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RyanD
climber
Squamish
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Aug 17, 2013 - 07:42pm PT
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Haha good one Bruce, your point is valid. BTW I got a Mazda, not a Prius :-)
Edit- why doesn't climbing content spark interest in this thread but local politics we have collectively beaten to death brings everyone outta the woodwork? We've already been thru all this, no?
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 17, 2013 - 08:42pm PT
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Thanks MH2 and Ryand. Hope to hang out soon!
Sorry to interrupt this discussion, but i thought i'd post a little climbing porn.
I've been out a bit lately. A couple weeks ago we went up to Split Beaver.
Heather wanted to get on Heavenly Ladder, 5.9
Heather in the slot.
She took a couple whips trying to get up this section.
Fun fingers
And a little stemming.
I top roped it after and the wide got the best of me. I got up the rig, but just barely and it wore me down. Bigtime.
Took this shot three weeks ago when Kyle and Nina were kind enough to ropegun Sandra and i up High mountain woody and Stephanie's tears. Nina also put up slap and tickle which killed me. The left foot work on the diagonal traverse was quite difficult with the sensory issues i still have.
Kyle at the Malemute
Kyle finally got his Redpoint on the beav! He sent it in style!!
Kyle Jammin the Beaver
Navigating the wide
I managed to jam halfway up this sucker before the skin on the back of my right hand started to grid away and i thought better of it. Tape next time, for sure!
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 17, 2013 - 09:39pm PT
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Thanx for that Tami! I didn't quite get to the dry heave part Greg! Next time for sure! Lol
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Oplopanax
Mountain climber
The Deep Woods
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Aug 17, 2013 - 10:24pm PT
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I kinda wonder if there isn't gonna be a renaissance of interest in the Sky Pilot Group.
Mayhap Mr. Kruk, schooled by Patagonian boltless climbing, or Mr Trotter, with numerous nearly gearless 5.14 redpoints under his belt, or even tiny little Marc-Andre with his albatross-like wingspan and tungsten steel balls, will finally be the suitor who summons up the sac to free the Douglas/Starr on Ledge or even free the original route on Tombstone Tower ;)
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Tricouni
Mountain climber
Vancouver
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Aug 17, 2013 - 11:03pm PT
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Mayhap Mr. Kruk, schooled by Patagonian boltless climbing, or Mr Trotter, with numerous nearly gearless 5.14 redpoints under his belt, or even tiny little Marc-Andre with his albatross-like wingspan and tungsten steel balls, will finally be the suitor who summons up the sac to free the Douglas/Starr on Ledge or even free the original route on Tombstone Tower ;)
Yes, they'd both go free. For the original route on Tombstone, a crashpad or two might not be a bad idea. Once you are over the lip it's easier.
Note the full-shank boots and the rat's nest of aid slings made from 1/4" parachute cord.
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Tricouni
Mountain climber
Vancouver
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Aug 18, 2013 - 12:19am PT
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I climbed SkyPilot, Ledgelette and Ledge pregnant. Nearly puked my guts out hikin' back to camp.......
That's a tough day, Tami, pregnant or not. Especially in the late summer or fall when the scree is in full bloom, so to speak.
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RyanD
climber
Squamish
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Aug 18, 2013 - 04:35am PT
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Awesome photos. That's what I'm talking about.
Tricouni, you remember this one?
Tami, zoom zoom :-)
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Tricouni
Mountain climber
Vancouver
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Aug 18, 2013 - 11:13am PT
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Ryan, I think it was a lot bushier last time I was up it...
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harryhotdog
Social climber
north vancouver, B.C.
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Aug 18, 2013 - 12:42pm PT
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Identify this professional belayer for a free beer at the Brew pub
Julien working on his crack technique
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 18, 2013 - 12:53pm PT
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Hey!! I know that guy! It's Jim Brennan!!
Julien's looking good Harry! He'll be climbing 5.13 in no time! ;)
Ryan, I think it was a lot bushier last time I was up it...
Glenn, wasn't everything bushier when you did it? Lol.
Bruce, you hit the nail on the head!! I started this thread to lure tales out of the og's by jogging your memories with pictures!!
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harryhotdog
Social climber
north vancouver, B.C.
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Aug 18, 2013 - 12:55pm PT
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Mike, I suppose your going to ask for a tall boy?
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 18, 2013 - 01:25pm PT
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Yes please Harry! Rail Ale preferably!
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RyanD
climber
Squamish
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Aug 18, 2013 - 01:30pm PT
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Hey Bruce. Yeah, yeah, grab the sloping arête with your left, stand up into the right under cling, smear left foot, dead point to the half pad sloping crimp, hand foot match, rock over & press it out. Press it out. Press it out!
Yes, I come to ST for climbing- f*#ked up isn't it? Regardless, it's good to have something happening on this thread again & see y'all posting up, even if it takes bringing up new news about old news & giving it a quick flash in the pan.
I am going to try & stick to the script tho....
Harry, good to see you guys getting out!
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RyanD
climber
Squamish
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Aug 18, 2013 - 01:50pm PT
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No idea?! I'm guessing RBs partner on the climb named it?
:-) edit- something to do with the original hardware? Lol.
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MH2
climber
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Aug 18, 2013 - 03:03pm PT
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If these don't speak for themselves, maybe someone can speak for them.
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Oplopanax
Mountain climber
The Deep Woods
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Aug 18, 2013 - 03:09pm PT
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Is it called Agonal because it follows a Diagonal dike but it has bolts so you won't Di?
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MH2
climber
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Aug 18, 2013 - 04:43pm PT
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Yes, Bruce is the someone I was thinking of. The second photo is indeed DRR.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 18, 2013 - 05:07pm PT
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Drr looks Rad! So does Agonal! Thanks for the pics guys!
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squamishmonkey
Trad climber
Squamish
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Aug 18, 2013 - 09:38pm PT
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A little Squamish eye candy?
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Oplopanax
Mountain climber
The Deep Woods
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Aug 18, 2013 - 11:20pm PT
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My Little Pony to be precise
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