Tuckerman Mini!!!

**Duffman** · 02-19-2008, 09:06 PM

im definitely in for hiking and also vote yes to fresh draft beer, provided my out of shape ass doesn't have to help carry it up there.

**awf170** · 02-19-2008, 09:34 PM

IMO, hiking is easier if you are in pretty good shape. I have mega-rides + freerides and would way rather throw them on my back. There is just no way I could skin at the speed I can hike.

**half-fast** · 02-20-2008, 08:32 AM

95% of the people in tucks on any given day are on plain old alpine gear.
if the hiking trail isn't snow covered, I think its easier than skinning. If it is snow covered, its easier to skin up sherb. I was there in the late '70s or early '80s and some canadians had managed to get a keg up to lunch rocks.

**EC_the_tash** · 02-20-2008, 10:35 AM

Originally Posted by half-fast

95% of the people in tucks on any given day are on plain old alpine gear.
if the hiking trail isn't snow covered, I think its easier than skinning. If it is snow covered, its easier to skin up sherb. I was there in the late '70s or early '80s and some canadians had managed to get a keg up to lunch rocks.

I agree with HF, and add that I think the snow covered tuck's trail is usually pretty well packed. With the right footwear it really isn't a problem. Re: fresh draft beer, I think that two 5 gallon kegs should make their way to the shelters on Friday night, by whatever means, and be rested and ready to tap for Sat. afternoon/morning/breakfast

**EC_the_tash** · 02-20-2008, 10:38 AM

Originally Posted by njfreeskier

it would be my first time skinning. should i give it a go, or stick with hiking it instead?

hike it, first time, hike it

**grubbers** · 02-20-2008, 10:55 AM

Originally Posted by EC_the_tash

Re: fresh draft beer, I think that two 5 gallon kegs should make their way to the shelters on Friday night, by whatever means, and be rested and ready to tap for Sat. afternoon/morning/breakfast

if i can get out there by midday friday and we have the kegs, consider it done. i have an odd enjoyment of difficult, sufferfest hikes so it should be fun.

**EC_the_tash** · 02-20-2008, 11:14 AM

Originally Posted by grubbers

if i can get out there by midday friday and we have the kegs, consider it done. i have an odd enjoyment of difficult, sufferfest hikes so it should be fun.

nice, I'll definitely be free for the midday friday hike, plus all my mag friends seem to want to skin the sherbie, so Grubbers, it sounds like we're on keg duty. & Devo, if you're planning to ski what you skin up in the ravine, Maybe I'll let you carry up my brigades

**DEVO** · 02-20-2008, 11:29 AM

Originally Posted by EC_the_tash

nice, I'll definitely be free for the midday friday hike, plus all my mag friends seem to want to skin the sherbie, so Grubbers, it sounds like we're on keg duty. & Devo, if you're planning to ski what you skin up in the ravine, Maybe I'll let you carry up my brigades

Maybe I will tow a sled. Heck you can even ride in it.

**salida** · 02-20-2008, 03:24 PM

Yo dudes.

I'm in. Gpetrics and I have talked the keg thing over many times. We even have a system all rigged up to sled it in. Mike if you and EC are having a hard time, we could take the duty off of your shoulders. While I haven't talked to Gpetrics today, I'm fair in saying, We'd be glad to get the keg up there for Friday night, and have the remainder of it in the bowl for Saturday morning.

This is going to be freakin fun! Mags littering the ravine, I'm sure someone is going to jump off some stupid shit on the headwall!

porter

**EC_the_tash** · 02-20-2008, 03:49 PM

Originally Posted by salida

Yo dudes.

I'm in. Gpetrics and I have talked the keg thing over many times. We even have a system all rigged up to sled it in. Mike if you and EC are having a hard time, we could take the duty off of your shoulders. While I haven't talked to Gpetrics today, I'm fair in saying, We'd be glad to get the keg up there for Friday night, and have the remainder of it in the bowl for Saturday morning.

This is going to be freakin fun! Mags littering the ravine, I'm sure someone is going to jump off some stupid shit on the headwall!

porter

I like the initiative, however, it pains me to report what a little birdie told me re: kegs and park rangers (the word confiscation was used)

I have a friend who wants to hike and not ski... We'll get him drunk and handcuff him to the keg, so it anyone wants to confiscate a keg they'll have to take a six foot lithuanian with it

**gpcharles** · 02-20-2008, 06:37 PM

the keg is taken care of. they cannot confiscate it so long as you practice "leave no trace" principles.

**danhikeski** · 02-20-2008, 08:54 PM

I have hiked and skinned up to Hermit Lake hundreds of time, I would much rather skin it. I will donate my sled to get that keg up there. About 2 hours and you can be on the ravine floor.

