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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Original Post - Feb 13, 2014 - 04:52pm PT
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We have a group camp reserved at City of Rocks for the nights of Monday June 23rd -Thursday June 26th, with checkout on Friday June 27th.
I had dinner with Donini & his wife Angela the night of the Outdoor Retailer Jeff Lowe award. He worked me to get off my ass and make reservations for a camp at City of Rocks, with a preference for a week earlier. I spent a while at the online reservation site, and was astounded to find that all my favorite large van-friendly campsites at COR were reserved during those dates. (Everything at Smoky Mountain was still open----but I missed camping with the rocks and the views last year.)
However! I was able to reserve the group camp out at Twin Sisters for the nights of Monday June 23 thru 26, with checkout on Friday June 27. El Donini confirmed those dates work for him, as did Ralph T.(AK Trad on ST), Brokedownclimber, and even Spider Savage thinks he can make it towards the end of the week.
We do want to invite other like-minded folks, young or old.
The Group Camp is a great private place with scenic views, a fair number of tent spots and parking spots, a toilet, and climbing right from camp. 12-30 people are allowed. Not a lot of afternoon shade, but we have a large fly we can rig.
I have been in contact with the MOUNTAIN HOLY MAN acquaintance of Donini's, & he believes he may be able to visit too (http://www.supertopo.com/climbers-forum/2309904/Donini-and-the-Mountain-Holy-Man-at-17-777Ft-in-Szechuan.
He does share my concerns about camping with a larger group. If you would like to camp, or visit at the Group Camp: we do ask attendees to leave their pets and their small children at home, both for the safety of the small children & pets, and also to maintain a harmonious environment for all attendees.
Please RSVP! (Idaho parlance for: Reserve potatoes via phoning.) Space is limited at the Group Camp.
Please confirm in private and I will keep a list of attendees that I will not make public, or if you want to be public---confirm on this site.
Namaste.
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Elcapinyoazz
Social climber
Joshua Tree
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Feb 13, 2014 - 05:05pm PT
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Any commerical airport nearby (like <2hr drive)?
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 13, 2014 - 05:57pm PT
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Elcapinyoazz: This is from COR website:
Plane:
The nearest air service is Burley (charter) 45 miles north, Twin Falls (85 miles NW), Salt Lake City (170 miles SE), Boise (215 miles NW), Pocatello (100 miles NE).
Brokedown Climber flew into Burley with his plane a couple years back and was able to rent a car through the airport folks. It takes a bit more than an hour to drive from Burley to COR.
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Reeotch
climber
4 Corners Area
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Feb 13, 2014 - 06:15pm PT
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Ah . . . the City . . . some of the best rock anywhere!
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Roots
Mountain climber
Tustin, CA
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Feb 13, 2014 - 06:50pm PT
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Sounds like a good time!
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Plaidman
Trad climber
South Slope of Mt. Tabor, Portland, Oregon, USA
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Feb 13, 2014 - 07:27pm PT
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Love COR. Got an Onsight of Skyline on Morning Glory Spire.
Got a one way ride out there and hitchhiked back cause I really wanted that one.
It was worth it! I'd do it again.
Rock is off the hook AWESOME!
Can't commit to the party as I have 3 big walls in Yosemite a road trip
to Red Rocks, Indian Creek, and Colorado in May.
The Adveture Queen loves COR too! It won't take much for to be convinced.
Here is a pic of the return trip after the Onsight of Skyline
Plaid
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Feb 13, 2014 - 07:44pm PT
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This is at the campground: Indian Chief Rock, Flake Route (5.5).
There's a nice crapper at the campground along with a couple tables. No water available here, but there is a faucet at the Bath Rock parking area.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Feb 13, 2014 - 07:52pm PT
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More reasons to attend!
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Grippa
Trad climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Feb 13, 2014 - 07:54pm PT
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Is it a prerequisite that you be over 50yr old to attend?
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 13, 2014 - 08:30pm PT
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Young or old of compatable spirit are welcomed.
Ezra last year in his 30's & Max & Steffi in their late 20's.
