Here there are some pictures of the\u00a0Timberline Hike<\/a>\u00a0that I did with two friends in September of 2004. It’s a terrific 40-mile hike around Mt. Hood Oregon, USA. We hiked the loop in three days. We’ll definitely do this again, but take at least four days the next time so we have time to stop and enjoy the scenery. In the summer of 2005, we hiked in the\u00a0Engadine Valley<\/a>\u00a0of Switzerland.\u00a0 This was a six-day, self guided hike arranged by\u00a0Ryder Walker Alpine Adventures.<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n Here are some of my favorite\u00a0snowskiing<\/a>\u00a0pictures.\u00a0\u00a0Here are a few pictures from four\u00a0heliskiing<\/a>\u00a0trips with\u00a0<\/b>TLH<\/a>\u00a0in British Columbia, Canada.\u00a0 Each time I’ve been there, I’ve had such a great time that I wouldn’t consider trying a different heliskiing company! My favorite ski areas are: The Summit and Northwest Express at Mt.\u00a0Bachelor<\/a>, Glacier Express at\u00a0Blackcomb<\/a>, Lone Peak Tram and Challenger lifts at\u00a0Big Sky<\/a>, Under the Tram at\u00a0Alyeska<\/a>, All of\u00a0Alta<\/a>\u00a0and the Outback area at Mt. Hood\u00a0Ski Bowl<\/a>. Here<\/a>\u00a0are some waterskiing pictures on Oswego Lake from 2001 – 2005.\u00a0 This is typically done at 6:00AM and requires “fun” friends who are willing to roll out of bed to enjoy the flat water. Here are some pictures of climbing\u00a0Monkey Face<\/a>\u00a0at Smith Rock in 2004.\u00a0\u00a0I first saw climbers on the Monkey Face in the early 90’s.\u00a0\u00a0Back then, I thought these people were crazy – but now I’m one of them! Here are some pictures from climing the West Ridge of\u00a0Mt. Washington<\/a>\u00a0in October of 2005.\u00a0 It’s located in the Oregon Cascades and can be accessed from the Big Lake \/ Hoodoo exit on Highway 20, at the top of Santiam Pass. I never thought about climbing until 1999 when my son was invited to an indoor climbing birthday party at\u00a0Club Sport<\/a>\u00a0in Tualatin Oregon.\u00a0\u00a0I must have been looking with interest because the “party belayer” asked me if I wanted to give it a try.\u00a0\u00a0I did an easy 25 foot route followed by a 45 foot route.\u00a0\u00a0Reaching the top gave me a real good feeling and I was hooked.<\/b><\/p>\n My first outdoor experience was at\u00a0Smith Rock<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0This came about because a work colleague from Germany was visiting Oregon and I asked him if there was anything special that he wanted to see or do, and of course it was climbing at Smith Rock.\u00a0\u00a0My wife found a brochure from\u00a0First Ascent<\/a>Climbing Service.\u00a0\u00a0We signed up for a day and had a great time.\u00a0\u00a0Even though I’m now comfortable leading the easy stuff, I’ve continued to treat myself to a yearly session with Jim\u00a0<\/b>Ablao<\/b>, who is now the owner of\u00a0Chockstone Climbing Guides<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0I get to explore new routes and improve my climbing skills.<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n This is my “safe” hobby, although I managed to stick an Exacto knife deep into my finger once.\u00a0 I’ve never hurt myself that badly from any of my other hobbies!\u00a0\u00a0Here<\/a>\u00a0are some pictures and more information.<\/strong><\/p>\n Here<\/a>\u00a0is some stuff I wish I knew sooner.\u00a0\u00a0Maybe it will help you out.<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0Here<\/a>\u00a0is some maintenance that I’ve done on my 2002 Mercedes SLK 230 (R170 chasis).<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Hiking Here there are some pictures of the\u00a0Timberline Hike\u00a0that I did with two friends in September of 2004. It’s a terrific 40-mile hike around Mt. Hood Oregon, USA. We hiked the loop in three days. We’ll definitely do this again, but take at least four days the next time so we have time to stop … Continue reading Gerd’s Home Page<\/span>
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