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second take Okay Sierra, my last post was reactive, let me try again... Taking myself out of my comfort zone is a great growing opportunity and many times the things that are the most difficult have the most impact and learning - good or bad is TBD. That is what I am willing to risk my...

Sierra - Thanks for your comments, however I read the first sentence and was bored. Happy leading.

MT – all this input has definitely helped. It is great because there are many people coming from different perspectives. However, if I wimp-out I hope I can still post here… :eek: :D The guide co I am using is: http://www.ontopmountaineering.com/hautes.php. I have spoken with the owner...

Okay Okay...I believe you. I have some concerns though - if it is just me and a guide - if I fall, I may take him/her down also and (heaven forbid) the guide goes down and takes me with him/her! I like the sidewalk example Doug - thanks. I need to forward these pics to the guide company and...

Oh My! Okay, I almost threw-up looking at pics #2 and #6 - lots of work to do on this!!

Thanks Thanks for all the suggestions - I have a lot of stuff to do!! Bubba - this will be a big $$ hit, but I'll forget about the money and the memory will live on.... :)

Eiger Holy sh*&!!! I can comfortably say that I am more than happy to cheer someone else on for the Eiger - from any direction!! :eek: :eek: :eek: Okay - I am tentatively signed up for Mt Blanc!!!! I will work with a friend for rock climbing and stand on every ladder I can find until...

Thanks! JohnL - thanks for the great pics! It helps to get a visual. :D Looks incredible to me!

In France Anyway This trip up Mt Blanc would be directly following the Mountaineers Haute Route, which I am signed up for. The Haute Route is a 9 day, ~50 mile trek - trails and glacier - from Chamonix to Zermatt in Switzerland. I will already be over there, so this is the right time to...

Thanks! Thanks All for your input! It could go a few ways. Since I don't have to give them an answer immediately, I think I will try to get some beginner rock climbing in and try to get out on more exposed terrain. Even if I don’t end up doing Mt Blanc, I’m sure the rock climbing experience...

I have been struggling over a decision recently and just realized that maybe I don’t have to think of all the variables myself. Decision: I have the fine opportunity to climb Mt Blanc (guided) this summer, but know it is more technical than probably anything I have done before. The key issue...

Love the TR - wished I had been well enough to join you two. Got a good chuckle out of the major spruce trap mental picture!

Nice TR! Sounds like the nap on the way home was sweet and well deserved! Shame on the ski patrol guy for giving you sh*& about poaching ONE run.

Interested I'm interested depending upon the weekend....

HI Doug! I'm so sorry to read of your injuries and hope you heal quickly!! :) Sincerely, Hanna

48th Congrats! Hope you have a great Winter 48th Albee!!

Unexpected Lack of Communication Hi D, Albee and EB, Thanks for your responses - I wrote this tread and headed to my brother's to watch a local hockey team against some retired Bruins - Terry O'Reilly, Kenny Linsman....yeehaw! Anyway, found out that my brother's computer had a melt down, so I...

I am soooo excited about the snow!!! I am going to be in the Stratton area tomorrow, so if anyone would like to do Equinox, Dorset or Stratton, please let me know. Also, I have Monday off of work and would love to hike - Vermont or the Whites. Any ideas? Hanna

A real Don Juan, huh Doug!?

Nice! Lovely pictures. Thank you!