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Posted - 08/03/2011 : 6:33 PM
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6 years ago while camping in the beautiful Limestone Lakes, Mt. Abruzzi caught my eye. It`s been on my mind ever since. Finally, on July 31, 2011, I summited this lovely and prominent mountain. What made it even more special was that my girlfriend made it up there with me. It was her first multiday mountaineering trip. The entire ascent was a pleasant plod to the summit on low angled limestone and snow. Fantastic views throughout, no exposure, no technical difficulties and no postholing. The only annoying thing were the mosquitos. There were thousands of them in the valley. The hike out was uneventful, however the drive out on the logging road was very exciting. My driveshaft fell off when I hit a bump. I thought I was screwed, but then I realized that all I had to do was to take the entire driveshaft out, turn the 4x4 on and the front wheel drive would kick in. A helpful camper helped me take the driveshaft out and about 20 minutes later I was on my way home. What an adventure!
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https://picasaweb.google.com/rpaul444
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 Happy go lucky, plaid wearin, postholin, safeway gaitor sportin, old-school film shootin, giver of many regards
Abbotsford, B.C.
Canada
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Posted - 08/03/2011 : 7:15 PM
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That is a beautiful and imposing picture.
Wow, I did not know you could save yourself out of that 'driveshaft' predicament. That is a shock and a half.
Great you made it out okay... and had a great time otherwise.
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Posted - 08/03/2011 : 8:30 PM
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Hey, this is a BC, not K2 section!... Just kidding 
Great photos (Picasa) from spectacular peaks. Too bad I haven't been to any of them. |
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over the hills and far away
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Posted - 08/06/2011 : 5:51 PM
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Originally posted by MtnNinja
I thought I was screwed, but then I realized that all I had to do was to take the entire driveshaft out, turn the 4x4 on and the front wheel drive would kick in. A helpful camper helped me take the driveshaft out and about 20 minutes later I was on my way home. What an adventure!
Oh! Let's just take it out! Brilliant. Sweet looking area. |
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Mt. Abruzzi
