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My husband and I did the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek (to Annapurna basecamp) a little more than 20 years ago too. It was gorgeous! At the time we kinda felt sorry for the folks going with guide services because they were travelling with so many staff -- cooks, porters, guides, pack animals...

Thanks for the green Bob! And the sweet note! I just discovered them. Please email me and tell me how I reciprocate; I am confused about how they work. Let's hike soon! Twins weekend of the 17th?

Based on being left for dead by his team-mates not once, but twice, and rising Lazurus-like to find help. Quite an example of sheer determination and true grit, IMHO.

I like Sun dog better too! :) Hey, which one of us is in that shot? Looks like me or maybe Ed...

Yup, Flume. But merely a baby in comparison to my hike-mates Tuesday. I'm off tomorrow for Washington (Lion's Head) and self-arrest and other skills training with AMC Boston this weekend. Hillary step warning for Sunday, folks, it's a big group! :rolleyes:

What great shots John! Awesome! And what a great day! I am not retired-- far from it-- but couldn't pass up this Pressie day and took the day off from work. I am so glad I did! :D It was great meeting you and Paul and Ed! Thanks for sharing this wonderful day with me!

Great to meet you Earl, Sue, and everyone, however briefly. I hope to join you guys one of these days! Loved your pics, much better than mine. Our group had a nice time too and the trail was amazing. I second the kudos to those that broke out the bushwhack. What a difference from January where...

Awesome post. I loved the presentation-- gotta get the book! :)

I too have an older version of the Evo Ascents and have had no problems with them. I am not sure how heavy they are, but looking at the current version they are only 2 oz heavier than the lightnings. When I was looking a few years ago, I did a bunch of research and concluded that the Evos were...

What a great trip report Kevin! Your honesty about your internal process makes it a gripping read. And the photos are stunning as always, regardless of whether you got all that you wanted. One of the advantages of unsettled weather is the great light as the clouds break up-- clearly evident in...

Read all your past posts Tom. Great pictures and prose. Let's hike again soon!

Awesome trip report and pictures Grouseking! What a pleasure to read and view. All your pictures were great, but I really liked the birch tree with Rime. Such an ordinary subject, but so well composed. I always have a hard time capturing trees. Amen. When I did Hale in November, I was...

One more thought... for anyone in the future reading this post for beta and thinking "screw that bushwhack I'm taking the slide", IMHO (and I am happy to be corrected by those with more experience) it would have been a really difficult ascent on Saturday. Can you say swim? At least when we...

You got it my friend.

Thanks for the greenie and comment Ellen! Rick is great company, a real character, and very generous in many ways. I need to figure out how this greenie thing works and look forward to hiking with you one of these days!

No way. You broke out and guided us through Black Pond bushwhack, got the trip together in the first place, and got us to the top. Gentle encouragement willingly and enthusiastically applied. Back to the thread... We were happy you joined us Woody. Nice trip report and some good pics. Did...

I saw the presentation at the Boston AMC annual meeting. Really inspiring! :)

Really beautiful photos. The dogs look so happy! I love the last one though, On the way down -- expansive yet so intimate at the same time. I hope to do this hike Monday-- without the crampon accident! Glad it is healing well.

Awesome everyone! Keep 'em coming (and you don't have to do 10-- any number below that would be great!). All of mine are from an old iPhone-- amazing what a good location and great light will do. I had to travel every week for work for most of 2011, but got out west because of it. I haven't...

Thanks for the encouragement and the greenie Forestgnome! Took me a while to find it and to figure out what a "greenie" is. I appreciate it. Happy New Year!