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Petch
Gym climber
knapsack crack
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Topic Author's Original Post - Nov 27, 2012 - 08:30am PT
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Squirrel(former Rocknasium owner) just bought the Strawberry Market by the Leap. He has real coffee and plans on a gear shop this spring. So when you are driving by stop in and spend some money to help support him and his great family!
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WML
climber
Biggest Little City, NV
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Nov 27, 2012 - 08:32am PT
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Woohoo! Met Squirrel at Rick's birthday at the Gorge a few years back, good people. Great to hear he is doing well, he had just moved up there from what I recall him telling 213 and I.
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squishy
Mountain climber
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Nov 27, 2012 - 10:11am PT
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oh cool, nice place for a gear shop...how about backpacking food and good beer in cans, that would be nice...
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ladyscarlett
Trad climber
SF Bay Area, California
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Nov 27, 2012 - 10:15am PT
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Nice! Good to know...its a great spot to stop and walk around even when one doesn't have time to run up east wall...
cheers!
LS
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Jebus H Bomz
climber
Reno, Nuh VAAAA duh
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Nov 27, 2012 - 10:17am PT
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Cool!
The only previous gear shop was the thieves looting cars in the CG at night.
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BLUEBLOCR
Social climber
joshua tree
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Nov 27, 2012 - 10:17am PT
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WOW!!!!
Will he have squirrel food?
I hope he's better to the locals then the last owners.
I wish you would have bought the market Petch.
That would have been a good outlet for ur Italian Sausauge.
Maybe U can still get the bar, and invent the first Italian Sausage Martini?
Goble Goble!
BB
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Petch
Gym climber
knapsack crack
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 27, 2012 - 09:46pm PT
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Stop in and let him know what you like to see in the shop.
The market has Sierra Nevada in the can and a good selection of bottle beer.
Blue you have had plenty of Italian sausage, but usually you can't eat it all ;0
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Nkane
Trad climber
San Francisco, USA
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Nov 27, 2012 - 09:55pm PT
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Woo! I hope he keeps the weird sunglasses and kitschy art. Perusing those selections is an important part of any Leap trip, along with an It's It for the road.
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
the crowd MUST BE MOCKED...Mocked I tell you.
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Nov 27, 2012 - 09:59pm PT
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I like to see cool stuff like this.
Wish the Strawberry market on 108 had climbing gear too.
Ol Brutus tried to get the market to carry gear by just buying stuff for the market owner and telling him "if it sells, think about carrying some basic climbing stuff"
I probably bought most of the chalk Brutus gave him, and it hasn't been replenished. lol
Well, at least they have Pale Ale still. :)
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Salamanizer
Trad climber
The land of Fruits & Nuts!
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Nov 27, 2012 - 10:54pm PT
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Hey that's cool news. Squirrel is a solid dude. I ran into him on my first ever lead at the Leap on the Groove. I made it to the top and he coached me through my first anchor I ever built on the sharp end.
That's not one of his kids that worked at the market before is it? Nice guy, maybe late teens low twenties. Seemed to know a bit about climbing in the area and always stoked on what you'd been climbing.
If he's looking to have climbing gear, the only things I see as economical are on the fly items like Chalk, webbing, cheap biners/quick links, and maybe bolts or drill bits. Try finding an SDS drill bit in South Lake... Ain't happnin. LTD was the only shop in town that carried one and it came from Jay's personal bolt kit he had in his car.
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bergbryce
Mountain climber
California
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Nov 27, 2012 - 11:29pm PT
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Same Squirell who picked the movies for Banff last year? Good choices but a bunch of them were shown at Reel Rock earlier in the year.
He should sell breakfast burritos along with the real deal coffee. Nearly every place that sells those things sells out almost daily.
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Charlie D.
Trad climber
Western Slope, Tahoe Sierra
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Nov 28, 2012 - 05:07am PT
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Good news on many fronts, good for climbers/skiers, good for Strawberry and good for El Dorado County. Wishing Squirrel the best for a successful venture.
