Retro Denali Pass...part 1
Retro Denali Pass...part 1
7 Jul, 08 - 00:46
My my...we've been having a fine weekend schooling Dawa in the art of commanding mechanized transport. July 4th, 2008 was the first day Dawa EVER piloted something with motor. His first project: a 200cc Yamaha ATV!
On Top of Don Fernando
Now it's a lovely Sunday morning(July 6th). Time for a 35 mile ATV ride!
Let's go back to Denali for a bit...and we'll re-visit 'Playmobil Bajee Dawa' in a future blog entry.
As I mentioned, June 26th dawned lovely...absolutely outstanding! There was really not a cloud to be seen...anywhere. Even looking down towards Talkeetna..about 17000ft below...very few clouds. From an early hour, Dawa was marveling at the beauty of it all...while I tapped away on this Ipaq.
A Totally Clear Morning with Foraker Dominating
We watched some early birds (guides from one of the guided groups) gingerly make their way across the deep snow and traverse to Denali Pass. Many little ants followed...under favorable skies.
The Ants Go Marching One by One
Just before we departed, our Croatian neighbours braved the elements and made their way in an upward direction. Interesting folks they were...hungry, interesting folks. The day before, I had heard them ask the leader of one of the guided groups if they had any food to spare, but the glutton said, "No!". Dawa and I were about to shower our new Eastern European friends with tasty victuals...so it was all good. =^P
When we arrived at High Camp, there were three Croatians, but one of them was sick and tired of waiting for weather...and missed his feather lined bed...so he left. The remaining Croats, Kristina and Krispy(I never really got his real name) were gunning for the summit. We watched then get buffeted by heavy winds as we followed them up the traverse. Little did we know what was to come...
OK...back to New Mexico...for now...and more on Denali later.
Bill is making monster chicken sandwiches for our 40 mile exploratory ride through the Garcia Park/Osha Mountain regions. The vistas have been excellent and Dawa is about to graduate to fourth gear on the Yumpin' Yimminy Yamaha! B^)
I'd best don my riding gear, as it's going to be a longer day than the last two...and we are burning daylight...B^)
Until Soon
Phill =^)
PHILL MICHAEL | Expedition Leader and Summit Climber
Everest Freestyle Expedition/Secret Spot Seven Summits
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7 Jul, 08 - 00:46
My my...we've been having a fine weekend schooling Dawa in the art of commanding mechanized transport. July 4th, 2008 was the first day Dawa EVER piloted something with motor. His first project: a 200cc Yamaha ATV!
On Top of Don Fernando
Now it's a lovely Sunday morning(July 6th). Time for a 35 mile ATV ride!
Let's go back to Denali for a bit...and we'll re-visit 'Playmobil Bajee Dawa' in a future blog entry.
As I mentioned, June 26th dawned lovely...absolutely outstanding! There was really not a cloud to be seen...anywhere. Even looking down towards Talkeetna..about 17000ft below...very few clouds. From an early hour, Dawa was marveling at the beauty of it all...while I tapped away on this Ipaq.
A Totally Clear Morning with Foraker Dominating
We watched some early birds (guides from one of the guided groups) gingerly make their way across the deep snow and traverse to Denali Pass. Many little ants followed...under favorable skies.
The Ants Go Marching One by One
Just before we departed, our Croatian neighbours braved the elements and made their way in an upward direction. Interesting folks they were...hungry, interesting folks. The day before, I had heard them ask the leader of one of the guided groups if they had any food to spare, but the glutton said, "No!". Dawa and I were about to shower our new Eastern European friends with tasty victuals...so it was all good. =^P
When we arrived at High Camp, there were three Croatians, but one of them was sick and tired of waiting for weather...and missed his feather lined bed...so he left. The remaining Croats, Kristina and Krispy(I never really got his real name) were gunning for the summit. We watched then get buffeted by heavy winds as we followed them up the traverse. Little did we know what was to come...
OK...back to New Mexico...for now...and more on Denali later.
Bill is making monster chicken sandwiches for our 40 mile exploratory ride through the Garcia Park/Osha Mountain regions. The vistas have been excellent and Dawa is about to graduate to fourth gear on the Yumpin' Yimminy Yamaha! B^)
I'd best don my riding gear, as it's going to be a longer day than the last two...and we are burning daylight...B^)
Until Soon
Phill =^)
PHILL MICHAEL | Expedition Leader and Summit Climber
Everest Freestyle Expedition/Secret Spot Seven Summits
SecretSpot.NET
SecretSpot7Summits.com
SecretSpotEverest.com
Blog.SecretSpotEverest.com
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