In general: something in the North Cascades, a trip to the Wallowas, a different route on Hood, go skiing every month this year, do something my partners want to do, climb something I haven't thought of yet, kayak more.

MarthaP wrote:

Alpinist wrote:A 2 week honeymoon is going to cut into my climbing trips this year. No expeditions for me in 2010. Just a few more state highpoints as I inch closer to that goal... I'll be back in 2011 though for some more serious trips, including possibly Mt. Elbrus.

Yeah, right. Give in that first time.... ...then the only mountain you'll be looking at is the dishes in the sink.

Exactly! That's why I never give in... The honeymoon is my choice and it will be a wonderful way to celebrate.

The goal: To have a blast, with my friends, all the time.

1) Unfortunately, one of my main climbing partners Mike is moving to Spokane, so one of my goals is to find ANOTHER climbing partner who is psych'ed and is cool to hang out with (since Matt often has other partners). I hate when good climbing partners move away.

2) Become a less conservative climber. I still leave too many cards on the table where I could climb so much better if I would just relax and go with the flow a bit.

Cardio is the most important characteristic that determines overall health and athletisim. Spefically for those that possess the drive and technical skills of the back country. Seriously, move like a mountain goat on the mixed ice, snow and rock; travel fast and effeciently utilizing route finding skills...

The Chief wrote:Stay away from self-centered obnoxious flatlander weekend jacked up truck driving wanna-be city folk that will do anything to get to the summit....

Damn, now I'll have to come up with another goal for 2010.

kiwiw wrote:or 4 loco for breakfast
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kS4xUR4Zp6w

this might work better
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRuNxHqwazs

Goals for this year:

-Rebel Yell, Chianti Spire Washington pass (5.10b)
-Clean Break, Juno Tower Washington pass (5.10c)
-Goode NE buttress (5.5)
-Inspiration East Ridge (5.9)
-Stuart complete N ridge, SGC
-Dragontail triple couloirs, The Fin
-Torment-Forbidden Traverse
-Johannesburg NE buttress
-more.....

Find twue wuv and climb more -

The Sierra Challenge, but I said that last year and never made it. I just can't seem to find the time needed to prepare for it. 40+ mile days??? WTF??? And the 2010 Challenge doesn't look to be shaping up any easier than '09. If anyone has any prep tips feel free to PM me.

For me, two or three new additions to my collection of Pyrenees three-thousanders would be a good highlight for the year. Getting back to the Alps (or flying a little bit further) is - for the moment- a real dream

Congrats and Good Luck!!!

Alpinist wrote:A 2 week honeymoon is going to cut into my climbing trips this year. No expeditions for me in 2010. Just a few more state highpoints as I inch closer to that goal... I'll be back in 2011 though for some more serious trips, including possibly Mt. Elbrus.

My goal is to climb something allowing me to push my abilities further so a more technichal or difficult climb will win over a higher and easier route. I'd also like to visit 2-3 new countries in the process. I don't have anything planned yet and am open to joining/forming a team.

Happy New Year!

Mountaineering: Finsteraarhorn, after turning back next year. Just didn´t have the right state of mind last year after breaking into a crevasse 200m into our attempt (unroped...).

Rock climbing: Septumania, next door from Finsteraarhorn (16 pitches, French 6a+, UIAA 6+//-, 5.10b/c).

To achieve that: Lose 8 kg......

Christian

To get back in the game again.

Alpinist wrote:A 2 week honeymoon is going to cut into my climbing trips this year. No expeditions for me in 2010. Just a few more state highpoints as I inch closer to that goal... I'll be back in 2011 though for some more serious trips, including possibly Mt. Elbrus.

Go somewhere where you can do something fun. On my (our) honeymoon we went to Italy. But in addition to Rome, Florence, etc., we went to the Dolomites and did some hiking and a via ferrata. We would have done more but my wife caught a cold and, since it WAS our honeymoon, I couldn't exactly ditch her and go climbing.