Ruth Gorge, AK. May'08

[Optimus8R]

Anyone down for a climbing trip to Ruth Gorge, Alaska?
Around 5/19- 5/31.
I just joined 14ers. I'm looking for a few climbers to come along and dig me out of an avalanche (if need be).
My summer climbing partner bailed (he's scared of cold and heights).
I would like to give Mt. Dickey a try.
Since I'm poor, this trip will be "on the cheap". Air travel: $400-450 Denver to Anchorage, Cab ride to Talkeetna, $? beer in Talkeetna, $450 bush plane to Ruth George. Then home fast so I can get back to washing dishes.
Climbers of all skill levels welcome. If your old and slow, great (I move at about Tim Medvitz pace). Pro's come along and try the Mooses Tooth while I watch from base camp and cook.
I will be training this winter in the front range (Denver), doing mulit day camp/climbs.

[akrdubbs]

cab ride to Talkeetna? Ouch.