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JerryA
Mountain climber
Sacramento,CA
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Nov 28, 2012 - 08:06am PT
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Great news .I've stoped at the store & lodge on the way home for many years.
Does any one know of a good morning coffee & fresh pastry shop between Placerville and Twin Bridges ? The place we used to stop at in Pollack Pines closed.Starbucks isn't the same.
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Charlie D.
Trad climber
Western Slope, Tahoe Sierra
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Nov 28, 2012 - 08:48am PT
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The best breakfast place which also has great coffee and pastries is Sweetie Pie's on Main St. in Placerville, right across from the Cosmic Cafe. Great fresh food and a well run business.
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Ron Anderson
Trad climber
i WASNT ON THE INTERNET during bush years...
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Nov 28, 2012 - 08:56am PT
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Maybe STRAWBERRY stuff will make a return!?
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squishy
Mountain climber
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Nov 28, 2012 - 09:07am PT
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Freshpond, near the ranger station in pollock pines has a large collection of fine beers in a can such as Boont and IPA's from different brewery's...if they can get them, I am sure this new place can too. That climber wine that comes in a bag is good too.
backpacking food and supplies for desolation wilderness would be nice, the REI in folsom is the last stop up the hill for things like that and that store sucks...
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caughtinside
Social climber
Oakland, CA
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Nov 28, 2012 - 09:09am PT
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Cool! Best wishes to Squirrel in this.
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Norwegian
Trad climber
Placerville, California
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Nov 28, 2012 - 09:26am PT
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i just had sex with a tree
so im due for a beer or three,
i'll go check out that market.
squirrel will have to put up with
me cause i squat not
far south.
man, sometimes a poem
just isn't fit
for the context
into which it was borne.
cheers petch.
i'll see you in the hills sometime soon.
cheers squire squirrel,
im glad to trundle my economic
verve upon a respected peer.
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LuckyPink
climber
the last bivy
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Nov 28, 2012 - 11:04am PT
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glad to hear it! Every time i drive by that location i think someone should make that place happen. Here's some suggestions for the inventory:
1. Book of Poems by Norwegian right there on the checkout counter.
2. Bait
3. discount passes to Sierra ski resort , the last non mega corp hold out.
4. wifi
5. good bathroom
hoping for Mobil West sorta
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Jebus H Bomz
climber
Reno, Nuh VAAAA duh
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Nov 28, 2012 - 11:09am PT
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hoping for Mobil West sorta
Without the food poisoning, I hope.
And without mouth-gaped tourons wallet shocked and hemorrhaging money at the sight of mediocre food in the styx.
I think a little climber hang would be cool, although a little remodeling to open the place up a bit would serve it well in that regard. I bet the Weedge could help ;). He'd remodel the beer section at the very least.
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hooblie
climber
from out where the anecdotes roam
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Nov 28, 2012 - 11:11am PT
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combo: norge poems plastered about the loo
- no room for pointless inanities
unteether the weegie!
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JEleazarian
Trad climber
Fresno CA
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Nov 28, 2012 - 11:27am PT
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Cool!
The only previous gear shop was the thieves looting cars in the CG at night.
Too funny, but too true. I look forward to patronizing the new businesses and hope they succeed.
John
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Jebus H Bomz
climber
Reno, Nuh VAAAA duh
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Nov 28, 2012 - 11:34am PT
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Too funny, but too true. I look forward to patronizing the new businesses and hope they succeed.
John
On one of my rare trips there this last season, I ran into several parties who'd had just that happen. It's a major bummer.
I'd met one in one of the groups before and given her and her group climbing beta before at Donner. Just as we were pleasantly conversing, her boyfriend realized they'd been robbed. Seeing her eyes change from happy to horrified really sucked. That's something POS people who take others' belongings don't see too often. I bet their lives reflect the ugliness they wreak.
One of the group was tracking their stolen iPhone though, so I'd like to believe they eventually nailed the POS banditos dead to rights..
