Like climbing a tangled dirt rope hanging from the sky

BigV · 03-10-2009, 12:19 AM

Covered with snow.

The first picture shows a fairly straight part of the trail, with a reassuring guardrail on the left. The rocks in the trail here form very neat steps.

The second picture was well before the halfway point. Please follow the footprints in the snow until they disappear. Where did they go? This is just before one of many switchbacks and you can't see the footprints because they just made a 160 degree turn to the right. Follow the "horizon of the snow off to the right. That's the level of the trail. Up. Unrelentingly UP.

xoxoxoBruce · 03-10-2009, 12:23 AM

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Windy, snowy, cold, and unless you're as crazy as winter camping BigV, you certainly want to be indoors.

Tulip · 03-10-2009, 12:35 AM

Hehehe....well, the scenery looks gorgeous. It looks like it could be exhilarating to hike that trail.

BigV · 03-10-2009, 01:30 AM

My first video. I thought at the time it might be my last. SonofV has graciously offered his youtube expertise and allowed me to post the vid. Normally I would have something to say about his editorial comments... but not this time. He's right on target.

I took my pulse *after* the video. 156 bpm. That's an ace away from a heart attack for me.

Whew!

BigV · 03-10-2009, 01:48 AM

There was slush on the windshield when I pulled away from the curb at home. And as you can see, there was plenty of snow on the ground at the trailhead, and it was still coming down when we started.

I love this second picture. The guys are all looking at the map in silence. The gals are looking at each other and talking.

Tulip · 03-10-2009, 01:54 AM

Okay, I change my mind. I don't think having a near heart attack is so exhilarating anymore.

Sundae · 03-10-2009, 07:09 AM

Bless you!

I did worry that it might be a coded thread title, because things were not good with you.
What a relief to find it's something as simple as a near heart attack

And lovely to see your handsome face.
Moar plz.

Trilby · 03-10-2009, 08:03 AM

a "mild" heart attack-inducing climb is entertainment where you're from?

In Ohio we like to eat potato chips and contemplate the flat, flat land.

From our hammocks.

Tulip · 03-10-2009, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Brianna

a "mild" heart attack-inducing climb is entertainment where you're from?

In Ohio we like to eat potato chips and contemplate the flat, flat land.

From our hammocks.

We Texans think the way you Ohioans do.

ZenGum · 03-11-2009, 08:14 PM

They have real heart attacks in Ohio, see.

classicman · 03-11-2009, 08:20 PM

I'm with Bri - Call me on your way down and maybe I'll get off my ass and have a drink ready for you.... maybe.

03-10-2009, 12:19 AM	#1
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	Like climbing a tangled dirt rope hanging from the sky Covered with snow. The first picture shows a fairly straight part of the trail, with a reassuring guardrail on the left. The rocks in the trail here form very neat steps. The second picture was well before the halfway point. Please follow the footprints in the snow until they disappear. Where did they go? This is just before one of many switchbacks and you can't see the footprints because they just made a 160 degree turn to the right. Follow the "horizon of the snow off to the right. That's the level of the trail. Up. Unrelentingly UP. Attached Images __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

03-10-2009, 01:30 AM	#4
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	My first video. I thought at the time it might be my last. SonofV has graciously offered his youtube expertise and allowed me to post the vid. Normally I would have something to say about his editorial comments... but not this time. He's right on target. I took my pulse after the video. 156 bpm. That's an ace away from a heart attack for me. Whew! __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

03-10-2009, 01:48 AM	#5
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	There was slush on the windshield when I pulled away from the curb at home. And as you can see, there was plenty of snow on the ground at the trailhead, and it was still coming down when we started. I love this second picture. The guys are all looking at the map in silence. The gals are looking at each other and talking. Attached Images __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

03-10-2009, 07:09 AM	#7
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Bless you! I did worry that it might be a coded thread title, because things were not good with you. What a relief to find it's something as simple as a near heart attack And lovely to see your handsome face. Moar plz. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

03-10-2009, 08:03 AM	#8
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	a "mild" heart attack-inducing climb is entertainment where you're from? In Ohio we like to eat potato chips and contemplate the flat, flat land. From our hammocks. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

03-10-2009, 12:35 AM	#3
Tulip Professor Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,293	Hehehe....well, the scenery looks gorgeous. It looks like it could be exhilarating to hike that trail.

03-10-2009, 01:54 AM	#6
Tulip Professor Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,293	Okay, I change my mind. I don't think having a near heart attack is so exhilarating anymore.

03-11-2009, 08:14 PM	#10
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	They have real heart attacks in Ohio, see. __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

03-11-2009, 08:20 PM	#11
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	I'm with Bri - Call me on your way down and maybe I'll get off my ass and have a drink ready for you.... maybe. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

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