http://www.whitneyzone.com/wz/ubbthreads.php RSS Feed for Trip Reports WhitneyZone Message Board - UBB.threads(tm) http://www.whitneyzone.com/wz/ubbthreads.php/topics/24088/Re_How_To_Murder_Your_Mail_Ord#Post24088 Posted by RoguePhotonic:
I never saw a naked person riding a unicycle but I have never seen someone go in the springs with clothes on. As long as your not afraid of nudity the springs are a nice place to go. The only thing that really struck me as odd is when I saw this boy that was probably 7 years old walking naked using those assist walking arm crutches that stop at the elbow. He was probably headed back to camp but he had along ways to go across the desert without anyone around at all. Where was the poor kids parents is all I could think.]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 10:53:28 PDT http://www.whitneyzone.com/wz/ubbthreads.php/topics/24086/Re_Mother_s_Day_Riding_God_s_C#Post24086 Posted by Steve C:
First comments: 1. Your mother should be very proud. 2. That picture: Wow!!! [like] [like] [like] ]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 09:44:59 PDT http://www.whitneyzone.com/wz/ubbthreads.php/topics/23933/Re_Throwing_the_Gauntlet#Post23933 Posted by MooseTracks:
Thanks, Bob! I remember you telling me that story, and I've perused that NE ridge quite often in my comings and goings... (well, I peruse most everything as I drive all over the place here!) And you're right: challenges abound! :grin: ]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 07:28:43 PDT http://www.whitneyzone.com/wz/ubbthreads.php/topics/23908/Re_REI_trip_to_Patagonia#Post23908 Posted by saltydog:
Almost ashamed to admit it, but I was in Puerto Natales for two weeks last fall (spring down there) working within sight of the Balmaceda Glacier, across the street from the Sondo Ultima Esperanza, and didn't get in a single day of hiking. Due to national strike, labor was very hard to come by, and the three days I had built in to hit the Torres and Cuernos got eaten up. It is truly unbelievable unless seen, and a trip not to be missed . Except apparently, by me. [img:center]http://www.whitneyzone.com/wz/gallery/12/medium/438.jpg[/img] Main feature here is the Balmaceda, from a distance of about 100km. Behind it hidden form view is the Torres del Paine, Cuernos Mt Fitzroy etc etc etc.]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 12:48:38 PDT http://www.whitneyzone.com/wz/ubbthreads.php/topics/23843/Re_Mountaineers_Route_Trip_Rep#Post23843 Posted by Steve C:
Thanks for posting the report, CK. Is that two trips in about 10 days? In your picture of the cables section, are those footprints? From the perspective below looking up, it appears they are really snowed in, but looking more closely, it looks like people are already going that way. [img]http://calicokat.smugmug.com/Hiking/Sierra-Nevada/Mount-Whitney-Loop/i-wQKLF42/0/L/IMG1975-L.jpg[/img]]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 08:56:19 PDT http://www.whitneyzone.com/wz/ubbthreads.php/topics/23550/Re_Mt_Whitney_Main_Trail_04_28#Post23550 Posted by calicokat:
I use a Lowepro 65AW with a Lowepro Chest Harness. I bought all that from B&H Photo in New York. Hold a 7D and 15-85 really well. And the bag is actually water proof, mine has been through some adverse conditions and lived to tell the story :)]]> Fri, 04 May 2012 06:31:55 PDT http://www.whitneyzone.com/wz/ubbthreads.php/topics/23543/Re_Getting_Schooled_on_Univers#Post23543 Posted by Bob West:
One of my most fun peaks. Don't you just love the sound of sharp steel screeching across granite. Eeeeeee.... Nice pics; thank you very much.]]> Thu, 03 May 2012 19:47:46 PDT http://www.whitneyzone.com/wz/ubbthreads.php/topics/23485/Re_April_6_8_know_how_to_self_#Post23485 Posted by kstarr:
Hey Dero, were those rappels from fixed stations or did your partners leave their own gear. Basically I'm wondering if there are any fixed anchors on the north side to get back down to the MR that anyone knows of. Thanks]]> Tue, 01 May 2012 21:39:23 PDT http://www.whitneyzone.com/wz/ubbthreads.php/topics/23466/Re_Gittem_Whitney_MR_by_way_of#Post23466 Posted by Burchey:
