A truly driven, ridden, climbed, solo adventure. One for National Geographic I reckon. It's great doing sfuff by yourself, you really get close to the "you" inside.
Thanks! Actually, a beautiful ice-fairy came to see me during a whiteout. Her big wings were a little awkward in the tent, and her skin was chilly, but she warmed up just fine when... until... crash! Those darn falling rocks woke me up!
Thanks Bill for your help last year, and your encouragement on Oct 16th to get this TR out. Love your 'A Few Words', great attitude. Got a feeling we'll meet up.
Hey Chris. Looks like you had a great solo climb and the TR was fantastic. Keep up the good work and look forward to reading about your next adventure.
Really great TR, should be featured. Congrats, for making the top and for the exceptional report! Of course my other half won't be so happy about your report, it's given me a real lust to start soloing.
Thanks! Looks like you're near a wonderland in the alps. A balance of soloing and sharing is the best. Make sure you got a PLB or satt phone when soloing of coarse, and take your time, you'll love it.
for perspective I think this is the first solo of this mountain and probably the 10th to 15th person to climb the mountain.
If you like this report check out his report on previous attempts Sir Alexander
cp0915 - Nov 5, 2009 9:49 am - Voted 10/10
Most excellent!Thanks for the stoke!
Bob Sihler - Nov 5, 2009 10:10 am - Voted 10/10
Real mountaineeringCongratulations-- sounds and looks awesome!
rpc - Nov 5, 2009 11:37 am - Voted 10/10
outstanding adventure!thanks for posting up.
Guyzo - Nov 5, 2009 11:49 am - Voted 10/10
RadWay rad, thanks for posting this one.
RayMondo - Nov 5, 2009 12:07 pm - Voted 10/10
TopsA truly driven, ridden, climbed, solo adventure. One for National Geographic I reckon. It's great doing sfuff by yourself, you really get close to the "you" inside.
chris_goulet - Nov 5, 2009 2:31 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: TopsThanks Ray! You have a great attitude, and understand the 'solo' folly. As for National Geographic, maybe not with a six-ounce camera.
chris_goulet - Nov 5, 2009 2:17 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Kropp Re-incarnated?Thanks! Actually, a beautiful ice-fairy came to see me during a whiteout. Her big wings were a little awkward in the tent, and her skin was chilly, but she warmed up just fine when... until... crash! Those darn falling rocks woke me up!
EastcoastMike - Nov 5, 2009 1:41 pm - Voted 10/10
RadWow, wow, wow. What an AWESOME trip report. I vote 11/10 for this! Thanks for sharing.
Peak Freak - Nov 5, 2009 1:50 pm - Voted 10/10
Most Awesome AdventureLove stuff like this! Congrats on sticking it out and getting home safely. I'll be sharing this with a few of my buddies as inspiration.
chris_goulet - Nov 5, 2009 2:20 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Most Awesome AdventureSlow, heavy, safely will take one far. Feels great to share the inspiration!
Bill Kerr - Nov 5, 2009 1:52 pm - Voted 10/10
Fantastic solo effortdone in minimalist style.
Well done trip and congrats on summiting an elusive mountain.
chris_goulet - Nov 5, 2009 2:27 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Fantastic solo effortThanks Bill for your help last year, and your encouragement on Oct 16th to get this TR out. Love your 'A Few Words', great attitude. Got a feeling we'll meet up.
Bill Kerr - Nov 5, 2009 2:56 pm - Voted 10/10
Re: Fantastic solo effortLet me know if you get down to Calgary and have some time - we can grab a beer or maybe do a climb or scramble.
Take care
Bill
Brad Marshall - Nov 5, 2009 2:22 pm - Voted 10/10
Great Climb and Fantastic ReportHey Chris. Looks like you had a great solo climb and the TR was fantastic. Keep up the good work and look forward to reading about your next adventure.
chris_goulet - Nov 5, 2009 2:41 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Great Climb and Fantastic ReportHey Brad, it was my most intense one ever and a close call! Not like Stefan on Aconcagua. I won't visit him in mountaineers' heaven just yet.
Chris
barrys - Nov 5, 2009 3:29 pm - Voted 10/10
Fantastic stuff indeedReally great TR, should be featured. Congrats, for making the top and for the exceptional report! Of course my other half won't be so happy about your report, it's given me a real lust to start soloing.
chris_goulet - Nov 5, 2009 8:03 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Fantastic stuff indeedThanks! Looks like you're near a wonderland in the alps. A balance of soloing and sharing is the best. Make sure you got a PLB or satt phone when soloing of coarse, and take your time, you'll love it.
Bill Kerr - Nov 5, 2009 3:53 pm - Voted 10/10
First Solo Climbfor perspective I think this is the first solo of this mountain and probably the 10th to 15th person to climb the mountain.
If you like this report check out his report on previous attempts Sir Alexander
chris_goulet - Nov 6, 2009 2:34 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Awsome TR!And SP has been a revelation. Fantastic way to share and network!
thelisa - Nov 5, 2009 4:33 pm - Hasn't voted
Great solo, great writing, great picsThat is an inspirational trip, thank you so much for sharing it. Bike, paddle, hike, climb - a fully human-powered journey.