JayB Posted April 4, 2011 Posted April 4, 2011 1)Read the rules/info here before voting: http://cascadeclimbers.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/1012183/Re_Best_Trip_Report_Voting_Con#Post1012183 2)I'll start the nominations off with my own: http://cascadeclimbers.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=495658 "Layton-Wolfe. September.05" From the objective, to the route, to the writing - I can't remember a better candidate for "Greatest TR Ever" than Mike and Erik's TR from their FA on the East Face of Mox Peak. 4/7 Update: Changed the thread title to better reflect the main idea of this contest. Quote
mkporwit Posted April 5, 2011 Posted April 5, 2011 Layton-Pinchy.May.02 http://cascadeclimbers.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=52033 Quote
scottgg Posted April 5, 2011 Posted April 5, 2011 Assassin Spire- The Shooting Gallery (IV WI4+) FA "Tom Sjolseth and Daniel Jeffrey, March 2010" Hard to pick a favorite TR, but this once sticks out for the good writing, bold objective, and excellent pictures! Quote
denalidave Posted April 5, 2011 Posted April 5, 2011 Nobody's mentioned Ivan's epic trek to the liquor store TR... Quote
G-spotter Posted April 5, 2011 Posted April 5, 2011 http://cascadeclimbers.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/309930/1 "Hansen.Feb.2004" Quote
selkirk Posted April 5, 2011 Posted April 5, 2011 For shear entertainment value.. Friction is Stranger than truth. http://cascadeclimbers.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/204189/page/1/nt/2/fpart/1 Uncle Tricky-Elmer.June.03 Quote
DPS Posted April 5, 2011 Posted April 5, 2011 For shear entertainment value.. Friction is Stranger than truth. http://cascadeclimbers.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/204189/page/1/nt/2/fpart/1 Uncle Tricky-Elmer.June.03 I second the nomination. Quote
JeffreyR Posted April 5, 2011 Posted April 5, 2011 Assassin Spire- The Shooting Gallery (IV WI4+) FA "Tom Sjolseth and Daniel Jeffrey, March 2010" Hard to pick a favorite TR, but this once sticks out for the good writing, bold objective, and excellent pictures! +1 Quote
Bronco Posted April 5, 2011 Posted April 5, 2011 http://cascadeclimbers.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/993003/TR_Lake_Wenatchee_AK47_12_12_2#Post993003 Quote
layton Posted April 6, 2011 Posted April 6, 2011 I really really REALLY feel sorry for the guide at AAI if I wind up winning. Quote
Friedrich Posted April 6, 2011 Posted April 6, 2011 A couple ideas/requests: Since there are 5,525 TR's, even if someone's read 250 of them, that's only like 5% of the available candidates. I'm personally hesitant to say I've read THE ONE that's the best. Perhaps some of the old hands could post their personal "top 5 favorite TR's"? Kinda separate the wheat from the chaff a bit for everybody. It would be fun to read them, then we could '+1' the TR we liked best out of those lists. Another idea is that people who've authored a lot of TR's could volunteer the one they're personally most proud of, y'know, like those Academy Award ads which say "for your consideration." I agree, TR's are one of the best things about this board. I would enjoy reading more good ones. Quote
DRep Posted April 6, 2011 Posted April 6, 2011 This one was pretty funny for anyone who has spent time in Index. http://cascadeclimbers.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=711075 Quote
JayB Posted April 6, 2011 Author Posted April 6, 2011 A couple ideas/requests: Since there are 5,525 TR's, even if someone's read 250 of them, that's only like 5% of the available candidates. I'm personally hesitant to say I've read THE ONE that's the best. Perhaps some of the old hands could post their personal "top 5 favorite TR's"? Kinda separate the wheat from the chaff a bit for everybody. It would be fun to read them, then we could '+1' the TR we liked best out of those lists. Another idea is that people who've authored a lot of TR's could volunteer the one they're personally most proud of, y'know, like those Academy Award ads which say "for your consideration." I agree, TR's are one of the best things about this board. I would enjoy reading more good ones. - Think about it "Your Favorite TR Ever," or "A really inspiring, or funny, or had awesome pictures" TR. It's all subjective - so don't worry too much about whether or not your favorite(s) could objectively qualify as the best ever. -We encourage self-nominations. If you've got a favorite TR that you've offered, take a moment to share it. If the "Greatest Ever" thing feels weird to self-nominate for, feel free to add a disclaimer, e.g. "I don't think this is the best TR ever, but this was a great adventure that I remember fondly," etc. -Posting your personal Top-5's in the non-voting thread is a great idea. You should start things off by posting links to your own Top-5, Top-3, or whatever. Quote
