Ski Mountaineering Skills with Andrew McLean - Route Finding

[@chicobicalho5621]

Hi Andrew. It's Chico here, your 1981 dorm neighbor at RISD, the guy who tought you the very important skill to throw pushpins like a dart, and who sold you that Schwinn unicycle for ten dallah at a yard sale in front of "that" museum where you got arrested for carrying a huge bag of snorting magnesium powder. Speaking of which... had you asked me about 'that situation', I would have recomended a vital book entitled "Sabotage and Monkeywrenching", not sure it is still in print, but I got a copy and have studied it thoroughly. One of the main lessons is; not take anything with you; but render it inoperative forever, stealthily, and elegantly. BTW, you can read and destroy this message if you find it appropriate. Hope all is well with you and your family, and my wishes for a positive 2023.

[@jegjeg4530]

Thanks for sharing your experience Andrew. Great format!

[@brunospasta]

And one of the most important points. Don't be afraid to turn around in case you can not find a more or less safe route.

[@chicobicalho5621]

As Doug Tompkins said on the documentary 180⁰ South. -"when you arrive at the edge of a precipice, make a U turn and walk away. Of course he was being philosophical about the current environmental situation of our planet. But, the film is pretty good.

[@stef11488]

Love this series by Andrew!! Great Work!

[@hungmanh5721]

Thank you. It's really helpful.

[@colinwatt00]

I’m over here counting grams and this guy is bringing a stuffed bear with him. Lol

[@riehl36]

Thank you.

[@BKInbound]

whats with the dog

[@ZAMOLXEDARK]

bear... courious myself

[@murraypendergrass8077]

we forreal arent going to talk about why he has a stuffed animal on his back