It means a lot more since the standard route was probably a steep slush pit. Do you wait for the gully to melt out and then deal with bigger crevasses? You guys don't need to worry about that anymore. Congratulations!
This is a real feather in your caps, guys. Perhaps the ultimate alpine accomplishment in the state of Washington. I think I would have cried too. Love the Bonanza theme song on your video. Great report and a very huge congratulations, guys!
This was the most technically demanding climb I have done. I'm glad we could share the experience together. You did a fantastic job with the this trip report. Thanks for being such a good climbing companion.
I'm beginning to realize there's NOTHING you guys can't do ...
"We chased lady luck, 'til we finally struck BONANZA ..
With a gun and a rope and a hat full of hope, planted a family tree ...
We got hold of a pot of gold, Bonanza.
With a horse and a saddle, and a range full of cattle, how rich can a fellow be ???"
Thanks for the comment (and vote). We had a good team; three sets of eyes mixed with a variety of skills and a little luck to yield a successful trip. There is no point going to the top of a mountain if you cannot get back safely.
Went up there last year, that mountain definitely throws a little of everything at you. Most importantly, have you guys figured out who of you was Hoss, Little Joe, and Adam?
Clearly out of all the climbs you have done, I think this is the most impressive yet. You used all the skills you needed here and the reward was an amazing summit that blows away the volcanoes. Most impressive is that you climbed the peak when the main route was out of service. I think that this climb has made you three more than strong enough to go for all on the Bulger List and maybe far greater worldwide. I hope to see you three go in that direction and knock off some great summits like Johannesburg and Terror which many just dream about.
YEM - Jul 15, 2011 9:21 pm - Hasn't voted
Great ClimbIt means a lot more since the standard route was probably a steep slush pit. Do you wait for the gully to melt out and then deal with bigger crevasses? You guys don't need to worry about that anymore. Congratulations!
climbxclimb - Jul 17, 2011 10:50 am - Voted 10/10
Great report!And great videos...! Make my raining Sunday more fun....
Snidely Whiplash - Jul 17, 2011 11:19 am - Voted 10/10
Outstanding Achievement!This is a real feather in your caps, guys. Perhaps the ultimate alpine accomplishment in the state of Washington. I think I would have cried too. Love the Bonanza theme song on your video. Great report and a very huge congratulations, guys!
Redwic - Jul 19, 2011 1:42 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Outstanding Achievement!Thank you for the comment. Gimpilator did not think many people would realize what the song was. I'm glad at least one person did!
gimpilator - Jul 18, 2011 10:15 am - Voted 10/10
Craig,This was the most technically demanding climb I have done. I'm glad we could share the experience together. You did a fantastic job with the this trip report. Thanks for being such a good climbing companion.
Redwic - Jul 18, 2011 4:34 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Craig,Thank you! Same to you.
harbor - Jul 18, 2011 8:47 pm - Hasn't voted
Great WorkGreat trip report. Congrats.
lcarreau - Jul 20, 2011 5:17 pm - Voted 10/10
Holy Cartwright Bros ..I'm beginning to realize there's NOTHING you guys can't do ...
"We chased lady luck, 'til we finally struck BONANZA ..
With a gun and a rope and a hat full of hope, planted a family tree ...
We got hold of a pot of gold, Bonanza.
With a horse and a saddle, and a range full of cattle, how rich can a fellow be ???"
magellan - Jul 22, 2011 11:41 am - Voted 10/10
Ten stars......for the all stars. This may be your best write up ever Craig. Glad you guys got through it safely.
Redwic - Jul 22, 2011 4:16 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Ten stars...Thanks for the comment (and vote). We had a good team; three sets of eyes mixed with a variety of skills and a little luck to yield a successful trip. There is no point going to the top of a mountain if you cannot get back safely.
Snowslogger - Jul 22, 2011 2:11 pm - Hasn't voted
Good job CartwrightsWent up there last year, that mountain definitely throws a little of everything at you. Most importantly, have you guys figured out who of you was Hoss, Little Joe, and Adam?
Redwic - Jul 22, 2011 4:26 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Good job CartwrightsThe question is... which one of us do you think was Hop Sing?
EastKing - Jul 22, 2011 11:07 pm - Voted 10/10
Impressive!!Clearly out of all the climbs you have done, I think this is the most impressive yet. You used all the skills you needed here and the reward was an amazing summit that blows away the volcanoes. Most impressive is that you climbed the peak when the main route was out of service. I think that this climb has made you three more than strong enough to go for all on the Bulger List and maybe far greater worldwide. I hope to see you three go in that direction and knock off some great summits like Johannesburg and Terror which many just dream about.