Afzal - Jul 23, 2008 9:44 am - Voted 10/10
Great!and very nice photo.Cheers Afzal
Alpinist - Jul 23, 2008 2:09 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Great!Thanks Afzal!
hippolyta23 - Dec 10, 2008 9:44 am - Hasn't voted
Wow!Love it!
Alpinist - Dec 10, 2008 4:04 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Wow!Thanks!
PAROFES - Jan 27, 2009 10:25 am - Voted 10/10
That's it man!Great, great picture man...
Very good climbings....
When i grow up (metaforically speaking) i hope to have as much success as you do on the climbings!
Hugs!
Paulo from Brazil
Alpinist - Jan 27, 2009 8:58 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: That's it man!Obrigado! Happy climbing!
Deia - Feb 16, 2009 5:23 pm - Hasn't voted
UAUPerfect pic!
Greetings from Brazil
Alpinist - Feb 17, 2009 11:23 am - Hasn't voted
Re: UAUThanks Deia!
LadyWawa - Feb 8, 2011 7:03 pm - Voted 10/10
Yay!!Congratulations! I'm training for Denali now. What would you recommend??
Alpinist - Feb 9, 2011 1:45 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Yay!!Books have been written on this subject but I'll be brief with my thoughts.
If you're going with a guided group, then you mostly need to focus on physical training. The guide will help you with gear/clothing selection, etc.
If you're climbing unguided, then you'll have to do a lot of research. There are plenty of good guidebooks out there. Also, the guide companies list recommended gear on their websites that will help. Beyond that, your team must be fully self sufficient (experienced in winter mountaineering, trained in crevasse rescue, etc.).
Lastly, don't under estimate the mental stamina required for a long expedition. Be mentally prepared to wait out storms for several days in a tent. Harsh conditions, no hot shower or soft bed, and being away from family for 3+ weeks can be tough. Quite a few people turned around when I was there merely because bad weather was forecast for 4-5 days. What did they expect was going to happen on Denali?!
Good luck!
LadyWawa - Feb 9, 2011 4:18 pm - Voted 10/10
Re: Yay!!Thanks for the advice. Is there a guidebook that you used that you would recommend? I'm not planning on going with a guided group.
JoelSkok - Sep 17, 2011 9:47 pm - Voted 10/10
Not too shabbyI salute you humble opinion of your considerable accomplishments. Wonderful lifestyle and sensible ambition. I particularily like this shot. Cheers!
Alpinist - Sep 18, 2011 10:38 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Not too shabbyThanks for your comments!
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