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Henry, can me and Justine ride with you?
Lee, I'd totally try winter hammocking too, but I'll have my girlfriend with me.
Sketchy, can I get those extra sleeping bags? I guess we need a tent too. Should we rent one?
Justine is making cupcakes. As usual.
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Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2007 3:31 pm
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Remington wrote:
Henry, can me and Justine ride with you?
Lee, I'd totally try winter hammocking too, but I'll have my girlfriend with me.
Sketchy, can I get those extra sleeping bags? I guess we need a tent too. Should we rent one?
Justine is making cupcakes. As usual.
Oooh girlfriend, lucky bastard. Wouldn't want to make the hammock droop, it's best to pitch a tent, indeed.
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Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2008 10:03 pm
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Remington wrote:
Henry, can me and Justine ride with you?
Lee, I'd totally try winter hammocking too, but I'll have my girlfriend with me.
Sketchy, can I get those extra sleeping bags? I guess we need a tent too. Should we rent one?
Justine is making cupcakes. As usual.
Yes you may barrow the sleeping bags, but no DNA deposits in them.
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SKETCHY
Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2008 10:05 pm
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I spent new years eve in my tent at the pass. 15 degrees last night, it was sweet.
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henry
Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 10:13 am
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Yes Remi i'll drive you and your 'girlfriend', but the battery isn't going to last very long in the cold so i'd just leave her at home.
I just picked some of these up from Second Ascent, last year's model, hiding under a stack of new skis.
If I can get out of that work meeting, I'll be there.
kalen
Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 7:43 pm
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Hmm.. now that it's actually January, maybe I'll start paying attention to what's going on here.
I've got a 15F bag, thermarest, and could probably dig out enough warm clothes to not die. Been ages since I've done any sort of winter/snow camping, so what else do I need?
Oh, and who's offering me a ride? I'm not bringing my girlfriend, she actually belongs to Remington.
vaticdart
Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 10:49 am
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balaenoptera wrote:
May I politely reserve one of those open seats?
Either the vaticdart or the sketchy vehicle offer.
We may have another person or two. A friend of Susan's, Christine, and her bf may be coming along too. If her bf can't come, Christine may come along on her own. So Susan and I may have only one or no free seats... I'm trying to get this straightened out.
For now I would assume we won't have any free seats, but I'll update once I know for sure.
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the dreaded ben
Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 10:53 am
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yeay for this thread almost being over.
and would some one de-capitalize the title.
Henry, can me and Justine ride with you?
Lee, I'd totally try winter hammocking too, but I'll have my girlfriend with me.
Sketchy, can I get those extra sleeping bags? I guess we need a tent too. Should we rent one?
Justine is making cupcakes. As usual.
Damn! Now I feel like I need to bake something as well. Maybe Safety Brownies for the chilly weather.. yeahhh... We'll have a bake off.
SKETCHY
Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 3:48 pm
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the dreaded ben wrote:
yeay for this thread almost being over.
and would some one de-capitalize the title.
I'M GLAD YOUR GOING TO BE IN CHINA.
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SKETCHY
Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 3:50 pm
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kalen wrote:
Hmm.. now that it's actually January, maybe I'll start paying attention to what's going on here.
I've got a 15F bag, thermarest, and could probably dig out enough warm clothes to not die. Been ages since I've done any sort of winter/snow camping, so what else do I need?
Oh, and who's offering me a ride? I'm not bringing my girlfriend, she actually belongs to Remington.
Kalen, you should be ok with the bag and thermarest. Warm foot wear should be your main concern. And a good tent.
This also goes for everyone else. I have a 4man tent for 4 of you so start pairing up.
I may see about renting an REI basecamp 6. It's a 6 person monster that is actually very sound. I'll get rental prices.
Anyone that is bringing there tents are going to need some wide snow stakes. I may make a bunch of wood ones for people to use.
Everyone need to bring ONE bundle of fire wood. I'll have a burning barrel.
Any other concerns start PMing me
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ro
Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 12:56 pm
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Sketchy
Snow Cave info:
We need a least 3 avalanche shovels for each cave. I am bringing one plus snow probe to find the best place to build the snow cave(s) and snow saw for cutting blocks. I always recommend that if you haven't slept in a snow cave you also have a tent set up, so if you find yourself unable to stand the close quarters that a snow cave creates you have an alternative.
I am also bring some battery run christmas lights which makes a cave so festive.
I bring a full thermarest type pad plus one other 3/4 pad. I put this with my zero bag in a bivy sack and have found this is a great way to stay warm in a snow cave. I think 4-5 people per cave is a good size anything any bigger and the roof begins to sag. Nothing says get me out of here like finding the snow cave roof about 6inches from your face. I will also bring some snow wands to keep peole from walking on the cave area.
