Day 21 Bear Aware…
…is what they kept preaching to us since we pulled into Squamish. I didn’t believe them, or at least didn’t take them too serious….Yep, we saw one. Big black one. Maybe not too big, but he definitely could have eaten me or at the very least, all our food. He was basically in downtown Squamish, right down from the Adventure Center; where I am currently typing this. Mario and Eric were in a car in front of me and Jen. I think we all spotted it at the same time, because we all came to a screeching hault to have gander at an animal that could be higher on the food chain, without the help of guns. Mario managed to snag a picture before the local women behind the caravan pulled around us in a mad fury. I can only imaging what she was saying about us. I personally wished the bear would have eaten her…only kidding:) When we got done climbing yesterday, some folks around the camp said a bear had been hanging out in the parking lot wanting some food. A bunch people also said they saw the bear around some of the boulder problems not too far in the woods. Basically, there are bears around and we should probably take the rangers seriously and not leave honey in our tents. Eric has been know to take all the chocolate chip cookies to bed with him.Jen left us last night and is probably in transit, as I type, back to Baltimore. Jen, so glad you got to come. You will be missed. By the way, Jen climbed amazing this week. She did some really cool problems. The highlights include: Sit Start to Holmboy, Viper, and Swank Stretch. Gina left, then Jen, and Mario will probably be leaving tonight or tomorrow. Mario and Eric are currently climbing the Chief. It’s like 10 pitches, so Mario might be too exhausted to leave when he gets off the mountain. So basically, our camp has room for two more tents as of tomorrow. All are welcome. Please come climb with us!! We def. enjoy having people come visit.Eric, obviously being too modest, didn’t mention in his last post that he had just finished crushing Tatonka (meaning buffalo…ever watch Dances With Wolves). Basically he tried about 3 times, sent the problem, then said: “I gotta go into town and make some calls and do some stuff online.” Then proceeded to leave us in confused wonder.I put some more pictures up today. Some climbing, some hanging, and a few of our epic hike up the Chief. They should be the last added to the Squamish section. Stay Tuned b/c there is more to come. I’m actually going to go climb now. I should probably take a shower…kinda stink and have k-mart feet but that’s nothing some Old Spice, antibacterial hand sanitizer (that we use as bodywash), and Nag Champa can’t cover up. Taker Easy,-Matt
change of plans there…we will be in Vancouver tonight, and if you want to come pick me up tomorrow (sat) then i can stay and camp with you on the weekend, and i wont have to be back till monday morning
brian said this on August 31st, 2007 at 7:57 pm
I bought more Nag Champa today… and then I thought of the two of you… and then i was sad… and then i ate ice cream and felt better ; )
miss your faces
loves and pieces
G
Gina said this on August 31st, 2007 at 1:13 pm
hey ballor. i’m in washington at the moment but we’re going up to camp in the cascades tomorrow then plan to be in vancouver on sat morning. so i’ll have my phone on me all day tomorrow but no guarantees on service later in the evening. either way, we’ll be in van. saturday and sunday moving todd in. a good place to meet in van. would be down in the harbor by the big white sail looking things where the cruise ships come in. it’s called Canada Place. we’ll try and catch up on the phone tomorrow and make plans. miss you brother, but not for long.
Brian said this on August 30th, 2007 at 9:48 pm
Matt, it all sounds so great except for the bears. Eric leave off the coolies please! I hope you guys saw the eclipse.
Karen said this on August 30th, 2007 at 7:07 pm
Hay Eric
Miss you hope you are having a lot of fun and can’t wate to see you a kir’;s wedding.
Love you
Amanda
Amanda said this on August 29th, 2007 at 4:18 pm
Bwheels, hopefully you will check this again. I will call you friday and saturday if you’ll have your phone on. let me know b/c it cost a lot to call. you can reply on the site if you like.
matt
matt said this on August 29th, 2007 at 1:20 pm
Ballor!!!! i’ll be in vancouver on….TOMORROW! we’ll be there for the weekend so we need to hang. i don’t really know how to get ahold of you other than this comment section. anywhoo, i’m glad you’re having a blast brother. peace
Brian WHeeler said this on August 29th, 2007 at 11:37 am
I miss you guys (and Squamish) sooo much already! And you know that I’m not just saying that. I just made it home after one seriously drawn out travel day. Sore, briused, scraped up, and very happy. I’ll be back next year to tick off Golden Boy. I really am reluctant to go back to the real world… you know, that one where I have a mortgage & job?
That beautiful crisp full moon had an eclipse that I got to watch on my drive down to Seattle. All the more beautiful because it was unexpected. Oh, and Matt, my coffee this morning paled in comparison to every morning this past week both in quality and in company.
Cheers,
Jen
Jen said this on August 28th, 2007 at 10:46 pm
ERIC……PLEASE DO NOT TAKE COOKIES TO BED WITH YOU…..BEARS WILL GET YOU11111111 I LOVE THE NEW VIDEO. ALL MY LOVE ALWAYS, YOUR MOM
Mike Klimt said this on August 28th, 2007 at 4:03 pm
You guys are fuckin warriors! Love the shots, Eric the videos are killer, and the inspiration is well, inspiring. In any event if you guys swing down Boulder hit me up 410-456-8790, free place to crash in Lakewood as of the 7th.
Thom said this on August 28th, 2007 at 2:51 pm