We all really like to have some young folks around-----if they are fun.
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phylp
Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
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Feb 13, 2014 - 09:22pm PT
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Hey Fritz, Great idea and thanks for organizing. I will probably be able to attend this year, but I will probably fly in to SLC and rent a car, then try to stay at the cabins in Almo, rather than camping at the group site. Are you (or anybody else) thinking you might be there the weekend before or after those dates as well?
Phyl
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 13, 2014 - 09:34pm PT
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phylp! That's great! You are more than welcome. No weekend plans for us. Anyone else there on either weekend?
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Feb 13, 2014 - 09:39pm PT
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I may be looking at a wider envelope of dates, and it depends on the availability of a campsite at Smoky Mountain. If I come and stay longer, I'll be driving; otherwise flying into Burley.
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Feb 13, 2014 - 09:49pm PT
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Sounds like great fun. Unfortunately, BrassNuts and I have a previous commitment at that time. We look forward to seeing photos of the shindig!
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Feb 13, 2014 - 10:04pm PT
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Well, I'm knot sure if I can, but if there's a chance to meet
Phyl, well, I'm gunna try hard!!!
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Brian in SLC
Social climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Feb 13, 2014 - 10:05pm PT
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I'm a 9-5 M-Fer so the weekend is a better option for me.
Always fun at the City!
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Captain...or Skully
climber
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Feb 14, 2014 - 12:29am PT
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I'll try, but I'm still working out the 1100 mile commute.
I'd love to see you there.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Feb 14, 2014 - 11:38am PT
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Steve, Brian, and Skully--
Try to make it, it'll be a blast!
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Feb 14, 2014 - 02:02pm PT
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Hmmm... I'll have to give this some serious thought. I still have a bottle with Fritz' name on it.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 14, 2014 - 04:06pm PT
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Wayno & all. It could be a memorable get-together.
You never know what late June weather can bring, but it likely will be real pleasant-----or not.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Feb 14, 2014 - 11:54pm PT
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This event deserves a BIG BUMP!
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Feb 15, 2014 - 12:12am PT
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If we're not sailing I soooooo want to get up there. Fingers crossed.
Susan
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Feb 15, 2014 - 12:16am PT
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Susan-
I'll climb with you and Michael!!
Rodger
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paganmonkeyboy
climber
mars...it's near nevada...
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Feb 15, 2014 - 12:23am PT
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you have no idea how many spots are reserved for no shows - poached more than a few late at night because we couldn't get them legit...doh !
there's a few domes with amazing cooled magma bubbles you can sleep in - spot 37 was near a field of them iirc ?
trapped on bath rock under an august moon and unable to find the downclimb til the NOLS people rescued us is one of my best trips of all time there ;-) 5.7 ? well sure, if you are actually on route...
love CoR. Might have to come up if I'm still in hatu...
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Woody the Beaver
Trad climber
Soldier, Idaho
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Feb 15, 2014 - 02:14pm PT
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Thanks for setting it up! Finally retired, so I oughta make it. I'll provide support to help keep the median age high.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 15, 2014 - 02:39pm PT
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Woody! That's great! Looking forward to finally meeting you. Kim & Pete from Hailey will likely attend too.
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philo
Trad climber
Is that light the end of the tunnel or a train?
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Feb 15, 2014 - 03:29pm PT
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I wanna I wanna I wanna go.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 15, 2014 - 03:59pm PT
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Philo? Yes?
Are you coming,---- or going?
We're waiting to see your strange smile & faraway look.
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Feb 15, 2014 - 06:09pm PT
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Philo
Mebbe you & me could go. . .ride together & have phun.
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Yeti
Trad climber
Ketchum, Idaho
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Feb 15, 2014 - 07:20pm PT
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See you at the Sisters...
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Feb 15, 2014 - 07:27pm PT
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Is there access for the mentally handicapped?
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 15, 2014 - 07:32pm PT
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Yeti! That's great! Donini will be most happy to see you!
Reilly? How mentally-handicapped do you need access for?
