ooh ooh that smell!

ooh ooh that smell!

Post by Thunnus thynnu » Fri, 08 Nov 2002 09:27:53


Can't you smell that smell?

Lynyrd Skynyrd notwithstanding - when you are out on a multiday climb,
how do you deal with the smell? You know, the one that wafts through
the tent when you sit cross legged in front of your partners? How does
one minimize that skanky odour?

 
 
 

ooh ooh that smell!

Post by jean » Fri, 08 Nov 2002 09:48:32

Quote:

> Can't you smell that smell?

two words:

Baby Wipes

:)

-jean (that smell is NOT mine!)

 
 
 

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Post by Dingus Milktoas » Fri, 08 Nov 2002 12:43:23


Quote:
> You know, the one that wafts through
> the tent when you sit cross legged in front of your partners? How does
> one minimize that skanky odour?

You don't. How else are ya gonna keep the fruity bastards off ya?

On the other hand, a little soap and water go a long way!

DMT

 
 
 

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Post by BenignVanill » Fri, 08 Nov 2002 22:57:43


Quote:


> > Can't you smell that smell?

> two words:

> Baby Wipes

OH YES! Baby Wipes are a staple in my pack, right next to the sun block and
the bug spray.

BV.

 
 
 

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Post by Andy Gal » Sat, 09 Nov 2002 02:36:34

Quote:


>>Baby Wipes

> OH YES! Baby Wipes are a staple in my pack, right next to the sun block and
> the bug spray.

And, in Jean's case, five pairs of spare socks.

Andy

 
 
 

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Post by anhag » Sat, 09 Nov 2002 04:03:28


Quote:


> > Can't you smell that smell?
> -jean (that smell is NOT mine!)

sniff

ARRRRRRGGH

 
 
 

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Post by Dave Buchana » Sat, 09 Nov 2002 10:22:45

Quote:

> You don't. How else are ya gonna keep the fruity bastards off ya?

 I find this to be highly offensive.
 It also brings out some funny feelings which I can't
 really explain -- the kind of funny feelings I felt when
 I ventured to the wrong side of Mickey's beach.
 But mostly, what I feel is outrage.
 I can't beleive people actually speak this way!
 Maybe I should crosspost this to the appropriate NG
 so the whole gay community can see what a bigot you are!

 Hardman Knott

 
 
 

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Post by Dwight Haym » Sat, 09 Nov 2002 15:01:18

Quote:

> Can't you smell that smell?

> Lynyrd Skynyrd notwithstanding - when you are out on a multiday climb,
> how do you deal with the smell? You know, the one that wafts through
> the tent when you sit cross legged in front of your partners? How does
> one minimize that skanky odour?

Five+ replies. Fairly respectable troll except for the fact that you
had to resort to crotch humor to snag a few. Seriously, take whatever
you're drinking and pour it down your shorts. If it's at all worth
what you paid for it, your problem should disappear.

Dwight "One Laphroig down and many more to go" Haymes

 
 
 

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Post by jean » Sat, 09 Nov 2002 15:01:09


Quote:

> > OH YES! Baby Wipes are a staple in my pack, right next to the sun block
and
> > the bug spray.

> And, in Jean's case, five pairs of spare socks.

he didn't mean this because I have smelly feet... he meant this because I am
a clean feet freak.
Seriously - my first wall: my climbing partner brings 3 pair of climbing
shoes, 2 pair of hiking shoes, and a pair of causual shoes... and one pair
of socks. I brought one pair of shoes and five pair of socks.

Priorities.  :)

-jean (the one with the clean feet)

 
 
 

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Post by Mik » Sat, 09 Nov 2002 15:12:54

Quote:

> Can't you smell that smell?

> Lynyrd Skynyrd notwithstanding - when you are out on a multiday climb,
> how do you deal with the smell? You know, the one that wafts through
> the tent when you sit cross legged in front of your partners? How does
> one minimize that skanky odour?

I actually view it is an accomplishment to get as stinky as possible
during longer trips, so long as everyone else is stinky too (it
becomes a problem if you're the only one).  Mmmm, gotta love that
smell when you reach up and get a whiff of your underarm after a week
of climbing.  Or the putrid odour as you take off your one pair of
socks you brought on the trip and hang them in the tent to dry.
Although I find it much easier to get stinky on winter trips than on
summer trips, my personal best was a ten day trip this past summer to
the bugs with one pair of socks, two pairs of underwear, no tooth
brush (ok that was accidental and really kind of gross), and of course
a lifa shirt, mmmm.  Unless you are on a trip with your significant
other, make it your goal to get as stinky as you can.  It makes life
easier on the trip if you don't worry about it, plus it feels that
much better when you get back to civilization and get yourself all
pretty again.
 
