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Caching a Future Base Camp

8/20/2013

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I just returned from a three-day trip to the Invernada area, in preparation of a guided trip that will happen at the end of the month.  Like so many things in life, Invernada is fun and easy when its just a bunch of dreams and ideas.  When the work begins, that's when the commitment really shows through. I am glad to know that I am still so psyched about this that carrying a few 60-pound packs, six-miles, and 4000-feet up into the mountains was actually pretty fun.
This project is about opening doors for others.  Right now, skiing in this area requires a tremendous amount of work - in terms of preparation and then just straight up hauling big loads long distances.  The skiing in this area is really good, but it's not epic.  By this I mean there are no huge descents, it's not particularly high, and most of the terrain isn't steep enough to brag about.  It's a perfect place for most people to ski.  The problem is, most people can't get there.  

I have no intention of turning this into a place that everyone can go.  But what if I can take the bite of the expedition?  This is the experiment for this year.  When I return with the client, we will be able to tour in with the type of load that is typical of a hut trip in Colorado.  If it works, then the even more difficult work begins.  If it doesn't, well, I got another opportunity to ski a beautiful place that few know of.  As we say in Chile:  a ver.  
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Steve
8/20/2013 06:29:34 am

You need a human pack mule...you know, some guy too stupid to know he's working...but where could you find such a person...there must be a person like that someplace...maybe in Connecticut...I know this guy...

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Donny link
8/20/2013 07:52:50 am

True. But before it's possible to assign work, I have to find out what needs to be done. This year is a total experiment. But, believe me, you're on my guinea pig list. I am not afraid to test on animals.

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