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phylp
Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
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Feb 15, 2014 - 07:44pm PT
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Brian in SLC, when we get close to the date I'll let you know if I can make it there the weekend of the 27/28/29. I may decide to make it a road trip and if I do I'll definately stay on for that weekend if I have a partner.
Phyl
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Feb 16, 2014 - 03:33pm PT
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Philo? Anybody home? Still wanna' climb with ya'!
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Gilroy
Social climber
Bolderado
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Feb 16, 2014 - 04:04pm PT
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Brokedown Rodger, you know there are at least 3 people at this house that will tie in with you just about anytime.
Barely missed y'all last year though we did run into Brass Nuts & Crimpergirl. Loves me some CoR granite. I'm planning on attending.
Big Fun will ensue.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Feb 16, 2014 - 07:43pm PT
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So, Gilroy--are YOU in?
Hell yes, I wanna' climb!
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Feb 16, 2014 - 07:51pm PT
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I gotta talk this over with the boss (wife), but this kinda sh#t is what I dig .
Looks like awesome stone!
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Feb 16, 2014 - 07:57pm PT
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Bluey-^^^^^^^^
It's waaay better than Castle Rock State Park!
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philo
Trad climber
Is that light the end of the tunnel or a train?
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Feb 16, 2014 - 08:12pm PT
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Rodger I put on the calendar (in pencil for now).
I'll do my best because I wanna go.
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Feb 16, 2014 - 08:35pm PT
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We're hitting Utah in April, and we're getting bored with the same ole sh#t here in Cali, so I may be able to sell this.
Yeah. sometimes cali gets tired, and ya gotta get out.
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Plaidman
Trad climber
South Slope of Mt. Tabor, Portland, Oregon, USA
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Feb 16, 2014 - 10:46pm PT
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Told the Adventure Queen. Interest is peaked. We will see if we can fit in the trip.
Plaid
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philo
Trad climber
Is that light the end of the tunnel or a train?
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Feb 16, 2014 - 10:47pm PT
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Fritz,
We're waiting to see your strange smile & faraway look
too phunny.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 16, 2014 - 11:16pm PT
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All good for Philo, Plaidman, & Bluering.
Bluering! You are welcome! I recall that Donini is looking forward to climbing with you, as are we all.
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Evel
Trad climber
Nedsterdam CO
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Feb 16, 2014 - 11:21pm PT
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Gilroy, Philo, steveW, and me could be a strong Front Range addition to the fray...
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hossjulia
climber
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Feb 16, 2014 - 11:34pm PT
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I put it on the calendar and will ask for the time off.
Sounds too good to miss out on.
Steve W, still have those skis? Maybe Philo could hold them in his lap on the way out there for me. ;->
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 16, 2014 - 11:46pm PT
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Evel: I will reserve 4 spots for you 4 legends.
Julia: It will be great to see & climb with you again!
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Feb 16, 2014 - 11:56pm PT
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^^^^^ Great picture!
L---> R: Julia, Captain..or Skully, Heidi, me sitting with Fritz standing immediately behind, Crimpie and BrassNuts.
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Gilroy
Social climber
Bolderado
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Feb 17, 2014 - 01:40am PT
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I like the way your mind works, Evel. We'll see how the situation develops as we approach the summer solstice. You know, Philo and I share Hawthorn House with a cover girl from an early CoR guidebook. We're thinkng of a whole house trip!
Keith
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 17, 2014 - 01:45pm PT
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I did a head-count this morning, and it appears the group camp is now very-close to filled. However there are many sites currently available nearby.
Attendees for sure: (Please post if your circumstances change)
Fritz & Heidi
Donini & Angela
Ralph T(AK Trad) & friend
Brokedownclimber
Spider Savage & brother
Anonymous attendee # 1 that emailed me.
Kim & Pete
Anonymous attendee #2 that emailed me
phylp
Woodythebeaver
Yeti
Bluering & spouse
Plaidman & Adventure Queen
Evel, Gilroy, Philo, steveW----and maybe a certain Cor guidebook cover girl?
