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![](/wz/images/icons/default/book.gif) Let Our Freak Flag Fly
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Looking at all the discussion of the Whitney Trip Calendar and possible meet-ups, I'd like to offer the following suggestion: that we adopt some kind of colors to display in the Zone for quick and easy recognition of each other as Forum participants and WHA members. I would suggest a length of lime green (readily available*, highly visible not too obnoxious) surveyor's flagging tape, attached to the left trekking pole or top left side of the pack, tent peak, ice axe etc where it can stream in the breeze and be visible in passing on the trail or in camp. Not only can this ID us to each other, but Steve points out this could be a conversation starter and generate awareness and interest (and new members!) as people ask what is the green ribbon about? What say you all? * Most contractor supply houses, and definitely at http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200332715_200332715good ol' Northern Tool
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I do like the idea. Heck, we might run into other members in places other than Whitney! But if we're going to do something attached to the trekking poles or ice axes, might I recommend something a tad bit more manly? Like maybe set of these bad boys, one on each pole?
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One day I'd like to hike the entire John Muir Trail and not leave a single footprint. -Randy Morgenson
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This supplier is a client of mine. Preprinted with "Whitney Zone.com" along the length? With "No Whining" logos, too.
Verum audaces non gerunt indusia alba. - Ipsi dixit MCMLXXII
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Ok Wagga! Product placement at the Whitney Zone!
Tell ya what: I'll order a roll or two of the green flagging tape, and any WZ Poster/WHA member who can't find it locally and sends me a SASE will get as much as I can reasonably fit by return mail. PM me for address.
If its really available printed, would your client consider a tax deductible donation of a few rolls? What the hey, they could include their own (modestly displayed) logo as well.
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I'll talk to Michelle on Monday.
Verum audaces non gerunt indusia alba. - Ipsi dixit MCMLXXII
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I like that green shown on wagga's client's site. I am curious what she'd charge to print a few rolls with "WhitneyZone.com" Wagga, how small a font can be used on the tape? We could add come fine print, pass out lengths to interested parties. Regardless, I'll carry whatever folks decide on. ![cool cool](/wz/images/graemlins/default/cool.gif)
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How about toilet paper trailing from the shoe? Or if you really want something green streaming from the pole, open and shred an unused wag bag and let it fly in the wind.
Jokes aside, I think it is a great idea. I would love to meet up with you folks on the trail.
Brent N
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At the beginning of the Wild Wild West marathon, I looked over at wazzu and said, "wow, I thought there would be more people from the Whitney board on this run". A split second later a woman said, "you guys are on the board....so am I". It was Cecelia from the WPSMB and we talked a bunch about when she and her husband were lost on Mt Whitney. I also couldn't find one member, Darrell, who wrote and said he would be there. He did show up, I just didn't see him.
Hey, maybe Steve should spend a few hundred dollars on special t-shirts!!! (just kidding Steve)
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The flag:
Four quadrants (just like a map).
Forest green: go figure! White: Snow Blue: water and sky Grey: Mountains
In the middle connect "fire"...the passion of what brings all of us together and what we respect.
Motto: We go, we do, and go and do again.
Hey, it's the best I could come up with.
Now, where would those portal fries go?
Journey well...
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I'm down for havin a little marking as to who is on the forum, even the tassels from a kids bike ha ha
"Service is like wetting your pants. Everyone sees the effect, but only you feel the warmth"
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I'll talk to Michelle on Monday. Did Michelle give you any info?
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I'm waiting for a callback.
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It's a great idea! I'll have my lime green tassels blowing in the wind the end of June.
I have never been lost, but I will admit to being confused for several weeks. Daniel Boone
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I've often wondered how many members of this forum (and the WPSMB) I've crossed paths with in the Sierras and didn't know it. My humble suggestion is STICKERS!! They are cheap and plentiful. You can stick them on your ride. You can put them on your helmet or trekking poles or bear canister or whatever. I'm sure someone can make designs and we can vote for which ones we like best. The San Gabriel Mountains Discussion Forum has done this and IMO it's a really cool idea.
"Get Busy Living or Get Busy Dying" Andy Dufresne, The Shawshank Redemption
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Agreed on the stickers idea. I'd be in on some of that action for sure. Especially with a cool design like some of the stuff that they did over there.
One day I'd like to hike the entire John Muir Trail and not leave a single footprint. -Randy Morgenson
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The San Gabriel Mountains Discussion Forum has done this and IMO it's a really cool idea. Interesting... By the way, what is the meaning of "Eispiraten"? I'm sure a sticker with Mt. Whitney's silhouette would be quickly recognizable. Here are a couple that turned up in a search: Cafe Press: US 395 Store: I still like the idea of the green surveyor tape. Stickers can be placed various places, but a little tape hanging off a pole or pack strap would be more recognizable on a hiker. I'm waiting for wagga's contact to reply.
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A sticker would be cool on my bear canister, but it won't identify us to each other as we pass each other on the trail. Green flying tape on my pack or treking pole ought to do the trick though. Again, I like the sticker idea, but for a different purpose.
Brent N
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How come I thought of wagga when I saw this? He and I possibly share the same sense of humor. We could do a variation of this sticker :-) Sticker Idea
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I know I am just a newbie...but the green ribbon sounds like a great idea. I certainly would be encouraged to meet other WhitneyZone.com members on the trail.
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