Climbing Goals
Michael A. Riches
priorities...??? Have I climbed everything I want...???
What do all of you have left on your tick list...???
Me, I'm still looking towards Denali. There are plenty of wonderful
sandstone walls here in Nauvoo that need to have first ascents done. I guess
what I'm getting at is I'm not done yet. I still have a full lifetime of
climbs left to try. When I get to old to do the hard stuff there are always
the peaks like Timpanogos, Olympus, Twin Peaks and the likes. Let me go on
the climb...(not on the way to it...)
Ratzzz...(Brutus, you are and will be missed by all who knew you...)
Eugene Miya
Michael A. Riches <rock...@comcast.net> wrote:
>With the all to soon demise of Brutus, I have been thinking, what are my
>priorities...??? Have I climbed everything I want...???
It depends what you want to do when you grow up.
I thought about walls and big peaks, but I wanted to do some work as
well. One of the DARPA Program Managers asked me the opposite question
and was amazed that I took off for as long as I do.
>What do all of you have left on your tick list...???
I am hoping for an all expenses paid trip to Greenland or maybe to
certain Andean peaks with skis and high lakes, and water sampling.
I seem to be able to go to the Brooks all I want.
>Me, I'm still looking towards Denali. There are plenty of wonderful
Denali? Which route? I'm reading Washburn right now. I haven't yet got
to his Denali routes.
Maybe a ski ascent and descent of Foraker. Unfortunately the partner I
was going to do that with caught brain cancer.
The problem is that certain choices preclude others.
I have not even finished what I want to see in the Alps.
Maybe later this year in December (in part it's a diplomatic mission).
>sandstone walls here in Nauvoo that need to have first ascents done. I guess
>what I'm getting at is I'm not done yet. I still have a full lifetime of
>climbs left to try. When I get to old to do the hard stuff there are always
>the peaks like Timpanogos, Olympus, Twin Peaks and the likes. Let me go on
>the climb...(not on the way to it...)
Timp hard? Which Twin Peaks? I've done Timp 1st time had an avalanche
(small one). Descended via the rock glacier. All Wastach routes?
Consider other parts of the Rockies (including Canada, but being mindful
of the weather), different base rocks.
>Ratzzz...(Brutus, you are and will be missed by all who knew you...)
Brutus was a complex individual.
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Looking for an H-912 (container).
Martin Thornquist
> In article <AKmdnZPuxLfBjtTX...@powerusenet.com>,
> Michael A. Riches <rock...@comcast.net> wrote:
>>What do all of you have left on your tick list...???
My current biggest goal is to go to Lofoten (Northern Norway), since
I've never been there and people say it's world class (if it doesn't
rain). Also there's a lot to do in the mountains in Southern Norway.
Outside Norway? Too much to list, but the limestone of Southern
France/Spain should be worth a visit.
> I am hoping for an all expenses paid trip to Greenland or maybe to
> certain Andean peaks with skis and high lakes, and water sampling.
> I seem to be able to go to the Brooks all I want.
Hey, I just read Helge Ingstad's book about his almost year-long stay
with the Nunamiut eskimo tribe in the Brooks range. Great book.
> Maybe a ski ascent and descent of Foraker. Unfortunately the partner I
> was going to do that with caught brain cancer.
This is from the top of Mt. Hunter:
http://forum.steepstone.com/newss/?p=919
Martin
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"An ideal world is left as an exercise to the reader."
-Paul Graham, On Lisp
Eugene Miya
Martin Thornquist <marti...@ifi.uio.no> wrote:
Hey, I must mail you fun stuff. It've been collecting and meaning to mail.
>[ Eugene Miya ]
>> In article <AKmdnZPuxLfBjtTX...@powerusenet.com>,
>> Michael A. Riches <rock...@comcast.net> wrote:
>>>What do all of you have left on your tick list...???
>
>My current biggest goal is to go to Lofoten (Northern Norway), since
Nice place.
>I've never been there and people say it's world class (if it doesn't
>rain). Also there's a lot to do in the mountains in Southern Norway.
