Recent content by -ben-

Lol,nice story.I am also planning to do some higher altitude mountains,Rainier,maybe Adams in Washington.I was supposed to go this August,but couldt raise the money,I guess my bills didnt agree. :mad: Well anyways I understand about wanting to make sure about my belay.I would do the same.Should...

well said,thats my outlook too.So how long have you been leading?and do you have ropes?

sounds good,but mixed routes?keep in mind I have no rock climbing experience,but I'm up for a challange.I'll post again as the season gets closer.Thanks Sierra

Thanks Sierra,I will do just that.i have done the Willeys slide before,but look foward to do other climbs.Keep me in mind this winter

I am looking for an experienced ice climber to mentor me this winter.I have done a little,but i really want to do more and gain experience.The problem is no one i know does this sort of thing,so I am having trouble getting started.Is anyone willing to do this for me?

I would love to join you,but weekdays are bad for me.This trail is definately on my list to do.I love challenging terrain.If your up for a weekend trip up there let me know.

I agree that it depends on the situation,although I have had hikers yield to me going up and down.I have found that when they yield to me going down it makes it easier on me rather than vice versa

Thanks for all your replies.I am a fairly quick hiker so I think I will push myself a little on this one.Sounds like I could do this under 10 hours....

I was thinking on doing Owl's Head sometime soon.How long does this hike usually take?I know it's high mileage,but of what I understand most of it is fairly flat.Thanks ahead of time for the tips.

All this talk of plastic boots is getting me in the mood for winter. :) I own a pair of Koflach Degrees.They have worked really well for me.My feet have never been cold with these boots.I agree your boots get wet from the inside in winter.careful on taking the liners out,as the heel will scrape...

Thanks for replies,let me tell you a little about that incident.Like I said before I was on Mt Clinto road on an overnight.To answer some questions,I drive a nice car a Diamante,but the thing is there were nicer cars in the parking lot.My thoughts on it are a bunch of punk teenagers.I think my...

Sherp John, I did Mansfield a few weeks ago.I recommend a nice loop of Mansfield:Take Maple Ridge Trail to the summit of the "Forehead",then take the Cliff trail to the actual summit of Mansfield the "Chin".Head down the Sunset Ridge trail.This makes a scenic hike.Cliff Trail is worth...

I would like to warn everyone about more car break-ins.I got nailed saturday night at mt clinton road parking lot.They did alot of damage to my car so everyone please keep your eyes open to this.These bastards must be caught!Any ideas?