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climber

north fork

May 23, 2014 - 11:03am PT

Sh#t Yeah! That climb is so classic. Really like the pillar pano, the black and white and red pic, and that last one of the descent is my favorite.
You f*#king pine cone thief, factor 2 mike. Great pics man.

Slater that is my brand new 70. It's pretty like you. Come up.

Big Mike

Trad climber

Topic Author's Reply - May 23, 2014 - 02:26pm PT

the black and white and red pic

Yeah buddy!! Thought you'd like that! I thought the walk off pic was sweet too.

As to the thief thing... I have absolutely no idea what you talkin' bout willis! Lol

RyanD

climber

Squamish

May 23, 2014 - 03:38pm PT

Big Mike you better not be bringing any non indigenous plant species back up here! They'll encroach!

Great shots! Despite the delay on this live tr I'm quite enjoying it.

Big Mike

Trad climber

Topic Author's Reply - May 26, 2014 - 11:39pm PT

I hope someone's enjoying this work i'm getting yelled at for... lol

Our last day we decided on some mellow cragging, so High Eagle it was. There was six cars in the parking lot and the boys couldn't believe it..

We parked at friend rock

4x4 isn't necessary but it sure is helpful!

Jeremy on the trail to High Eagle

The views are absolutely breathtaking.

Over the hill and through the snowpatch, below the exfoliating slab...

When in Shuteye, at least one day of sport climbing must be endured...
Justin on Not Afraid 10a

It took every ounce of strength I had left to toprope the next two climbs.

Hdr is cool...
Jeremy Ross Photo

but it will never replace the eraser tool..
Jeremy Ross Photo

Very cool granite with Skaha type incut features.
Jeremy Ross Photo

Jeremy pondering the endless vista as many eyes before must have done.

Crag dogs were chillin in the shade. It was 100+ in central valley this day.

Our session at the main wall was short as we were tired. I shot this vista of Shangri-la on the way back.

Before the boys cracked their beers, I convinced them to do one more climb at the Talon...

Big Mike

Trad climber

Topic Author's Reply - May 27, 2014 - 01:31am PT

The road up to the Talon also known as Lookout Rd

Adu and the Talon

Jeremy starting up Harvey Birdman 10b

Jer getting his heel hook on.

The gap between the Talon and The Ampitheater

Of course i had to try it...
Jeremy Ross Photo

But i didn't have much juice left...
Jeremy Ross Photo

I had to beg Jer to finish it for me... lol Sadly I had to leave on a jetplane the next day..
Justin and Mindy graciously drove me to Sacramento for my flight and i was glad to be done my trip.

Or was I??......

Big Mike

Trad climber

Topic Author's Reply - May 27, 2014 - 10:38am PT

Thanks Tami! Me too! What a trip!!

RyanD

climber

Squamish

May 27, 2014 - 10:00pm PT

More sick stuff Mike!

Too bad you had to endure sport climbing in the sun on beautiful patina in beautiful California!

Oh poor lil guy here lemme stick clip that for u :-)

Big Mike

Trad climber

Topic Author's Reply - May 27, 2014 - 10:11pm PT

Lol! ;) i had to lug a rack over to the crag.. That made up for it! Lol

Naw. The sport climbing was per my request as to get a feel for that aspect of shuteye as well.

mucci

Trad climber

The pitch of Bagalaar above you

May 27, 2014 - 11:01pm PT

Man, awesome photos with the crew. Special place, and therapeutic to boot!

Trip that dreams are made of.

Jeremy, not yet, work has me stalled out. Looking forward to chasing shade real soon!

Big Mike

Trad climber

Topic Author's Reply - May 27, 2014 - 11:32pm PT

Ya dude!! You said it. I needed this trip! I regained my independence and that alone was absolutely priceless, not to mention weather and partners. I couldn't have asked for any more!!

Big Mike

Trad climber

Topic Author's Reply - May 28, 2014 - 12:20am PT

Fun times, cool thread. No reason to not do it again!

Hell ya brother!! We'll see you this fall!! You should come to the valley!!

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climber

north fork

Jun 4, 2014 - 10:35pm PT

Woohoo, hadn't seen the latest pics. My truck looks badass surrounded by black and white and with that watermark. Classic Shuteye, belaying out the tailgate. Lol. Nice pics Mike.

I regained my independence and that alone was absolutely priceless

Sh#t yeah man, stoked for you.

RyanD

climber

Squamish

Jun 4, 2014 - 10:51pm PT

So how old are you in California when they give you your Tacoma?

Every California male gets one right??

And if you don't want the Tacoma you can have a weed prescription instead I heard??

Old Schwarzenegger law or something IIRC....

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climber

north fork

Jun 4, 2014 - 11:00pm PT

Every California male gets one right??

Didn't Mike tell you it's part of the standard Shuteye rack? So much practice climbing down here Ryan, come on down and who knows, maybe you might get a Tacoma if you stay long enough.

RyanD

climber

Squamish

Jun 4, 2014 - 11:17pm PT

Lol well if I can make it to shuteye for some practicing Justin, trust me you will be the first to know ;-)

Big Mike

Trad climber

Topic Author's Reply - Jun 8, 2014 - 09:44am PT

Ya it does Justin! I couldn't resist that one! :)

I was tired after shuteye, but i just couldn't resist sending Ghost an email inquiring if him and Mari would have some time to climb on Friday. Ghost had to work and so did Mari, but she was itching to climb after work.

I showed up to the lower town wall early and took a couple photos.

The view from the parking lot

The rails run along the base of the cliffs

Then Mari showed up and we hit up this gem.

Mari on Roger's corner 5.8?

She sent it. I was able to climb it but the endurance to get it clean just wasn't there after so much climbing and traveling.

The pitch ends at a beautiful overhanging hand crack called Breakfast of Champions 10a

When Dave said Mari hauled me up this thing up thread, he meant it.. The start is really overhanging and I was on a take a move pace to start the pitch.. lol It eases up a bit after that and I was able to get decent jams.

It was a beautiful evening

It was just a teaser really. A taste. I will definitely have to return. Thanks Mari!

Ghost

climber

A long way from where I started

Jun 8, 2014 - 09:49pm PT

When Dave said Mari hauled me up this thing up thread, he meant it..

Welcome to the club. Yesterday she trashed me on some back-in-the-boonies rig north of Squamish. Some "easy & fun" thing she led that I couldn't follow without grabbing slings.

Sorry we couldn't connect with you this weekend, but then you'd probably have just flailed like me. I think she should find a real climber to tie on with and you and I can bumble around on easy climbs.