Mr. X and I were out in that very same parking area one night waiting for several of our friends (who shall remain nameless) to hike off. It was getting dark, and despite the fact that they are all experienced climbers, we are getting a little worried. It got full on dark and Mr. X decided to hike up and see if they needed any help, while I swilled beer. Turns out, one of them had hiked up an ice chest full of beer to the summit to celebrate his 2000th climb. They were all up there pounding beers while we worried. I sure was glad I didn't hike up there after them. Something to think about.

"So did Mr. X finally stagger back out after the cooler was emptied?"

Sadly, he met them about halfway down. I'm sure all the beer was gone by then.

Man that Sooze is just plain mean! ; )