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tornado
climber
lawrence kansas
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Nov 28, 2012 - 12:48pm PT
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Cool! Maybe he could eventually do like Miguel's at red river gorge type of thing.
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H
Mountain climber
there and back again
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Nov 28, 2012 - 02:36pm PT
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I am so glad Squirel is making a go of it. He's a good man. And boy does that place need some climbing energy. Since the hotel lost the best climbing bartender and waitress I don't even stop in any more. Good reason to go by and say hi. Timing is a bit tough though.
Bet he doesn't have any partners either ;). Best of look my friend.
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Chris Cunningham
Trad climber
San Francisco
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Nov 28, 2012 - 02:57pm PT
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Climbing, beer and coffee! Is that all you people think about?
I will be stopping by soon enough.
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Aki J
Trad climber
Placerville, CA
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Nov 28, 2012 - 03:32pm PT
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That's great! I'll make sure to stop by every now and then to make a charge on the parents card! ;)
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Chim-Chim
climber
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Nov 28, 2012 - 03:38pm PT
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The meyers Meeks has sds plus bits. Don't need to spend thirty bucks for a bit.
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Chateau Rico
Sport climber
Davis, CA
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Nov 28, 2012 - 05:15pm PT
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Squirrel is one of the GREAT people here on earth and plus I guarantee he will do a fantastic job with that store! He is super competent, has a great spirit, and is bound to have some Grateful Dead tunes in the background! Maybe some fine beta here or there? Actually I guarantee that as well!
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JerryA
Mountain climber
Sacramento,CA
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Nov 28, 2012 - 05:18pm PT
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There is an 1862 full-page drawing of a road , cabins, and Lover's Leap on page 502 of the first edition of Sir Richard Francis Burton's book "The City of the Saints and across the Rocky Mountains to California " .The inscription is "In the Sierra Nevada" . You can see it online at Google Books by using the advanced search feature.It is the oldest Hwy.50 illustration I've seen.
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Salamanizer
Trad climber
The land of Fruits & Nuts!
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Nov 28, 2012 - 07:42pm PT
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The meyers Meeks has sds plus bits. Don't need to spend thirty bucks for a bit.
Thats what Jay said, but it was Sunday and apparently they're closed on Sunday. Hopefully the Strawberry Market will now have some in stock. Not for no 30 bucks though. Never seen an SDS for that much, 10 bucks maybe.
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Nov 28, 2012 - 07:53pm PT
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Perfect spot for a market that also sells gear. I smell success!
Now give me one of those awesome Bloody Mary's, Petch!!!
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kennyt
climber
Woodfords,California
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Nov 28, 2012 - 08:08pm PT
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get one of those cliffhanger bolt guns and the sds bit will be obsolete
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Petch
Gym climber
knapsack crack
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 28, 2012 - 08:41pm PT
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Mtnmun
Trad climber
Top of the Mountain Mun
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Nov 29, 2012 - 08:01am PT
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Whooo hooo, congratulations squirrel and family, that was a long time coming. Perhaps we will have golf cart delivered ice and beer in camp now.
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Trad
Trad climber
northern CA
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Finally got a chance to check out the store yesterday after skiing and it looks great!
There's a new, improved beer section too but I forgot to take pictures.
He is super competent, has a great spirit, and is bound to have some Grateful Dead tunes in the background!
Ha! Now that you mention in, I'm pretty sure that was Box of Rain playing in the background when we were there...
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ß Î Ø T Ç H
Boulder climber
bouldering
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U.S. Route 50 is a major east–west route of the U.S. Highway system, stretching just over 3,000 miles (4,800 km) from Ocean City, Maryland on the Atlantic Ocean to West Sacramento, California. I doubt there's anything worth climbing east of Meyers : p
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squishy
Mountain climber
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Mar 12, 2013 - 09:53am PT
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There is an 1862 full-page drawing of a road , cabins, and Lover's Leap on page 502 of the first edition of Sir Richard Francis Burton's book "The City of the Saints and across the Rocky Mountains to California " .The inscription is "In the Sierra Nevada". You can see it online at Google Books by using the advanced search feature.It is the oldest Hwy.50 illustration I've seen.
