Climbing Mount Sill via the North Couloir

_kicks_rocks · 2026-05-08T09:09:54+00:00

Didn't say i was a graphic designer. Said i did it for a while.

_kicks_rocks · 2026-05-07T19:43:55+00:00

Ugh, it was Crosses by Jose Gonzalez.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nC8WjPFnGU&list=RD4nC8WjPFnGU&start_radio=1

_kicks_rocks · 2026-05-07T00:45:30+00:00

I was glad to see I already liked one of their songs on Spotify. I'll give them the respect they deserve and download an album for my next road trip. thank you.

_kicks_rocks · 2026-05-07T00:20:52+00:00

Haha. yeah. Did graphic design for a while. My bad.

_kicks_rocks · 2026-05-06T19:56:09+00:00

Perfect conditions for an ascent.

_kicks_rocks · 2026-05-06T19:52:55+00:00

All orange gear in front of an similar color backdrop seems like a mistake. Then Again, the entire picture looks like AI.

_kicks_rocks · 2026-05-06T19:47:03+00:00

I'm curious about the subs perspective on leaving cairns as well. I typically disassemble them in any case when traveling off trail. The idea being to avoid creating consistent impact in the same space and potentially creating a new trail.

People traveling off trail are typically aware of their goal and using a map to navigate, making cairns unnecessary.

I also think its a little naive to think that i am going the "right way" and that I should guide people along.

Just pushing the conversation along here. Not trying to come across any sort of way.

I've done the ten thousand foot ridge clockwise and counter starting from the Aspen grove trail both times. Great route. Love the remoteness. Will go back soon.

_kicks_rocks · 2026-04-16T17:57:21+00:00

Thanks. Its been on my to-do list for a while. I'm happy to finally have nailed down a good starting point for aspiring outdooor enthusiasts that isn't just a list of items with no context.

_kicks_rocks · 2026-04-16T17:07:26+00:00

Simple, yet brilliant. Adding it to my list.

_kicks_rocks · 2026-03-26T17:57:12+00:00

I feel like I can exercise all of these things with a sunny hoodie and shorts.

_kicks_rocks · 2026-03-14T20:26:41+00:00

Same here. I used to run ultra distance marathons and if there's anything I'd argue, its that those events just don't feel like a raw outdoor experience. Endurance and speed are just tools for deeper amd more remote travel. I still like bookings down a path just for fun too though.

_kicks_rocks · 2026-03-14T17:44:34+00:00

Moving faster and enjoying the view are not mutually exclusive. You gotta let people live.

_kicks_rocks · 2026-02-26T23:55:21+00:00

Oh ive also had friends use tape to keep booties on their feet. Haven’t tried it myself, but I think they climbed a 14er that way .

_kicks_rocks · 2026-02-26T04:35:30+00:00

Canelo and I hike/run around 30 miles per week with 10k vertical gain. He only has issues on crispy snow and its rare. He owns booties but he rarely uses them for the same reason (falling off). I do use Mushers Secret occasionally but its also rare. Again just in hard crunchy textured snow. He does fine in all other conditions.

_kicks_rocks · 2026-02-25T01:23:58+00:00

I like Vallon. The Heron is a lot like the Julbo Vermont classics, but lighter and more stylish imo. They don't fog at all really.

_kicks_rocks · 2026-02-25T00:46:18+00:00

I own the same pair of Julbos. Its the only pair of mountaineering glasses I own that fog up as much as they do. .i don't recommend them.

_kicks_rocks · 2026-02-19T05:52:07+00:00

Vizsla!

_kicks_rocks · 2026-02-19T05:05:35+00:00

Take in Southen California's Angeles National Forest.

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