20071223 Telegraph Peak West Ridge

Post by **Taco** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 12:15 am

Good, easy climb for a day. The real fun parts are on the Northwest Face, when you have to bypass foliage on the ridge direct. One can pass to the right on the way up, or on the left, with the slope falling below, with great views, and fun mixed climbing.

Mixed = traditional San Gabriel "Oh Crap" mixed, not sport mixed Musashi bolted stuff... just in case... 8)

Went with Dustin and Bert. Had a great time. Went slow, joked around a lot, and had fun.

Travis · Post by **Travis** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 8:33 am

Tom and I were out hiking Baden-Powell, Brunham, Throop and Lewis. We figured you were in the mountains nearby somewhere. The views of Baldy were beautiful.

simonov · Post by **simonov** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 11:12 am

I was in Ricehouse Canyon again, up to Timber Peak.

Beautiful day for a hike. I was wearing a thin nylon shirt with an undershirt, and it was around 50 degrees most of the time.

Post by **Taco** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 4:43 pm

Baldy's North Face looks good... ripe for the picking. Anyone up for an ascent on say, Thursday?

Post by **Taco** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 9:50 pm

BAM, VIDEO FOR YOO:

Assuming embedding didn't work none, here be a link:

(i fixed the embedding 4 U, travis)

simonov · Post by **simonov** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 4:28 am

Alcohol and mountaineering = dangerous mix.

Post by **Taco** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 4:36 am

He219 · Post by **He219** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 10:53 am

simonov wrote:Alcohol and mountaineering = dangerous mix.

Trust me, they were'nt drinking.
They were born that way.

Taco may have some Sake or a single beer at times, but only during a camp or after a hike.
He insists on mainaining all his faculties during outings, regardless of the impression from this video ..

Post by **Taco** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 10:58 pm

That is 100% true. I do enjoy some good Sake, Asahi (Kuronama, usually), Sapporo (steel cans = tough), Ochakovo or some Russian Standard, but only after I've settled into my camp, or for some form of definite rest. Usually have something to drink while I'm in my sleeping bag, or sitting outside the tent with my buddies, talking, right before everyone racks out.

We just enjoy screwing around at times. They do more than I, which is why I love going with them, since they make things a helluva lot more fun, especially on shorter routes/days like this one.

Thanks HE! 8)