchor) would be OK and a locking biner, and 1 2-inch angle. (the latter two for the Australian Rappel) - cuz thats all i used descending them.

 

N Ridge Stuart i guess it depends if you do the direct or not cuz i hear you need big hexes or something for that.

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In regard to hex can you do with slanged chalkstone? and Is the Ice axe is mandatory? can you do with rock or a stick? the helmet I understand Im not trying to be a smartass I just would like to know the bare basics [smile][Confused][geek]

 

[ 06-20-2002, 04:14 PM: Message edited by: IceIceBaby ]

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