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  • kweitz
    kweitz Posts: 305
    Beautiful and thoughtful post. Thank you for sharing that!

    Charles Town, West-by-God Virginia

    Sazco large Casa-Q

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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    Dredger said:
    @YukonRon, thank you for sharing your experience of your climb and giving us a small glimpse of what it's like to be so passionate about it. I'm sure everyone appreciates the breathtaking views you share with us. Gorgeous picture. Glad you and Suzy are home safe. Get some rest and recuperate. There's another peak somewhere that needs your attention.
    Finally breathing clearly again. Dealing with sun exposure now, I was not real smart on the use of SPF.
    Thank you for the kind words, and reading our post. Suzy is a great climbing partner, she seems to be more stubborn than I, and I do not think that is a good thing.
    We are already planning our next.
    Thank you for checking this post out.
    Hoping all is well for you.
    Peace.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • Spaightlabs
    Spaightlabs Posts: 2,349
    I have spent the last 30 years in the mountains and still have a great deal of respect for every mountain  we hike.  I haven't truly done any technical climbs where we were off the beaten path in about 10 years, but even the easy ones can get you.  

    The area where the 2 kids from Aspen fell was the knifes edge ridge on Capitol Peak.  Google it - it isn't for the faint of heart...
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    da87 said:
    Awesome photos Ron, and even better descriptions. If this egg thing doesn't work out you have a great future in outdoor writing!  Seriously - amazing post in all ways. As was said previously, posts like yours keep the forum a great place to visit and escape for a while. Thank you!
    I appreciate your kind words. If you know me you would understand, this has been my life. I live for this. I work so I can summit. I do a ton of research prior to every climb, memorize maps, elevations, and coordinates. 
    I will tell you this, food off the BGE is far superior to anything off a jet boil at 14,000 feet.
    Glad to be home. Neighborhood is throwing a party Monday evening. Guess who is bringing the ribs?
    Thank you for checking out the post.
    Peace.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    kweitz said:
    Beautiful and thoughtful post. Thank you for sharing that!
    Thank you for reading this post, and I appreciate your kindness.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,173
    YukonRon said:
    northGAcock said:
    You should be a writer Ron. You paint a beautiful picture that accompanies your photos. Congrats on the prize. You and Suzy deserve the reward. Be safe on your return.
    Very kind words, my friend. Got back late last night, and I am feeling my age. Thank you. To the regular climbers in Colorado, the climb we did, was no biggie, if you are, fit, healthy, and acclimated. They typically can do the up and back in around 6 hours. Old, fat, beat up from the feet up folks like me take longer. It was worth it.
    Peace
    Ron....adopt my approach....if I was in a hurry, I should have started sooner. Glad you guys arrived home safely. I can smell dem ribs from here.
    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

    Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
    Run me out in the cold rain and snow
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    Spaightlabs said:
    I have spent the last 30 years in the mountains and still have a great deal of respect for every mountain  we hike.  I haven't truly done any technical climbs where we were off the beaten path in about 10 years, but even the easy ones can get you.  

