Great ways to pass the time, and to keep up the morale. Sometimes, it's that "attitude" that can cause stupid climbing...and people not "living to climb another day". Just to appreciate what you had at that time...good work!
There was a lot to learn from your report about keeping busy, staying out of trouble and maintaining a positive attitude. I also enjoyed the pictures – thanks for this and your other exceptional contributions to SP!
I have never visited such a stunning environment. You're pics are phenomenal. Huntington, Church, Grosvenor, Johnson, they seem larger than life. I'm impressed by your attitude with the conditions. Sometimes I get a bit too goal oriented and let the "disappointments" get to me too much.
Congrats on having an adventure and visiting a stunning place.
Thank you. I enjoyed the story and the pics. Ive been to Alaska myself and taken in some of that scenery. I would love to get the chance to climb there someday. Im glad you all had a safe trip. Thats what counts
You guys are worse than me! Great creative ways to keep yourselves from doing something stupid and dangerous. The Happy Trench reminds me of how my older brother and I would dig "rivers" in our backyard when we were little.
I just returned from a backpacking trip to the backside of Mt. Church and I remember remarking the same thing you did: the unnamed and uncelebrated peaks in this area (and Alaska in general) would be major peaks in many other areas, complete with summit registries and SummitPost pages. In Alaska, they're barely mentioned.
FlatheadNative - Dec 31, 2008 9:49 pm - Voted 10/10
Great reportI really enjoyed reading and appreciate your creative ways to burn time.
PellucidWombat - Jan 1, 2009 6:27 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Great reportThanks! Its definitely an under-appreciated skill for mountaineering, yet so important for the enjoyment of the trip :-D
imzadi - Jan 2, 2009 12:05 pm - Voted 10/10
FUN!Great ways to pass the time, and to keep up the morale. Sometimes, it's that "attitude" that can cause stupid climbing...and people not "living to climb another day". Just to appreciate what you had at that time...good work!
Sierra Ledge Rat - Jan 4, 2009 6:58 am - Voted 10/10
Slushy SlopYup, when the snow is slop you are screwed! The Sheldon Amphitheater is a cool place to hang anyway! LOVED your pics, thank you!
Rob Thompson - Jan 4, 2009 5:18 pm - Voted 10/10
Demonstration in the art of patienceThere was a lot to learn from your report about keeping busy, staying out of trouble and maintaining a positive attitude. I also enjoyed the pictures – thanks for this and your other exceptional contributions to SP!
marauders - Jan 5, 2009 12:56 am - Voted 10/10
Thanks for sharing.I have never visited such a stunning environment. You're pics are phenomenal. Huntington, Church, Grosvenor, Johnson, they seem larger than life. I'm impressed by your attitude with the conditions. Sometimes I get a bit too goal oriented and let the "disappointments" get to me too much.
Congrats on having an adventure and visiting a stunning place.
olympicmarmot - Jan 5, 2009 1:11 am - Hasn't voted
very niceThank you. I enjoyed the story and the pics. Ive been to Alaska myself and taken in some of that scenery. I would love to get the chance to climb there someday. Im glad you all had a safe trip. Thats what counts
Haliku - Jan 5, 2009 11:36 am - Voted 10/10
Nicely done!I like the approach and content in your write up. What a great experience. Cheers!
paulbalegend - Jan 5, 2009 1:32 pm - Voted 10/10
great TRGood creativity when passing the time! Very enjoyable report.
woodsxc - Jan 8, 2009 9:26 pm - Voted 10/10
ADD?You guys are worse than me! Great creative ways to keep yourselves from doing something stupid and dangerous. The Happy Trench reminds me of how my older brother and I would dig "rivers" in our backyard when we were little.
PellucidWombat - Jun 12, 2009 12:51 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Damn-you, man!I never like to give up on a good idea. Care to keep in touch on this one? :-)
philadendron - Dec 4, 2014 1:23 pm - Voted 10/10
Amazing peaksI just returned from a backpacking trip to the backside of Mt. Church and I remember remarking the same thing you did: the unnamed and uncelebrated peaks in this area (and Alaska in general) would be major peaks in many other areas, complete with summit registries and SummitPost pages. In Alaska, they're barely mentioned.