nssasser Posted July 25, 2002 Posted July 25, 2002 We done did it! The Summit of Rainier! July 20. Perfectly glorious weather! Grueling 8 1/2 hour climb, but glorious! Thank you each who encouraged us geezers away back in January to go for it. The suggestions then and supplemental suggestions via the up & down trek were part of the success. As well as our two guides generously endowed with Patience (like when my helmet leaped off my pack down the 200' dirt slope approach to Glacier Basin and the guide scrambled down and up the slope with nary a %#*!! look). We understand a pull to addiction having tasted the intoxication of scenery, sounds and high altitude. I would post a graemlin, but none is grinning broadly enough! If anyone in the "older age group" needs encouragement we are very willing to do what we might to provide it! YOU too can do this! Quote
Nelly Posted July 25, 2002 Posted July 25, 2002 Define Geezer, I might fall into that category - yikes! Quote
Cpt.Caveman Posted July 25, 2002 Posted July 25, 2002 I have seen plenty of "geezers" kick ass. Good work. Quote
hollyclimber Posted July 25, 2002 Posted July 25, 2002 Definition by the poster  http://www.cascadeclimbers.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=18;t=000037  GREAT JOB GEEZERS!!! Quote
nssasser Posted July 25, 2002 Author Posted July 25, 2002 Geezer: Beings over 50 years of age...well...58 and 63, to be exact! Quote
Lambone Posted July 25, 2002 Posted July 25, 2002 "We have backpacked in the Wallowas, Cascades, and Crazies in the past." Â Hey geezer, Was that the Crazy Mountains in Montana? Man I love that place! Nice job on Rainier, I aspire to be like you in about 40 years. Â [ 07-25-2002, 04:00 PM: Message edited by: Lambone ] Quote
RichTurley Posted July 26, 2002 Posted July 26, 2002 Great job Geezers! What did you do to train and how long? Â Rich Quote
nssasser Posted July 31, 2002 Author Posted July 31, 2002 Training began mid-December; but seriously in January. The 63'er played competitive noon basketball with 18 years and older 4-5 days a week at the local University. And managed bi-weekly treks up our local mountain (from about 3200 to 4000 feet)for 1-2 hours. The 58'er hiked up and down the mountains 5-6 times a week beginning with 1 hour then 1 and 1/2 to 2 hours. A few times with a 25 pound pack--during January when we had a good meter of snowbase on snowshoes. After January it was snowshoes without the pack up & down mountain slopes. After the snow finally left, three 5 miler hikes and once a 10 miler--on the country road into our town, no snowshoes of course! Also the 58er did nearly daily pushups from the knees and also abs exercises. From May on trekking poles were used regularly which strengthed the biceps & prepared for The Final Mountain! An aside reward is a cranky back free of pain! If you have any other questions, holler! We are still smiling! (no doubt brought on by the high altitude!) Quote
jules Posted August 1, 2002 Posted August 1, 2002 Hooray for your successful summit attempt of Rainier! I am filled with awe every time I'm on that mtn, call me a gumby, I don't give a hoot. It is magnificent, I understand how you feel. Don't stop now. Maybe Shasta next? Quote
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