Lots of close calls. Dislocated my knee climbing down Tripyramid in the winter, 2 miles from the Kanc. Sat on my ass in the snow for 2 hours trying to get it manipulated to a spot where I could walk. Made it out and then had to hike the mile on the Kanc to my car.
Hey Chip Clan!
We'll be with you on Jackson, contact us if you need anything. This will be our third year in a row, a great event, great people and a day never to forget.
Staying at Dry River campground saturday night site #26. Maybe stopping at the KOA on the way up. Mooseland after the climb down.
I did call the Mooseland today to let them know multitudes of people will be coming, they say they will ready with plenty of staff and plenty of beer (she did say...
Eureka ! I Have it!
I have the perfect candidate for the secret sign, it came to me in a vision last night, in a dream I had just finished a winter climb of Washington, and at the top there was a bright light that said it to me.
When meeting other hikers we simply say " Very Fine Trail Today"...
The Wrist Band Fad!
How about a VFTT wristband?!
We could make them extra large so they would also fit over our winter gear. We could also incorporate a decoder ring whistle into it, in case anyone is night climbing ,when another hiker approaches, blow the whistle four times for VFTT.
I'll be...
Nissan Pathfinder
Gator
I looked for cargo room, reliabilty and comfort for making the 2 -3 hour trips to the mountains and the Pathfinder fit the bill. It has plenty of room for a week long skiing, snowboarding, climbing and hiking trip with the family. It has a very comfortable ride and is...
"I think my next list might be the "48 for other peoples finishes" list :) "
HikerBob
I think you have something there! Imagine at the end of every trail, at the summit, A PARTY! Now thats definately something to look forward to. We need to create a calender that lists everyones 48th!
Congrats HikerBob
Congrats HikerBob, It was a great day.
I hope you had as much fun as I did. Now you know there is someone out there who hikes slower than you, and I didn't even take one picture! Thanks again for the inspiration, I would not have made it up there if it wasn't for you. It was...