jon Posted April 6, 2011 Posted April 6, 2011 A couple ideas/requests: Since there are 5,525 TR's, even if someone's read 250 of them, that's only like 5% of the available candidates. I'm personally hesitant to say I've read THE ONE that's the best. Perhaps some of the old hands could post their personal "top 5 favorite TR's"? Kinda separate the wheat from the chaff a bit for everybody. It would be fun to read them, then we could '+1' the TR we liked best out of those lists. Another idea is that people who've authored a lot of TR's could volunteer the one they're personally most proud of, y'know, like those Academy Award ads which say "for your consideration." I agree, TR's are one of the best things about this board. I would enjoy reading more good ones. Great ideas! Everyone please use the non voting thread to post your favorite TRs. Don't be shy to to post your own! This contest is to reward you for being a supporter of cc.com! And Friedrich drop me a PM to claim your prize for last months contest Quote
Friedrich Posted April 6, 2011 Posted April 6, 2011 (edited) Right on! I put up a top 9 on the other thread. There are some amazing TR's on here of hard FA's on remote Alaskan peaks, but for me, the "regular guy" stuff a little closer to home is the most FUN to read. Here's my favorite. Nice blend of sporty climbing, humor, and local achievability, with great pictures throughout. http://cascadeclimbers.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=974525 Edited April 6, 2011 by Friedrich Quote
YocumRidge Posted April 6, 2011 Posted April 6, 2011 http://cascadeclimbers.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=711075 Sick sendage Ivan and is certainly worth the drive from Portland Quote
ktschmid Posted April 7, 2011 Posted April 7, 2011 This one was pretty funny for anyone who has spent time in Index. http://cascadeclimbers.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=711075 +1 there should be an award for the best written Quote
powderhound Posted April 8, 2011 Posted April 8, 2011 Shameless Self Nomination: Trout, steins, Twin Pillars the Usual... http://cascadeclimbers.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=878824 Quote
jordansahls Posted April 8, 2011 Posted April 8, 2011 Great adventure: http://cascadeclimbers.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=860096 Quote
jon Posted April 11, 2011 Posted April 11, 2011 We've changed the top prize for this contest to be more appropriate. http://cascadeclimbers.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/1012922#Post1012922 Quote
Hendershot Posted April 11, 2011 Posted April 11, 2011 http://cascadeclimbers.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=644072 It's not a remote Alaskan Smash & grab but it's my favorite because it is a local FA and seems within my ability to repeat. Also, the Selected Failures pic has become timeless. Quote
nkane Posted April 12, 2011 Posted April 12, 2011 I vote for this one: how many other TRs have triggered such a mad scramble for the FFA? http://cascadeclimbers.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/904438/1 Quote
genepires Posted April 13, 2011 Posted April 13, 2011 Nominate Darin's remote alpine romp in garibaldi park http://cascadeclimbers.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/836193/TR_The_Sphinx_N_Ridge_Phyllis_#Post836193 Quote
rock-ice Posted April 13, 2011 Posted April 13, 2011 2)I'll start the nominations off with my own: http://cascadeclimbers.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=495658 "Layton-Wolfe. September.05" From the objective, to the route, to the writing - I can't remember a better candidate for "Greatest TR Ever" than Mike and Erik's TR from their FA on the East Face of Mox Peak. 4/7 Update: Changed the thread title to better reflect the main idea of this contest. +1 Quote
Buckaroo Posted April 15, 2011 Posted April 15, 2011 Shouldn't the subject read "Favorite TR Ever Contest Nominating Thread"? Quote
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