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Langley, BC
Canada
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Posted - 06/11/2008 : 08:22 AM
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Good grief. What a waste of time looking at this thread. And I agree completely with Jim regarding the foul language -- it's really not necessary. Grow up you guys.
Dan
http://www.westcoastpaddler.com
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 Kootenay Bud
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Posted - 06/11/2008 : 08:50 AM
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Alberta-based choss climbin', flame throwin', rappel lovin', ass talkin' hater who doesn't like "Gumby" for a descriptor
6302 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2008 : 08:58 AM
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Originally posted by sandy
I'm surprised you'd be looking for a permit if your claim of wading 6 hours through isothermic snow to the waist on Twin Lakes trail is accurate - perhaps the Parks Canada staff know something after all.
Well if we had gone to Floe we would have ended up leaving way earlier. Challenge is good and it's exactly what we were looking for Sandy. We were fully expecting a wallow. |
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Posted - 06/11/2008 : 11:55 AM
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| I always listen to the advice the park rangers give me. A hiker was killed in Mt. Rainier yesterday and two others had to be rescued by a helicopter after they were caught in a snow blizzard. If a ranger advises me to stay out of an area because of bad weather coming in or any other reason, I stay out. I can always go some place else, or I can just go for an easy stroll with my girlfriend holding hands. |
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Alberta-based choss climbin', flame throwin', rappel lovin', ass talkin' hater who doesn't like "Gumby" for a descriptor
6302 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2008 : 1:40 PM
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Originally posted by vic
I always listen to the advice the park rangers give me. A hiker was killed in Mt. Rainier yesterday and two others had to be rescued by a helicopter after they were caught in a snow blizzard. If a ranger advises me to stay out of an area because of bad weather coming in or any other reason, I stay out. I can always go some place else, or I can just go for an easy stroll with my girlfriend holding hands.
They are not rangers, they are front line office staff. The wardens here actually give you good info and are not condascending clueless pricks like the office staff are. |
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Vancouver, BC
Canada
1009 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2008 : 2:32 PM
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I find it much easier to go the other way..I play really really really dumb and clueless and I dont even buy a permit or pass.."wha you need a pass.."
Usually they just carry on muttering how I shoulndt be allowed to breed  |
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Calgary, Alberta
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Posted - 06/12/2008 : 8:00 PM
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| I agree with what others are saying: foul language is uncalled for here. |
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Alberta-based choss climbin', flame throwin', rappel lovin', ass talkin' hater who doesn't like "Gumby" for a descriptor
6302 Posts |
Posted - 06/12/2008 : 8:12 PM
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Posted - 06/12/2008 : 8:14 PM
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Having lived and backpacked in BNP for 20 years I have had the same conversations at the info centre as you. After this had happened a few times I would tell the person up front that I live here and that I'm aware of the conditions before I even gave any details as to where I was going. It works!
Finally. If you don't like it go somewhere else and stop whinning!
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Alberta-based choss climbin', flame throwin', rappel lovin', ass talkin' hater who doesn't like "Gumby" for a descriptor
6302 Posts |
Posted - 06/12/2008 : 8:42 PM
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Originally posted by gunthur
Having lived and backpacked in BNP for 20 years I have had the same conversations at the info centre as you. After this had happened a few times I would tell the person up front that I live here and that I'm aware of the conditions before I even gave any details as to where I was going. It works!
Finally. If you don't like it go somewhere else and stop whinning!
I think I will try that next time. Nice last line...it's not exactly "whining". Yeah...I think I will stay but thanks for the offer guy, enjoy G.P. |
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Penhold, Alberta
Canada
2009 Posts |
Posted - 06/13/2008 : 05:25 AM
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Hey T2C; it's the same in Jasper when dealing with the folks at the trail head counter. I think they treat everyone they don't recognize or know as a gorb(tourist). I just blow it off, get my pass and go do my hike. It's probably good that they mother everyone as unlike seasoned backpackers, a lot of weekend warriors can easily underestimate the area they are going into. By the time I hit the counter, I know if the trail is open and what condition the Parks office has rated the trail at. There are plenty of things to get pissed about in life, just take that deep breath, get your pass and smile. |
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Missing the Rockies.
263 Posts |
Posted - 06/13/2008 : 10:39 AM
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T2C, next time just point at your crotch and say "would a guy packing some of this need any advice from you?" and see what kind of reaction you get.
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Penhold, Alberta
Canada
2009 Posts |
Posted - 06/13/2008 : 11:30 AM
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Originally posted by Mel_Lowe
T2C, next time just point at your crotch and say "would a guy packing some of this need any advice from you?" and see what kind of reaction you get.
Sure Mel; if treating him like an incompetent backpacker gets him riled, just how do ya think he's gonna react when they make fun of his genitalia? |
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Outdoors addicted flyfishing, skiing, snowshoeing, hiking car crooner and resident motormouth
Da'Wack, BC
Canada
5372 Posts |
Posted - 06/13/2008 : 12:19 PM
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Langley, BC
Canada
1509 Posts |
Posted - 06/13/2008 : 1:37 PM
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Originally posted by darrenbell
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Originally posted by Mel_Lowe
T2C, next time just point at your crotch and say "would a guy packing some of this need any advice from you?" and see what kind of reaction you get.
Sure Mel; if treating him like an incompetent backpacker gets him riled, just how do ya think he's gonna react when they make fun of his genitalia?
Heh heh.
Poor little guy.
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Calgary, AB
Canada
252 Posts |
Posted - 06/13/2008 : 1:48 PM
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I was interrogated at the trailhead for Mount Marcy in the Adirondacks. I guess trying to weed out potential rescues. Reluctantly the park official allowed me to get a late start to my uneventful trip.
Issuing false info is seriously brutal. Not sure .. say so!
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Alberta-based choss climbin', flame throwin', rappel lovin', ass talkin' hater who doesn't like "Gumby" for a descriptor
6302 Posts |
Posted - 06/13/2008 : 5:05 PM
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Originally posted by Mel_Lowe
T2C, next time just point at your crotch and say "would a guy packing some of this need any advice from you?" and see what kind of reaction you get.
Not sure if your joking or being an ass so I will say that it's not about having hurt ego, it's about getting WRONG INFORMATION from people that are supposed to be professionals. That and being a condascending ass to people. Like Eco said, if your not sure about some thing then say so. |
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Langley, BC
Canada
1509 Posts |
Posted - 06/13/2008 : 5:12 PM
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These forums used to be so nice and friendly...
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Popkum, BC
Canada
5887 Posts |
Posted - 06/13/2008 : 8:07 PM
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Originally posted by WestCoastPaddler
These forums used to be so nice and friendly...
The forums are, but T2C is not (you should know by now) LOL |
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Alberta-based choss climbin', flame throwin', rappel lovin', ass talkin' hater who doesn't like "Gumby" for a descriptor
6302 Posts |
Posted - 06/13/2008 : 8:19 PM
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Originally posted by Flowing-Brook
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Originally posted by WestCoastPaddler
These forums used to be so nice and friendly...
The forums are, but T2C is not (you should know by now) LOL
Actually, I can be one of the nicest people you would ever meet, so long as you don't talk out of your ass or do dumb stuff |
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Parks Canada morons *rant*
