on your first trip report, a fun read. Could you label your pics though, use the pic to tell a little bit about the story and put a date on it. Thank you for sharing your experience and congrat's on your effort, this stuff can become very addicting and no doubt you will return to finish off the Pfeifferhorn. I love those mountains around Salt Lake, a great area to hike, ski and climb in.
That does indeed help. I've camped at the lake but we didn't have the time to climb the Pfeiferhorn. I love skiing up in the Alta/Snowbird area and I had a chance to climb AF Twin this summer.
The Pfeiferhorn is still on my list along with Lone Peak.
And thanks for sharing. We all had our starts, and even if yours wasn't the most comfortable, it seems you're no worse for wear and ready for more. See you on Everest!
A tip for easier travel: Pack light. ;) The forums are a resource, so poke around and see where you can save weight. I doubt I could have gone that far with 50 lbs.
Congrats and welcome to the madness.
A good read. Being from North Dakota, I had to chuckle at the comment about the "cold" 27 degrees in the tent! Your thick Texas blood will thin out eventually! :)
.... in your profile page I've seen you are a musician. So, why you hadn't a guitar in you back pack ? ;-)
Congratulations for your trip and for the report. I like it.
But, above all, for your carring performance. Only sherpas can do better.
Ciao.
Steste
Probably because I'm a bassoonist. Aside from the cold, there are one too many jokes involving bassoons (aka faggots) and fire to make me comfortable bringing my bassoon on a camping trip! Thanks for the wonderful comment.
As a southerner who loves to climb...I feel your pain! There really aren't any mountains or any elevation to speak of in the South. But, just give it some time. It'll get easier. ;)
You've learned the first lesson of mountaineering - it is CONSTANT sufferring for a few futile moments of beauty. Start running- get yourself in the BEST physical and cardio shape you can! that is the key! It makes the romp less painful (although still painful).. and you can go faster and farther and still have energy to make camp. Go every weekend!
Nice report, made me smile and think about my first time (not like I am a seasoned veteran by any means yet : ) ), up Long's peak was the most miserable day of my life....and when I got back I could not wait to do it again. No matter how miserable it is that sunrise up high makes it all worth it. Good luck in your future climbs.
What is the group you went with? I am in the same boat you were - I want to break into mountaineering, but don't know a lot of people to go with. If you would rather PM me your response - no problem.
Dean - Dec 9, 2006 4:02 pm - Voted 10/10
Congrat'son your first trip report, a fun read. Could you label your pics though, use the pic to tell a little bit about the story and put a date on it. Thank you for sharing your experience and congrat's on your effort, this stuff can become very addicting and no doubt you will return to finish off the Pfeifferhorn. I love those mountains around Salt Lake, a great area to hike, ski and climb in.
Bassoon - Dec 9, 2006 7:52 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Congrat'sThanks for the advice, Dean. I went back and labeled the pics- hope that makes story more interesting. I agree that the mountains here are stupendous.
Dean - Dec 9, 2006 9:01 pm - Voted 10/10
Re: Congrat'sThat does indeed help. I've camped at the lake but we didn't have the time to climb the Pfeiferhorn. I love skiing up in the Alta/Snowbird area and I had a chance to climb AF Twin this summer.
The Pfeiferhorn is still on my list along with Lone Peak.
rematore - Dec 9, 2006 5:28 pm - Hasn't voted
Congrats!I'm new to this too. Would you mind telling me what gear you brought on your trip? I was thinking of doing some winter hiking.
Bob Sihler - Dec 9, 2006 7:26 pm - Voted 10/10
Wecome to SPAnd thanks for sharing. We all had our starts, and even if yours wasn't the most comfortable, it seems you're no worse for wear and ready for more. See you on Everest!
Bassoon - Dec 9, 2006 7:53 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Wecome to SPI know a large part of it was that I'm not physically ready yet- but I will be!
Yeti - Dec 12, 2006 12:52 pm - Hasn't voted
Rookie gets her stripesA tip for easier travel: Pack light. ;) The forums are a resource, so poke around and see where you can save weight. I doubt I could have gone that far with 50 lbs.
Congrats and welcome to the madness.
aemter - Dec 12, 2006 3:08 pm - Voted 10/10
Nice work!A good read. Being from North Dakota, I had to chuckle at the comment about the "cold" 27 degrees in the tent! Your thick Texas blood will thin out eventually! :)
Haliku - Dec 12, 2006 3:48 pm - Voted 8/10
Welcome to the club...Congrats on surviving your outing and enjoying it. Let the gear accumulation begin!
steste - Dec 12, 2006 8:15 pm - Voted 10/10
One question.......... in your profile page I've seen you are a musician. So, why you hadn't a guitar in you back pack ? ;-)
Congratulations for your trip and for the report. I like it.
But, above all, for your carring performance. Only sherpas can do better.
Ciao.
Steste
Bassoon - Dec 13, 2006 9:08 am - Hasn't voted
Re: One question......Probably because I'm a bassoonist. Aside from the cold, there are one too many jokes involving bassoons (aka faggots) and fire to make me comfortable bringing my bassoon on a camping trip! Thanks for the wonderful comment.
steste - Dec 13, 2006 5:59 pm - Voted 10/10
Re: One question......I see, I see. Let your bassoon warm at home and thank God you're not a double-bass player mountaineer ;-)
K+H
Ste
Blair - Dec 12, 2006 11:07 pm - Voted 10/10
Great Job Heather!I enjoyed reading this! Looking forward to more stuff by you!
versed88 - Dec 13, 2006 2:04 am - Voted 8/10
You Go!!!As a southerner who loves to climb...I feel your pain! There really aren't any mountains or any elevation to speak of in the South. But, just give it some time. It'll get easier. ;)
plark42 - Dec 13, 2006 5:19 pm - Hasn't voted
sufferringYou've learned the first lesson of mountaineering - it is CONSTANT sufferring for a few futile moments of beauty. Start running- get yourself in the BEST physical and cardio shape you can! that is the key! It makes the romp less painful (although still painful).. and you can go faster and farther and still have energy to make camp. Go every weekend!
RookJohnson - Dec 13, 2006 6:43 pm - Voted 9/10
enjoyed.lol 27 degrees aint cold!
hehe jk, inspiring story=)
Travis Atwood - Dec 13, 2006 9:05 pm - Hasn't voted
Nice jobNice report Bassoon and welcome to Utah! The Pheifferhorn is one of my personal favorites.
Saintgrizzly - Dec 14, 2006 5:21 am - Voted 10/10
Welcome...!...and thanks for the report! A good read--the honesty and enthusiasm is refreshing! As someone already said, "Welcome to the madness!"
Blars - Dec 14, 2006 9:22 pm - Hasn't voted
WelcomeNice report, made me smile and think about my first time (not like I am a seasoned veteran by any means yet : ) ), up Long's peak was the most miserable day of my life....and when I got back I could not wait to do it again. No matter how miserable it is that sunrise up high makes it all worth it. Good luck in your future climbs.
dillweed - Dec 17, 2006 8:30 am - Hasn't voted
groupWhat is the group you went with? I am in the same boat you were - I want to break into mountaineering, but don't know a lot of people to go with. If you would rather PM me your response - no problem.