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Craig Fry
Trad climber
So Cal.
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Base of the Nimbo Clatus
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aspendougy
Trad climber
Los Angeles, CA
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I was looking at the interviews with Pratt that John Meeks did years ago, and when he was asked if there was anything special about big wall climbs, he shrugged his shoulders and said, "No, they are just longer, otherwise not any difference." So, it seemed that to him, length of climb was not what gives meaning to the sport.
I wish someone would stick a bunch of nice boulders in tropical, 85 degree ocean water somewhere; then when we fall, we just end up in the water. I think there are some bouldering problems like that in the Seychelles.
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Gnome Ofthe Diabase
climber
Out Of Bed
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May 14, 2017 - 07:21pm PT
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aspendougy, Trad climber. Los Angeles, CA
I wish someone would stick a bunch of nice boulders in tropical, 85 degree ocean water somewhere; then when we fall, we just end up in the water.
Aspendougy,, Google " Spring Beach Boulders, Virgin Grda BVI ,[Click to View YouTube Video]
https://youtu.be/YJ5ruxcctJw
Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands (BVI), has become a touristy spot.
there are other great videos. ( checkout,1-2,tourist videos)
As well as Short simple climbing one's.
These professional productions, are a climb'r polished mix of both, [Click to View YouTube Video]
https://youtu.be/RwYirFNSpKo
Will that satisfy that wish?
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Deeply recommend if you also scuba - ? -
there is good diving.
I think bucket list are a bit. . .?trite?.. Then I look at my life and see it might fit that description , have to admit I've been a willing participant, in pursuit of more than a few -must dos.
One was Scuba Dive on a sunken ship.
if one or two sharks could be provided, in the background,
I thought", 'I might just die a happy man' "
( The way I lived, in pursuit of the journey )(climbing, & fate being what it was I had a fatalist attitude to life. ')
Enter the Wreck of the Rone. It is the Ship-wreck that was used in the movie The Deep.
The dive, what is maybe the best 1st wreck dive to do, is /was one of the best you can do.
Diving, to me basically has a multiplying effect - possibly, more sublime high's.
Same dead is dead as climbing. Or big wave surfing, race car driving . . . . etc.
Diving doubles down in every way on climbing. Cost of travel gear time spent . . . .
Until you come up ten miles from shore alone in shark infested water you have not lived.heehee, (B~@
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Gnome Ofthe Diabase
climber
Out Of Bed
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May 14, 2017 - 11:42pm PT
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a happily ( smiling ) fun chunk, I've been visiting every year for the last decade.
the last time I tried to get a timed selfie here
in my haste to get up high enough to be in frame, fast enough;
I blew it and fell, awkwardly
-no crash pad-
I jammed my index finger breaking the knuckle.
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Gnome Ofthe Diabase
climber
Out Of Bed
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May 15, 2017 - 12:26am PT
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I've got very little by way of pictures at all , but I've posted those pictures
I recognize the value of big holds up high and easy top outs, this one is great too
Greetings From Small Rock Purgatory !
Hey ?? Someone deleted thnks for the inspiration !
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karabin museum
Trad climber
phoenix, az
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May 15, 2017 - 06:54am PT
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When 400 climbers walk into the Phoenix Rock Gym.....
30 are in the lead area
60 are in the bouldering area
310 are on the top rope routes
For sure the majority of the business we have at the PRG is on the top rope routes. Many times out of 54 ropes all are being used and people are waiting in line. Focus Bouldering gym is 3 miles away. Climbmax gym is 7 miles away. Black Rock is 15 miles away. AZ on the rocks is 16 miles away. There are many gyms in Phoenix but there sure is a lot of climbers filling the gyms, and or climbers prefer to be at the Phoenix Rock Gym.
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WBraun
climber
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May 15, 2017 - 07:00am PT
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400 people in a gym inside a building.
Wow, it must stink with heavy B.O. .......
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karabin museum
Trad climber
phoenix, az
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May 15, 2017 - 08:05pm PT
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Actually it doesn't stink at all. The PRG uses swamp coolers so the air is constantly blowing out, not recycling
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
Nothing creative to say
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 29, 2017 - 09:47pm PT
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Captions for the video...
1. why?
2. manually?
3. and there were two boulder problems!
4. and there were three boulder problems!
5. sure, stick your head in there to get the bar back
6. wtf?
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paganmonkeyboy
climber
mars...it's near nevada...
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Aug 29, 2017 - 10:08pm PT
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^^ what munge said....
And I thought chiseling was frowned upon...
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
Nothing creative to say
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 7, 2017 - 11:54pm PT
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Trick or beta-treat?
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
Nothing creative to say
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 11, 2018 - 10:13pm PT
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Biotch bringing the goods, as per usual. good man
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