    The area where the 2 kids from Aspen fell was the knifes edge ridge on Capitol Peak.  Google it - it isn't for the faint of heart...
    I am very familiar with Cap. I have done that summit three times with different groups. That was before my injury, several years ago. Capitol has been unforgiving this climbing season, it has taken 5 lives this season already, if I recall correctly. I have also done the Maroons, Crestone, Little Bear, as well. Got those out of the way at a younger and healthier age. I have been fortunate, to say the least.
    I will tell you this, in my experience, there are no easy climbs or hikes. None. In fact, technical climbs, are, in an odd manner of speaking, "easier" than some of the hikes physically, just more mental stress, if you prepare correctly. (Slower pace, plenty of time to catch your breath.)
    Either way, it is worth it.
    Thank you for reading, and sharing your insight.
    Peace.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    northGAcock said:
    YukonRon said:
    northGAcock said:
    You should be a writer Ron. You paint a beautiful picture that accompanies your photos. Congrats on the prize. You and Suzy deserve the reward. Be safe on your return.
    Very kind words, my friend. Got back late last night, and I am feeling my age. Thank you. To the regular climbers in Colorado, the climb we did, was no biggie, if you are, fit, healthy, and acclimated. They typically can do the up and back in around 6 hours. Old, fat, beat up from the feet up folks like me take longer. It was worth it.
    Peace
    Ron....adopt my approach....if I was in a hurry, I should have started sooner. Glad you guys arrived home safely. I can smell dem ribs from here.
    Funny. We did leave the cabin at 0230 for a 5 A.M. start. Should have left sooner.
    Yeah, I am cooking spares for my neighbor, across the street, and BBs for the party. We will see what happens.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    I really thought this image was cool.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • epcotisbest
    epcotisbest Posts: 2,176
    YukonRon said:
    I really thought this image was cool.
    Wow!
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  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
    Beautifully said.. Although IMHO, bourbon drinking is a sport and I always finish in the top 3.
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    edited August 2017
    henapple said:
    Beautifully said.. Although IMHO, bourbon drinking is a sport and I always finish in the top 3.
    For me, bourbon drinking is an exhibition, not a competition, therefore, no wagering is allowed. (Many apologies to David Letterman)
    I have never won at bourbon drinking either. Just survived.
    Appreciate your comments, thank you for reading my post.
    Peace.

    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    epcotisbest said:
    YukonRon said:
    I really thought this image was cool.
    Wow!
    This image shows so much. The animal in the sunrise is pretty cool, but, as you can see, the amount of boulders and rocks, lying loosely all over the face at elevation, if you are not careful or have bad luck the rocks above you can begin to slide causing an avalanche,or the rocks beneath your feet, could give way...
    Not a great outcome, either scenario.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 15,936
    Great stuff Ron and I'm really glad you were able to get back on the mountain after your knee.  Bagging some peaks in Colorado is high on my list, something I want to start in the next couple of years.
    THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER
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  • SciAggie
    SciAggie Posts: 6,481
    These are the sorts of OT posts I love to read. We all have lives that are interesting in some way beyond our common interest in cooking. I enjoyed reading your post. I've never climbed as you describe. I did have a neighbor in college who was a climber. He had a 16x20 photo in his apartment of him dangling by a long rope from some fierce looking rock formation. 
    I asked him once if he had ever fallen and he said that yes he had. I asked how far. I'll never forget his response. He said falling wasn't so bad because the rope could "give." He said a long fall is falling 10 feet with 12 feet of slack in the rope...
    I don't know how that adds anything other than I wanted to tell the story. 
    Thanks for sharing your adventure. More importantly thanks for sharing your passion and thoughts about your adventure. 
    I do indeed hope we have the chance to meet one day. 
    Coleman, Texas
    Large BGE & Mini Max for the wok. A few old camp Dutch ovens and a wood fired oven. LSG 24” cabinet offset smoker. There are a few paella pans and a Patagonia cross in the barn. A curing chamber for bacterial transformation of meats...
    "Bourbon slushies. Sure you can cook on the BGE without them, but why would you?"
                                                                                                                          YukonRon
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    SciAggie said:
    These are the sorts of OT posts I love to read. We all have lives that are interesting in some way beyond our common interest in cooking. I enjoyed reading your post. I've never climbed as you describe. I did have a neighbor in college who was a climber. He had a 16x20 photo in his apartment of him dangling by a long rope from some fierce looking rock formation. 
    I asked him once if he had ever fallen and he said that yes he had. I asked how far. I'll never forget his response. He said falling wasn't so bad because the rope could "give." He said a long fall is falling 10 feet with 12 feet of slack in the rope...
    I don't know how that adds anything other than I wanted to tell the story. 
    Thanks for sharing your adventure. More importantly thanks for sharing your passion and thoughts about your adventure. 
    I do indeed hope we have the chance to meet one day. 
    Back in my technical climbing days..... Dynamic ropes are certainly your friends. I have tons of stories about those days. I do not know if I could do that now, without endangering the lives of others. 
    Thank you for the kind words. I, too, look forward to meeting you as well, and thank you for reading my post.
    Peace.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    Legume said:
    Great stuff Ron and I'm really glad you were able to get back on the mountain after your knee.  Bagging some peaks in Colorado is high on my list, something I want to start in the next couple of years.
    Thank you for the kind words.

