TR: Maverick's 2015 Annual HST Meet-Up 7/22-7/24/15
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Re: TR: Maverick's 2015 Annual HST Meet-Up 7/22-7/24/15
Hobbes, interesting question. I would like to think that I’d be just as appreciative of the trip as a whole if the bad weather was at the end instead of the beginning. The good memories from the beginning would still stand out and maybe even act as something to hold onto during the bad weather but I agree with Rich that I would be motivated to leave early. I do believe that when we’ve made the right decisions and survived in the face of being tested/pushed to the limit (even though only bad weather in this case), in most cases there is a net benefit from the experience and confidence in knowing you’ve made all of the right decisions.
Rich, I really enjoyed your company as well. May you always find galvanic equilibrium.
Rich, I really enjoyed your company as well. May you always find galvanic equilibrium.
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Re: TR: Maverick's 2015 Annual HST Meet-Up 7/22-7/24/15
And here is a video of the trip, focusing more on the travel to and from the meetup. 9 days in 9 minutes! I forgot to take out the GoPro during the actual meetup. Cast includes Oleander, Richlong8, and Bluewater.
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Re: TR: Maverick's 2015 Annual HST Meet-Up 7/22-7/24/15
Unbelievable video, Michael!! The camera shake actually creates a cool effect - in places it seems like an animated film.
There are some things that just can't be captured statically in snapshots. (One of those things: Cresting PQC and getting that first view of what's down the other side.)
The music is nice, too. I was wondering how you were going to cover up all my yakking.
Worth its weight in gold, that GoPro.
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There are some things that just can't be captured statically in snapshots. (One of those things: Cresting PQC and getting that first view of what's down the other side.)
The music is nice, too. I was wondering how you were going to cover up all my yakking.
Worth its weight in gold, that GoPro.
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Re: TR: Maverick's 2015 Annual HST Meet-Up 7/22-7/24/15
Very cool video Michael!
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Yes, it also would have been interesting to hear, what the first things would have been out of your mouths, when you had your first glimpse of the eastern side of Pants Pass, if you had not been stopped by the weather.There are some things that just can't be captured statically in snapshots. (One of those things: Cresting PQC and getting that first view of what's down the other side.)
Everyone who attended the Meet-up, please PM your names and addresses, so I can mail you your HST sitckers and patches, that I was planning to give to you at the Meet-up. Thanks
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I don't give out specific route information, my belief is that it takes away from the whole adventure spirit of a trip, if you need every inch planned out, you'll have to get that from someone else.
Have a safer backcountry experience by using the HST ReConn Form 2.0, named after Larry Conn, a HST member: http://reconn.org
I don't give out specific route information, my belief is that it takes away from the whole adventure spirit of a trip, if you need every inch planned out, you'll have to get that from someone else.
Have a safer backcountry experience by using the HST ReConn Form 2.0, named after Larry Conn, a HST member: http://reconn.org
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Re: TR: Maverick's 2015 Annual HST Meet-Up 7/22-7/24/15
Great video Rocky Road! It's probably good that the real time audio wasn't included because I remember some "oh $#!/" moments after seeing the north/west side of PQC
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Re: TR: Maverick's 2015 Annual HST Meet-Up 7/22-7/24/15
Just watched the video. Wow! Very well done. Great close up view of crossing the pass. And I like your choice of music with no voices. Much better than the typical Youtube hiking video.
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Re: TR: Maverick's 2015 Annual HST Meet-Up 7/22-7/24/15
Michael, that was a sweet video!
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Re: TR: Maverick's 2015 Annual HST Meet-Up 7/22-7/24/15
Thanks for the kind comments on the video. It was a lot of fun to create.
Bluewater, after reaching the top of the col, I also quickly went from elation (maybe a microsecond) to "oh $#!/" when I saw the other side. The microphone didn't pick anything up because I was probably too stunned to talk.
Bluewater, after reaching the top of the col, I also quickly went from elation (maybe a microsecond) to "oh $#!/" when I saw the other side. The microphone didn't pick anything up because I was probably too stunned to talk.
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Re: TR: Maverick's 2015 Annual HST Meet-Up 7/22-7/24/15
Thanks to everyone for the excellent trip reports, photos, and video (nicely done @Rockyroad )! Sounds like it was an amazing get together in a spectacular location
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