Wednesday, May 19, 2004
thanks for the ideas. I seem to remember doing okay in the Himalayas, when i had two bags and just used them like blankets. However, I lucked into a tent by myself on that trip. My -10 bag can be unzipped from either end, and I did have it opened at my feet on this trip. For my Peru trip, I'm thinking about taking one +20 and one +45 bag (supposed to bring a 0 degree bag).
AAI feels like there are a lot more opportunities with skis and if you were the only one using snowshoes you couldn't keep up with the rope team.
Food was plentiful and good, although i hate to see them pour in the dehydrated vegetables, which (IMO) are far more potent than beans for creating gas.
Four of the members of our team were still stranded on the glacier as of yesterday afternoon. As they say, flexibility is an essential element for Alaska climbing.
AAI feels like there are a lot more opportunities with skis and if you were the only one using snowshoes you couldn't keep up with the rope team.
Food was plentiful and good, although i hate to see them pour in the dehydrated vegetables, which (IMO) are far more potent than beans for creating gas.
Four of the members of our team were still stranded on the glacier as of yesterday afternoon. As they say, flexibility is an essential element for Alaska climbing.
