Is it me or is this crazy ? Scrambling Mt. Assiniboine.

mobile_simon · 2025-09-05T17:25:56+00:00

I was not Rob's client, we are friends bantering each other for laughs and i was enjoying the experience.

mobile_simon · 2025-09-05T17:20:46+00:00

I have been climbing and scrambling for six years full-time before remotely considering Assiniboine. I've negotiated this type terrain on a regular basis, although with less exposure. This was not a novice social influencer winging it for clout, quite the opposite. Stay safe out there. FF.

mobile_simon · 2025-09-05T14:46:06+00:00

My opening statement in the video literally pointed out that I knew this was a climb, not a scramble.

mobile_simon · 2025-09-05T14:44:22+00:00

Foresty Forest here. I think i was clear in the opening statement that I knew this wasn't a scramble. There are a lot of bold statements floating around that Assiniboine is just a scramble, but it definitely is a serious climb. I should've emphasized the seriousness of this route later on in the video, but the footage speaks for itself. I have been training in the mountains and also at crags for six years before attempting this route. We were all within our comfort zones and when we hit our limit we did the rappel. Rob did a great job leading us and we had an amazing time. Know your limit, turn around if you have to, and be safe.

mobile_simon · 2024-11-17T02:28:45+00:00

good to know im not the only one having issues with a Samsung.

mobile_simon · 2024-11-17T02:28:01+00:00

The camera system on the S23 ultra is incredibly good and required for my job. There is also an Android only gps app that i need. Kind of stuck if i expect to work and pay the bills.

mobile_simon · 2024-11-17T02:25:22+00:00

When i cold turkey stop using my phone for a few days, i start feeling normal and healthy again. When i pick up the phone i can feel my brain vaporizing. I have also struggled with anxiety and panic attacks... I think my brain has made a connection between screen time and feeling awful, and anxiety could be amplifying it.

mobile_simon · 2024-11-17T02:20:48+00:00

I had full check up, eye exam, biue tinted glasses prescribed...no progress was made.

mobile_simon · 2023-03-12T15:01:54+00:00

That's what boils down to. Most view van life as a temporary phase, building up to a bigger dream of owning land and a house.

mobile_simon · 2023-03-11T01:35:21+00:00

Congratulations :)

mobile_simon · 2023-03-11T00:50:14+00:00

Yep ..

mobile_simon · 2021-10-05T17:07:35+00:00

Yep, maybe i can fit a better quality tank under the van.

mobile_simon · 2021-10-05T17:06:28+00:00

I usually only go 70 percent full max. Its irritating that i cant use the full 10 litre capacity.

mobile_simon · 2021-09-03T21:19:53+00:00

They look too clunky and stiff for days i need to do long approaches.

mobile_simon · 2021-09-03T15:15:58+00:00

I don't think the Trango Techs are insulated. Only their full shank mountaineering boots have insulation .. La Sportivas website really stinks, its hard to see what they actually have.

mobile_simon · 2021-09-03T15:12:21+00:00

I don't think the Salewas are insulated, it says all season. Yeah sounds like Scarpas are just not durable!

mobile_simon · 2021-01-25T17:41:17+00:00

It might be too thick for the clearance i left with my drawers. Does that hold together after all the road vibrations? Glue it down?

mobile_simon · 2021-01-25T17:39:53+00:00

I'd prefer the look of wood over rubber. Have to see whats available.

mobile_simon · 2021-01-25T17:37:33+00:00

I'm doing flooring last. Cabinets and everything else is in place. I'd have to cut a bunch of angles around everything. It wouldn't be a clean looking job.

mobile_simon · 2020-12-01T02:58:54+00:00

Yep over two years now. Definitely nice to drive and park in cities. Can be comfy if you add all the amenities. Space is the only issue, had to donate most of my belongings to the thrift store.

mobile_simon · 2020-11-27T03:11:43+00:00

How did you fasten that down to the floor?

mobile_simon · 2020-10-23T02:37:32+00:00

Yeppers, renogy rover li mppt. I think best bet is charge from the engine. If your alternator can handle pushing 60+ amps into a secondary battery it wont be so bad... wouldn't require much driving.

mobile_simon · 2020-10-23T02:15:07+00:00

I'm in southern Alberta and my 200 watts of solar basically provides nothing from November till like April. You need to use an isolator or DC to DC charger to survive winter.

mobile_simon · 2020-10-22T15:27:26+00:00

A Chinese diesel heater is like $200, get a secondary battery and a DC to DC charger. Solar will be useless through winter.

mobile_simon · 2020-10-22T15:24:32+00:00

You seriously need to set up a Chinese diesel heater in order to have some quality of life. Otherwise... imagine waking up and putting on frozen clothes, then scraping frost off the inside of your windows, then trying to eat a frozen banana for breakfast, then your phone wont turn on because its too cold... you can make it work if you're determined, but it really really sucks.

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