Now I need a ride, anybody in the WS area going on this snow camp?
SKETCHY
Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 5:07 pm
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I'm not sure how many snow caves are going to be dug. I think must people are going to opt for tents. The worst part of snow caves is getting wet digging them.
OK, WHO WANTS TO DIG A SNOW CAVE? ITS UP TO YOU.
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langston
Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 5:23 pm
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ro wrote:
some snow wands to keep peole from walking on the cave area.
Now I need a ride, anybody in the WS area going on this snow camp?
yes, but I don't know if we're driving or not. Bad weather = Prius in a ditch.
FieryIrie
Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 6:25 pm
Joined: 25 Jun 2007Posts: 554Location: Wallingford
On Sunday Sketchy took me snow shoeing at the pass. I am now convinced that this trip will be t-awesome as we had a blast stomping around in knee/chest deep snow at Alpental for the afternoon.
Our beligerent mascot also happens to be an excellent and caring outdoorsman.
Pictures to be up as soon as Kalen finds me the proper USB...
lantius
Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 6:56 pm
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FieryIrie wrote:
I am now convinced that this trip will be t-awesome as we had a blast stomping around in knee/chest deep snow at Alpental for the afternoon.
knee-deep for most people, chest-deep for sketchy?
SKETCHY
Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 4:28 pm
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lantius wrote:
FieryIrie wrote:
I am now convinced that this trip will be t-awesome as we had a blast stomping around in knee/chest deep snow at Alpental for the afternoon.
knee-deep for most people, chest-deep for sketchy?
I tried to get by this waterfall for a quick climb and the snow was up to my chest.
Lee sticky this thing it's getting close.
I NEED DRIVERS FOR THIS THING WITH SNOW CHAINS OR AWD. HELP!
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SKETCHY
Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 4:34 pm
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langston wrote:
ro wrote:
some snow wands to keep peole from walking on the cave area.
Now I need a ride, anybody in the WS area going on this snow camp?
yes, but I don't know if we're driving or not. Bad weather = Prius in a ditch.
Tire chains, get some.
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henry
Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 5:00 pm
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I'll pay 25% percent of the cost to put spinners on any prius.
Wow this sounds really fun! Unfortunately I'll be teaching at snocrummy that weekend so I can't make it. You guys have fun though, I recommend bringing candles to light inside the caves or igloos (not the tents though). And be smart if you decide to hike for some powdery goodness or some cliff dropping. 8 people have died in avalanches in Washington already this year. Right now it has dumped a thick layer of heavy wet snow on top of a weak layer of light snow, so everything is about to slide like crazy. Hopefully everything that can slide will before your trip, and everything will be nice and settled. Seriously though... WATCH THE FUCK OUT IT IS TREACHEROUS RIGHT NOW!
My backcountry pack would include:
1. 30 feet of twine
2. 90% heat retaining bivy sack.
3. Small Coffee can which can be used to boil water, and also contains:
- Large, brightly colored thin plastic tarp
- parafin and dryer lint home made fire starters
- small can of sterno cooking fuel
- lighter, matches
- light stick
- lots of sugar (jolly ranchers tend to be convenient, but ground sugar can be dissolved in water for easy calories)
4. Snow Shovel
5. Beacon, Probe
6. A protective waterproof case for my herb and smoking utensile
7. Strong painkillers left over from my ankle surgery
8. Knowledge of how to correctly dig a snowcave
9. Headlamp
All of this put together should weigh between 5-10 lbs depending on the size of your pack, so it shouldn't slow you down much.
If you end up in survival mode don't eat snow, unless you can't get water any other way. It will make you cold and your body will have to burn calories like crazy to maintain your body temperature. It's much better to melt snow using a fire to heat your coffee can.
have fun... spread the shred!
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the dreaded ben
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 11:23 am
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I'll second that one.. Thanks for the insight Sean!
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the dreaded ben
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 1:06 pm
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spread the shred, indeed.
SKETCHY
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 4:26 pm
Joined: 25 Aug 2007Posts: 336Location: Everywhere
Heaven Is A Halfpipe wrote:
Wow this sounds really fun! Unfortunately I'll be teaching at snocrummy that weekend so I can't make it. You guys have fun though, I recommend bringing candles to light inside the caves or igloos (not the tents though). And be smart if you decide to hike for some powdery goodness or some cliff dropping. 8 people have died in avalanches in Washington already this year. Right now it has dumped a thick layer of heavy wet snow on top of a weak layer of light snow, so everything is about to slide like crazy. Hopefully everything that can slide will before your trip, and everything will be nice and settled. Seriously though... WATCH THE FUCK OUT IT IS TREACHEROUS RIGHT NOW!
