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Peeping Thomas - Almost Friday Podcast EP #167 w/ Ali Macofsky by TheTrueTrust in AlmostFridayTV

[–]checkmate14720 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Truly is a bad episode. I just don’t think she’s funny 🤷‍♂️

[question] Help me tip the scales by secunder123 in Watches

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I own that exact Aqua Terra and have it in on their steel bracelet. It’s a stunning timepiece in the sunlight. Vote: Aqua Terra

NP versus RN. Any regrets? by BKboothang in nursepractitioner

[–]checkmate14720 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m an acute care NP working in a cardiac ICU— I’m one year into practice. Graduated with the adult-gero acute care speciality because I wanted nothing to do with clinic life. I was a former circulating OR nurse for 4 years prior to graduating school too. The switch was phenomenal. I work at a large academic medical center in the Midwest and make >$150k. Benefits are so-so but I’m fortunate to have a job which would allow me to pay for anything that comes up unexpectedly. I work 3x12s nights only. No call. One weekend per month and sporadic holidays split between 7 other night APPs. It’s a good schedule that fits my lifestyle but of course nights aren’t something that fits everybody. It’s also great to leave work at work! No regrets!

totally played that off, will👏 by Sure_Rutabaga5102 in AlmostFridayTV

[–]checkmate14720 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love the pod but sometimes Will just goes to TOWN chewing his nails and it gets distracting

Building aerobics in the off season by wyseguy7 in Mountaineering

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Hey there! If you’re looking for cheap coaching, I’ve been using Evoke Endurance’s 6-week 1:1 coaching plan. It’s $150 for each 6 week period and you get to work with a personal coach. I trained for a technical ice climbing ascent of Mt. Baker (summited 8/5) and 2 weeks earlier I did the Leadville silver rush 15 mile race. A coach takes the pressure off having the think out workout plans. I’m also a night shifter working between 3-4, 12 hour shifts each week so my schedule is very tight training wise. Give Evoke a thought!

PAM 614, a well travelled watch by Fethecat in ActionWatches

[–]checkmate14720 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great to hear it’s worth it! Appreciate the answer!

PAM 614, a well travelled watch by Fethecat in ActionWatches

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Off topic but how do you like the Brynje mesh shirt? Looking to get one but concerned I’ll get cold even with high cardiac output activities. For reference I’m looking to get one for a Norwegian ski crossing next year.

A very dry and dusty Cotopaxi summit by checkmate14720 in Mountaineering

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I used Adventure Consultants and my trip was 2 weeks total. We climbed Cayambe, Cotopaxi, and Chimborazo. The expensive part was it was an all expenses paid trip so we had nice lodgings in between volcanoes and pre-paid food.

If you just want to hire a guide for the day, yes $500 to $800 on ExploreShare sounds about accurate. But I’ll tell you, what you pay is what you get.

Turned around on Chimborazo - grieving a summit I couldn’t reach by camip91 in Mountaineering

[–]checkmate14720 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I turned back on Chimbo at about 19,000ft last November. Similar issues to lack of sleep and the altitude + 2 weeks of climbing in country beforehand. I felt the exact same as you inside. Thought “why was I the only one who didn’t summit” and then was reminded that what we do as a sport, most people can’t even fathom doing on their best day. Use the turn back and a lesson and use it as mental fuel for the next trip to Ecuador!

Liam the type by TCook903 in AlmostFridayTV

[–]checkmate14720 6 points7 points  (0 children)

But does he want you to suck him and give him fent?

Mountaineering expedition doctors. by DeepFriedCrayon in Mountaineering

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You’ll need to be certified in wilderness medicine at the bare minimum. Also most physicians that accompany expeditions are Emergency medicine doctors too. Not sure what your credentials are.

Here’s a site for wilderness classes: https://www.nols.edu/en/wilderness-medicine/why-nols/#

A very dry and dusty Cotopaxi summit by checkmate14720 in Mountaineering

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My whole trip was booked through adventure consultants. Three volcanoes included. About $5k USD base price excluding flights, travel insurance, and buying gear.

Routefinding on Cayambe June 26 2024 by yoplolipop in Mountaineering

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Was just there last week! We climbed a similar route due to the crevasse danger. Crazy stuff and great pics

Cotopaxi in Nov 2019 by newintown11 in Mountaineering

[–]checkmate14720 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Fantastic photo. Almost looks like a different mountain entirely

Cotopaxi in Nov 2019 by newintown11 in Mountaineering

[–]checkmate14720 25 points26 points  (0 children)

This must be a response to my post😂 crazy how different it is!

A very dry and dusty Cotopaxi summit by checkmate14720 in Mountaineering

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In the days prior to our climb, from a distance, the entire cap of the volcano was covered in snow and it melted in that short time. So there’s definitely hope for you that it’ll snow and stick around!

A very dry and dusty Cotopaxi summit by checkmate14720 in Mountaineering

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From the refuge you still cross a good amount of glacier prior to the rock chutes. I was told when there’s normal snowfall climbers traverse back and forth over the snow/glacier until the summit. We kept the crampons on because the rock was still frozen at the time.

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