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Tarbuster
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Topic Author's Original Post - Apr 29, 2008 - 09:07pm PT
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Our first location choice was on the lawn at Chautauqua Park; but it is closed for renovation.
We've decided to have this little gathering, a picnic with Crimpie, on Flagstaff Mountain.
This Sunday, May 4.
CATHEDRAL PARK/LOST GULCH OVERLOOK.
Let's try to meet between three and four o'clock.
Just bring any kind of picnic food, there are no barbecues.
Regulations dictate: no glass bottles are allowed and only 3.2% alcoholic beverages are allowed.
*If you don't have a Boulder County license plate, you need to pay $3 per car, at the self-service kiosk which you can see within the first mile on the right. If you miss this, there is also a kiosk at the Lost Gulch Overlook. ($25 fine) *
If the tri-table at Cathedral Park is vacant we will be there; this is right off the road yet has a secluded feel and can easily seat 12 people:
If Cathedral Park is taken, our second choice will be at one of the tables at the Lost Gulch Overlook.
Either way, we'll want to spend some time at the Overlook:
(These two areas are only a 10th of a mile apart).
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Tarbuster
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 29, 2008 - 09:08pm PT
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To reach Flagstaff Mountain, from Denver, take the Boulder Turnpike, Hwy. 36, into Boulder and exit at Baseline. At the bottom of the ramp turn left or west on Baseline and follow that uphill all the way into and up Flagstaff Mountain.
If you zero out your odometer at the first right hand turn at the bottom of Flagstaff, just at Gregory Canyon, the lost Gulch Overlook is 3.8 miles up the twisty road. Cathedral Park is 3.9 miles. (If you use the mile markers, both spots are between the fourth and fifth mile marker.)
The Flagstaff summit/amphitheater turnoff is 2.8 miles up. From there, keep an eye out for Lost Gulch on the right, and just after that on the right is Cathedral Park. --Very twisty all the way up.
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Tarbuster
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 29, 2008 - 09:08pm PT
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Lost Gulch Overlook turn off and parking lot:
(tables are on the right)
Cathedral Park sign and parking lot:
(the tri-table is on the right)
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maldaly
Trad climber
Boulder, CO
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Apr 29, 2008 - 09:18pm PT
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That's kinda short notice there, pardner, but I'll try to make it up.
Yeah Crimpie!!!!!
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Jingy
Social climber
Flatland, Ca
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Apr 29, 2008 - 09:31pm PT
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Crimpie - Can't make this one but the place looks like a nice hill! Fresh air for sure.
Wishing I was there!
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Crimpergirl
Social climber
On my way to Boulder
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Apr 29, 2008 - 09:51pm PT
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I'M IN!!!
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Euroford
Trad climber
chicago
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Apr 29, 2008 - 09:51pm PT
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it would be RAD to make it, but i have a flight back to chitown that evening, so its a pretty slim possibility. i'll add it to the thick roster of 'cool sh#t to do' :)
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Tarbuster
climber
right here, right now
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 29, 2008 - 09:52pm PT
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...we were hoping you 'cud make it Crimpie!
That's a pretty close call Eurodude, shoot, maybe tho?
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Euroford
Trad climber
chicago
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Apr 29, 2008 - 10:05pm PT
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put me down for a solid maybe, i think i have like an 8pm ish flight or something? my girl would be thrilled if i missed the flight and had to stay an extra day, lol!
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BrassNuts
Trad climber
Boulder Colorado
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Apr 29, 2008 - 10:37pm PT
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I'm in because I have to show 'CrimperGirl' where da heck Flagstaff is from our house :-) Bonus points to anyone who rides their bike to the picnic spot. Perhaps some pitches in Eldo in the am? Or perhaps a Team Taco ascent of the 1st Flatiron??
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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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Apr 29, 2008 - 10:41pm PT
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shazzbat! I can't make it and I didn't plan a business trip to the Boulder area (bad planning!)
anyway, I'll hoist a brew in all your's honor, and keep hitting the refresh button hoping for some good pix.
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Russ Walling
Social climber
Out on the sand.... man.....
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Apr 29, 2008 - 10:45pm PT
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This thread needs more maps..... or more cowbell.
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, Ca.
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Apr 29, 2008 - 10:46pm PT
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Errr, umm, I don't see too much climbable stuff there Tar. Wassupp?
Bouldering nearby?
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maldaly
Trad climber
Boulder, CO
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Apr 29, 2008 - 10:47pm PT
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No bike riders allowed.
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Ouch!
climber
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Apr 29, 2008 - 11:06pm PT
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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Apr 29, 2008 - 11:27pm PT
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What Euroford said, only our flight to Seattle is a bit earlier than his to Chicago.
We were planning to spend Wed-to-Sun in Vedauwoo but with a forecast of snow and wind and cold temps pretty much from Laramie to Santa Fe, we're going to bail east for Grand Junction. Flying out of Denver early Sunday evening, but already have a commitment for the afternoon.
Next time.
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healyje
Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
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Apr 29, 2008 - 11:33pm PT
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Bummer, I was just there this past weekend - have to get my timing down better. Would love to make it, but I'll be sending good vibes instead. Anywhere but St. Louis for Crimper, and Boulder scores the big win - enjoy the party!
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rich sims
Trad climber
co
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Apr 30, 2008 - 12:49am PT
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Dam Tar
Short notice and I will be dodging the weather by going to do some towers in CNM.
And I was supposed to pass on a kiss for that transplant in Texas.
Well he did not ask but I knew it’s what he would want.
No worries Tar the kiss was not for you……
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Mighty Hiker
Social climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Apr 30, 2008 - 01:21am PT
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I couldn't find it on google Earth - darn!
Wish I could make it, though. Well, hopefully we'll have a good gang of SuperTopians at the FaceLift.
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Jaybro
Social climber
The West
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Apr 30, 2008 - 02:00am PT
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have fun! Last time I had a car registered in Greenie land it was in Eagle county, I'd still have to pay thay pesky outlander fee! I'll think of y'all while conducting a life out here (maybe raising a Bigfoot™ ale) in the hinterlands this weekend...
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