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Mark Griffith (Embrace yourself)
Joined: 14 Mar 2005 Posts: 853 | TRs | Pics Location: Issaquah |
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Mark Griffith
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Fri May 16, 2008 4:49 pm
DAWN Patrol - Barefoot on Bandera
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I couldn't join TNAB last night, (I rarely can) but I usually get out in the morning early for Dawn Patrol!
So after a quick call to Steve last night as they were almost down to the cars to get a report on conditions, I headed up there this morning. Brian and I arrived at the trail head at 6 am. Been a while since Brian has been on a hike, let alone one with 3000 foot elevation gain, so we took our time.
You could taste the heat as the warmth started rising. I could imagine summer! The snow was great booting up and the glissades back down were even better, thanks for the tracks!
Couple of pics
The Trail Up Blue Sky Snag Barefoot on Bandera
I can't wait to get out more now that the great melt-out has begun!
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drewcoll Member
Joined: 19 Sep 2007 Posts: 288 | TRs | Pics Location: Seattle |
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Fri May 16, 2008 8:11 pm
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Bandera was sweet. I'm ready to go again!
I did feel like quite the lagger when I came up. Those rocks did not treat me well.
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Just Todd Trowel Owl
Joined: 15 Jan 2008 Posts: 226 | TRs | Pics Location: here. |
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Just Todd
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Fri May 16, 2008 9:01 pm
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Sunset is an all day process.
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Opus Wannabe
Joined: 04 Mar 2006 Posts: 3700 | TRs | Pics Location: The big rock candy mountain |
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Fri May 16, 2008 10:02 pm
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Nice shots! I was driving back across 520 after Norse just as the sun was setting. Beautiful sunset, made me want to turn around and drive up to Bandera too!
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Magellan Brutally Handsome
Joined: 26 Jul 2006 Posts: 13116 | TRs | Pics Location: Inexorable descent |
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Magellan
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Sat May 17, 2008 7:04 am
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Wes wrote: | Sorry missed the adventure -- on vacation. Where's Indie when you need hiim? |
Unfortunately I've been working late. I did save a couple of people on Tiger.
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Yet Member
Joined: 23 Apr 2005 Posts: 2634 | TRs | Pics Location: Happily Ever After |
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Sun May 18, 2008 12:04 am
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Schmidt Altitude wrote: | We caught up to Mesahchie Mark and Yet just before the first swithback. They were heading down, having decided a romantic dinner beat post holing in the sloppy conditions. After cheerfully chatting with them for a few minutes we continued on. |
T'was a real treat seeing everyone! Have missed you guys.
Tish, I'll help you plot a revenge against Joseph. That'll teach him not to mess with you.
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WildCelticRose Oooh ! Shiny !
Joined: 06 Apr 2007 Posts: 242 | TRs | Pics Location: Tacoma |
Not only should you have spiked him with the axe; you should have done it multiple times...
In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.
John Muir
In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.
John Muir
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runningbird Member
Joined: 11 Apr 2008 Posts: 31 | TRs | Pics Location: Mt. Si / Middle Fork |
A thousand thank yous to all responsible for the chow wrestling, counseling and encouragement necessary to get Cubbie down trail. As I went down without seeing Cubbie I ran faster and faster worrying that she might be hurt or frightened in the parking lot. After calling to an unresponsive Cubbie shaped rock at the dark trail head panic set in and I headed back up trail. I enountered Malachi and Lynda on the way back up but they had not seen a furry faced dog so I kept going up. Next meeting Larry and little Digger - apparently Digger deserves the credit for finding Cubbie ... at that point it was a group effort and not exactly easy AGAIN many thanks - a tribute to what a great group TNAB is.
After meeting up with the first half of the group and Cubbie I started down again... Then we heard the blood curdling scream followed by Dude's panicked voice, "Tisha! Tisha!" As a unit we turned around and headed back up the trail, fearing the worst we marched until we met up with the somewhat breathless but otherwise healthy group.
On the way BACK DOWN the trail I thought, "hmm" I am becoming very familiar with this section of trail this evening.
Again many thanks for all who helped in the Cubbie turnaround.
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Mark Griffith (Embrace yourself)
Joined: 14 Mar 2005 Posts: 853 | TRs | Pics Location: Issaquah |
Last of the Day After T-Nab outing to Bandera
Crossing the Snow Field Big Shadow on Bandera Barefoot on Bandera
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Schmidt Alti-Babe The Ice Queen
Joined: 11 Mar 2008 Posts: 606 | TRs | Pics Location: Buried by backlogged pictures |
Sorry it took so long this week, but here's my photo contribution:
Raging water! Another TNAB Lineup Stair stepping to the summit TNABers getting high Yukon on the slope Scrambling to the top Runningbird makes the final ascent Whippets on Bandera Rowena and Rainier Kaleetan and Chair Peaks Summit gathering TNAB Team Bandera Rainier blushes Heading for home Bump-n-rump down the mountain Watch out TNABers, here comes 'Dude! The sun makes its last appearance Shutterbug posers
The rest of the pictures are here.
GQ Hiker - be scared. Be very, very scared. The Ice Queen shows no mercy.
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Yet Member
Joined: 23 Apr 2005 Posts: 2634 | TRs | Pics Location: Happily Ever After |
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Mon May 19, 2008 9:45 pm
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Schmidt Alti-Babe The Ice Queen
Joined: 11 Mar 2008 Posts: 606 | TRs | Pics Location: Buried by backlogged pictures |
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Yet Member
Joined: 23 Apr 2005 Posts: 2634 | TRs | Pics Location: Happily Ever After |
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Mon May 19, 2008 9:58 pm
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Ah, but you don't have to pose.
Hmm, you and I have not been on the Bandera summit at the same time!
Guy in the red shirt (far left) looks familiar, though.
TNAB Bandera 2007 TNAB Bandera 2008
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Schmidt Alti-Babe The Ice Queen
Joined: 11 Mar 2008 Posts: 606 | TRs | Pics Location: Buried by backlogged pictures |
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Malachai Constant Member
Joined: 13 Jan 2002 Posts: 16105 | TRs | Pics Location: Back Again Like A Bad Penny |
Schmidt Alti-Babe wrote: | Malachai went to Mason Lake, Yet. You meant far right, right? |
Yeah, we thought we would run into you there and have a quick dip off, did not know til we got back that you guys copped out for the "easy life"
"You do not laugh when you look at the mountains, or when you look at the sea." Lafcadio Hearn
"You do not laugh when you look at the mountains, or when you look at the sea." Lafcadio Hearn
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