amen, my friend,, here's hoping huh?.
I can go anytime midweek but my "usual suspects" have a hard time going then.
I need S Twin and Jeff (and the Bonds)
I am waiting for the right days as I want to enjoy this finish.
Its been 7 wonderful decades of hiking for me and I'm introducing my...
Except for the extended time above timberline is there some reason so few take
the Jewell Trail (3.7 miles) to Gulfside (jct at (5400) then north up the Loop to Jefferson?(another 1.8 with little net elevation gain) . I recall a gradual "down" in there on the way to the Jeff Loop?
Congrats on a great achievement . You should be proud.
Your untimate reward will not be the completing of the list, but the huge cadre of memories you can recall at will forever.
Enjoy the second time around even more.
Explore and enjoy!
Hey Kev,
I always carry a spare battery for my cell phone.
No responsible montaineer would climb or hike without one.
Ive always felt those who have cells and dont carry them are simply selfish or trying to prove something they were born to late to maker happen.
Why?
Because if they are...
Climbing passes for sale?
What a bowl....errr ahhh crock this access pass seems.
To this Old Indian, it's more sad than anything else.
As a former ski area Marketing Director and GM at Loon Mt. Recreation Corp. I can empathize with the area.
But as a climber I'm upset.
A large component of...
Yes great idea ...with the cable ties, the stainless wire and duct (or is it duck? Quack quack) tape I feel ready to go.
I am adding O rings to my essential kit .
Climb onward
Kahootla Microspikes
Tom,
yes that top of the line multitool weighs a lot :)but it goes with me everywhere I climb.
May I ask where theKahootla spikes broke?
Clotting agents
Yes, They do work well. They were develeloped for our troops in the field to stop bleeding from severe wounds .
I also carry Liquid Bandage which helps with really small cuts (like my cuticles every winter that simply hurt like hell so I use Neosporin and coat it with...
Just did a maiden voyage up Whiteface yesterday on our Kahootlas and what a difference in exertion and knee action between them and Denalis or Crampons.
Thought I'd call them (Kahootla in Flagstaff) and get their ideas on field repair and warranty.
The woman suggested plastic ties.
I always...
WIlley et al
Great report.
Is there a MICRO spike (Kahoolta's) repair kit?
I used them yesterday on Whitface and LOVE them.
But if they break and I lose a spike or 2 what then.
I alway carry stailess wire in my kit.
CS
Loon and I and my new replaced knee.
Trails: Blueberry Ledge to Rollins to Dicey's Mill
Peaks: Whiteface leaving 5 left on the winter 4000kers. Zero wind on this epically Bluebird day!
Snow conditions: Primary: frozenand loose granular. (Great footing with Kahootlas)
to 3000 feet then very...