>Outside Norway? Too much to list, but the limestone of Southern
>France/Spain should be worth a visit.
I think for Norwegian history Lofoten is a sad place. You should visit
the war museum there. Do the goat rock thing. This is a place for a
bike, a boat and a car. But there are also other nice places along the
way 7 sisters, etc. I spoke with Brit friends who did first ascents in
this area. Not enough time. I do want to come back, but an Alps trip
is the next vacation (Diplomacy is involved in this one).
>> Greenland
>> Andean peaks
>> Brooks
>
>Hey, I just read Helge Ingstad's book about his almost year-long stay
>with the Nunamiut eskimo tribe in the Brooks range. Great book.
I am finishing Washburn's bio. I got to the point where he crashes a
plane and drowns 2 wives of friends. I am contracting a plane where he
sank one (Lake Union, WA) in 3 weeks.
>> Foraker
>
>This is from the top of Mt. Hunter:
>
> http://forum.steepstone.com/newss/?p=919
Hunter is tough and nasty. Getting off is almost as hard as going up.
Maybe the Moose's Tooth is worse but smaller.
The guy, alive, for lists on wikipedia or google is:
John Goddard
but not just as a climber.
Michael A. Riches
>It depends what you want to do when you grow up.
>I thought about walls and big peaks, but I wanted to do some work as
>well. One of the DARPA Program Managers asked me the opposite question
>and was amazed that I took off for as long as I do.
Grow up...??? Me...??? Never.
But, the older I get the easier the route will ultimately be.
I can't believe it's been 6 years since I've really climbed anything.
>I am hoping for an all expenses paid trip to Greenland or maybe to
>certain Andean peaks with skis and high lakes, and water sampling.
>I seem to be able to go to the Brooks all I want.
Got my fingers crossed for you...
>Denali? Which route? I'm reading Washburn right now. I haven't yet got
>to his Denali routes.
>Maybe a ski ascent and descent of Foraker. Unfortunately the partner I
>was going to do that with caught brain cancer.
For my first time I was originally planning on the West Buttress, speaking
of
Washburn...
Again for the first trip I'd probably leave the skis home.
>Timp hard? Which Twin Peaks? I've done Timp 1st time had an avalanche
>(small one). Descended via the rock glacier. All Wastach routes?
>Consider other parts of the Rockies (including Canada, but being mindful
>of the weather), different base rocks.
Timp Hard...??? heavens no, that's why it was put in the retirement climbs.
There's a Twin Peaks just as you leave Utah County into Salt Lake County.
Maybe a bit north, but very visible on the east side of the freeway as you
are
heading north.
The rock glacier (or some say permanent snow patch) may have melted off a
couple of years ago. They say it was it was getting real close. I haven't
been
up there for years so I can't or won't substantiate any rumors, but...
Timp can be a fun mountain. Lots of small slides on the face and a ton on
the
Aspen Grove trail head side. It has 2 pretty good shoots hitting together.
Timp has a lot of different trails. Maybe not enough to keep you from
getting
bored if that's all you did, but it is always therapeutic...
Anyway, I need to do Timp a few times before I try anything. Will be
interesting
to see just how out of shape I really am...
Ratzzz...
Michael A. Riches
>My current biggest goal is to go to Lofoten (Northern Norway), since
>I've never been there and people say it's world class (if it doesn't
>rain). Also there's a lot to do in the mountains in Southern Norway.
>Outside Norway? Too much to list, but the limestone of Southern
>France/Spain should be worth a visit.
Norway sounds way cool for rock climbing. Some day maybe. I think
my budget might get me at least up the canyons, around here.
Good luck, South America would be fun, but I know that's out of the budget.
Ratzzz...
Eugene Miya
>>It depends what you want to do when you grow up.
>>I thought about walls and big peaks, but I wanted to do some work as
>>well. One of the DARPA Program Managers asked me the opposite question
>>and was amazed that I took off for as long as I do.
