Partner Needed Alaska - Foraker - Have Permit

[Kevin_climber]

Hi:

 

May be seeking replacement partner for Foraker in late May/early June in Alaska. I've been there before and have all the gear needed. Prefer someone with expedition experience, though not absolutely required. I have climbed in Alaska, Oregon, Washington, Peru 4-5 times, Argentina, and planning Equitor and Bolivia.

 

Want to climb SE Ridge of Foraker. Going over Crosson is not a favorite option.

 

respond to:

 

kevin@chernofflaw.com

 

Regards

 

Kevin

[MtnHigh]

Kevin,

 

Perhaps I'll see ya on Foraker. Three Portland climbers are leaving on 5/31 for AK. First stop is to climb/acclimizing on Foraker. Then rest up

and head for Denali's W Rib.

 

Look for the Red Eyed White Boys

 

Pete

[rbw1966]

Which route are you doing on Foraker?

 

You doing the entire west rib or the "riblet" (a.k.a upper west rib)?

[Bug]

We'll see you on our way down. We are three doing the Full Rib alpine style starting May 18. "Alpine style" is a relative term in Alaska. No double carries and no sled. Can you say hemeroid?

[Cpt.Caveman]

See Caveman climb treacherous Tooth alpine style with Conrad Anker and Will Gadd

 

I climbed the Tooth Alpine style. I am giving a slide show at TheNorthFace in seattle. Drinks and snacks are free. Donations\beers accepted.

[rbw1966]

quote:

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Originally posted by Bug:

We'll see you on our way down. We are three doing the Full Rib alpine style starting May 18. "Alpine style" is a relative term in Alaska. No double carries and no sled. Can you say hemeroid?

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We only did one double-carry on the West Butt (acclimitization carry from 14 to 16). We used one sled. That was a BAD idea. If I had it to do all over again. . .

 

I guess you won't be taking a lot of beer with you.

 

See ya in Talkeetna. Look for the pink "action" suit.

[MtnHigh]

rbw1966/Kevin,

 

We are climbing the Sultana on Foraker. Foraker is primarily an acclimization climb. Our ultimate goal is a fast and light ascent of Denali's W Rib from the NE Kahiltna fork. The pre-acclimization will eliminate numerous days off the Rib climb and cut many pounds of food and fuel from the packs.

 

Watch out for the Red Eyed White Boys

Pete

[Bug]

Pink action suits and red-eyed white boys? I think I see a theme developing here.

No beer. Just gu. This isn't Montana. They won't even let me bring my sheep.

[rbw1966]

I got an inflatable one I'm smuggling (snuggling?) in. Its called the "Love Ewe".

 

Maybe I'll see you boys at Pro Row.

[KeithKSchultz]

I had one of those. My first wife popped it. It was an ugly divorce.