I do the same thing , read books about Everest, K2 etc in the cold months. Interesting insights on these climbers. Nice hike! Thanks for sharing. I enjoy your calming videos. I’m an old AT hiker class of 86 still hiking blew my knee last year just rest like you. And camped/ kayaking rest:) Trail on!🥾🤟
Sounds good. K2 was probably the story that got me going. I plan to coast on these books and adventures again this winter but when Spring comes, I'll definitely do it differently than last year where I was really pressing on that 67 list. This year I want to make sure I make it to summer in full health.
Thanks. This is my fourth turn-back experience and it is easier now that I can mentally review the factors. In his book, The Art of Srhalpinism, Jeremy Jones talks about learning the difference between turning back for irrational fear versus real reasons of unacceptable risk. For me it is more like asking if this is lazy/wussy/overworrying versus the borderland to unacceptable risk.
That is how I saw it, too. It took me a while to admit and accept I was not going all the way. But then I figured it was just training for the next thing. I'll go back at a better time.
no problem being cautious at this point. This year, I really found myself taking it a little slower while rock hopping along mountain streams. (More of a trout fisher than a hiker, hiking is just a way to get me to remote trout) Always better to be safe.
That was an adventure ! I see what you mean when you say more snow, you really can't make a safe passage over those water areas without additional snow coverage. Kind of spooky how much Chris looked at Odell. Thanks for the trip, see you next time.
When you hear somebody is a good hiker or climber, it's hard to imagine what the difference would be. But when you see these super strong people go sailing right over all types of terrain at high speed, it's amazing.
Ahhh, good job. Good name for it - Pinnacle. Not only is it beautiful and exciting, going up that ice gully is a direct route to the Alpine Garden and the summit area, etc. Topping out must be a unique and satisfying feeling.
For a moment there, I thought you were going to climb Huntington Ravine and thought oh wow.... Glad you had the very good sense not to do that. Thanks for the wonderful pictures.
What winter expedition books would you recommend? I just finished “This Grand and Magnificent Place” and it was wonderful. I cannot wait to get out there in the mountains this winter. You should come to ice fest this coming January/February in N. Conway and give ice climbing a try. They even have a mountaineering clinic which I have done and will do again. These are great skills to have while roaming the mountains in winter. See you out there someday. Happy Thanksgiving 🍁
Thanks. I was just looking at Ice Fest today. There is an Intro To Ice class. The evening speakers would also be good. As for books, definitely The Conquistadors of the Useless. Just finished The Last of His Kind, which was good. Life Lived Well. I will have to look up This Grand and Magnificent Place. Every time I think I've read/listened to them all, I find a bunch more.
fyi.. Another book you might be interested to read that detail the lives of several early mountaineers and HMC founding members is by David Roberts, "The Last of His Kind: The Life and Adventures of Bradford Washburn, Americas Boldest Mountaineer"
Yes, I think that is one of David Robert's best books. That is the one that mentions Odell. But of course the title character, Brad Washburn, is the star of the show. There is a place on the mountain called Washburn Point. I noticed a road on the way up called Washburn Lane/Road. Maybe he will make it into one of little history tidbit hikes. It is cool when there is a New England connection like he had.
I think they are for snowmobiles to cross the brooks. Maybe less snow builds up if there are spaces between? I am not sure why else they would leave gaps. Maybe to save wood. The lower bridges were solid across.
Did Sherlock Holmes explore Everest during the Great Hiatus? MALLORY ON THE HIATUS, 1924 Irvine! There’s been a European here! And long ago-see how the leather’s worn. Some thirty years ago, I’d say. But who Could it have been? And why have we not heard His exploits? Lies he mouldering here-or did He make the summit? What are we to do? Pretend we were the first to pass the test, Or down to base to be the second-best? This unknown Alpinist came from the Lakes To scramble to the Rooftop of the World When I was but a boy, dreaming of scree And pitons in a church in Mobberley. Come, let us rest below the summit there, And leave the mystery to Everest’s heirs. -8 September 2023
I get so much joy every time winter returns and Mt. Washington becomes covered in snow.
Great pics. So nice you ran into Chris again to hear of his adventures up.
My favorite time of year to hike. Snow! No bugs, less people.
And the magical hush of snow.
Wow Chris looks like Odell ! It was beautiful. Good to see you !
So nice! Thanks for sharing
Thank you too!
I do the same thing , read books about Everest, K2 etc in the cold months. Interesting insights on these climbers.
Nice hike! Thanks for sharing.
I enjoy your calming videos. I’m an old AT hiker class of 86 still hiking blew my knee last year just rest like you. And camped/ kayaking rest:)
Trail on!🥾🤟
Sounds good. K2 was probably the story that got me going. I plan to coast on these books and adventures again this winter but when Spring comes, I'll definitely do it differently than last year where I was really pressing on that 67 list. This year I want to make sure I make it to summer in full health.
