Saturday, December 18, 2004
Hey guys - time to catch up. ENough lurking.
I am off Jan 4 - 28 to Argentina to have a 2nd shot at climbing Ojos Del Salado the world's highest volcano at 682m, 6893m, 6864m, depending what you read ( !! ). It'll be my first solo expedition, and an excitingone into the Argentinian side of things ( the 2001 attempt was via the Chilean side and stopped 200mshort of the top ). Details at http://www.everest.org.sg - which I hope to update along the trip. Onthebusiness side, I have a new company ( see http://www.everestmotivation.com ), so lots tolook forward toin 2005
It's gonna to be tough mentally, and the remoteness of the peak demands a somewhat conservative approach - it isnt quite like Everest where there's a x 10 greater chance of being rescued if you are in trouble. Have a great Xmas and Happy new Year
Dave
I am off Jan 4 - 28 to Argentina to have a 2nd shot at climbing Ojos Del Salado the world's highest volcano at 682m, 6893m, 6864m, depending what you read ( !! ). It'll be my first solo expedition, and an excitingone into the Argentinian side of things ( the 2001 attempt was via the Chilean side and stopped 200mshort of the top ). Details at http://www.everest.org.sg - which I hope to update along the trip. Onthebusiness side, I have a new company ( see http://www.everestmotivation.com ), so lots tolook forward toin 2005
It's gonna to be tough mentally, and the remoteness of the peak demands a somewhat conservative approach - it isnt quite like Everest where there's a x 10 greater chance of being rescued if you are in trouble. Have a great Xmas and Happy new Year
Dave
Wednesday, December 15, 2004
have another "mini" reunion to report: breakfast with BBob, wherein I recapped three days of rx climbing in Eldorado Canyon and a route on the First Flatiron.
Was supposed to work on rock and ice and then do a big route but weather would not cooperate for climbing in Rocky Mountain National Park. Just as well, in terms of doing a big route, since my conditioning has not been stellar as of late, and climbing at lower (and warmer) altitudes than planned made things less "Calvinistic."
Even with some fierce winds, the climbs were very positive. They were challenging enough to leave me completely stumped on several moves, but not so hard that I'm not stoked to do some more. Unfortunately, that will have to wait for spring.
Not enjoying in the least coming back to the holiday hullabaloo.
Was supposed to work on rock and ice and then do a big route but weather would not cooperate for climbing in Rocky Mountain National Park. Just as well, in terms of doing a big route, since my conditioning has not been stellar as of late, and climbing at lower (and warmer) altitudes than planned made things less "Calvinistic."
Even with some fierce winds, the climbs were very positive. They were challenging enough to leave me completely stumped on several moves, but not so hard that I'm not stoked to do some more. Unfortunately, that will have to wait for spring.
Not enjoying in the least coming back to the holiday hullabaloo.
Sunday, December 12, 2004
Ken, I was lucky enough to catch DR. Houston in person at the Banff Festival this year when in introduced the film that tells of the K2 trip. I have rarely seen that auditorium filled with the climbing world's elite as rapt as they were that evening - - absolutely incredible personality. He caries the same aura of strength as do so many of the fellas from that era and I wonder if there will ever be any more like them. Maybe they were forged by the strife that surrounded their youth..or the lack of "brave corporate logos" behind their attempts, but they sure seem to have an intriguing perspective.
PBob - what can I say...as always a pleasure to be along for the ride with you.
PBob - what can I say...as always a pleasure to be along for the ride with you.