>
>Grow up...??? Me...??? Never.
Hey my life is a professional hack job.
Growing up in this case means retirement like Murray.
>But, the older I get the easier the route will ultimately be.
>I can't believe it's been 6 years since I've really climbed anything.
6 Years? I've at least hiked up things and worked on roofs.
I am uncertain about easier. The problem is the domesticity of climbing
partners. I can see that Beckey ran into this after I partnered with
one of his old partners ages ago. I certainly have tied into things....
>>Greenland
>>certain Andean peaks
>>the Brooks
>
>Got my fingers crossed for you...
I want assurances not luck. But thanks.
>>Denali? Which route? I'm reading Washburn right now. I haven't yet got
>>to his Denali routes.
>>Maybe a ski ascent and descent of Foraker. Unfortunately the partner I
>>was going to do that with caught brain cancer.
>
>For my first time I was originally planning on the West Buttress, speaking
>of Washburn...
>Again for the first trip I'd probably leave the skis home.
A number of friends have done the Cassin. The Fairbanks friend picked
up a dozen pair of skis left by peak baggers who weren't good downhill
skiers and just left their skis in the snow. One time I was inspired by
Wickersham Wall.
>>Timp hard? Which Twin Peaks? I've done Timp 1st time had an avalanche
>>(small one). Descended via the rock glacier. All Wastach routes?
>>Consider other parts of the Rockies (including Canada, but being mindful
>>of the weather), different base rocks.
>
>Timp Hard...??? heavens no, that's why it was put in the retirement climbs.
!!!!
>There's a Twin Peaks just as you leave Utah County into Salt Lake County.
>Maybe a bit north, but very visible on the east side of the freeway as you
>are heading north.
I15 right not I215? Or what ever number Foothill is...
>The rock glacier (or some say permanent snow patch) may have melted off a
Ah, you know.
>couple of years ago. They say it was it was getting real close. I haven't
>been up there for years so I can't or won't substantiate any rumors, but...
>
>Timp can be a fun mountain. Lots of small slides on the face and a ton on
>the Aspen Grove trail head side. It has 2 pretty good shoots hitting together.
I like that area which I guess is why Redford bought in there. Will ski
Sundance and other areas around there some day. And the Great White Icicle
in BCC.
>Timp has a lot of different trails. Maybe not enough to keep you from
>getting bored if that's all you did, but it is always therapeutic...
Good attitude. I want to get to Lone Peak as well.
>Anyway, I need to do Timp a few times before I try anything. Will be
>interesting to see just how out of shape I really am...
Ah...
Eugene Miya
>>My current biggest goal is to go to Lofoten (Northern Norway), since
>>I've never been there and people say it's world class (if it doesn't
>>rain). Also there's a lot to do in the mountains in Southern Norway.
>>Outside Norway? Too much to list, but the limestone of Southern
>>France/Spain should be worth a visit.
>
>Norway sounds way cool for rock climbing. Some day maybe. I think
>my budget might get me at least up the canyons, around here.
Rainy.
I recommend Martin as tour guide and try to get into the mountains with him.
For cultural things, helps to read up on Amundsen, Nansen, Kon-tiki, et al.
>Good luck, South America would be fun, but I know that's out of the budget.
One has to work on expenses.
Michael A. Riches
>Hey my life is a professional hack job.
>Growing up in this case means retirement like Murray.
The Old Folks Home...Wouldn't that be nice. But I'll bet I have to work at
least 20 years to make up for the last 30.
>6 Years? I've at least hiked up things and worked on roofs.
>I am uncertain about easier. The problem is the domesticity of climbing
>partners. I can see that Beckey ran into this after I partnered with
>one of his old partners ages ago. I certainly have tied into things....
Wellll, ya, o.k., I've done some of the smaller trails up around Alta ski
resort and stuff like that, but not anything over maybe 3 or 400 feet gain.
A small bit of rock climbing, mostly in the gym.
I really haven't started looking to serious for a partner yet. I've been in
touch with one of my old lackeys lately, but so far it's my move. I just
need to get something put together and do it...
