I'm headed back up flattop on Wednesday. I'm pretty mad at myself for turning around so I'm going to get it done. I have to make it to hallett and otis to be a truly successful day...if i'm feeling especially crazy i'll make it to taylor...but im guessing my legs will kick my @$$ if i try to make them do that. I should have much better weather...supposed to be around 50 here in Estes on wed. I'm praying for no wind.
So think good "mild weather" thoughts for me :)
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ok fellow mustard paste lovers.....
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Posted 17 January 2005 - 05:00 PM
QUOTE (smudge @ Jan 17 2005, 05:53 PM)
I'm headed back up flattop on Wednesday. I'm pretty mad at myself for turning around so I'm going to get it done. I have to make it to hallett and otis to be a truly successful day...if i'm feeling especially crazy i'll make it to taylor...but im guessing my legs will kick my @$$ if i try to make them do that. I should have much better weather...supposed to be around 50 here in Estes on wed. I'm praying for no wind.
So think good "mild weather" thoughts for me :)
So think good "mild weather" thoughts for me :)
Well, good luck. Excuse my newbness, but what kind of gear does this require? Are you just shoeing it, or crampons and ice axe - whole nine yards deal? Do you retrace your route down, or is there another way?
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Posted 17 January 2005 - 05:33 PM
Gonna tote a set of ski's with ya this time for the return trip?
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Posted 17 January 2005 - 05:58 PM
I will just snowshoe up. If this was a spring climb I might go by way of one of the glaciers or couloirs and bring the crampons etc... but the avalanch danger is pretty high right now, so the steeper approaches were be risking waaaaaay too much. I will probably bring my axe to use near the summit of hallett just in case...but will probably not need it...
I need to buy some new skis. The only ones I have are way too cumbersome for the hike in. I need some smaller "touring" skis. But that will wait until the spring/summer when they are on sale...
I need to buy some new skis. The only ones I have are way too cumbersome for the hike in. I need some smaller "touring" skis. But that will wait until the spring/summer when they are on sale...
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Posted 18 January 2005 - 08:53 AM
QUOTE (smudge @ Jan 17 2005, 05:58 PM)
I will just snowshoe up. If this was a spring climb I might go by way of one of the glaciers or couloirs and bring the crampons etc... but the avalanch danger is pretty high right now, so the steeper approaches were be risking waaaaaay too much. I will probably bring my axe to use near the summit of hallett just in case...but will probably not need it...
Would you consider this hike again during the Stomp. I would love to do this hike.
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Posted 18 January 2005 - 10:03 AM
I'll do whatever anybody wants to do....I can do any hike anytime...so you guys pick....I'm along for the ride! But I'd love to do this hike. Any of the hikes that have been talked about will be amazing. Thunder Lake should be unreal....Chasm Lake would be incredible.....Black Lake....Flattop...etc.
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Posted 18 January 2005 - 10:08 AM
QUOTE (GLENNinPA @ Jan 18 2005, 09:53 AM)
Would you consider this hike again during the Stomp. I would love to do this hike.
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Posted 18 January 2005 - 10:09 AM
Ok, I'm not going to the stomp, but I do want to ask about smudge's thread topic title! I'm intrigued by the reference to mustard paste...food? medicine? both? The mind boggles at the possibilities...TELL US MORE!
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Posted 18 January 2005 - 10:41 AM
Well, mustard paste can be used for both its nutritional and medicinal values. Derived from mustard seeds found only in Madagascar, it must be fermented and broken down in a unique way. At the moment, the science community is still baffled by the exact process, but tribal Madagascarians have used, as they like to call it, "boom boom pasty" for thousands of years.
First you have to find yourself a Lemur that has been feeding on this certain type of mustard seed high in the tree tops. Then find a pod nut that is suitable for precision marksmanship and whiz it directly above the lemurs head. This will cause the little creature to become surprised and very frightened and will uncontrollably pass a BM which makes a small booming sound. This will fall from the canopy above to the ground far below...boom. Collect the fecal matter and you have yourself some mustard paste.