Hossjulia
Anonymous attendee #3 & 4 that emailed me
=28 people
Possible attendees
The Mountain Holy Man
Captain or Skully
Wayno with wine!
paganmonkeyboy
Please Note: If you would like to camp, or visit at the Group Camp: we do ask attendees to leave their pets and their small children at home, both for the safety of the small children & pets, and also to maintain a harmonious environment for all attendees.
Reserve America Website:
This link takes you to a search I started for a 4 night stay with start dates as early as Sat. June 21 through July 5. Currently there are lots of sites available at either City of Rocks or the nearby Smoky Mountain deluxe with showers campsite at Castle Rock State Park. They will fill up!
http://www.reserveamerica.com/unifSearchResults.do?topTabIndex=Search
Namaste
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Feb 17, 2014 - 07:53pm PT
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Re: flying to CoR; Twin Falls has commercial flights as well as Boise. Burley is strictly a General Aviation field without any airlines other than puddle-jumper airways (me).
Local car rentals: Twin Falls has both Avis and Hertz; haven't checked Boise. car rentals are available in Burley through Bonanza Motors, the local Dodge, Jeep, and Chrysler dealer.
For overflow, check out Smokey Mountain Campground for Castle rocks State Park. Each site allows 2 cars and up to 8 campers.
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Evel
Trad climber
Nedsterdam CO
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Feb 17, 2014 - 08:07pm PT
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STOKED!!!!!
(my summer plans are turning out pretty nice. never been to CoR, and going to Lotus Flower Tower right after!)
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Spider Savage
Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
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Feb 18, 2014 - 12:20am PT
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Looking good Fritz. I plan to be there 23, 24, 25 at least.
No prawns will be harmed.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Feb 18, 2014 - 10:32pm PT
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Spider-- Great picture of Skyline ^^^^^^^
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Feb 18, 2014 - 10:57pm PT
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These are on my ticklist--
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Greg Barnes
climber
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Feb 18, 2014 - 11:39pm PT
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We'll be there at the exact same time with 8 people!
But we won't be dropping by.
(no dogs, but 4 kiddies between age 1 and 5)
See you at the crags! Or not, you might all run away from the dust storm emanating from the kiddies playing...
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Feb 19, 2014 - 12:55am PT
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Is it time to be there?????
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 19, 2014 - 12:17pm PT
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WTF asks: Why no kids Fritz?
The requirement is: If you would like to camp, or visit at the Group Camp: we do ask attendees to leave their pets and their small children at home, both for the safety of the small children & pets, and also to maintain a harmonious environment for all attendees.
My thoughts on small children are about the same as those of most whitewater rafting companies. Here's a quote from a CA-based one.
Each river has a usual minimum recommended age. During summertime flows, the minimum age is 8 years old on Class III sections of the South Fork of the American and 5 years old on the Class I-II section. A minimum age of 12 is recommended on the Middle Fork of the American and Merced, and 13 years old on the Tuolumne in summer. In the spring, trips on the Tuolumne, the recommended age is 15 years old along with our other Class IV springtime trips. All rivers may require increased minimum age requirements as the level of difficulty increases.
I consider our campsite to be a Class III location with a minimum age of 8. I would expect any participating child above 8 to be used to camping and able to fully enjoy the outdoor environment (as opposed to being bored spitless).
Worse yet! There is no internet connection at our remote site.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Feb 19, 2014 - 12:30pm PT
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On the topic of dogs: I love my dog a lot, so I do her an enormous favor and keep her home away from cactus spines, possible rattlesnake encounters, and other dog hating climbers...
You love your dog; other people DON'T.
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ddriver
Trad climber
SLC, UT
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Feb 19, 2014 - 01:20pm PT
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You bastards aren't going without me and T, I'm telling you.
What's a M-Fer?
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 19, 2014 - 03:21pm PT
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I heard earlier today from my old friend ImStein. He confirms for group camp and another ST member that is anonymous for now, confirms too.
Ddriver! You and T are more than welcome, but I have to put you on the wait list----so long as T normally walks on 2 legs.
Sorry folks! Unless we have some cancellations: Group Camp is now full!
