William, I enjoyed reading your report and nice pictures too. Those lucid dreams at high camp are wild. Congrats on makng the summit and all the best to J.D.
...maybe you could have put in more of the technical/physical side of the climb, but somehow I find the interior visualizing, the dreams, very, very apropos. The shaman, the raven, the hockey dreams--wonderful stuff! I'm not completely sure, of course, but I believe you and I climb for many of the same reasons. Thanks for posting this.
Hi. Thanks for your comments. You are correct in saying that more technical information would be helpful in a trip report. I agree. In the past I have posted many of these types of reports especially on Aconcagua. I found my journal at some point was very repetative. One trip blending into another. What stood out on this trip for me was the dreams, which I always have on these trips, but have never taken the time to jot down. Then they fade away. My thoughts always fell into the same catagory. I guess with what was going on back home with my friend my thoughts were forefront on this trip. It was a very emotional summit. I only wish that I was a skilled writer to convey these moments better. Thanks again for your comments and cheers William
kamil - Feb 10, 2006 6:20 pm - Voted 10/10
Trip Report CommentPleasure to read, Mr Aconcagua! All the best to J.D., God bless you all :)
William Marler - Feb 13, 2006 2:24 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Trip Report CommentThanks. Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers William
Alpinist - Feb 11, 2006 1:18 am - Voted 9/10
Trip Report CommentWilliam, I enjoyed reading your report and nice pictures too. Those lucid dreams at high camp are wild. Congrats on makng the summit and all the best to J.D.
William Marler - Feb 13, 2006 2:24 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Trip Report CommentGlad you enjoyed it. Cheers William
ktnbs - Feb 14, 2006 6:55 am - Hasn't voted
Excellent read.Read first thing after a meeting tonight...relaxing with some herbal tea and found report. Well done.
William Marler - Feb 14, 2006 7:04 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Excellent read.Thanks. (•:
Saintgrizzly - Feb 19, 2006 6:41 am - Voted 10/10
I suppose......maybe you could have put in more of the technical/physical side of the climb, but somehow I find the interior visualizing, the dreams, very, very apropos. The shaman, the raven, the hockey dreams--wonderful stuff! I'm not completely sure, of course, but I believe you and I climb for many of the same reasons. Thanks for posting this.
William Marler - Feb 20, 2006 3:30 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: I suppose...Hi. Thanks for your comments. You are correct in saying that more technical information would be helpful in a trip report. I agree. In the past I have posted many of these types of reports especially on Aconcagua. I found my journal at some point was very repetative. One trip blending into another. What stood out on this trip for me was the dreams, which I always have on these trips, but have never taken the time to jot down. Then they fade away. My thoughts always fell into the same catagory. I guess with what was going on back home with my friend my thoughts were forefront on this trip. It was a very emotional summit. I only wish that I was a skilled writer to convey these moments better. Thanks again for your comments and cheers William
SJD - Feb 20, 2006 5:53 am - Voted 10/10
A Fine ReadCongrats on your summit. I really enjoyed the TR
William Marler - Feb 20, 2006 3:31 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: A Fine ReadThanks and cheers. William
aran - Oct 21, 2010 11:15 am - Voted 10/10
Well done.Nice focus, nice style of communication. Thanks for sharing! Enjoy summiting with JD in the future!