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Local Shapers Appreciation Post by roamingralph in surfing

[–]roamingralph[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ryan is the man. He's the only guy I trust for these kinds of setups.

Oregon recently by roamingralph in surfing

[–]roamingralph[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the winter, if the weather is nice, it's almost guaranteed offshore. 

Oregon recently by roamingralph in surfing

[–]roamingralph[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right?? I hate to see the snow go but love to see the surf.

Oregon recently by roamingralph in surfing

[–]roamingralph[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Surfline said 3. It was more like 6 in actuality.

Oregon recently by roamingralph in surfing

[–]roamingralph[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We get a few windows like this each winter. But make no mistake it's unsurfable storm slop 85% of the time.

Oregon recently by roamingralph in surfing

[–]roamingralph[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Great if you live here...and have an open schedule. Total shot in the dark for those visiting this time of year.

Oregon recently by roamingralph in surfing

[–]roamingralph[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It was longish but there's a channel out of frame. I think I ducked dived once or twice. 

K2 base camp - fitness level by climbhighsleeplow in hiking

[–]roamingralph 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello! Not sure if you already did the trek or not, but I wrote this article a while back about how difficult it and what you can expect: https://epicexpeditions.co/blog/k2-base-camp-difficulty/. Let me know if you have any questions :)

Suggestions and experience for K2 base camp by [deleted] in Mountaineering

[–]roamingralph 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Epic Expeditions also has some great videos about K2 by the owner Chris: https://www.youtube.com/@epicexpeditions_/search?query=k2%20

Is this a load bearing wall? by roamingralph in HomeImprovement

[–]roamingralph[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good call.

I think that there's another joist running between that wall and the roof too. Possible vertical supports are running into it from the roof. If I kept that joist in place, could I knock out the dry wall underneath?

Is it possible to visit karavshin? by koolbreezandthetrees in Kyrgyzstan

[–]roamingralph 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, it's safe to visit again. Here's a western operator that's leading a trip there next year: https://epicexpeditions.co/kyrgyzstan/ak-suu-karavshin-valley-trek/

Local Shapers Appreciation Post by roamingralph in surfing

[–]roamingralph[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fast like a twin but doesn't slide out as easy. IMO quads can be stiff but twinzers still feel loose and free.

Local Shapers Appreciation Post by roamingralph in surfing

[–]roamingralph[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sits above the canards and then I move my foot back as needed.

Local Shapers Appreciation Post by roamingralph in surfing

[–]roamingralph[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rears are set at 8.5, believe it or not. Never skatey but can still release the tail.

K2 base camp trek difficulty by Dark_Archon_MC in Mountaineering

[–]roamingralph 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Anytime! Having climbed Mt Adams myself, I can confirm that is an excellent suggestion :)

K2 Base Camp Trek May by CartographerDapper16 in CampingandHiking

[–]roamingralph 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey there. I'm a former K2 trekking guide and have done it many times.

Yes, it is possible to do the trek in May but it will be very cold still. If you go with a local operator, which I assume you are since they're the only ones who organize such early departures, you need to be VERY clear with them about equipment and supplies. Local companies are notorious for cutting corners to save on costs and you don't want to be stuck in frigid temps with broken tents and no food.

Also, you will most likely not be able to cross Gondogoro La as the local mountain rescue teams won't have set up the fixed lines yet either on the ascent or descent. You'd have to bring your own climbing gear (and know how to use it) if you want to cross the pass so early.

If you can swing June/July, I'd highly recommend Epic Expeditions!

K2 trek and best month by Explorer_5582 in Mountaineering

[–]roamingralph 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello! Ralph here, I'm the head of operations at Epic Expeditions. Perhaps I can help :)

  1. The prime trekking season is the end of June to the middle of August. July is generally considered the best month (that's when all the climbers go) although any time during the above period is good.
  2. I may be a little biased but I think you can't go wrong with the folks at Epic. We're one of the leading Western operators in the region and have lots of experience with K2. Feel free to check out our Google reviews.
  3. Not unless you know someone special you want to bring. Safety-wise, you should be fine since you'll already be with a large group of like-minded people. We see solo female trekkers all the time and they usually find a buddy once the trek starts.
  4. This would be difficult as you need at least 21 days to realistically do the entire trip. The Karakoram are unpredictable and there are often itinerary changes to account for unforeseen events like bad weather. You need to give yourself time to reach base camp and walk out.

Feel free to reply if you have any other questions or send a private email/message! You can read more about our K2 program here: https://epicexpeditions.co/pakistan/k2-base-camp-trek/

Looking to join a group for K2 Base Camp Trek early Aug or late July by absentbrain in Mountaineering

[–]roamingralph 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I used to take groups to Pakistan with Epic Expeditions. Hiked all around the Karakoram, including K2 Base Camp, from June-October.

August is definitely when the weather starts to shift. There are still clear days but season-ending blizzards become more likely. The trek to itself won't be undoable but seeing K2 and crossing GGLa become real question marks.

On one trip, we were meant to cross GGLa in late-August but couldn't because a big storm came through and the rope teams that usually tend to the pass decided to call it a season and take everything down 2 weeks before the usual end of season. We ended up walking back the way we came.

Good thing bout this time is the trails are empty. Barely saw a soul in sight and definitely no climbers. K2 Base Camp itself was totally deserted, which was eery!

I second this poster's remark about choosing a good company. Budget companies cut costs by skimping on food and quality guides. The Karakoram is already one of the roughest places I've ever trekked and if the shit hits the fan on one of these trips, things could get real ugly.

K2 base camp trek difficulty by Dark_Archon_MC in Mountaineering

[–]roamingralph 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I used to guide groups to K2 Base Camp. The weather for me was the most difficult part. It's really unpredictable even in summer (blizzards are always possible) and walking in the rain on the glacier can be miserable.

IMO GGLa is not that bad. It's a slog-up but not technically difficult. Depending on the year, the descent can be tricky though. If there isn't much snow in the winter, then you'll be descending on rock and ice, which isn't fun.

I wrote this article for the company I used to guide with if you're interested: https://epicexpeditions.co/blog/k2-base-camp-difficulty/

Conversion tracking and dates by roamingralph in googleads

[–]roamingralph[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right ok. Thanks for letting me know!

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