It's always the little old babushka you got to be wary of

[sdifox]

This 62 year old just conquered K2, weeks after summiting Everest... And did Gasherbrum II for kicks...

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/k2-pakistan-oldest-woman-mountain-climber-liliya-ianovskaia-1.6562819

 

[NuclearNed]

That's quite awesome. I've met lots of older climbers - some who were even in their 70's. About 3 wks ago the guide that Mrs Ned & I hired for Grand Teton had to have been in his 60's (possibly well into his 60's...) and was awesome.

 

[Torn Mind]

Weary?

Meaning she was a hottie 40 years ago but now folks want a younger, sexier one to smash?

 

[nakedfrog]

I'm planning to be one of those older climbers, I did my first baby mountain last year at 44, another this past May, and my next one will be in about two weeks. They're all single-day things, but you gotta start somewhere.

 

[sdifox]

Weary?

Meaning she was a hottie 40 years ago but now folks want a younger, sexier one to smash?

typo. Wary.

 

[Muse]

It's always the little old babushka you got to be wary of

Especially if she's carrying an umbrella.

 

[Muse]

I'm planning to be one of those older climbers, I did my first baby mountain last year at 44, another this past May, and my next one will be in about two weeks. They're all single-day things, but you gotta start somewhere.

I just ordered a mess of hiking shoes from Skechers, never had hiking boots before. I think I should plan some serious hoofing!

 

[nakedfrog]

I just ordered a mess of hiking shoes from Skechers, never had hiking boots before. I think I should plan some serious hoofing!

After my baby mountain I got a pair of Salomons, so I could be ensured my feet would stay dry and warm. They excelled when I did my next mountain, through rain and snow. They were expensive, but I look at it kind of like getting a good set of tires for your car.

 

[Torn Mind]

typo. Wary.

Perhaps it wise to be wary of becoming...weary.

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[Muse]

After my baby mountain I got a pair of Salomons, so I could be ensured my feet would stay dry and warm. They excelled when I did my next mountain, through rain and snow. They were expensive, but I look at it kind of like getting a good set of tires for your car.

If you want a good read that should inspire you to get into mountain trekking I strongly recommend Aron Ralston's "Between a Rock and a Hard Place." I read it before seeing the movie. Ralston is amazing. He wasn't a writer before his accident, he just had it in him, so to speak. Your local library probably has it.

 

[nakedfrog]

If you want a good read that should inspire you to get into mountain trekking I strongly recommend Aron Ralston's "Between a Rock and a Hard Place." I read it before seeing the movie. Ralston is amazing. He wasn't a writer before his accident, he just had it in him, so to speak. Your local library probably has it.

I had considered the idea in the past, but have ultimately decided I just don't really want to be out in the wilderness for longer than a few days at a time. It could be more appealing if I lived in a more urban setting, but where I live is already nearly like living on a campground, except in a house.

 

[Muse]

I had considered the idea in the past, but have ultimately decided I just don't really want to be out in the wilderness for longer than a few days at a time. It could be more appealing if I lived in a more urban setting, but where I live is already nearly like living on a campground, except in a house.

I don't think the appeal of that book has anything to do with where you live or your ideas on what kind of wilderness trekking you want to do. It IS a great read. Let me tell you, I have a lot of books that really deserve a complete read that I've not finished. Most any book that I read cover to cover is quite exceptional, and Ralston's is one of them. It's a page turner and you never lose interest.

 

[nakedfrog]

I don't think the appeal of that book has anything to do with where you live or your ideas on what kind of wilderness trekking you want to do. It IS a great read. Let me tell you, I have a lot of books that really deserve a complete read that I've not finished. Most any book that I read cover to cover is quite exceptional, and Ralston's is one of them. It's a page turner and you never lose interest.

To be fair, you did lead with "If you want a good read that should inspire you to get into mountain trekking", and I don't want that as I've already decided it's not really in the cards for me
I'm sure it's a good book, but that alone isn't sufficient motivation to read it with all the good books available to me, I prefer to stick to ones that are relevant to my interests. Like that Viv Albertine book you recommended, I did enjoy it, and I read it because it was relevant to my interests.

 

[Muse]

To be fair, you did lead with "If you want a good read that should inspire you to get into mountain trekking", and I don't want that as I've already decided it's not really in the cards for me
I'm sure it's a good book, but that alone isn't sufficient motivation to read it with all the good books available to me, I prefer to stick to ones that are relevant to my interests. Like that Viv Albertine book you recommended, I did enjoy it, and I read it because it was relevant to my interests.

Well, I have never dreamed of climbing mountains. Ralston was way into that, but the particular adventure where he had his mishap wasn't that at all. The book conveys his spirit, his passion for the outdoors. I think that should be universal and something most anyone would enjoy perceiving. Myself, I understand that as I'm sure you do, but I need inspiration. Books can provide that.

The Albertine book, do you agree that her use of language was way evocative? Economical, too.

 

[nakedfrog]

Well, I have never dreamed of climbing mountains. Ralston was way into that, but the particular adventure where he had his mishap wasn't that at all. The book conveys his spirit, his passion for the outdoors. I think that should be universal and something most anyone would enjoy perceiving. Myself, I understand that as I'm sure you do, but I need inspiration. Books can provide that.

Yeah, I've got passion for the outdoors coming out the yin-yang, when my future in-laws were out here visiting I couldn't wait to show them the cool spots around here

The Albertine book, do you agree that her use of language was way evocative? Economical, too.

Oh yes, I very much enjoyed her writing style. Once I get through my current queue I may pick up her second book.

 

[Muse]

Yeah, I've got passion for the outdoors coming out the yin-yang, when my future in-laws were out here visiting I couldn't wait to show them the cool spots around here

Oh yes, I very much enjoyed her writing style. Once I get through my current queue I may pick up her second book.

I need more. My Skechers hiking shoes should come today or tomorrow. I think I am in pretty good shape (all that skating) but will probably find out not terrific! Did you read Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail (Oprah's Book Club 2.0 1? Another terrific read. They made a movie about that book too!! Other great reads about wilderness adventuring that I really enjoyed were the Jon Krakauer books Into the Wild (inspired a movie too) and the one about topping Everest.

 

[nakedfrog]

I need more. My Skechers hiking shoes should come today or tomorrow. I think I am in pretty good shape (all that skating) but will probably find out not terrific!

I will be curious to hear how your skating translates to hiking, it sure does sound like you're in good shape from the amount of skating you do!

Did you read Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail (Oprah's Book Club 2.0 1? Another terrific read. They made a movie about that book too!! Other great reads about wilderness adventuring that I really enjoyed were the Jon Krakauer books Into the Wild (inspired a movie too) and the one about topping Everest.

I haven't read them, just really not to my interest, I overwhelmingly read fiction, and the ones that are non-fiction are related to music in some fashion, or queer stuff.