Recent content by Jim Frati

In summary Chris eat more than Cliff Bars and M&M's, use them as a supplement. Also do not refuse to eat breakfast when offered, you can not drive your car without gas, right? Would hate for you to get all worried about this deficiencies and that one, really feel that it was either a bug or not...

Good report Chris, you failed to mention that your boots were soaked because when we stepped on the snowwe sank and where there was snow it then turned to slushy water. It was sooo wet because there was water running under and over the snow in some places. I was wearing a 8000meter boot by...

I just bought a English Plott Hound and was really excited to start hiking with her (Buddy). She is 14 weeks and I have taken her to Frankenstein Cliff a couple of time while I ice climbed and tied her down at the bottom instead of leaving her alone at home or in the truck. It took her a while...

I will be heading up to there next weekend for their Mt. Fest, Ice Fest, will you be climbing next weekend? Do you ever come down to NH to climb? Any routes you would highly recommend, will be my first time in the Daks. Routes between 3-4+ are my interest. Thanks

Hi Youngblood, thanks for your reply. 2 options, we can spot the other car at the end or we can hitch a ride back. I have always hitched with no problems. If we have to bail due to weather we end up hitching anyway. Feel free to email me. Thanks Jim

Would anyone be interested in doing a Presidential traverse this Wed? I plan on starting from Madison and exiting at Jackson. Start time 2-3am, I am a little flexible on the start time and trail selection up to Madison, thinking Osgood trail. I have done this solo for the last 5 years as a 1 day...

Would it be unreasonable to expect open space there on New Years Eve? Thanks

Wondering if reservations are needed to stay at Gray Knob? Who does one call if so? Do they have tent sites around the cabin, or is there somewhere to set up a tent in the vicinity? Thanks.... Jim