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Posted: **Mon Jun 02, 2008 12:43 am**

Ah, an SP classic. I think one of my favorite parts is where "Mel" says he's ready for Everest because he's climbed over 12,000 feet. :shock:

Posted: **Mon Jun 02, 2008 1:41 am**

Natural wrote:
Scott wrote:When is the best time to go during summer?

Anyone who knows even a shred of anything about Mount Everest knows that this is the worst time of year to climb there.

I never knew that summer was a bad time to go to Everest.... even after watching the shows and stuff.... Thanks Scott for letting me and a few of the non-experienced know that one.... my old opinion would be that if theres a Season to go, summers the one..... so then it got me thinking.... when exactly is the best season?

Generally there are two times folks try to climb in Nepal: pre-monsoon (around May) and post-monsoon (October or so).

Posted: **Mon Jun 02, 2008 2:57 pm**

Posted: **Sun Aug 10, 2008 3:57 am**

Yeah, good point. Forget Everest. Just go for K2. Acclimatization isn't important and you can ride a helicopter way up there. They have some happening parties with bon fires at base camp and if you fall into a crevasse, you can just blow your way out with explosives.

lmao, priceless

Posted: **Sun Aug 10, 2008 5:28 pm**

Ah....an old classic. Did anyone ever fess up?

Posted: **Wed Oct 06, 2010 2:44 am**

Move and bump for an all-time classic.

Posted: **Wed Oct 06, 2010 4:50 am**

saw the date, end

Posted: **Wed Oct 06, 2010 9:12 pm**

Ahhh yes, this guy is clutch. I remember the first time I saw his profile I was in the library and could not stop laughing...weird looks for sure.

Posted: **Wed Oct 06, 2010 9:22 pm**

Mel_Torino wrote:Keep reaching for the stars,
Mel

That's awesome. I think I'm going to make that my signature. :mrgreen:

Posted: **Wed Oct 06, 2010 9:24 pm**

butitsadryheat wrote:
rhyang wrote:You should also go and rent Vertical Limit - this film is highly educational and has many useful tips.

The 1 handed self arrest has saved me countless times.

Posted: **Wed Oct 06, 2010 9:37 pm**

JasonH wrote:
butitsadryheat wrote:
rhyang wrote:You should also go and rent Vertical Limit - this film is highly educational and has many useful tips.

The 1 handed self arrest has saved me countless times.

I hear you man, isn't it strange how the axe only bites into the snow and stops you right next to or while your hanging off a cliff?

Posted: **Wed Oct 06, 2010 9:51 pm**

Hotoven wrote:
JasonH wrote:
butitsadryheat wrote:

The 1 handed self arrest has saved me countless times.

I hear you man, isn't it strange how the axe only bites into the snow and stops you right next to or while your hanging off a cliff?

Its kind of like whenever I defuse a bomb. The clock always goes down to :01, even if I cut the wire at :10. Go figure.