Dark Marmot http://themarmot.com/blog Family Blog Sun, 18 Apr 2010 02:23:06 +0000 en hourly 1 Leavenworth, Christmas 2009 http://themarmot.com/blog/?p=89 http://themarmot.com/blog/?p=89#comments Sun, 18 Apr 2010 02:22:30 +0000 Shawn Smith http://themarmot.com/blog/?p=89
Leavenworth 2009

Leavenworth 2009




Leavenworth just after the lighting festival in 2009. Snow on the ground sent people indoors soon.

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Liam and Rory running among the redwoods in Northern California August, 2009. The trees were hard to show in a picture without someone else standing there as a reference.

]]> http://themarmot.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=76 0 Crater Lake, Oregon http://themarmot.com/blog/?p=62 http://themarmot.com/blog/?p=62#comments Sat, 27 Mar 2010 23:36:28 +0000 Shawn Smith http://themarmot.com/blog/?p=62


Looking at Wizard Island in Crater Lake, Oregon. August 2009.

]]> http://themarmot.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=62 0 Denali Mountain from Talkeetna http://themarmot.com/blog/?p=52 http://themarmot.com/blog/?p=52#comments Sat, 27 Mar 2010 22:43:09 +0000 Shawn Smith http://themarmot.com/blog/?p=52

Just coming into view, Denali (aka Mt. McKinley) from Talkeetna, AK from the deck of the Talkeetna Lodge.  Sitting around and having a beer with my brothe r and father, waiting for the mountain to show up.

]]> http://themarmot.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=52 0 Things to Not Forget on Trips http://themarmot.com/blog/?p=31 http://themarmot.com/blog/?p=31#comments Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:48:08 +0000 Shawn Smith http://themarmot.com/blog/?p=31  

Homer, AKBasics

  • Phone and charger
  • Camera and charger
  • Wallet
  • Watch
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun tan lotion
  • toothbrush
  • razor
  • deodorant and other tolitries
  • Nighttime stuff like retainers, head gear, or anti-snoring devices

Clothes (obviously but I have often forgotten an article of clothing)

  • Shirts
  • Pants
  • Shoes
  • Socks
  • Undergarmets
  • Hat
  • Jacket
  • Sleeping atire
  • Swim suit

Food and Drinks

  • Beer (going to Canada or camping)
  • Snack food
  • Breakfast coffee
  • Breakfast danishes
  • Juice
  • Sandwich Meat
  • Hot dogs and/or burgers

Extras

  • MP3 Player (Zune, IPod, etc.) and charger
  • DVDs
  • Video Camera and charger
  • Lap Top and charger
  • Video Game System and games
  • Board games
  • Earplugs

Out of Country

  • Passport
 Skiing

  • Ski Boots
  • Skis
  • Poles
  • Gloves
  • Goggles
  • Ski Pants
  • Ski Cap
  • Helmet

Optional Ski

  • Backpack
  • Glove Liners
  • Skins
  • GPS
  • Avalung
  • Transceivers
  • Shovel

Camping

  • Tent
  • Sleeping Bag
  • Stove
  • Lantern
  • Cots
  • Chairs
  • Fuel
  • Dinnerware
  • Cookware
  • Icechest/ice
  • Flashlight

Hiking/Climbing

  • Hiking Boots
  • Hiking socks
  • GPS
  • Rope
  • Crampons
  • Ice Axe
  • Helmet
  • Ice screws
  • Wedges
  • Harness
  • Acenders
  • Headlamp
  • Chalk
  • Carbiners
]]> http://themarmot.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=31 0 Larrabee Mountain http://themarmot.com/blog/?p=21 http://themarmot.com/blog/?p=21#comments Thu, 11 Feb 2010 06:11:07 +0000 Shawn Smith http://themarmot.com/blog/?p=21

Standing at 7868 feet, Larrabee is a rocky pile of slate with views north into Canada and west to Puget Sound.

]]> http://themarmot.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=21 1 The Marmot http://themarmot.com/blog/?p=1 http://themarmot.com/blog/?p=1#comments Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:13:26 +0000 Shawn Smith http://themarmot.com/blog/?p=1 I’ve recently changed themarmot to a new site.  I’ll see how this works out in the long run.  I’m also trying a new theme.

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