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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Topic Author's Original Post - Apr 21, 2015 - 04:24pm PT
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Getting close to splitter cracks, bold top ropes, desert sunsets and alcohol fueled brazen lies told around a crackling campfire. Let the games begin!
I have secured a large, private campsite replete with cottonwood trees and a resident badger.
It's in the Cottonwoods Camping area within walking distance of Way Rambo and Sabbatical Crags and closer to Super Crack/Battle of the Bulge areas than Creek Pasture.
Directions: Turn West on 211 off of 191, forty miles South of Moab. Go 20.5 miles to the Beef Basin turnoff. You will pass the Super Crack parking area 3.8 miles before the turn.
Proceed for 4.9 miles on the Beef Basin road and then make a sharp left turn on to road 1041. After a quarter of a mile you will cross Cottonwood Creek. Go 100 more feet and turn right into the campsite.
The campsite has ample parking and tent sites and a great central cooking area and fire ring. Cottonwoods abound and the stream is nearby, it is also very private, no other camping area is visible, and very scenic.
Do not bring firewood (I have plenty) but do bring water. You may want to bring wag bags.
The campsite will be available from Thursday 4/30 thru Monday night 5/4. On Saturday night renowned outdoor chef Darrin Reay will be doing his famous pit turkey....better even than mom's! You will need to provide your own side dishes. You will need to cook your other meals.
On Saturday I will be doing a crack climbing clinic for anyone who is interested.
I'm looking forward to a great time. For those new to the Creek.....be prepared to be impressed!
Edit....Post up when you see this so that I know that everyone is informed.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Apr 21, 2015 - 05:26pm PT
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Them badgers are gud eating (or so I've heard).
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 22, 2015 - 06:16am PT
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Bump
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skcreidc
Social climber
SD, CA
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Apr 22, 2015 - 06:55am PT
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Nice!! Really looking forward to it BUMP. Arriving later Thursday and leaving Monday.
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab or In What Time Zone Am I?
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Apr 22, 2015 - 07:56am PT
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Got it. We'll be there the whole time.
Know the spot well. It was the same place Sushi Fest was. Great site!!!
Looking forward to a great time.
Susan and Michael
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phylp
Trad climber
Upland, CA
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Apr 22, 2015 - 08:03am PT
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Jim, Thanks for the directions.
I'll be staying at the Blue Mountain Horsehead Inn in Monticello, arriving Thursday PM.
What time should I show up at the campsite Friday AM so as not to miss the group heading out for the day?
Phyl
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 22, 2015 - 09:13am PT
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Phyl....9:00 AM will work.
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Apr 22, 2015 - 10:10am PT
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Uh,...... you guys gonna have shovels? I'm not gonna be there this time.
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eeyonkee
Trad climber
Golden, CO
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Apr 22, 2015 - 10:57am PT
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I'll be there midday Thursday. Coming by myself, so I'll be looking for climbing partners.
There are two creek crossings to contend with in getting to the campsite. Most vehicles should be able to negotiate them, but beware if you have a particularly low-lying vehicle.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 22, 2015 - 11:01am PT
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Did the creek crossings with a Forrester yesterday....no es problema. Should be plenty of people to hookup with.
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HighTraverse
Trad climber
Bay Area
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Apr 22, 2015 - 12:33pm PT
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James and I will arrive Friday PM (with dog Oliver). The poor lad has to work Thursday.
I'm still on "medical disability" so won't be climbing but I'll bring my full rack to help flesh out the required camlist for others. James would love to improve his crack skills.
Thanks for setting this up Jim.
See y'awwwl soon.
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phylp
Trad climber
Upland, CA
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Apr 22, 2015 - 12:37pm PT
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Eeyonkee, a number of us are coming without partners, including myself. I think the plan is to go to an area where we can climb as a group and trade ropes.
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Brian in SLC
Social climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Apr 22, 2015 - 12:44pm PT
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Me and mine headin' down that way too. We'll also be staying in Monticello.
How late with the campfire be on Friday night? We'll be driving down from SLC and could arrive post 9pm.
Not sure our gameplan...hiking, climbing, canyons...all options. Haven't been to the crick in awhile.
Do you know how to tell its springtime in Indian Creek? All the license plates turn green...
Ha ha.
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Vitaliy M.
Mountain climber
San Francisco
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Apr 22, 2015 - 01:07pm PT
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Very informed. Seems like my friend will be able to attend as well. Prepare for serious fun and for serious wine nights. We will need something good to make the pain from cranking go away for a few hours.
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Urizen
Ice climber
Berkeley, CA
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Apr 22, 2015 - 02:58pm PT
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Serious wine nights? In Utah? Better load up on seriousness before you leave home.
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phylp
Trad climber
Upland, CA
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Apr 22, 2015 - 05:13pm PT
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Brian, it will be nice to meet you, after our near miss at COR!
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab or In What Time Zone Am I?
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Apr 22, 2015 - 05:19pm PT
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Most vehicles should be able to negotiate them, but beware if you have a particularly low-lying vehicle.
At the 2nd crossing there is a little pullout that a car can park and someone can shuttle them across or just wade across if it seems sketchy. Basically the campground is right past this crossing. This past weekend there was quite a bit of rain and even most 2 wheel vehicles were able to cross.
Susan
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 22, 2015 - 05:25pm PT
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Brian, IC may physically be in Utah but culturally it's pure Rado. Ha ha....thought you might like that sentiment.
We will be at the campfire at 9:00 PM debating that issue.
Hmmm....a similar corollary can be applied to the COR.
Susan...as of yesterday the crossing was not an issue.
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Brian in SLC
Social climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Apr 22, 2015 - 06:30pm PT
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Yeah, Jim, well, I guess the Salt Lakers are still tryin' to sniff out the good ski lines at the Creek...
Yeah, phylp, thanks for the lodging tip! Who could refuse a Horsehead Hotel? Geez...I surfed a few Moab prices...yikes...!
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Vegasclimber
Trad climber
Las Vegas, NV.
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Apr 22, 2015 - 11:45pm PT
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I will be there Wednesday and have to leave Friday, unfortunately a WFA class came up and I have to teach it. Looking forward to the trip though.
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