Thanks for pointing me to this I love history like that, here's the picture you speak of.
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Red Wing
climber
California
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Mar 23, 2013 - 06:26pm PT
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Went to the Strawberry Market for the first time today. Best coffee, nicest people. Sometimes it is hard to believe those two things are so scarce these days. What a relief! Thank you!
Looks like an early season for the Leap. Tahoe snowpack is suffering.
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Peter Haan
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, CA
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Mar 23, 2013 - 07:37pm PT
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Hooray, Red Wing. Glad to hear this. Great news.
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Salamanizer
Trad climber
The land of Fruits & Nuts!
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Mar 23, 2013 - 07:42pm PT
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Drove by the leap last weekend. If the current weather trend holds out, the leap will be high and dry in about three weeks.
Sorry, no pictures :(
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portent
climber
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Mar 24, 2013 - 06:57am PT
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The only previous gear shop was the thieves looting cars in the CG at night.
Sure glad we weren't a part of that "co-op" gear store!!
For sure will stop in next time I'm in the area...
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Red Wing
climber
California
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Mar 24, 2013 - 07:53am PT
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When do the falcon closures usually go in to effect? I'd like to do the The Hourglass again soon but this zone is usually closed, right? Anyone done Hourglass Wall?
Yours truly with SPF 50,
Red Wing
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Petch
Gym climber
knapsack crack
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 24, 2013 - 08:15am PT
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Closures start April 1st. Most routes are dry and climbable. The descent is covered still with snow. I haven't climbed hourglass wall but the bolts have been replaced
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Petch
Gym climber
knapsack crack
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 24, 2013 - 08:23am PT
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I just remembered the hg wall route has been open the last couple seasons
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L Kap
climber
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This one time, at the Leap, some dude had driven in from San Francisco with a girl to impress. He was walking around the parking lot asking other climbers if they had an old rope to sell him, because he had forgotten his. Uh no, no one had brought a spare rope they weren't using. Too bad Squirrel wasn't there for him.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there say, neat thread...
thanks for sharing...
thanks, squishy for the HISTORY pic...
also, wow, chris:
Apr 3, 2013 - 02:22pm PT
Strawberry Station (new name for the Strawberry Market) just ordered more SuperTopo guides. I was just on the phone with Squirrel and he said they are getting more camping and climbing supplies in every week. So stop on by next time you are at the Leap.
Anyone know if they have a facebook page or web site?
neat share, and neat stuff going on, too...
hope this bump helps, too, for you get the info you want...
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Some Random Guy
climber
In a chair, drinkin' a beer, watchin' the show
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Woo! I hope he keeps the weird sunglasses and kitschy art. Perusing those selections is an important part of any Leap trip, along with an It's It for the road.
ha ha ha.....i still have a pair of pugs that i bought there for $10 bout 3 years ago. still use 'em on most high country adventures. good to hear the new owners r cool. the old ones....meh. no wonder why that place didn't previously go very far.
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Largo
Sport climber
The Big Wide Open Face
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What is "real coffee." I like the sound of that but have no idea what "false" coffee might be. Is that what I've been drinking all these years?
JL
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Petch
Gym climber
knapsack crack
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 29, 2013 - 07:24am PT
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Strawberry Station just received their first shipment of gear with more to come. Metolius Master cams, draws, lockers, tape, chalk, rental shoes, packs, and rope bags. Stop in, say hi, and buy something!
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bixquite
Social climber
humboldt nation
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Apr 29, 2013 - 08:35am PT
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hookers would be nice, i mean uh sky hooks..
shop looks sweet, good job squirel.
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Peter Haan
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, CA
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Apr 29, 2013 - 10:31am PT
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Here Here for Strawberry Station and Hwy 50 climbing!
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