 
 

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Post by jeslawrenc » Sat, 09 Nov 2002 22:22:56

Ive often wondered how folks smelled who were left on the ice for a year or
more, living in ice caves and crude huts, using burning blubber to cook and
keep warm, and raw sealskin for overclothing....the guys Shackleton finally
rescued, for example, or the northern party on Scotts expedition, where
Campbell and five others endured unbelievable privation from Feb 1911 to
November 1913 in a small cave on Inexpressible Island....in truly disgusting
conditions ...my own longest tent sojourn without ever changing clothes was
only nine or so weeks in very cold weather, so we didnt notice the stink
until we got back to base and had a bath... but I well remember the
astonishment we all had at the eventual color of our bathwater.....a shower
would have been nice, but was unavailable, so we probably still stank
afterwards.......


Quote:
> > Can't you smell that smell?

> > Lynyrd Skynyrd notwithstanding - when you are out on a multiday climb,
> > how do you deal with the smell? You know, the one that wafts through
> > the tent when you sit cross legged in front of your partners? How does
> > one minimize that skanky odour?

> I actually view it is an accomplishment to get as stinky as possible
> during longer trips, so long as everyone else is stinky too (it
> becomes a problem if you're the only one).  Mmmm, gotta love that
> smell when you reach up and get a whiff of your underarm after a week
> of climbing.  Or the putrid odour as you take off your one pair of
> socks you brought on the trip and hang them in the tent to dry.
> Although I find it much easier to get stinky on winter trips than on
> summer trips, my personal best was a ten day trip this past summer to
> the bugs with one pair of socks, two pairs of underwear, no tooth
> brush (ok that was accidental and really kind of gross), and of course
> a lifa shirt, mmmm.  Unless you are on a trip with your significant
> other, make it your goal to get as stinky as you can.  It makes life
> easier on the trip if you don't worry about it, plus it feels that
> much better when you get back to civilization and get yourself all
> pretty again.

 
 
 

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Post by Chilo » Sat, 09 Nov 2002 23:09:13

Quote:

> Ive often wondered how folks smelled who were left on the ice for a year or
> more, living in ice caves and crude huts, using burning blubber to cook and
> keep warm, and raw sealskin for overclothing....the guys Shackleton finally
> rescued, for example, or the northern party on Scotts expedition, where
> Campbell and five others endured unbelievable privation from Feb 1911 to
> November 1913 in a small cave on Inexpressible Island....

Anyone seen "The Fast Runner"?  Three hours long and well worth the
viewing.  A reminder that long before Scott or Shackleton (and since
then as well) other tough people survived lifetimes on the ice.  That
thought doesn't detract from the explorers' achievements (or our more
modest mountain epics) but for me at least, it adds another dimension
to the perspective.
 
 
 

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Post by anhag » Sun, 10 Nov 2002 00:51:43


Quote:
>.  Unless you are on a trip with your significant
> other, make it your goal to get as stinky as you can.  It makes life
> easier on the trip if you don't worry about it...

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prtnr ok mstly
 
 
 

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Post by Lord Slim » Sun, 10 Nov 2002 00:42:17

Quote:

> Dwight "One Laphroig down and many more to go" Haymes

Yes, I would imagine that washing the area with Leapfrog would
do the trick.

- Lord Slime

 
 
 

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Post by Thunnus thynnu » Sun, 10 Nov 2002 06:01:27


Quote:

>> Can't you smell that smell?

>Although I find it much easier to get stinky on winter trips than on
>summer trips, my personal best was a ten day trip this past summer to
>the bugs with one pair of socks, two pairs of underwear, no tooth
                                        ^^^^^^^^^^
>brush (ok that was accidental and really kind of gross), and of course
>a lifa shirt, mmmm.

Hold on here, you guys wear UNDERWEAR? Hrmmm....I think I see the
light now. Thank you all for your helpful advice and suggestions. I
shall start bringing underwear on my longer climbs and see if that
works.

Thunnus Thynnus, aka Albacore, aka The Big Blue Fin Tuna Fish
I hope everyone has a happy odour free climbing weekend!