Club Obi Wan

The Fieldmaster on Mt. St. Helens hike. Made it to the rim. What a great trip.

The first is about half way up.


The second is at the rim of the volcano. Even up there is was warm out, but at least there was a breeze and the remaining snow made it a lot cooler up there than down at camp. That kid Zack was so elated that he made it up there, so was his Dad. The snow behind us is the cornice that is clinging to the rim. You didn't want to step out on that. It wouldn't end well.


The head wasn't too over heated even on that climb. I'll wear that lid again next year when I get roped into doing that climb again.

Cheers!

Dan

Looks like a GREAT adventure, Dan!
And the Fieldmaster looks fantastic!


Thanks for sharing these.

Thanks Mitch, most appreciated. I think we'll do that one again next year. My brother-in-law will be doing Mt. Adams to the east of Mt. St. Helens around this August or September. Might have to try that one next year as well.

Here is one that gives you an idea of how steep the climb and decent is. This is a little over half way up & I had to stop to grab a bite to eat. The body spoke & I was getting a little dizzy at that point, so a nutrition bar & a couple of shot blocks later I was good to go.


The classic hat shadow. I couldn't resist.


And classic exhaustion & thirst. This one is up on the rim looking south. Mt. Hood is just barely peeking out behind my hat to the left & Mt. Jefferson is back there over my shoulder to the right.


Cheers!

Dan

Nice pictures! You guys must have had a good deal of fun. And I like the hat

Yes, very nice looking hat. The Fieldmaster '36 was a great hat. Never had one but they always looked great!

It just may have at that Interchange. The 1936 Fieldmaster is my go to field hat because it can take the beating & it still looks pretty much fresh after about five years of regular wear. I need to replace the sweatband because there are some kinks in the wire reeding that has taken the bell out of it, but other than that, bullet proof.

It was a great trip and I got to meet a great group of people from Gerber Knives that were part of this trek up the volcano. The down trip was a bit painful just because of the older shoes I had on, but other than that it was super fantastic. I swore I wouldn't do it again, but in reality I would go over and over again. I just needed better footwear.

Cheers!

Dan

Thanks for posting those pics. I haven't been able to wear my Metro as much as I would like, but I'm looking forward to putting in some serious wear this fall

I have heard rumblings that Camptown may shortly 'ride again', so keep an eye on the vendors section for any announcements.

Regards! Michaelson

Daniel, I like your non-indy yet adventuresome gear. What is that scarf looking thing you're wearing and where can it be procured?

Indiana Sloan wrote:Daniel, I like your non-indy yet adventuresome gear. What is that scarf looking thing you're wearing and where can it be procured?

Thanks Sloan, most appreciated. Those neck wraps are called a Shemagh. It is middle-eastern in origin but our military issues them to our troops as well. I think I got that one from Blackhawk Industries for around 19 clams, but you can find them at any surplus store or on Amazon for a lot less. They are very versatile as a scarf, a head wrap, wash rag. They keep you cool, like when you rub them in the snow and put it around your neck, or keep you warm. Good at keeping your neck from getting sunburned too. Like my Fieldmaster they are my go to for outdoor adventures. I have several that I couldn't find the color I wanted so I bought the white one at a surplus store and dyed it. Pretty simple.

Cheers!

Dan

Michaelson wrote:I have heard rumblings that Camptown may shortly 'ride again', so keep an eye on the vendors section for any announcements.

Regards! Michaelson

Ooh! That would be good news indeed!

Cheers!

Dan

Anybody remember how much those went for?

http://indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=28462

Here's the intro post of 2 years ago. We'll have to wait and see where things stand when JJ reappears.

Regards! Michaelson

Here's my '45. I haven't wore it in a while, so it hasn't received the love it deserves

Hey, Hardbop! Long time no 'see'!

Hat looks great!

Regards! Michaelson

Awesome look there Hardbop!!

Great to see you here again...

Dan: Love the pics!! Now that's how you use an adventure lid!!

Ian

Great pics Daniel Jones....
Amazing adventure... thanks for sharing!!!

Thanks for the comments.

You pull off a great look, HBJ.

Hardbop,

great outfit you too...
cheers

Great pic Hardbop! Has that very classic working engineer look From the hat to the boots. Well done!

Cheers!

Dan