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I'll be there if my hike to Scar Ridge goes well. If not... I'll see everyone next year!

Glad you checked with the high altitude doc and that you got a supportive answer! Yes I took diamox--but only in CO, not in Nepal which was quite a while ago. I experienced no side effects. At Annapurana basecamp I also did not experience any altitude sickness -- just very out of breath while...

When I was in Nepal some years ago, we bought used expedition bags and parkas in Kathmandu. I don't remember being cold but we were at Annapurana base camp which is not quite as high. Close though. As for sleeping, diamox helps prevent night-time anoxia, periodic breathing, and AMS. I used it...

Very sad. Condolences to his friends and family. I wonder whether this was an organized group or just friends. Lawn Sale I was shocked to read that it can take that long for body temperature to decrease. Just goes to show how critical it is to prevent heat stroke and to intervene early. As a...

Good to see the new trip report Ed! Keep 'em coming and best of luck in your new home and your new mountains.

Very impressive. Congrats!

Nice report! We were one of the groups you passed heading to Jefferson (and then back to Washington and Monroe). You guys were really moving along. What a great day it was!

Really enjoying this thread and the great pictures. Thanks Ed. A special shout out to Kevin though-- What a beautiful post! You have a real gift, not only for photography, but also with words.

Congrats again Earl!!! (and Sue too)!

My friend Bill lost his ice axe on the Hancocks on Friday Jan 18. Anyone finding the same should give him an email at wnd19(at)comcast(dot)net or pm me. Thanks!

When we called in December they said go ahead and head up and pay later. That was before the sledding accident though. In the end it didn't matter. Our 7 am start morphed into 8:15. We paid for our tickets and went up. No one seemed to notice one way or the other, but it felt interesting to...

If you stay at the highland center (including the bunkhouse which is pretty cheap) you can use their gear for free-- snowshoes, insulated boots, and microspikes (at least I think they have spikes).they are starting to run hikes to 4ks as well as lower peaks. These are hikes you just show up for...

Congratulations! Well done!:D

I have a cheapo Eddie Bauer vacuum thermos that works well, but wow is it heavy! I've been looking to upgrade with a lighter one (can't tell how heavy it is because I don't have an appropriate scale and many other option on the web don't seem to post weights either). I do like the non-slip...

I have these too. Very agressive. I like how they fit my boots and as a 12 point they seem more stable (at the store at least) than the 10 points. And yes, got them at 30% off at EMS. Unfortunately they are pretty heavy and I find myself resisting putting them in my pack unless the condition...

I'll add my kudos to Pat and Audrey too. What a great party! And I second Ellen's great pie comment, MichaelJ, delicious!

Hi Donna, It was great to meet you guys too! We had a nice long bushwhack in the rain the next day. Remind me when you are coming back north? Soon right?

I have an older Moss tent with the same issue (degraded PU waterproofing). After washing it was a bit better, although not gone completely. I've taken it on several big trips, including one in Olympic NP where it rained every day for 5 days, and another 3 week trip to CA, without it leaking or...

Wonderful report and pictures! Adds another to my bucket list!

Gorgeous! What a fun adventure! Great photographs as always.