Going up in a storm might not be the best idea!

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Going up in a storm might not be the best idea! #97078 11/26/13 04:57 PM
Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 399 Bishop, CA BiletChick Member
BiletChick Member Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 399 Bishop, CA	So many of you have done this and survived, but it seems like these guys had Murphy's Law working against them every step of the way! The climber/boulderer missed a hold and fell, it happens... But the other two guys...jeez they are very lucky to be alive! Inyo SAR Rescue x3 in 2 days Stacy Moved to Bishop in 2012 and haven't looked back since...

Re: Going up in a storm might not be the best idea! BiletChick #97079 11/26/13 06:41 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 5,444 Likes: 9 Ridgecrest, CA Richard P. Member
Richard P. Member Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 5,444 Likes: 9 Ridgecrest, CA	Not 1, but 2 avalanches... I shouldn't be One To Judge, but I'm going to anyway... BS! And that doesn't even bring Abandoning Your Gear into the equation! Last edited by Richard P.; 11/26/13 06:41 PM. Reason: BTW: thanks for the link. Photos: http://piotrowski.smugmug.com SpotCasting: https://maps.findmespot.com/s/9DDZ#history/assets

Re: Going up in a storm might not be the best idea! Richard P. #97080 11/26/13 09:12 PM
Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 60 Cali amax Member
amax Member Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 60 Cali	I am curious: what part is BS?

Re: Going up in a storm might not be the best idea! BiletChick #97081 11/26/13 10:15 PM
Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 600 Likes: 4 California Jim F Member
Jim F Member Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 600 Likes: 4 California	Yesterday (Nov 25) after lunch my wife and I were walking towards the Royal Arches when we spotted a CHP helo approaching. It landed in the Ahwahnee Meadow next to a gathering of SAR personnel. Apparently a Yosemite Valley local had gone out for a hike on Nov 23 and ended up spending an unanticipated two nights under the stars without a jacket or snack. (Recently at night it has been about 30F on the Valley floor.) The hiker had just been found. We talked to the hiker's sister and long time friend. They were so relieved to see the hiker would be OK, despite being in need of some medical attention. The efforts of those involved in the search were highly appreciated by family and friends. During this Thanksgiving season, those rescued or assisted in these stories should be especially thankful. Jim F

Re: Going up in a storm might not be the best idea! Jim F #97082 11/27/13 12:14 AM
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myles Member Joined: May 2010 Posts: 94 Lone Pine	Well, good to see there safe... Way knarly! Did big Doug pull the cape out of the closet? Richard..... Bootie! Last edited by myles; 11/27/13 12:15 AM.

Re: Going up in a storm might not be the best idea! myles #97085 11/27/13 05:54 AM
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Doug Sr Member Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,025 Likes: 5 Whitney	Myles Litter ,Litter not Bootie OMG brings back the old boyfriend story again bootless bag a bond ? "I only left my tent, packs and Oh Yea my friend left some stuff, well everything but it was rental gear." So Myles and I had only meet and he is young and strong. I tell him go fast don't take that ax thing or clamp ons before the next storm (in about an hour). Long story but most of the gear had blown away or covered from the last storm and as the gear melts out the sun eats away at the fabric and rips apart. Myles was hooked on the Mountain from that day on. Good climbing and Good stories for the grand kids. Last edited by Doug Sr; 11/27/13 06:10 AM.

Re: Going up in a storm might not be the best idea! Doug Sr #97086 11/27/13 06:01 AM
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myles Member Joined: May 2010 Posts: 94 Lone Pine	Arrrrrr! Your right! Let's get the garbage bags! Check out what I have done.... Whoops, bordum is awesome! http://www.supertopo.com/climbers-forum/2279259/Busy-Weekend-for-Inyo-SAR

Re: Going up in a storm might not be the best idea! myles #97088 11/27/13 08:38 AM
Joined: May 2010 Posts: 94 Lone Pine myles Member
myles Member Joined: May 2010 Posts: 94 Lone Pine	Don't forget about Bruce! A leather hat! Three lost sheriffs and three little guns. Or my favorite a man on the run with a litter and two wheels in tow, a girl on the sprint with two sticks. Or perhaps even better a helicopter ride to safety, then a journey back home with a sweet treat of hot wag bags in can fit for a bear.... Did he even bonk his head? There is still $100 reward for that hat! And i sure do love this Mountain.... Pack a snack, bring a jacket Yes there was a time when I was attacked by a bear... A Giant of a man with a rock saved me Last edited by myles; 11/27/13 08:54 AM.

Re: Going up in a storm might not be the best idea! myles #97089 11/27/13 12:57 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 5,444 Likes: 9 Ridgecrest, CA Richard P. Member
Richard P. Member Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 5,444 Likes: 9 Ridgecrest, CA	Or three... Photos: http://piotrowski.smugmug.com SpotCasting: https://maps.findmespot.com/s/9DDZ#history/assets

Re: Going up in a storm might not be the best idea! Richard P. #97093 11/27/13 05:43 PM
Joined: May 2010 Posts: 94 Lone Pine myles Member
myles Member Joined: May 2010 Posts: 94 Lone Pine	I hate Bears...They are as Phil says "Giant Sierra Pine Rats" They may be cute, but they sure do some damage...

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