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snaps10
Mountain climber
Visalia, CA
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Topic Author's Original Post - Oct 7, 2009 - 03:56pm PT
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Saturday October, 24
Who's gonna be there?
Copied from SSCA's facebook page.
Information from Eric McGee, who's in charge of the event:
This year’s Face Off will be hosted by the SSCA.
Eric plans to show up Sat.around 9:00 am and stay through Sunday. Top ropes will be set up at Cap Rock and we plan to do the traditional night climb up the Traverse.
Directions:
From the south:
1. Take CA-99 N toward FRESNO – km
2. Take exit #131/AIRPORT/YOSEMITE onto CA-41 N - go 2.74.3 mikm
3. Take exit #128A/AIRPORT/KINGS CANYON onto CA-180 E - go 1.11.8 mikm
4. Take exit #60A/CLOVIS/HUNTINGTON LAKE onto CA-168 E - go 33.053.1 mikm
5. Turn Left on (CA-168) toward Shaver Lake- go 8.723.6 mikm
From the north:
1. Take CA-99 S toward MADERA – km
2. Take exit #155/CLEVELAND AVE - go 0.20.3 mikm
3. Bear Left on W CLEVELAND AVE - go 0.10.2 mikm
4. Turn Right on W CLEVELAND AVE - go 1.82.9 mikm
5. Turn Left on CA-145 - go 14.423.2 mikm
6. Continue on ROAD 145 - go 3.35.3 mikm
7. Turn Right on ROAD 206 - go 2.13.4 mikm
8. Continue on NORTH FORK RD - go 0.10.2 mikm
9. Turn Left on N FRIANT RD - go 0.10.2 mikm
10. Continue on MILLERTON RD - go 5.69.0 mikm
11. Turn Left on AUBERRY RD - go 9.315.0 mikm
12. Bear Left on CA-168 - go 2.74.3 mikm
13. Turn Left on (CA-168) toward Shaver Lake- go 8.723.6 mikm
These directions will take you to the top of the 4 lane. Take a right at the top on to Tollhouse Road. Look for signs. If you go to Cressmans you have gone too far. Drop down Tollhouse Road for 2 miles and you will see a big pullout on the left. Please park here at the main dirt lot just off Tollhouse Rd. on the backside of the rock. You will see signs marking the start of a HIGH CLEARANCE 4x4 road that climbs up to the Cap Rock area. Follow signs and cones. This is a very nice warm up hike and does not pose any problems with the current access issue. If you do park further down the main dirt road please do not block the gate and please do not walk on the land owners property. If you choose to go onto the private property don't be surprised if you are greeted with a gun in your face or a bullet flying over your head. Eric will post signs making this very clear.
A new 4x4 road has been built just prior to the gate on the right directly under the power lines. Eric has put a sign in marking the way. It is steep and loose and should only be attempted by those with a strong 4x4 with clearance and good tires.
Camping:
You can camp in the dirt pullout if you want to be near your vehicle or you can camp on top of Cap Rock and wake up to a great view. Eric plans to camp on Cap Rock and will have everything needed for cooking, fire, water and plenty of beer. Eric will be glad to shuttle gear and people to the top. Just give him a call at (559) 285-8566 and he’ll pick you up. If rain becomes an issue we will be camping at the main pullout.
See Dave Daly's post http://www.summitpost.org/mountain/rock/151415/tollhouse-rock.html for more beta on the area.
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micronut
Trad climber
fresno, ca
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Bummer we can't make it. Have fun and thanks for postin to keep the event publicized. We'll be in the backcountry hunting for big old late season browns and brookies.
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mooch
Trad climber
Old Climbers' Home (Adopted)
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Mark did the TH Traverse in ROLLER SKATES......not skis.
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Ropeboy
Trad climber
Fresno CA
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Actually Mooch, I did both.
Here's 1981. Patty McCartney lead the Tollhouse Traverse in high heels, nylons and an evening gown. I followed her on cross country skis, cross country boots, and ski poles. We had challenged each other and had to follow through with it. I free climbed the route on the skis, and didn't use a tight rope or anything to compromise the "purity of style". The ski photo is at the alcove move in the middle of the last pitch. To accent her gown she chose to tie in with a luxurious blue swami belt crafted from one inch webbing. I would like to see someone top this for self imposed difficulty and out of place sports wear on the Traverse.
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, Ca.
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That's day before my b-day, I may need to make that.
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