John Frieh Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Trip: Dragontail - NE Couloir Date: 11/24/2008 Trip Report: Dragontail NE Couloir: The boys are back in town! Dave: Daniel: Daniel starting up the crux: Dave following: Miscellaneous: -14.5 hours car to car. -None of the other ice routes are in. Gear Notes: What I would suggest: 3 blades, 1 pin green, red, yellow c3 .4 -> 3 1 10cm, 1 13 cm You could likely ditch anything larger stuff than #1 and double up in the small stuff and be okay. Approach Notes: Snow covered boulder field... you know you want some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serenity Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 OH YEAH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 f'n'awesome'bitzes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlpineMonkey Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Nice Job John. If anyone wants to give the route ago tomorrow (Tuesday) car to car send me a pm before 5 with your phone number. I'm dying to get out and can most likly play hookie at work. I've been told there are some steller steps already kicked in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPS Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Hi John, My patner Nick and I met you on the way out. Good job on the climb Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Frieh Posted November 24, 2008 Author Share Posted November 24, 2008 cc.com in da house I've been told there are some steller steps already kicked in place. You better believe it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlpineMonkey Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 please somebody pm me..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRbetaFlash Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 this is tempting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmncwrtr Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Very cool and well worth how tired you sounded this morning! Thanks for posting the pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-spotter Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Damn that looks fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letsroll Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 nice work boys, almost makes me want to get out. Almost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbw1966 Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 That looks pretty damn sweet! Way to get some! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braydon Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 awesome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sol Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 give a ring next time and stop by the hottub on your way out of town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_leclerc Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Very nice.. I am rather envious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokogirl Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Pics say it all - looks like you guys had some good conditions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Frieh Posted November 25, 2008 Author Share Posted November 25, 2008 [video:youtube] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 It was a great day to be out, we were just to the south on a day hike with my little snow plow Ulee leading the way. argo and colchuck: Are you feeling a lasting effect from freezing your feet John? Is that going to be a permanent thing, or is it nothing and you're just being more mindful of your circulation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Frieh Posted November 25, 2008 Author Share Posted November 25, 2008 Are you feeling a lasting effect from freezing your feet John? Is that going to be a permanent thing, or is it nothing and you're just being more mindful of your circulation? What I have been told is the toes I originally damaged are more prone to frostnip/bite so I need to be extra cautious with them/more conservative in my boot/sock selection especially this winter. Assuming I make it through this one without a repeat incident I should be more or less back to normal back next winter (09/10) so it shouldnt be an ongoing thing. I have noticed (as Daniel was so kind to shoot video of ) that my toes get cold/wooden much easier... it was maybe 20s on dtail as well as Cody last weekend but both weekends they were acting like it was single digits out. The real test will be at the Bozeman Ice Festival next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlpineMonkey Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Hey Porter...elaborate on that picture...what are we looking at there. I got sick and can't make work today. John, thanks for the refferal to see Dr. Dragontail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 its the view of Argonaut and Colchuck from the saddle between Teanaway Peak and Iron Peak...no association with John's TR other than we were in the area on that day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbw1966 Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 John--have you tried Niacin? I had frostbite on three of my toes and have found Niacin helps. PM me for details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ade Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Looks like fun. I'd be up for a go Sunday (leave Redmond Sat PM, climb Sun, back Sun night). If anyone's serious and interested PM me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briannabanana Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 I tried the whole B vitamin thing when I froze my toes, but I'm not wholly convinced. It doesn't hurt though, and they're great for your skin! But blueberries... they're different. They REALLY help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bug Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Thanks for the great TR! I seriously considered calling in sick Tuesday afternoon and driving over there. But alas, too many commitments..... Do it, and do it alot before you get married and have kids. It gets much more difficult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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