Lots of room to camp elsewhere and then visit.
Attendees for sure:
Fritz & Heidi
Donini & Angela
Ralph T(AK Trad) & friend
Brokedownclimber
Spider Savage & brother
Anonymous attendee # 1 that emailed me.
Kim & Pete
Anonymous attendee #2 that emailed me
phylp
Woodythebeaver
Yeti
Bluering & spouse
Plaidman & Adventure Queen
Evel, Gilroy, Philo, steveW----and maybe a certain Cor guidebook cover girl?
Hossjulia
Anonymous attendee #3 & 4 that emailed me.
Anonymous attendee #5 that Brokedown climber emailed me.
ImStein
=30 people
Possible attendees/wait list.
Steve W.
Captain or Skully
Wayno with wine!
paganmonkeyboy
Ddriver & T.
If you would like to camp, or visit at the Group Camp: we do ask attendees to leave their pets and their small children at home, both for the safety of the small children & pets, and also to maintain a harmonious environment for all attendees.
Reserve America Website:
This link takes you to their website, which is the best way to book campsites. Type in: City of Rocks Nationlal Reserve Idaho.
Currently there are lots of sites available at either City of Rocks or the nearby Smoky Mountain deluxe with showers campsite at Castle Rock State Park. They will fill up!
http://www.reserveamerica.com/unifSearchResults.do?topTabIndex=Search
Namaste
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phylp
Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
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Feb 19, 2014 - 07:21pm PT
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I made my reservation today at the cabins at the Outpost. Will be there from Monday the 23rd night for 7 nights, through the weekend. I'll be happy to join you all at the crags during the day and around the campfire in the evening - and then return to my solitude at my early bedtime!
Now I just have to make sure I can actually climb by then. I'm eagerly awaiting March 1st, which is my cleared day to climb again. My surgeon warned me: slabs for 2 months before I do anything overhanging. So by mid-June I should be able to climb something!
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 19, 2014 - 08:22pm PT
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phylp! Thanks for the update! We do like those fine cabins at the outpost and will look forward to seeing you for climbing & socializing.
As you know: there's lots of slab climbing at COR. I've always enjoyed slabs, I just don't have the fire in my belly for long run-outs anymore. Following is good!
Ddriver & T! I think we can work you in to this opening, so long as T fits most common definitions of human?
Let us know??
We are really serious about "no pets."
Namaste
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Feb 19, 2014 - 09:19pm PT
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Phylp-
We can so some things together on Window Rock, East face. Also take a look at the pictures I posted in Bloody Fingers Corridor: Intruding Dike is less than vertical, and only a one-move overhang on Hough's Crack.
Rodger
P.S. I was too sick last trip to do Twilight on Breadloaves with donini and Fritz last trip, so that's a possibility, too.
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phylp
Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
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Feb 19, 2014 - 09:28pm PT
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I am looking forward to climbing with you Rodger! I think this will be my 5th or 6th trip there, so I do have recollection of a lot of lower angle climbing available in a variety of places.
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Evel
Trad climber
Nedsterdam CO
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Feb 19, 2014 - 09:40pm PT
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Brokedown-PRICELESS!
Coming from a dog owner! Even Better!
A side note, my buddys Rotty pup just ate my newest rope! Thanks Tesla!
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 20, 2014 - 12:09am PT
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WTF: It is never easy to be on the "sharp-edge" of trying to organize a gathering.
After responding to your earlier post today, I mentioned to a friend:
I figured I would get worked on the no pets provision at the COR-gathering, but the no-kids reaction was a slight surprise.
Oh well, if some people on ST don't hate my guts, I'm not doing my job.
Best wishes & best hopes that all of us will enjoy both COR in June, and all of our fellow climbers.
Namaste
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Greg Barnes
climber
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Feb 20, 2014 - 12:33am PT
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We just happen to be going at the same time (my brother and his family live in Boise), I think it's totally reasonable to have a no small kids rule for this sort of event. I'm not complaining in the slightest! We'll be there Sunday through Saturday.
Also that group site is pretty dangerous for kids if they wander towards the Twin Sisters since they'd go right across the main tourist road.
