Marmaduke - Oct 21, 2011 8:45 am - Voted 10/10
A classicVery nice Josh, really a stunning shot. What are you doing though, lighting a victory cigar?
chugach mtn boy - Oct 21, 2011 10:20 am - Voted 10/10
Re: A classicYou know, I could swear he's brushing his teeth! Makes sense ... it being early morning and all, maybe Josh is a creature of habit and, when the moment arrived, he just automatically went for the brush. Flossing must have been difficult up there, though ...
Josh Lewis - Oct 21, 2011 6:13 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: A classicGood guess's, but those are actually Ski's glasses hanging down. We wanted as little of distractions as possible. We left our backpacks behind, although I brought the camera because it felt mandatory for me. ;-)
lcarreau - Oct 21, 2011 10:37 pm - Voted 10/10
Re: A classicGood grief ...
For a wee moment there, I thought that was a PIPE hanging down out of his mouth.
A corn cob pipe. The kind Uncle Jethro used to smoke in the backwoods of Tennesee before becoming a famous Climber and posting on SP.
: - ))
SKI - Oct 22, 2011 1:34 pm - Voted 10/10
Haha!Now a pipe up yonder would have made this picture just extra classy indeed! Thanks for the shot, Josh!
Josh Lewis - Oct 23, 2011 12:12 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Haha!We will have to remember that for next time. ;-) Anyways, even though we were on steep terrain, I could not resist capturing this moment because in person it was classic.
Ejnar Fjerdingstad - Oct 23, 2011 6:21 am - Voted 10/10
Re: Haha!In mountain books from just the fifties or sixties you may see people smoking a 'summit cigarette' or a sitting down at the foot of a large rock face they have just descended, smoking an 'off the mountain' cigarette or pipe.
That wasn't the worst though, but a crowded mountain hut full of smokers that was awful!
JoelSkok - Oct 22, 2011 9:14 pm - Voted 10/10
2 questionsFirst of all, outstanding photo and achievement. Now my questions: Is that Whitechuck Mtn in the far distance to the left? And, I seem to see a flare knot in the rope about five feet below Ski. Am I correct? Thanks Josh....At this rate your blisters will never ever heal.....
Josh Lewis - Oct 23, 2011 12:21 am - Hasn't voted
Re: 2 questionsThanks Joel! That is indeed White Chuck in the background, you did well figuring that one out. As for the knot, it's a overhand knot on a bight. As for my blisters, they have recovered a long time ago when I lowered my adventure average to 2-3 times a week. Trust me, this summer I was out a lot! Within the next few weeks I hope to write a big story on it.
RayMondo - Oct 23, 2011 6:06 pm - Voted 10/10
Magic MomentI reckon one that you will always remember. Just a wonderful position on the edge.
Josh Lewis - Nov 30, 2011 4:53 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Magic MomentFor as long as I can remember my own name I will remember this moment. Although the camera case made climbing it a little harder, it was worth it.
Josh Lewis - Nov 30, 2011 4:54 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: G6You'll have to ask Ski, I'm sure he would autograph it! Glad you liked it.
schmid_th - Oct 27, 2011 4:28 pm - Voted 10/10
Perfect!Really a wonderful moment for this photo! Great!
Josh Lewis - Nov 30, 2011 4:54 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Perfect!Indeed, hope to have many more like this.
BobSmith - Oct 27, 2011 6:56 pm - Voted 10/10
Perfect timing!Just an excellent photo! You captured the moment!
Josh Lewis - Nov 30, 2011 4:55 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Perfect timing!Thanks Bob! On my trips I am always trying to portray the moment in my writings and photos.
EricChu - Oct 28, 2011 11:54 am - Voted 10/10
Great!Looks pretty airy - but fantastic shot, Josh!
Cheers,
Eric
Josh Lewis - Nov 30, 2011 4:56 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Great!Thanks Eric. It is a little airy, but as long as you plant that axe in deep and you kick in your steps well, your all good to go.
normanorem - Nov 26, 2011 4:16 pm - Voted 10/10
wowwhat a memorable scene!
Josh Lewis - Nov 30, 2011 4:57 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: wowThanks, indeed it was! I do plan on returning to this mountain some day. Twice is not enough.
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