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RonBaldwin

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Howdi,

anyone into mountain climbing? I've been dabling in hiking and climbed some of the easier peaks here in So Cal. (Gorgonio/Whitney) over the past few years. Some friends and I are thinking of doing Mt Whitney again this June. Anyone interested?

 

If I remember correctly we'd have to put our group into a lotterey starting Feb 1st...have to check with the forrest service. I had to back out of the trip this past year -- got a sinus infection and couldn't shake it in time (fake snow on bad xmas movie may have had something to do with it?).

 

I'm not really into the one day up/down thing (too much work, though I admire those that can do it). So figure a day to hike to our basecamp -- another day to summit/explore/relax/puke from altitude sickness -- and make our way down on day 3. Nothing's set in stone, just a possible non-work related fun time in the near future.

 

Ron B

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This is turning out to be an impressive expedition crew, I mean A-Team stuff. Shotz could almost pass for Mr. T if he goes back to the mohawk. BJ, if you promise to bring the explosive tip arrows you can count me in.

 

-Matt

 

P.S. Jason do you still summit Denali for a living?

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Dan, any time is good for me...I found a new trail in Bouquet Canyon (Santa Clarita area) that is fun to play on. I was up at Big Bear this past Sunday and there was some snow, and lots of mud to play in. We definately need to break...I mean break in your truck! John Hankammer just got a new KTM (still no sign of his sled) so we need to hook up again.

 

as far as the Whitney climb...I'll do my best with the lottery situation, starts Feb 1 me thinks.

 

I'll keep y'all posted.

 

Ron B

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been so busy lately that I haven't had the chance to check in here. Still waiting to see if we get the permit. If we don't get the permit, we can take an alternate trail (maybe better/less crowded, but might add a day or two to the trip). Just have to wait and see. Worst case...we'll find another mountain, or maybe watch a movie with mountains in it while drinking alot of brew.

 

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