Besides, with 4 small kids, any time a couple of adults get free we are going to be on the rock one way or another…headlamps if needed!
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Spider Savage
Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
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Feb 20, 2014 - 12:37am PT
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Looking forward to meeting Greg's small kids.
I'm down for those crack climbs Brokedown!
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philo
Trad climber
Is that light the end of the tunnel or a train?
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Feb 20, 2014 - 12:58am PT
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Hey Greg Barnes, as a well experienced parent who knows how precious climbing time is and how hard it can be to feel comfortable enough to leave the kiddos long enough to get a pitch in I offer my sitting services for you and yours to get some crag time in.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Feb 20, 2014 - 01:25am PT
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At some point I may drag my kiddos to COR, but not to worry, they're both adults. My younger is gonna' be 40 this year!
We still get out in the mountains together in Colorado, See picture!
Our project is 14ers. Other than myself (I've done 21), my son has accompanied me on Huron Peak and summited.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Feb 20, 2014 - 01:42am PT
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Responding to Evel:
My pooch who will be in the kennel.
She's actually a rescue dog. Her owner was a double amputee and wheelchair bound, who had some other medical issues arise. The dog's vet was the nephew of one of my climbing friends in Casper. This is my 5th Rottweiler.
Having a dog like this one beats going to a shrink.
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Greg Barnes
climber
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Feb 20, 2014 - 01:43am PT
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Wow philo, that's an awesome offer! We may well take you up on it!
I don't think this trip will be too bad, the kids are older now, last trip we had a 4 week old along plus 1.5 and 2.5, this time it'll be 1.5, 3,4,5. Keeping them off the cliffs (when unroped) and out of the cacti will be the name of the game!
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philo
Trad climber
Is that light the end of the tunnel or a train?
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Feb 20, 2014 - 09:21am PT
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Good Morning TacoNaaaaaaaam.
I love the idea of this climber's gathering at CoR. I have it pencilled in my calendar and am tending towards inking it down. 85% sure at this time. But here is the deal. Whereas I do appreciate the NO KIDS - NO DOGS sentiment held by many Taco I am a package deal. When my kids were little they went on all our climbing trips. It wasn't necessarily easy but it was rewarding particularly considering the fine people and conscientious land stewards they have become. I didn't have the luxury to "kennel" them for other's convenience. Now it is really me and Goldie Girl and we are a team and she will be coming with me. I am sorry if anyone is offended, irritated or annoyed by my decision but it is what it is. She truly is a great soul and a marvelous crag dog and if after this trip anyone truly disagrees with me on that I will eat a bowl of her dog food. Greg Barnes rest assured that Goldie is a gentle sweetheart with children large and small. I mean, if you really want to feel secure about your little ones then Goldie is your girl. So if I get a chance to do some chitlin' sittin' for you the little ones would be well tended.
OK so to make a short story shorter here is my offer/pledge I will be responsible for Goldie, cacti and rattlers and curmudgeons et al. I will find a place to camp that will not impact the group site. So you can reassign my space to a waiting lister. I will crag with anyone who is unafraid to fall in love with a very special four pawed soul. Or I would be fine with keeping she and I away from anyone or everyone that is bothered by the idea of a dog at the crags. She won't be a bother to anyone that doesn't want her around.
If that is not sufficient assurance and if folks are still adamantly opposed to DOGS and KIDS then I will stay home and wait for the trip reports. It's no sweat off my nose either way.
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philo
Trad climber
Is that light the end of the tunnel or a train?
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Feb 20, 2014 - 10:20am PT
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Camping well I'm not a bragging parent, Well yes I am and here is a fact. My kids would rather camp out than live in a house. No matter how cold or warm they are some serious campers. Something about camp fires marshmallows and chocolate covered graham crackers that
WOOF! I mean Right on Brother.
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lumineferusother
Trad climber
Great Falls, VA
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Feb 20, 2014 - 10:57am PT
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I'll be visiting my daughter in Boise around that time. I might have to swing by!!!!
