"So I was sitting in my cubicle today, and I realized, ever since I started working, every single day of my life has been worse than the day before it. So that means that every single day that you see me, that's on the worst day of my life."
--Peter Gibbons (Office Space)
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desainme - Dec 16, 2006 6:42 pm - Voted 10/10
I hope you celebratedwith a Moosehead Beer
Dean - Dec 16, 2006 7:02 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: I hope you celebratedThere were moose all over the place. I counted about twenty that I saw in the two days we were there. Them things are BIG.
Holsti97 - Dec 17, 2006 11:48 am - Voted 10/10
Thanks Dean...for another nice trip report. It was a pleasure meeting you at the Henrys Fork Campground after your successful climb. Hope our paths cross again. Gannett?
Dean - Dec 17, 2006 3:45 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Thanks Dean...Hey Doug, Gannett sounds like something to plan for. It was fun meeting you and your son and knowing you guys had a successful summit of Kings.
Saintgrizzly - Dec 17, 2006 4:32 pm - Voted 10/10
Enjoyed reading......this one! Your observations on hydration/nutrition are well put, and right on--but mostly, congratulations on persevering!
(One thing, though--do you know that if you actually slept alongside I90 you were in Montana? You really get around!)
Dean - Dec 17, 2006 4:49 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Enjoyed reading...Oops, it was I-80, not 90. I'll correct that. Thanks for your comments and the heads up. : )
Augie Medina - Dec 17, 2006 6:32 pm - Voted 10/10
Nice StoryBonking is like a battery going dead all at once in my experience. You can't tell yourself, "I'll keep pushing until I really feel like I need to something to eat and drink." By then, it's too late.
Dean - Dec 17, 2006 8:35 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Nice StoryThat is a great analogy. One minute I was feeling fine and the next minute, bummed. The Energizer bunny I'm not. Thanks for your comments.
ericnoel - Dec 18, 2006 1:14 am - Voted 10/10
Bonk = ???Nice report Dean.
Not sure if the title was meant to be humorous or not but if not then you might want to know that bonk has some alternate meanings:
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/bonk
Dean - Dec 18, 2006 12:51 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Bonk = ???See the section I have added about the word Bonk. : )
JohnMcPike - Dec 19, 2006 8:28 pm - Voted 10/10
Fabulous Trip Report...and spectacular pictures. Read every piece of it. Congratulations on such a feat. Look forward to going there someday
Dean - Dec 20, 2006 3:50 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Fabulous Trip Report...Thank you John. A great area, you'll enjoy it. Best of luck.
TLP - Dec 20, 2006 2:20 pm - Voted 10/10
outstanding job deanA very nice trip report there sir.
Lots of great photos.
I'll get around to voting on them this weekend when I can really take the time to admire them. So more 10/10s are coming on the individual photos! One day I'm going to climb that mountain.
Dean - Dec 21, 2006 5:23 am - Hasn't voted
Re: outstanding job deanThank you so much for the nice comments. You'll enjoy the Kings Peak area, it is really scenic. Merry Christmas.
imontop - Dec 20, 2006 6:14 pm - Voted 10/10
I know what you mean!I felt all that "man on the moon" stuff as I did the Highline Trail this past summer. Anderson Pass and Kings can be a kicker. Very, very nice writing my man!
Dean - Dec 21, 2006 5:34 am - Hasn't voted
Re: I know what you mean!I just read your Highline Trail report. Some nice reporting on your part and what a great hike. Wow, 9 days. That is impressive.
rpc - Dec 20, 2006 6:31 pm - Voted 10/10
Great read Dean!& congrats on a cool road-trip :)
Dean - Dec 21, 2006 5:36 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Great read Dean!Thanks Radek. Dennis and I have both put over 60,000 miles on our trucks in the past two years. Nothing beats the USA highway system. : ) All those great roads deserve visits.
rpc - Dec 21, 2006 5:12 pm - Voted 10/10
Re: Great read Dean!"60,000 miles on our trucks in the past two years. Nothing beats the USA highway system. : )"
hehheheh - that's my kind of number Dean! Hat's off :) !!
TLP - Dec 23, 2006 8:13 pm - Voted 10/10
niceWell Dean I got a chance to read the entire TR here at work. It was good reading here with my cup of coffee. I know what you mean about not having a good breakfast before a hike! And having someone come along the trail to give you a boost. One time these girl scouts blazed by me on the trail. I was like who are these little girls to be passing me! Ha. I made myself get up and go faster.