In preparation for conquering the great peaks of Washington State this summer, I set out yesterday on a trial run up one of the great peaks of Charlottesville.
I brought only the essential supples-- my Thomas The Tank Engine shoes and my two sherpas:
Mush! I need to be at the first base camp by sundown!
Thanks for the extra hand, ma'am. Your assistance will be reflected in your sherping fee.
There's nothing quite as rewarding as getting to the summit:
Right after this picture was taken, I put down an American flag and claimed this mountain in the name of the United States.
I figure after yesterday I'm in pretty good shape to tackle this puppy:
It looks small in the picture. About an inch high, in fact.
I brought only the essential supples-- my Thomas The Tank Engine shoes and my two sherpas:
Mush! I need to be at the first base camp by sundown!
Thanks for the extra hand, ma'am. Your assistance will be reflected in your sherping fee.
There's nothing quite as rewarding as getting to the summit:
Right after this picture was taken, I put down an American flag and claimed this mountain in the name of the United States.
I figure after yesterday I'm in pretty good shape to tackle this puppy:
It looks small in the picture. About an inch high, in fact.
posted by elikaplowitz at 7:39 PM
2 Comments:
Glad to see you are training, Eli. You can become the youngest climber to summit Rainier (known to locals as "The Mountain"). Learn to worship salmon and you'll be on your way to becoming a true northwesterner!
Cousin Robin
My research indicates that the record is currently held by a 5 year-old named Brutus. So I have next year as well if I don't make it all the way this summer.
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