>I15 right not I215? Or what ever number Foothill is...
Ya, I15, sorry, I forget everyone's not here... 215, going north, will run
you into Foothill. Sounds like you've spent a little time here anyway. Let
me know if you ever get back this way again and I'd do Twin peaks with you.
I'm hoping to try it this fall.
>I like that area which I guess is why Redford bought in there. Will ski
>Sundance and other areas around there some day. And the Great White Icicle
>in BCC.
Sundance has it' ambiance I guess, but it's small. It used to get most of
Provo City and a lot of Utah County's crowd. Because of the size of the
trails and such it just felt crowded, all of the time. I've done my fair
share of rescues in that area, it is a cool canyon, but it has more than
it's fair share of problems (or maybe it has more to do with the general
populous of the area...???). To interject something that's not all bad,
though, it does have a decent party crowd (or at least it used to...) Ohh,
and I did meet Redford once. It was at some little Podunk general mercantile
in southern Utah. Seems he was on one of his land buying sprees.
>Ah...
Ya, so if you're traveling through next week I'll buy you a drink (by the
way they just did away with Utah's stupid private club laws. You can now buy
a drink at any bar without paying a 5 dollar cover charge ( I'm drinking
lemonade)).
Ratzzz...
Eugene Miya
>>Hey my life is a professional hack job.
>>Growing up in this case means retirement like Murray.
>
>The Old Folks Home...Wouldn't that be nice. But I'll bet I have to work at
>least 20 years to make up for the last 30.
>
>>6 Years? I've at least hiked up things and worked on roofs.
>>I am uncertain about easier. The problem is the domesticity of climbing
>>partners. I can see that Beckey ran into this after I partnered with
>>one of his old partners ages ago. I certainly have tied into things....
>
Powder preservation. We use certain name with care.
Chouinard also likes to ski there, too.
>resort and stuff like that, but not anything over maybe 3 or 400 feet gain.
>A small bit of rock climbing, mostly in the gym.
>
>I really haven't started looking to serious for a partner yet. I've been in
>touch with one of my old lackeys lately, but so far it's my move. I just
>need to get something put together and do it...
One has to crack the whip. Well.... Dave is Glacier Bay for a month.
Murray complains like long drives (he could read a book).
>>I15 right not I215? Or what ever number Foothill is...
>
>Ya, I15, sorry, I forget everyone's not here... 215, going north, will run
>you into Foothill. Sounds like you've spent a little time here anyway. Let
>me know if you ever get back this way again and I'd do Twin peaks with you.
>I'm hoping to try it this fall.
Relatives. Just 70S and East.
Friends.
Plus, I have aspects of LDS appreciation even if others regard the
Church as strange.
Bee Hive State: one know the layout of cities and towns.
>Sundance has it' ambiance I guess, but it's small. It used to get most of
>Provo City and a lot of Utah County's crowd. Because of the size of the
>trails and such it just felt crowded, all of the time. I've done my fair
>share of rescues in that area, it is a cool canyon, but it has more than
really?
>it's fair share of problems (or maybe it has more to do with the general
>populous of the area...???). To interject something that's not all bad,
>though, it does have a decent party crowd (or at least it used to...) Ohh,
>and I did meet Redford once. It was at some little Podunk general mercantile
>in southern Utah. Seems he was on one of his land buying sprees.
Yeah another partner (commited matrimony: but she is Swiss-American and
a peak bagger at least) did two CO trips with me and we did Timp on one
and we ate at the Restaurant and Greg asked for menus which had RR's sig
embossed.
>>Ah...
>
>Ya, so if you're traveling through next week I'll buy you a drink (by the
>way they just did away with Utah's stupid private club laws. You can now buy
>a drink at any bar without paying a 5 dollar cover charge ( I'm drinking
>lemonade)).
You have to look at the Club laws in the light which is favorable in
keeping tourons cutting powder down. It send them to Vail.
Keep features not bugs.