Thanks Redwic, you did great on this trip. It was a big accomplishment for all of us! As for trying to prove we all had a good time, I wrote at the end of the trip report that I had a great time, you would know if you had a great time, and Gimpilator's video made it pretty clear that he had a good time. So I think that is proof enough to me that we all had a great time! ;-)
Awesome pics. Crux of the crux, hehe and it sounds like you got rappelled by the 'repel ring' on Dragontail. Something just sounds funny: "Glissade down Aasguard Pass". Very eponymous for some bumpy glissades I've taken in the Sierra.
We did not have any rope at the crux. The crux was sketchy, but there was a spot in it that certainly deserves the label "The Crux of the Crux". Kinda like how one might say "The Best of the Best".
After just looking at the photos I really want to see the Cascades. You have some great pictures of some famous peaks I have always heard about. Showing you guys in different parts of the route going up or down really makes the viewer feel like he is there. A great report and some inspiring photos.
Thanks Mike, I'm glad to hear that. The Cascades are certainly a worthy visit, if you ever do come to these parts, be sure to visit the North Cascades National Park. As for the pics of people, I decided to take a new approach to my photography, in the past I would rarely photograph people, but my brother would complain to me about that. So I figured adding people to the photo would make it seem more personal. Plus the person in the photo I'm sure is pleased.
"In mountaineering you always got to be in control, when your not, that's when I start to panic." I've spent a lot of time going up and down steep slopes, up when I was brave, down when I wasn't, all the while fighting panic. Sometimes I made the summit, sometimes I didn't. Love the glissading pics!
It's a true fact. The more I live through exposure, the more I realize how vulnerable I am, and in a sense the next time I go I'm even more frightened. Most people it is the opposite, but for me I think its good sense kicking in. I've lived through some dangerous mountaineering in my time, and try to avoid it when ever possible. So sometimes it's hard to balance just right between perils and adventure. Because I do have to say I'm very adventurous at the same time!
Redwic - Jun 15, 2011 9:25 am - Voted 10/10
Nice TR, Josh!You did a good job with the write-up and photo compilation.
We had a great team, and I think we all had a great time.
Josh Lewis - Jun 21, 2011 1:07 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Nice TR, Josh!Thanks Redwic, you did great on this trip. It was a big accomplishment for all of us! As for trying to prove we all had a good time, I wrote at the end of the trip report that I had a great time, you would know if you had a great time, and Gimpilator's video made it pretty clear that he had a good time. So I think that is proof enough to me that we all had a great time! ;-)
Snidely Whiplash - Jun 20, 2011 12:25 pm - Voted 10/10
Well done!Way to go. That's an epic trip.
Josh Lewis - Jun 23, 2011 5:46 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Well done!Thanks etsnyd! Indeed it was, I wish we could have stayed for an extra day.
bikehike11 - Jun 20, 2011 7:46 pm - Hasn't voted
Well Done, JoshJust an amazing trip. You are driving me to go crazy with your crazy pics and info.
Josh Lewis - Jun 23, 2011 5:48 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Well Done, JoshThanks! Good, the plan worked ;-) Hope I didn't add too much eye candy for those who prefer plain text.
atavist - Jun 21, 2011 3:23 am - Hasn't voted
Great write-upAwesome pics. Crux of the crux, hehe and it sounds like you got rappelled by the 'repel ring' on Dragontail. Something just sounds funny: "Glissade down Aasguard Pass". Very eponymous for some bumpy glissades I've taken in the Sierra.
Josh Lewis - Jun 23, 2011 5:51 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Great write-upWe did not have any rope at the crux. The crux was sketchy, but there was a spot in it that certainly deserves the label "The Crux of the Crux". Kinda like how one might say "The Best of the Best".
MoapaPk - Jun 21, 2011 11:17 pm - Voted 10/10
awesomeThe story and pics are great!
Josh Lewis - Jun 22, 2011 3:13 am - Hasn't voted
Re: awesomeThanks! Comments like these are greatly appreciated, tonight I got back from a intense trip and am very tired. So tomorrow I hope to fix it up.
wyopeakMike - Jun 21, 2011 11:21 pm - Voted 10/10
great photosAfter just looking at the photos I really want to see the Cascades. You have some great pictures of some famous peaks I have always heard about. Showing you guys in different parts of the route going up or down really makes the viewer feel like he is there. A great report and some inspiring photos.
Josh Lewis - Jun 23, 2011 5:54 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: great photosThanks Mike, I'm glad to hear that. The Cascades are certainly a worthy visit, if you ever do come to these parts, be sure to visit the North Cascades National Park. As for the pics of people, I decided to take a new approach to my photography, in the past I would rarely photograph people, but my brother would complain to me about that. So I figured adding people to the photo would make it seem more personal. Plus the person in the photo I'm sure is pleased.
Sierra Ledge Rat - Jun 22, 2011 12:08 am - Voted 10/10
Groovy!"In mountaineering you always got to be in control, when your not, that's when I start to panic." I've spent a lot of time going up and down steep slopes, up when I was brave, down when I wasn't, all the while fighting panic. Sometimes I made the summit, sometimes I didn't. Love the glissading pics!
Josh Lewis - Jun 23, 2011 5:57 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Groovy!It's a true fact. The more I live through exposure, the more I realize how vulnerable I am, and in a sense the next time I go I'm even more frightened. Most people it is the opposite, but for me I think its good sense kicking in. I've lived through some dangerous mountaineering in my time, and try to avoid it when ever possible. So sometimes it's hard to balance just right between perils and adventure. Because I do have to say I'm very adventurous at the same time!
Vitaliy M. - Jun 22, 2011 7:06 pm - Voted 10/10
cool TRAnd nice scenery! Best climbers are ones who have the most fun!
Josh Lewis - Jun 23, 2011 5:58 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: cool TRAgreed! We certainly had a great time, these days when I go to the mountains even if it is a small mountain I try not to take it for granted.
SKI - Jun 23, 2011 9:08 am - Voted 10/10
YESI want to see MORE of these trip reports on SP. Well done sir, well done.
Josh Lewis - Jun 23, 2011 5:59 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: YESThanks Ski! These are inspiring words to me, so today I decided to add a few more photos (mostly panoramas) to the trip report.
Eric Sandbo - Jun 25, 2011 12:59 pm - Voted 10/10
Nice trip!Congratulations on traversing some of our most beautiful peaks, and thanks for bringing back the photos!