Lover's Leap/Phantom Spires - Impact of recent fire?

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Crimpergirl

Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
Topic Author's Original Post - Jul 26, 2015 - 08:56pm PT
Just arrived near this destination to learn about the fire. We'd been disconnected in the woods of the Uintas so we were unaware. We know the first is 80% contained, but what does this mean precisely for finding camp sites, and climbing at Lover's Leap and nearby places like Phantom Spires?

Would love to hear a local's expertise.

Also, any good places you would recommend to get an excellent internet connection for 2-3 hour conference call when I'm in the area? It's not really something I want to sit in a restaurant to do. Thoughts?

Thanks in advance.
Crimpergirl

Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
Topic Author's Reply - Jul 26, 2015 - 09:01pm PT
^ Good to hear! We were hoping to stop in Carson City tonight and see if you could grab dinner. Instead we are enjoying beeeeautiful Fernely NV. :) Maybe next time.

Thoughts on conference call locale?
Crimpergirl

Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
Topic Author's Reply - Jul 26, 2015 - 09:07pm PT
Never been here before - I do admit to liking the name a lot. Nonetheless, I don't think it'll be on the retirement short list. :)
jonnyrig

climber
Jul 26, 2015 - 09:42pm PT
There are sights to see along the way. Iron Butte, Dinosaur Rock, All the great climbing around Tahoe, naturally. Depending what kind of food you like, there are a couple nice little restaurants in Carson that are pretty decent.
Mom and Pops right in downtown has a decent breakfast, and Red Hut on the south side has some wicked jalepeno bacon, though it's about a buck a strip. If you find yourself in South Shore at lunch time, Cold Water brewery just over on the California side has some darn good fish and chips.
Conference call? In Ferntucky? Hmmm... short of one of the truck stops there, I duno. Anywhere you get a decent signal, I guess. Been so long since I lived out there it's all different now.
Hope you have a good trip, and don't get smoked out. Lots of fires burning around the state these days. Remember if your camping on forest service land, fire restrictions are high. Only in designated campgrounds. Though I believe you can still use a portable stove with a fire permit, which you can get as you pass through Carson at the forest service office. Have fun!
Footloose

Trad climber
Lake Tahoe
Jul 26, 2015 - 10:05pm PT
Holy smokes! You guys are local and heading Lovers Leap way, then I'd recommend a visit to Woodfords and One of the Days wall. I'm pretty sure brassnuts would get a kick out of that, and it's right on the way. There's a fair share of easy to moderate single pitch routes too just a ten minute approach from parking lot. Also there's excellent camping there with really no restrictions. See the Woodfords thread. Weather's supposed to be very nice too!

http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lon=-119.83710&lat=38.76890#.VbW8OfmIkpU

http://www.supertopo.com/climbers-forum/1103924/Woodfords-Canyon

Also, check out that pic and pitch on the first page - the Big Bad Wolf. To the best of my knowledge it still hasn't gone free, either lead or top rope, lots of wide and that narrow slightly overhanging chimney ceiling's the badness. I bet it's right in brassnut's wheelhouse though! It's on the south facing side however so it would probably require a very early morning effort (with 40 minute approach).
Crimpergirl

Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
Topic Author's Reply - Jul 26, 2015 - 10:14pm PT
Great stuff everyone - thanks a lot. I wish I didn't have to fool with the conference stuff, but I still have to pretend to be a grown-up on occasion. :)

It'll be my first trip to LL and nearby areas (except Donner's Summit). Looking forward to it. I hear there is nothing but crimps in this part of the state, right? :) heh heh.
ß Î Ø T Ç H

Boulder climber
Shitalkqua, WA
Jul 26, 2015 - 10:57pm PT
Highway 50 billboard
Crimpergirl

Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
Topic Author's Reply - Jul 27, 2015 - 06:49am PT
Snort!
Norwegian

Trad climber
dancin on the tip of god's middle finger
Jul 27, 2015 - 07:25am PT
bunny ranch is no vacancy.
though the climbers ranch in
strawberry is empty.
pm me crimp if you need
a warm bath and a cold beer
Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Jul 27, 2015 - 07:28am PT
Take him up on that Callie!
Crimpergirl

Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
Topic Author's Reply - Jul 27, 2015 - 07:54am PT
Hope we get to run into all of you!
i'm gumby dammit

Sport climber
da ow
Jul 27, 2015 - 08:42am PT
You'll have great service at the leap and the bunny ranch has free wifi (with qualifying purchase) so you really can't go wrong.

and woodfordsX2
Crimpergirl

Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
Topic Author's Reply - Jul 27, 2015 - 08:50am PT
I can't wait to give the Dept of Justice the Bunny Ranches phone number in case we are disconnected during our calls! Ha!!
squishy

Mountain climber
Jul 27, 2015 - 10:12am PT
I stopped in the strawberry lodge the other day..omg, it's so bad now, just avoid it altogether..the food sucked, the service was bad and it was over priced..trifecta of suckage, it's so sad, the place was cool once...although the new climbing shop and store across the street kicks ass! They have great gear and beer..
Crimpergirl

Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
Topic Author's Reply - Jul 27, 2015 - 10:28am PT
Excellent beta!
Crimpergirl

Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
Topic Author's Reply - Jul 27, 2015 - 12:41pm PT
Lovers Leap has service at the camp ground! Awesome!!
Crimpergirl

Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
Topic Author's Reply - Jul 27, 2015 - 12:50pm PT
BrassNuts has a list...he says "only the desperates!!" Ha! Big peregrine closure (I am good with that). He is looking at options now....I am guessing up to the 5.11s at most.
Ed H

Trad climber
Santa Rosa, CA
Jul 27, 2015 - 12:51pm PT
Have a good time at the Leap!

ATT has full LTE bars - Verizon is probably good also. Strawberry Lodge is walking distance - food, beer, wifi, and $5 showers. Also visit the market across the street.

Put Scimitar 5.9 on your tick list!


If it's a hot day, crag at Dear John Buttress - great climbs in the shade!

Bad Climber

climber
Jul 27, 2015 - 01:11pm PT
+ 25 for Squirrel at the store/gas station.

BAd
Crimpergirl

Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
Topic Author's Reply - Jul 27, 2015 - 01:32pm PT
Great stuff! Thanks everyone. We are at site 17 if you are around. Birds are good fun here too!
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