EISPIRATEN

Very beautiful setting, but very average food. Temps likely below freezing in the evening.

Teejate - I understand where you are coming from. I also understand where Taco is coming from. For the record, I'm not into hunting and don't own a gun. I have a couple of questions for you.

Do you eat meat? Do you wear leather shoes or a leather belt? If so, then you are not different from the ...

OK, I've lurked here for a VERY long time, so I'll put a foot forward and introduce myself. If I put 2 feet forward, I'm so clumsy that I'll likely fall on my face.

REAL NAME: Patrick

Hobbies: hiking, backpacking, a tiny little bit of mountaineering

Miscellaneous: I'm a restless intellect. I've ...

Man oh man, what a way to lose weight. It's called scape your @ss all over the mountain.

Thanks HJ and Dudley. Somehow, I knew the people in this group would have access to some history that I did not have access to.

That's good to know. THANKS! 8)

A Buddy and I went hiking last weekend through IceHouse Canyon with the intent to go to Timber Mountain, but instead we wound up on Mt. Chapman. Still plenty of snow up there at the time.

I couldn't find Mt. Chapman on my topo map, so I was wondering where it is located relative to Timber mountain ...

Thanks for the tip!

Hi Alan -

Prior to reaching the Ski Hut, do you feel that Yak Trax would suffice for the trail preceding the Hut?

SF

Damn guys, I'm impressed. You've given this middle-aged slob a reason to get back in shape. I've heard that Iron Mountain is a really tough hike, and if you went on the trail less traveled and had to bushwhack, that's even more impressive.

Way to go! 8)

SF

TDR -

That's the best deal I've seen on an ice axe thus far. Thanks for finding this.