This is just a short series of clips shot on a recent 15 mile training hike around Huntsville State Park.
The park is pleasant enough but these hikes are really just endurance workouts. We load up the packs, I carry about 30 pounds, and knock out some miles and about 600′ of elevation gain. It’s not real challenging but challenging terrain isn’t easy to find near Houston.
This was also our first test of the awesome new Flip MinoHD which we’ll probably be taking with us on future climbs.
Messner’s accomplishments include the solo ascent of Mount Everest (without supplemental oxygen) and being the first climber to all fourteen 8,000 meter peaks. In the video he discusses his motivation, the evolution of climbing, and his work to preserve alpine environments.
There’s much more background information in his Wikipedia entry.
This is one of our favorite Rainier videos on YouTube. It isn’t long or flashy but it does really capture the beauty of the place.
Team NSC definitely has its sights on Rainier. We’re planning our schedule through 2010 now and Rainier is probably going to be scheduled for the second quarter of 2009. Contact us if you are interested in going along and would like to be kept in the loop as plans progress.
“Of all the fire mountains which like beacons, once blazed along the Pacific Coast, Mount Rainier is the noblest.” – John Muir
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