My backcountry pack would include:
1. 30 feet of twine
2. 90% heat retaining bivy sack.
3. Small Coffee can which can be used to boil water, and also contains:
- Large, brightly colored thin plastic tarp
- parafin and dryer lint home made fire starters
- small can of sterno cooking fuel
- lighter, matches
- light stick
- lots of sugar (jolly ranchers tend to be convenient, but ground sugar can be dissolved in water for easy calories)
4. Snow Shovel
5. Beacon, Probe
6. A protective waterproof case for my herb and smoking utensile
7. Strong painkillers left over from my ankle surgery
8. Knowledge of how to correctly dig a snowcave
9. Headlamp
All of this put together should weigh between 5-10 lbs depending on the size of your pack, so it shouldn't slow you down much.
If you end up in survival mode don't eat snow, unless you can't get water any other way. It will make you cold and your body will have to burn calories like crazy to maintain your body temperature. It's much better to melt snow using a fire to heat your coffee can.
have fun... spread the shred!
NO SHIT!
I going up to Rainer in the morn to select or camp site, and get some Ice Climbing in. I'm also going to be giving the park service a heads up.
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SKETCHY
Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2008 10:57 am
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Ok, I was up at Rainer yesterday and were set to go. There has been a slight modification to the plans but it should be no big deal. We are going to be hiking in to the reflection lakes area from narada Falls. The reason being is that the fucking boy scouts have reserved the group site at paradise. Views of the mountain will be just as nice, but with far less people. And if Dr. Hillbilly becomes a problem it won't be a problem. But here is the problem. I toted the trip to be car camping trip, OOPS. Now were looking at 1.4 mile easy snowshoe hike, on marked trails. I will be going up early and have camp pre established. I really hope the everyone is still in. We're all active cyclist and this should not be a problem.
Any gear problems please call me 206-412-0920
absolute required items.
Warm boots, warm boots, warm boots.
Snow Shoes or Skis with skins
20 degree bag or warmer
sleeping pad, this is not an option
flash light or headlamp
warm dry clothes, we live in seattle, THINK
food and booze
I'm working out the tent situation today.
I'll also be taking care of the stove and fuel situation.
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laura
Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2008 6:41 pm
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SKETCHY wrote:
absolute required items.
Warm boots, warm boots, warm boots.
Snow Shoes or Skis with skins
20 degree bag or warmer
sleeping pad, this is not an option
flash light or headlamp
warm dry clothes, we live in seattle, THINK
food and booze
Are there femmes going on this trip that have tent room and want to share with yours truly? Please PM if you do. :) Or, are people sleeping in these snow caves?
Also, looking for a seat for my bum in a car. Again, PM me.
Gracias!
balaenoptera
Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 2:03 am
Joined: 14 Nov 2007Posts: 63Location: wallingfordish
SKETCHY wrote:
I really hope the everyone is still in. We're all active cyclist and this should not be a problem.
I'm still in. A lil hike is good, it'll make for a quiet place away from the car lot.
too bad the fire in a barrel idea will have to be shelved under the circumstance ;)
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vaticdart
Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 2:25 pm
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As both Susan and I now have snowshoes, we are both still very in.
I've been bugging Susan to find out for sure whether Christine (mentioned in the before time, the long-long-ago of this thread) is coming, with or without her bf, but no luck there yet. I'll inform Susan of this change in plans and get her to find out a final answer from Christine tonight, one way or another.
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SKETCHY
Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 4:11 pm
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Who has an available car? At this point I'm the only one willing to drive.
And I'm still thinking the burn barrel idea may work, but the park service can be real uptight about the kinda shit.
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Heaven Is A Halfpipe
Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 8:00 pm
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I want to go. I can get out of work.
So I need a ride. I'm willing to provide appropriate compensation for gas in the form of $$, booze, exotic animals, ganja, or sexual favors. I will also try to bring tequila. Fools gold = tequila + hot apple cider
PM me or email or something, or talk to me on tomorrows ride.
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There is a possibility that Loretta the Jetta could pull the trip, however I would be pretty worried if the roads are shitty. I do have chains- would these be enough? Sketch- I can I trade you my soul for some snow shoes?
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Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 9:08 pm
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Still workin' on a hall pass for the weekend. If I go, I can take 2 or 3 more people (depending on my ski rack situation).
henry
Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 9:29 pm
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I'm about a 50/50. If i go i can drive, but i wouldn't count on me.
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