Now, the throw must be at the right time. The lemur cannot be aware of your presence. It is in the complete surprise and fear of the quick encounter with the pod nut that causes certain adrenaline enzymes to "inject" themselves inside the scat as it is being blasted out. As the priceless poo falls to the earth, the oxygen around it mixes with this enzyme to give it a thick pasty texture. So if the lemur is too low, the consistency will be off and you will have to find yourself another lemur...and pod nut. Make sure the little fella is high enough so the marriage between the mystery enzyme and the oxygen can work their magic.
DO NOT hit your lemur in the head, as pod nuts explode on impact and you do not want to kill the lemur. They can produce mustard paste their entire lives and it would be a waste of a great resource to kill one....and it would be sad because they are cute.
Now that you have your paste, you can simply eat it as a wonderful delicacy. Put it on ice cream (I hear Grand Lake has a new flavor), put it in a stew...I don't care. Or if you are suffering from "The Gamgee" you can smear it on your blisters and your rash and it will clear up within minutes. There are so many other great uses for this lemur miracle...I just don't have time to get into it. I hope I have cleared up any confusion. Hasta la mama..
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First you have to find yourself a Lemur that has been feeding on this certain type of mustard seed high in the tree tops. Then find a pod nut that is suitable for precision marksmanship and whiz it directly above the lemurs head. This will cause the little creature to become surprised and very frightened and will uncontrollably pass a BM which makes a small booming sound. This will fall from the canopy above to the ground far below...boom. Collect the fecal matter and you have yourself some mustard paste.
Now, the throw must be at the right time. The lemur cannot be aware of your presence. It is in the complete surprise and fear of the quick encounter with the pod nut that causes certain adrenaline enzymes to "inject" themselves inside the scat as it is being blasted out. As the priceless poo falls to the earth, the oxygen around it mixes with this enzyme to give it a thick pasty texture. So if the lemur is too low, the consistency will be off and you will have to find yourself another lemur...and pod nut. Make sure the little fella is high enough so the marriage between the mystery enzyme and the oxygen can work their magic.
DO NOT hit your lemur in the head, as pod nuts explode on impact and you do not want to kill the lemur. They can produce mustard paste their entire lives and it would be a waste of a great resource to kill one....and it would be sad because they are cute.
Now that you have your paste, you can simply eat it as a wonderful delicacy. Put it on ice cream (I hear Grand Lake has a new flavor), put it in a stew...I don't care. Or if you are suffering from "The Gamgee" you can smear it on your blisters and your rash and it will clear up within minutes. There are so many other great uses for this lemur miracle...I just don't have time to get into it. I hope I have cleared up any confusion. Hasta la mama..
smudge
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Posted 18 January 2005 - 10:58 AM
QUOTE (smudge @ Jan 18 2005, 10:03 AM)
....Chasm Lake would be incredible.....
Chasm could be very cool also!
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Posted 18 January 2005 - 01:16 PM
Oh, smudge, "We're not worthy! We're not worthy!" 
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(but with no mustard paste, please!)
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(but with no mustard paste, please!)
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Posted 18 January 2005 - 01:31 PM
Great story Smudge! It's getting too deep in here for me.
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Great story Smudge! It's getting too deep in here for me.
I 2nd that.
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Posted 18 January 2005 - 02:39 PM
I agree Misssilly. The lemur poo is getting deep.
I believe I'm going to enjoy meeting Smudge! It must be the Texan in him, we're world famous for being full of Bull ( or Lemur) Poo!
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I believe I'm going to enjoy meeting Smudge! It must be the Texan in him, we're world famous for being full of Bull ( or Lemur) Poo!
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Posted 18 January 2005 - 05:37 PM
QUOTE (Bill 007 @ Jan 18 2005, 03:39 PM)
I agree Misssilly. The lemur poo is getting deep.
I believe I'm going to enjoy meeting Smudge! It must be the Texan in him, we're world famous for being full of Bull ( or Lemur) Poo!
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I believe I'm going to enjoy meeting Smudge! It must be the Texan in him, we're world famous for being full of Bull ( or Lemur) Poo!
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Speaking of "Bull". Does it have to be a male or female Lemur, or will either do?
Just wondering!
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