**EC_the_tash** · 02-20-2008, 09:59 PM

Originally Posted by gpetrics

the keg is taken care of. they cannot confiscate it so long as you practice "leave no trace" principles.

I might pee in the snow, if that's a "trace"...

**DEVO** · 02-20-2008, 10:07 PM

Originally Posted by EC_the_tash

I might pee in the snow, if that's a "trace"...

Get enough keg beer in me and I might do to the snow what I did to your parent's bathroom. Now that's leaving a "trace".

**fool** · 02-25-2008, 07:52 AM

Beandip, snowsprite, Steve, and other NYC area mags -

If you're not making it a three day weekend, which I know has already been mentioned, I might be interested in car pooling from the Hudson Valley area. Still not sure if I'm going, but if it's going to be a weekend trip car pooling is basically essential (and I can't take a three day weekend). Anyone interested?

**steve** · 02-25-2008, 08:10 AM

Originally Posted by fool

Beandip, snowsprite, Steve, and other NYC area mags -

If you're not making it a three day weekend, which I know has already been mentioned, I might be interested in car pooling from the Hudson Valley area. Still not sure if I'm going, but if it's going to be a weekend trip car pooling is basically essential (and I can't take a three day weekend). Anyone interested?

i'll definitely let you know if it ends up 2 days.
definitely wouldn't mind splitting gas money.

**EC_the_tash** · 02-25-2008, 08:50 AM

Originally Posted by DEVO

Get enough keg beer in me and I might do to the snow what I did to your parent's bathroom. Now that's leaving a "trace".

That's not funny you old asshole. My parents have to live in that house,... they were pretty deeply offended. Besides, I never told you this, but after you left that next day, my father was like. "What happened to him last night? It smells like burnt whale sperm downstairs, and he barely touched his frittata." I told him you were going through menopause, and to cut you some slack.

p.s.- you're old

**Phall** · 02-25-2008, 08:58 AM

I'm in for helping with Keg duty, I must live up to my fathers name. haha

**Brock Landers** · 02-25-2008, 09:19 AM

Im in for bringing a keg up on Friday too. Especially if we have a sled. Fuck..if we have a sled we should get a big 1/2 barrel.

Keg
Tap
Cups
Garbage bags

**EC_the_tash** · 02-25-2008, 11:08 AM

Originally Posted by Brock Landers

Im in for bringing a keg up on Friday too. Especially if we have a sled. Fuck..if we have a sled we should get a big 1/2 barrel.

Keg
Tap
Cups
Garbage bags

yup^^^ and um... yup. If we drag a 1/2 barrell up there, (160lbs.) I'm staying two nights, fri/sat.

**BeanDip4All** · 02-25-2008, 12:08 PM

this is still in the back of my mind. i know my parents would be THRILLED if i made it up to n. conway.

it's just a long ass drive :-/ bitch moan

but thinking about it!
xoxo,
c

**H-man** · 02-25-2008, 01:35 PM

Originally Posted by BeanDip4All

this is still in the back of my mind. i know my parents would be THRILLED if i made it up to n. conway.

it's just a long ass drive :-/ bitch moan

but thinking about it!
xoxo,
c

The fly to Portland on Friday, hitch a ride with me offer still stands if you missed the offer.

**BeanDip4All** · 02-25-2008, 02:02 PM

Originally Posted by H-man

The fly to Portland on Friday, hitch a ride with me offer still stands if you missed the offer.

thanks

i saw it. just not sure i could rally the troops to also fly! if we were flying anywhere, it would be to slc

besides, i like being master of my own destiny. if it's under 10 hours, i generally prefer to drive.

**valleygirl** · 02-25-2008, 02:18 PM

Originally Posted by BeanDip4All

thanks

i saw it. just not sure i could rally the troops to also fly! if we were flying anywhere, it would be to slc

besides, i like being master of my own destiny. if it's under 10 hours, i generally prefer to drive.

Cousins of mine drove 7 hours on Saturday for my dad's wedding yesterday (Tampa to Pensacola) for WAY less fun than a weekend at Tuck's...

Sack up, Chica, & make the drive!!

**Buke Skywalker** · 02-25-2008, 02:26 PM

Originally Posted by EC_the_tash

I like the initiative, however, it pains me to report what a little birdie told me re: kegs and park rangers (the word confiscation was used)

I have a friend who wants to hike and not ski... We'll get him drunk and handcuff him to the keg, so it anyone wants to confiscate a keg they'll have to take a six foot lithuanian with it

Thanks for volunteering my drunk JONG lithuanian ass for Protective Custody service. I didn't know it was your turn to be Queen Dick For The Day.