[quote=MooseTracks]Silly boy, it's not "stores"... It's THE Store. As in only. But I can see how you might want to head quickly back to Wally World and a secure haven. Poor thing: prolly scared of grouse, too. [/quote] In all seriousness, it seemed like 75% of the forum was on the hill this weekend, but the only person besides Mark that I thought I recognized from the boards was maybe Shin from afar. I wanted to take Mike in to meet Doug on our way out, but we had pizza on the brain. Not scared of the grouse situation - I really do enjoy those whoomping noises off in the trees and such.]]> Tue, 01 May 2012 09:06:02 PDT http://www.whitneyzone.com/wz/ubbthreads.php/topics/23424/Re_Overnite_on_Summit_4_28_12#Post23424 Posted by Burchey:
We had trouble sleeping at 12000ish at Iceberg - Mark is a champ to hang up top. He was looking very professional with that Uber bivy and tea-filled titanium mug.]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 07:08:10 PDT http://www.whitneyzone.com/wz/ubbthreads.php/topics/23347/Re_Mt_Whitney_Mountaineer_s_Ro#Post23347 Posted by WildTurkey:
We just got down from MR Wed. The storm drove us off. There are only patches of snow between LBSL and Iceberg. No need for snow shoes, water is running great up till UBSL. Iceberg is still frozen. The chute is full of snow till the last couple hundred feet then it turns into the slate (which was really slippery considering it was snowing pretty good when we got up there.) We turned around 700' from the summit. It was freezing rain or snowing till Lower boyscout lake.. below that we got rained on. No need for snow shoes, and the snow is really soft during the day so an early start is advised. ]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:58:17 PDT http://www.whitneyzone.com/wz/ubbthreads.php/topics/23215/Re_Snackin_on_North_Fork_Ice#Post23215 Posted by Tommyb:
Nice pics, you Rock Mr. Burch!]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:03:12 PDT http://www.whitneyzone.com/wz/ubbthreads.php/topics/23176/Re_MR_Attempt_4_13_12_4_16_12#Post23176 Posted by Tommyb:
Awsome job and not summiting just gives you an excuse to go back and try again! thanks for the report Tommyb Bicksler7.com]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:30:34 PDT http://www.whitneyzone.com/wz/ubbthreads.php/topics/23166/Re_Water_flow#Post23166 Posted by sylvain77:
Saturday there was running water between LBSL and UBSL and even after UBSL I found water in the afternoon on the way back.]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:21:59 PDT http://www.whitneyzone.com/wz/ubbthreads.php/topics/22879/Re_Climbing_California_s_14ers#Post22879 Posted by Joe Btfsblk:
I am so inferior.... :( ]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 06:40:17 PDT http://www.whitneyzone.com/wz/ubbthreads.php/topics/22628/Re_3_30_12_Mountaineers_Route_#Post22628 Posted by Lzpup:
My wife and I chatted with one of your group @ LBSL on your way down. Great report and Way to Go!]]> Tue, 03 Apr 2012 21:58:23 PDT http://www.whitneyzone.com/wz/ubbthreads.php/topics/22592/Re_GPS_Coordinates_for_MMWT#Post22592 Posted by SoCal Hiker:
Thanks for the help!]]> Mon, 02 Apr 2012 19:38:21 PDT http://www.whitneyzone.com/wz/ubbthreads.php/topics/22484/Re_6_year_old_on_Baldy#Post22484 Posted by fran dominguez:
this is such a great story. thanks for sharing. kudos on exposing your child to more than just t.v. and video games and showing her the world is out there to be explored. of course, princess moments are to be expected. heck, i have princess moments when my knee goes jink and i'm an adult! :grin: ]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:40:17 PDT http://www.whitneyzone.com/wz/ubbthreads.php/topics/22234/Re_Whitney_MR_March_1_4#Post22234 Posted by John Prietto:
[quote=Lzpup]Trying to figure out if my sleeping bag is going to cut it, have a 20Degree bag and a 15 degree liner.. what rating was you sleeping bag, and did it do the trick, going up last weekend of this month. Thanks, [/quote] I've never done Whitney but I do Yosemite and I had a 30 degree down from marmot and it wasn't warm enough in Yosemite which was above 30 degrees. I just bought a 0 degree marmot lithium membrane which is perfect for almost any trip.marmont came out with a new way to actually test a sleeping bags true warmth rating. The lithium has been tested with it. Most sleeping bags are not tested with this technology so it's less likely that a bag rating won't be accurate. For your trip I'm sure you'll be ok with liner but one day I woul invest in a expensive one from marmot who has a wanderfull warranty. ]]> Sat, 24 Mar 2012 12:23:23 PDT http://www.whitneyzone.com/wz/ubbthreads.php/topics/22088/Re_Baldy_3_19_2012#Post22088 Posted by Steve C:
Cool, in more ways than one. [like] ]]> Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:47:08 PDT