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Urizen
Ice climber
Berkeley, CA
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Kris, Do they have any copies at Stronghold yet? I'll be passing through in the morning.
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Fat Dad
Trad climber
Los Angeles, CA
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Thanks Kris. That'll work too.
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Ksolem
Trad climber
Monrovia, California
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Kris, Do they have any copies at Stronghold yet?
I don't know. You could always give them a call.
323 505 7000
Or PM me if you are in the Pasadena/Arcadia area.
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Urizen
Ice climber
Berkeley, CA
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I will be going through Pasadena tomorrow.
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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See you at the Stronghold....
Love the book, not to many recent guide books are are worth reading cover to cover, this one is.
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jaaan
Trad climber
Chamonix, France
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Kris, how do I order one and how much total to send to France? Thanks.
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Ksolem
Trad climber
Monrovia, California
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Hi Jaaan,
Good question. I'll have to check with the publisher. Can you send me an email via SuperTopo's messaging thing? That way I'll have your email and will let you know when I can...
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Burnin' Oil
Trad climber
CA
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Just got my copy. Awesome and the stoke is high. Thanks.
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onyourleft
climber
So Oregon
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Nov 12, 2016 - 11:15pm PT
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Received mine in the mail this morning and spent the day reading it page by glossy page from cover to cover.
It's an incredible work of art.
Guidebooks continue to push standards and this one is cutting edge.
The history section is outstanding, profiling the visionaries that opened these stellar routes.
Also loved the easy-to-comprehend geology treatise by Michael Loughman.
Something I especially like: the route approaches and descents are given in great detail, while the route descriptions are relatively concise.
Beautiful full-color glossy pictures, lots of images from the amazing Kevin Powell, along with Greg Epperson, Jim Thornburg, and many fine others.
Only one question: "Printed in South Korea"
Really? Couldn't find a reasonably-priced domestic source?
It's a collector's item for sure.
Until my next visit, it takes an honored slot on the shelf adjacent to my "Stonemasher Guide" and the Vernon/Moser/Paul version.
Bravo Kris!
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ec
climber
ca
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Nov 13, 2016 - 07:40am PT
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The Needles Guide is Dead...
Long Live the Needles Guide!
 ec
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Ksolem
Trad climber
Monrovia, California
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Nov 15, 2016 - 06:42pm PT
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Party bump.
Just want to reminds the SoCal bunch that the Stronghold Climbing Gym is hosting a Needles Guide release party this Thurs., 7-9 pm.
The building marked Brewery is the gym. Parking on S Ave 21 fills up. The best alternate is two blocks east on Moulton Ave., then walk in through the complex.
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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Nov 17, 2016 - 11:25am PT
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Party Bump....
It starts at 7pm.... see you there.
Kris... does this Stronghold place have a address????
I don't frequent the downtown hipster scene... so I know nothing about a brewery district, or Molton ave..... or what/where this place is??
And looking at the "MAP" posted above... looks like Molton is a bit WEST of the Brewery.... or is the map upside down?
I am glad the maps in the Guide are spot on.....
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Levy
Big Wall climber
Calabasas
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Nov 17, 2016 - 03:58pm PT
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Psyched for tonight's event!
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Fat Dad
Trad climber
Los Angeles, CA
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Nov 17, 2016 - 04:21pm PT
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Guy, the map is pretty accurate. The street you'll turn right (south) on is just before the freeway. It looks more like a driveway though. If you're driving down Main toward the freeway, you'll see the industrial buildings on your right before you get to your turn. Head down the road and the Stronghold is at the end of that street. Pretty hard to miss. Won't be there tonight (baby sitting the kids) but looking forward to scoring my guide soon.
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Friend
climber
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Nov 17, 2016 - 04:57pm PT
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Sorry to miss Kris (congrats!), Levy, Guy and the other luminaries bound to be there tonight. Party down!
Andrew
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Spider Savage
Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
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Nov 20, 2016 - 03:31pm PT
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Just thumbed through mine. Looks great!
Had a good time at the Stronghold event last Thurs. Many good old pals and ST'ers.
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EdBannister
Mountain climber
13,000 feet
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Nov 20, 2016 - 08:06pm PT
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Kris needs to post
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TYeary
Social climber
State of decay
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Nov 20, 2016 - 08:42pm PT
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A great evening with great folks. In the crowd you will see Scott Loomis, Spider Savage, Levi, Guy, Kevin, LeRoy and a gaggle of other friends.
Please checkout Kris' guide - truly a labor of love.
TY
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Batrock
Trad climber
Burbank
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Nov 20, 2016 - 09:27pm PT
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Great meeting new people and seeing some I haven't seen since the 80's.
Cant wait for Needles season next year.
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Ksolem
Trad climber
Monrovia, California
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Nov 20, 2016 - 09:28pm PT
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The gentleman in the two tone brown shirt is Andy Lichtman, a Yosemite hardman and regular partner with Bob Kamps.
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