I get out so much, I consider "out" to be "in", and I must get "in" to "get out". I gave myself the flu last week. Gotta maintain the balance.

Do you? Do you get out? Do you get after it? Week in, week out... month after month, year after year, till it spans decades?

Just curious. No need to answer though!

I did get out, but most of my stuff was non-technical in case you don't consider that climbing. Most of getting out this year involved being with the kids, so most wasn't hard-core (although climbing 3rd-4th class or winter mountaineering with kids can be a different kind of hard core). I did get a few nice technical routes in though.

The trip log is below:

http://www.summitpost.org/custom-object ... p-log.html

Anyway, so far this year I've hiked or climbed on 131 days so far this year and have climbed 84 peaks this year to date. Fortunately, I haven't gone on vacation yet and leave next week where we'll be climbing several more peaks.

My record for a year is 101 peaks in a year (2005) and I hope I might break it this year, but don't think I'll quite make it since it's already December and I still have 17 to go. While on vacation if I can talk the family into climbing sun-up to sun-down every day, I may make it, but I think they are interested in doing other stuff as well.

Also, my seven year old son has climbed 57 mountains so far this year, some of them including 4th class peaks and winter ascents with -30F (-36C) windchills. 57 in one year is definately his record. Our five daughter set her record as well, but I haven't broke it out year by year yet.

I get out about 3 weekends a month. No climbing, hiking, backpacking, caving. I don't do well without it. I had a big wakeup call with cancer diagnosis in 2001, chemo, then recovery. By 2003 I did an overnighter in Anza Borrego that involved around 9K elevation gain in a day and packed all my water in, and off trail over 20 rugged miles. I felt pretty good about that, since I couldn't walk around the block the year before. And it's only getting better, as I'm older I'm enjoying life more. Don't wait. It won't wait for you.

RedRoxx44 wrote:I get out about 3 weekends a month. No climbing, hiking, backpacking, caving. I don't do well without it. I had a big wakeup call with cancer diagnosis in 2001, chemo, then recovery. By 2003 I did an overnighter in Anza Borrego that involved around 9K elevation gain in a day and packed all my water in, and off trail over 20 rugged miles. I felt pretty good about that, since I couldn't walk around the block the year before. And it's only getting better, as I'm older I'm enjoying life more. Don't wait. It won't wait for you.

Thanks for sharing. The "don't wait" advice is right on. Cherish the day.

Mountain Impulse wrote:

RedRoxx44 wrote:I get out about 3 weekends a month. No climbing, hiking, backpacking, caving. I don't do well without it. I had a big wakeup call with cancer diagnosis in 2001, chemo, then recovery. By 2003 I did an overnighter in Anza Borrego that involved around 9K elevation gain in a day and packed all my water in, and off trail over 20 rugged miles. I felt pretty good about that, since I couldn't walk around the block the year before. And it's only getting better, as I'm older I'm enjoying life more. Don't wait. It won't wait for you.

Thanks for sharing. The "don't wait" advice is right on. Cherish the day.

Amen. Never let a day go by.

DMT

Dingus Milktoast wrote:
And here's my other daughter Kaity on her first mulitpitch climb, in the Valley of the Gods:





The best of times.

DMT

Munginella -- right on. A perfect 1st multi-pitcher, just the right amount of everything!

"Doug, the last pic in my entry was me and my own Pop this past June at Trail Camp. He had brought me to the Zone in '92 for a dayhike attempt, and I was the one who bonked at Trail Camp and we turned around. This year was a chance to repay his early efforts, including car camping/hiking all through childhood. His pack was 19#. Mine was 70#. We didn't make the summit due to all the snow, but I'm going to invite him to try again this summer. "


That's very sweet. I bet your Dad is real proud, I know I would be proud if my little one turns out like you

almost forgot, DMT, that's so cool to be out climbing with your Daughter like that... it's gotta make you feel really good.

Dragger wrote:Munginella -- right on. A perfect 1st multi-pitcher, just the right amount of everything!

Yup!!!111

Funnily in all my time in the Valley that was only the 2nd time I've done it.

Cheers Dragger
DMT

Dougb wrote:That's very sweet. I bet your Dad is real proud, I know I would be proud if my little one turns out like you

Thanks, Doug. It definitely goes both ways. Pop got a crash course in mountaineering before we headed up the trail, as he had never used crampons/axe before. Found a nice patch of snow above Long Lake (Bishop Pass) to practice on the week before. He has a bad fear of edges, but worked through it like a champ until just above the cables. When he finally said, "I'm really beyond my comfort level here" we finally turned around.



Sounds like your daughter is well on her way...

Just wait until September, the snow melts out, the crowds are gone, and give it another go. Living in Bishop it's only 20 miles drive to 10,000', you have Bishop Pass right there, a great place to get Dad acclimated for another try If my daughter lived in Bishop I'd probably ask her, I'd say "forget Whitney, I want you to lead me up North Palisade!"

The last time I was able to go rock climbing was 2 months ago, and the last time I was able to climb a mountain was 4 months ago. I have attempted to get out every weekend. I'm really getting frustrated.

But...I might be able to go ice climbing for the first time after Christmas!

-Mark

My wife and I were stopped at the Mosquito Flat trailhead by a volunteer from Chico State doing research about visitors to the area. She asked how many days per year we recreated in the national forest. After a little huddle, we answered "300 days a year".

"I hate you!" was her reply.

Like Greg above, at 300 days plus.

Neither he nor I have a choice.

We both reside (one block from the other) where most of ya'll drive hours to come and "Get Out".

It sucks.......

Every weekend, all seasons, rain or shine, snow or hail. I'm out in the mountains, summitting peaks.

I usually am out all weekend, until I hear domestic complaints of abandonment, and then I might reign myself in to just one outting a week. I also tend to focus my vacation time on outdoor adventure (just finished 8 Texas peaks in 5 days over Thanksgiving!).

This (adventure in the mountains) is what I live for. Work just pays the bills and supports my hobby. If I miss a weekend (illness, family obligations, etc.) I feel "out of sorts" and crave the clean mountain air.

I like to get out as much as I can. So far this year I have done 3 backpacking trips, and I'd guess 30-40 dayhikes. I'd like to get out more, and don't plan on living in DC forever. I tide myself over by running everyday.