Toaster Posted August 10, 2011 Posted August 10, 2011 So I had a tragic cycling accident during Stage 22 of the Tour De France resulting in a dislocated elbow... With my busted elbow- I need to find someone to fill my slot in my alpine rock climbing class. Once 10 years ago, I made the mistake of trying to rock climb with a fractured wrist and spent the better part of a year dealing with injury and re-injury. I'd like to think I've learned that lesson and instead I'm going to take it easy and heal. Sadly, there are no refunds within 59 days prior to course start date. Seeing as I'm just going to lose the money otherwise- I was hoping someone on CC would make me an offer and go in my place. Here are the details: Rock Climbing For Mountaineers with Alpine Ascents International http://alpineascents.com/cascades-rock.asp Rock climbing and glacier climbing are the two core skills necessary for comprehensive alpine climbing. This comprehensive five-day program provides the foundation for alpine climbing at all levels. Aug 21 – 25, 2011 Course Location: Icicle Creek Canyon, Leavenworth, Washington Cost: $800.00 Includes: Transportation to and from the Trailhead Course Curriculum Guide Fees (2:1 climber-to-guide ratio) Park Fees Group Equipment Cotton Alpine Ascents T-shirt Alpine Ascents is an awesome guide outfit. I've climbed Mt. Rainier with them twice including Liberty Ridge. There are 2 climbers and 1 guide for this course- so the money is well spent on hands on training. The guide is CeCe Mortenson (bio at: http://www.alpineascents.com/guides.asp) if you're curious. As much as I'd like to recoup my $800- I'll take what I can get given short notice. Feel free to make me an offer or ask me any questions if you have them. I need to let them know ASAP if someone is going to fill in for me. Quote
chris54 Posted August 11, 2011 Posted August 11, 2011 I wish I had the money to take your spot. Sorry to hear about the elbow. Are you in that photo above? It's kinda crazy how high that bike is in the air. Happy healing. Quote
genepires Posted August 11, 2011 Posted August 11, 2011 CeCe's nickname is E=MC squared ( the M in mortenson and two C in Cece) due to her over abundance of energy. She is a great gal and a guide. Well worth the course. Quote
iceaxe23 Posted August 12, 2011 Posted August 12, 2011 would one have to pay for lodging or is there camping in the class? I'm supposed to have my vacation that week but no real plans Quote
genepires Posted August 13, 2011 Posted August 13, 2011 I used to work for that company and I seriously doubt that they are staying in a hotel. My guess would be that they are camping in one of the many campgrounds in the icicle canyon. Quote
Toaster Posted August 15, 2011 Author Posted August 15, 2011 would one have to pay for lodging or is there camping in the class? The plan was just to camp there in Icicle Canyon during the class. Quote
dhrmabum Posted August 15, 2011 Posted August 15, 2011 Shit, wish, wish I had the spare cash. Sounds right up my alley. Sorry to hear about your elbow, and hope your recovery goes smoothly. Quote
jimmyjames1998 Posted August 16, 2011 Posted August 16, 2011 There is not 22 stages in the tour? WTF! Quote
iceaxe23 Posted August 17, 2011 Posted August 17, 2011 my vacation is off by a few days and ends on the 23rd otherwise I would go, and too late for me to switch bummer Quote
Toaster Posted August 17, 2011 Author Posted August 17, 2011 There is not 22 stages in the tour? WTF! Finally someone gets the joke! It was just a normal cycling accident, here in Seattle on the Burke Gilman trail. Front tire slid out and I put my arm out to stop the fall- and wham- dislocated my elbow. Quote
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