Search results

All the above that you mention are semi valid, but none have the inherent risks of big mtn ski guiding (avalanches, crevases, etc.). The broker can diet, loggers, miners, fireman and the like can limit the risk as they are aware of the pitfalls. However one in Dougs chosen profession is at the...

It is very sad for his wife and MOST for his child that will never know him...like you mention he will only hear how "great" his dad was...he won't truly know for himself.. I tend to agree with you that it was sort of irresponsible to have a child with the profession he chose. He knew the...

I wonder he shouldve had at least something set up to provide for his family. I mean this was a company that charged $2500 a week for "steep skiing courses" and even more for guided tours. I also know that even though his wife and child have moved back to Jackson Hole, that they still employ 30+...

for those of you interested in possibly contributing to his family....here is what K2 has come up with... :::CROSS POST FROM TGR::: Link to K2 site for Doug Coombs Memorial Poster http://www.k2skis.com/ For any of you that saw my post in the oiginal Doug Coombs thread, the TGR Maggots have...

This one kinda goes hand in hand with "gearaholic" thread... I agree though. I try to cut weight, but I don't know that 2lbs really is felt? What I have noticed is that having the weight, whatever it may be, sit on the hips instead of the shoulder/back makes a HUGE difference. I found that the...

I meant foot blisters, but it was TOTALLY TOUNGE IN CHEEK..... NO OFFENSE meant to anyone..personally I think this guys the man.....takes guts to attempt everest with all your limbs...so this guy is one step above.....truly inspiring.. M

Yeah just the frostbitten legs he got from another expedition that cost him those lower limbs... I think id personally rather have to worry about frostbitten feet then not have any feet at all....BUT he will never have to worry about blisters... M

This could very easily be true....I am unaware, just noticed them in a catalog I got the other day...figured it was at least semi on topic.. My apologies. M

saw these too... http://www.mountaingear.com/pages/product/product.asp/imanf/Gregory/idesc/Bear+Bag/Store/MG/item/410089/level3_id/0/level1_id/0/level2_id/0/N/0 Dont know if they are as indestructible as the ursacks, but same idea.. M

Petzl Myop 3 or 5.... M

What a terrific gesture...im sure I could do that same thing if I just took a few minutes in the closet...I have a NASTY habit of buying new gear all the time...im a victim of following technology trends..I have TONS of "extra" jackets. I will look and see...again...I think this is a terrific...

I have seen many a hiker use this exact procedure even in summer months. Makes total sense...LTN and no worries about furry critters... M

I might get a new fuel bottle for the trip and plan on leaving it behind at trips end, that way you have no reason for them to suspect anything. I disctinctly remember seeing on that show Airline where a guy did EXACTLY this but HAD fuel in the canister and they smelled it and pulled him from...

you certianly do figure out what is IMPORTANT to pack and whats not.....I get lighter EVERY trip.. M

How bout the MTN HARDWARE SYNCHRO..it uses that "conduit" fabric. I just got a pair closeout from backcountry.com..they only had XL thankfully thats what I needed, and since they were last seasons model (essentially the same this year except without the suspenders) for $159.00.. Synchro M

Im with BLUE too...why worry....all the worry is making for weaker future generations, not only immunity wise, but all around... EAT DIRT... M

Jack Ketchum does a bunch of horror type stuff like Stephen King almost soley based in the New England area.... Dont know if thats who you're looking for..but he's one.. M

I know for sure black walnut trees do this...they pretty much dont want ANYTHING growing around them...the produce something out of both the walnuts and from their root system I think...not even grass growns under them... M

Ha nor did i and will NEVER claim to be....I soooo often "talk" before I think.. :D M

yeah sorry...typed before I thought must need more coffee....HA... no offense meant....but chaulk and climbing shoes mightve been appropriate... Either way...seems she didnt belong there.. M