@ 🥾cheers to a good year of health and happy hiking!!!
Good trek👍
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Thanks. It was interesting.
It’s nice to see someone make smart choices.
Thanks. This is my fourth turn-back experience and it is easier now that I can mentally review the factors. In his book, The Art of Srhalpinism, Jeremy Jones talks about learning the difference between turning back for irrational fear versus real reasons of unacceptable risk. For me it is more like asking if this is lazy/wussy/overworrying versus the borderland to unacceptable risk.
My wife and I had a great hike up to Tuckerman's one winter trip. It's a nice area for exploring - no need to get up into the clouds!
So beautiful when snow covered!! There are certainly extra challenges, but so beautiful! Thanks for sharing this! ❤️🥾🥾🥶
My pleasure 😊
I enjoyed your photos, video and background music very much. (as always)
Great to see you out and pushing yourself.
That is how I saw it, too. It took me a while to admit and accept I was not going all the way. But then I figured it was just training for the next thing. I'll go back at a better time.
no problem being cautious at this point. This year, I really found myself taking it a little slower while rock hopping along mountain streams. (More of a trout fisher than a hiker, hiking is just a way to get me to remote trout) Always better to be safe.
That was an adventure ! I see what you mean when you say more snow, you really can't make a safe passage over those water areas without additional snow coverage. Kind of spooky how much Chris looked at Odell. Thanks for the trip, see you next time.
My thoughts exactly.
When you hear somebody is a good hiker or climber, it's hard to imagine what the difference would be. But when you see these super strong people go sailing right over all types of terrain at high speed, it's amazing.
Those were some nice pics!
Thank you.
What a treat! I climbed Pinnacle in April about 20 years ago. One of my best climbing days ever.
Ahhh, good job. Good name for it - Pinnacle. Not only is it beautiful and exciting, going up that ice gully is a direct route to the Alpine Garden and the summit area, etc. Topping out must be a unique and satisfying feeling.
Love it!
Thanks!!
For a moment there, I thought you were going to climb Huntington Ravine and thought oh wow.... Glad you had the very good sense not to do that. Thanks for the wonderful pictures.
I really wish that were true. But it's OK. I have lots of adventure at my own level.
I worry about you you could have fallen thru that bridge. When you decide to climb the Chilkoot Pass in the winter let me know and I'll go with you
What winter expedition books would you recommend? I just finished “This Grand and Magnificent Place” and it was wonderful. I cannot wait to get out there in the mountains this winter. You should come to ice fest this coming January/February in N. Conway and give ice climbing a try. They even have a mountaineering clinic which I have done and will do again. These are great skills to have while roaming the mountains in winter. See you out there someday. Happy Thanksgiving 🍁
Minus 148, by Art Davidson
@ thank you
Thanks. I was just looking at Ice Fest today. There is an Intro To Ice class. The evening speakers would also be good. As for books, definitely The Conquistadors of the Useless. Just finished The Last of His Kind, which was good. Life Lived Well. I will have to look up This Grand and Magnificent Place. Every time I think I've read/listened to them all, I find a bunch more.
fyi.. Another book you might be interested to read that detail the lives of several early mountaineers and HMC founding members is by David Roberts, "The Last of His Kind: The Life and Adventures of Bradford Washburn, Americas Boldest Mountaineer"
Yes, I think that is one of David Robert's best books. That is the one that mentions Odell. But of course the title character, Brad Washburn, is the star of the show. There is a place on the mountain called Washburn Point. I noticed a road on the way up called Washburn Lane/Road. Maybe he will make it into one of little history tidbit hikes. It is cool when there is a New England connection like he had.
So why are those bridges made that way?
I think they are for snowmobiles to cross the brooks. Maybe less snow builds up if there are spaces between? I am not sure why else they would leave gaps. Maybe to save wood. The lower bridges were solid across.
Did Sherlock Holmes explore Everest during the Great Hiatus?
MALLORY ON THE HIATUS, 1924
Irvine! There’s been a European here!
And long ago-see how the leather’s worn.
Some thirty years ago, I’d say. But who
Could it have been? And why have we not heard
His exploits? Lies he mouldering here-or did
He make the summit? What are we to do?
Pretend we were the first to pass the test,
Or down to base to be the second-best?
This unknown Alpinist came from the Lakes
To scramble to the Rooftop of the World
When I was but a boy, dreaming of scree
And pitons in a church in Mobberley.
Come, let us rest below the summit there,
And leave the mystery to Everest’s heirs.
-8 September 2023
Not my element either. Maybe just a little