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mucci
Trad climber
The pitch of Bagalaar above you
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How in the world is Clance not mentioned yet?
I heard the Trons and Him hauled 3+ cs on Aquarian, then sent tracy down the ropes for 2 more?
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Spanky
Social climber
boulder co
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I'm normally so wiped at the end of the day I only need one or two. I guess that means im light duty squared. Once because I can't drink that much and second because I can't haul it all. My preference is definitely scotch, way more bang for the weight.
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ElCapPirate
Big Wall climber
Reno, Nevada
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Still, I have heard tales of Ammon's "All Beer Ascents" and if you included pre hike libations I am sure he has the record :D
This is just Valley tales spinning out of control, the only time I didn't bring water on an El Cap route was the Zodiac... well, I brought it but didn't get to drink it. I wished I would have brought some beer that day.
I heard the same thing about Tucker back in the day and have always believed it. But, you know how rumors are...
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bringmedeath
climber
la la land
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Didn't Clance pitch of the American Zone pitch on Aurora all drunk? Took some huge whipper or something. How true is that story?
Stories of Klaus, Tucker, and Walt pretty much inspired me to carry all that OE to the base back when I was into that.
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beef supreme
climber
the west
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how do you drink nothing but beer and not sh#t once in a week?
genuinely curious.... what about the 'beer shits' ?
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nutjob
Gym climber
Berkeley, CA
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I thought I was tough for eating caffeinated GUs and nutella sandwiches. Talk about a buzz!
Don't even get me started on the Costco chocolate muffins.
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sethsquatch76
Trad climber
Joshua tree ca
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Beer is not the way on big wall or alpine sufferfests......The pros bring whiskey, ganja, and lsd.....That's the enlightened path........
On a side note beer and mushrooms are not the way to summit Ancient Art......
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The Larry
climber
Moab, UT
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 9, 2012 - 05:37pm PT
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HAHA!!! We could always try again...
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sethsquatch76
Trad climber
Joshua tree ca
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Jeremy you are correct we did have an acute case of pussitus......inflamed by sand, mud, and Larrys vomit....
We will do better next time using more pro grade tools.....
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zBrown
Ice climber
chingadero de chula vista
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just askin' - were those containers all recycled or did some hapless Facelifter have to do it?
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Fat Dad
Trad climber
Los Angeles, CA
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My goodness, I had no clue. The most we ever hauled were tequila, limes and some cigars (which don't really count I suppose). I have a nice shot of me enjoying all three on Chickenhead Ledge. Good times...
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Gorgeous George
Trad climber
Los Angeles, California
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A few years back on a miserably hot October day I was belaying some friends at the base of Triple Direct and struck up a conversation with an Australian who happened by and was amazed we were making an effort to climb da Captain. Over about a half hour I gave him a little primer on rock climbing, suggesting he take a course while in the Valley. Nice enough guy, he bade me farewell and left.
Couple of minutes later he yelled up to me "Hey, Ho Hey (Jorge), there's a beer coming up to you." I thought to myself, Oh, maybe the guy realized he should offer me one of the beers in his backpack and sent it up the gully with another hiker. Being barefoot at the time, I yelled Thanks and walked gingerly over the pebbles toward the trail to meet my benefactor.
Suddenly, a mid-sized BEAR came crashing in my direction, stopped in fright at seeing me in his way, then fled over the ridge in the opposite direction. As I too fled in fright now running over the same sharp pebbles inflicting great pain on my tootsies, I just yelled back to my Aussie friend, "It's BEAR, BEAR, not BEER, you idiot!"
That's my best beer climbing story.
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GDavis
Social climber
SOL CAL
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I am amazed at how talented climbers can get while living off of what *should* kill a man.
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TwistedCrank
climber
Dingleberry Gulch, Ideeho
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I never did understand the attraction to swilling quantities of sh!tty beer while on a multiday route.
For that matter, I never did understand the attraction of swilling quantities of sh!tty beer at all.
I'm with Warbler on this one, there are better ways to enjoy what you really enjoy.
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The Larry
climber
Moab, UT
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 9, 2012 - 10:30pm PT
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So says you.
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Captain...or Skully
climber
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ANY amount of Cobras is light. That stuff is like hydration brew, or some such.
So, not so much. Olde E's on the Big Stone is the Standard.
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zBrown
Ice climber
chingadero de chula vista
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Oct 10, 2012 - 12:10am PT
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don't want to piss into the (parade, wind, somebody's grave .. ), but what is the most beer hauled down El Cap?
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Tom
Big Wall climber
San Luis Obispo CA
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Oct 10, 2012 - 01:38am PT
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Nobody ever carries extra food, water or beer down from the top. The polite protocol is the stash whatever you have left for others. Or, gorge and consume it, in situ.
Kait's photo is the best, regardless of the record for most beer. That is a great shot, and 100% indicative of what this topic is all about.
Klaus' well-informed comment about whiskey is spot on. You can mix whiskey with canned tomato juice, and wake up to a tasty Texas Mary. Or, mix it with Del Monte fruit cocktail to boost the evening calories. All you have to do is remember to bring extra water and vitamin C (necessary to metabolize that fiendish 101-proof Kentucky Straight). There is no cheating the haul bag, only bringing whiskey - you have to bring extra water and grapefruit.
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apogee
climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
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Oct 10, 2012 - 02:13am PT
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A16 bomber hat! I've got one of those somewhere...
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