    Once you start doing this, it is an itch that can't be scratched.

    A Nickle's worth of free advice: "start low and slow" and prepare. Travel light, carry water, and have a full understanding of ACM, HAPE and HACE and the symptoms.

    Remember this: only nothing weighs nothing. After several miles going up, you will understand, if you have not had the experience already.

    The stuff I carried on my first trip up, was humiliating compared to what I go with now.

    If, and when, you decide to start bagging some peaks, let me know. If you think I can help in anyway, I would be glad to assist in any manner you think I am able to do so. I am not an expert, but I have done it a few times.

    Thank you for reading my post. It means a lot.
    Peace.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    Found an amazing wine source in Boulder. Great selection killer prices with verticals.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • da87
    da87 Posts: 640
    Great selection @YukonRon.  Not out climbing and not sure I'll even be able to ski down mountains this year....so working this vertical:

    Doug
    Wayne, PA
    LBGE, Weber Kettle (gifted to my sister), Weber Gasser

    "Two things are infinite:  the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe"   Albert Einstein
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    da87 said:
    Great selection @YukonRon.  Not out climbing and not sure I'll even be able to ski down mountains this year....so working this vertical:

    Killer stack right there. Envious for sure.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,173
    da87 said:
    Great selection @YukonRon.  Not out climbing and not sure I'll even be able to ski down mountains this year....so working this vertical:

    This is just enough for Ron's day drinkin....he can really get after it at night.....so ifin you have him over, you better do more than just doubling down. Don't ask me how I know.
    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

    Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
    Run me out in the cold rain and snow
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    northGAcock said:
    da87 said:
    Great selection @YukonRon.  Not out climbing and not sure I'll even be able to ski down mountains this year....so working this vertical:

    This is just enough for Ron's day drinkin....he can really get after it at night.....so ifin you have him over, you better do more than just doubling down. Don't ask me how I know.
    Guilty.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • da87
    da87 Posts: 640
    Sounds perfect to me - welcome anytime and always looking for a partner to double down on the good stuff!
    Doug
    Wayne, PA
    LBGE, Weber Kettle (gifted to my sister), Weber Gasser

    "Two things are infinite:  the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe"   Albert Einstein
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    da87 said:
    Sounds perfect to me - welcome anytime and always looking for a partner to double down on the good stuff!
    Truly a very kind offer. Thank you. Just as you are always welcome here. 
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 15,936
    This thread said one image.  Someone lied.  I want my money back.
    THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    Legume said:
    This thread said one image.  Someone lied.  I want my money back.
    Stand in line for your refund. It is my fault.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • JohnnyTarheel
    JohnnyTarheel Posts: 6,629
    Great post Ron.. Hats off to you both that you checked off another of your boxes... thanks for sharing your pics along the way my friend...
    Charlotte, NC - Large BGE 2014, Maverick ET 733, Thermopen, Nest, Platesetter, Woo2 and Extender w/Grid, Kick Ash Basket, Pizza Stone, SS Smokeware Cap, Blackstone 36"
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    JohnnyTarheel said:
    Great post Ron.. Hats off to you both that you checked off another of your boxes... thanks for sharing your pics along the way my friend...
    Johnny, thank you for reading, and the kind words. I am lucky, to say the least, to have had this opportunity with someone that shares my passion. I do adore My Beautiful Wife.
    Hoping all is well with you my brother.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • chuckytheegghead
    chuckytheegghead Posts: 1,201
    Congratulations. Very nice write up. Thank you for taking the time to share it with us and thanks for the pictures as well. 
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  • Wolfpack
    Wolfpack Posts: 3,552
    edited August 2017
    YukonRon said:
    Found an amazing wine source in Boulder. Great selection killer prices with verticals.
    That rombauer chard is really hard to beat. 

    The phrase "often imitated never duplicated" comes to mind. 

    IMHO it's one of the best examples of a buttery Chardonnay (at a reasonable price point).

    With all of that said I now think I noticed a little red at the end of that cork... :)
    Greensboro, NC
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