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lumineferusother
Trad climber
Great Falls, VA
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Feb 20, 2014 - 11:36am PT
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I'll be visiting my daughter in Boise around that time. I might have to swing by!!!!
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 20, 2014 - 11:59am PT
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lumineferusother! With Philo moving to an adjacent dog & child friendly campspot I will put you on the 30 folks max camp list.
I appreciate you dog & small child folks working through the restrictions and I am looking forward to meeting, greeting, and maybe even climbing with all of you.
I do suppose we could even arrange to exhibit some of the climbers to the small children -------if the climbers would show some restraint in that kind of situation.
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ddriver
Trad climber
SLC, UT
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Feb 20, 2014 - 02:46pm PT
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Fritz, thanks for the heads up and the spot. T most definitely has both two legs and two arms. We'll be there whenever Gilroy gets there. All hinges on Gilroy. ;)
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Apolobamba
Trad climber
Boise, ID
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Feb 20, 2014 - 02:56pm PT
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I will try to swing by for a day or two. If you are full, I will make my own camping arrangements.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Feb 20, 2014 - 06:09pm PT
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Just for the record, I'm fine with Goldie and smaller children around, but this was set up as an adult gathering from the get-go. What some others here don't get, is some of the folks in this gathering have had "negative encounters" with large dogs, as well as OP squalling brats.
Fritz is to be commended for setting this up, but "you can't please everyone every time."
I'm looking forward to hanging out with lots of wonderful friends, climbers or no... Let's all just go there and have fun!
P.S. Philo is officially commended by me for his understanding of "the dog thing," as well as his outstanding offer to do some babysitting for others!
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Brian in SLC
Social climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Feb 20, 2014 - 06:16pm PT
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Apolobamba...be nice to see you...been a few years!
Friday night through Sunday for me though...
Cheers!
Ddriver & T! I think we can work you in to this opening, so long as T fits most common definitions of human?
Let us know??
We are really serious about "no pets."
Ha ha...
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Feb 20, 2014 - 06:31pm PT
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I'm probably gonna' stay in the group camp through Friday morning, then stay in Smokey Mountain for shower time Saturday and Sunday before pulling out Sunday around noon.
See you there, Brian.
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Feb 20, 2014 - 10:02pm PT
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Dinner will be served promptly at 4:45pm.
If you like to eat later please do so elsewhere.
Thanks for understanding.
;-)
And if I'm correct, cats are allowed.
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ionlyski
Trad climber
Kalispell, Montana
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Feb 21, 2014 - 12:25am PT
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What about guns?
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 21, 2014 - 01:14pm PT
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Apolobamba! We will keep the lights on for you. It's great to read that you would like to attend!
Ddriver! It will be good to meet, and hopefully climb with you and T!
drljefe: OK,OK-----we'll make a pet exception for you! You are allowed to bring rubber-chickens into camp. Now I suppose everyone else will want a rubber chicken too.
sigh.
Ionlyski: I will hope that those invited are bright enough not to display firearms.
Sorry folks! Unless we have some cancellations: Group Camp is full!
Lots of room to camp elsewhere and then visit.
Attendees for sure:
Fritz & Heidi
Donini & Angela
Ralph T(AK Trad) & friend
Brokedownclimber
Spider Savage & brother
Anonymous attendee # 1 that emailed me.
Kim & Pete
Anonymous attendee #2 that emailed me
phylp
Woodythebeaver
Yeti
Bluering & spouse
Plaidman & Adventure Queen
Evel, Gilroy, steveW----and maybe a certain Cor guidebook cover girl?
Hossjulia
Anonymous attendee #3 & 4 that emailed me.
Anonymous attendee #5 that Brokedown climber emailed me.
ImStein
lumineferusother
=30 people
Possible attendees/wait list.
Steve W.
Captain or Skully
Wayno with wine!
paganmonkeyboy
Ddriver & T.
If you would like to camp, or visit at the Group Camp: we do ask attendees to leave their pets and their small children at home, both for the safety of the small children & pets, and also to maintain a harmonious environment for all attendees.
Reserve America Website:
This link takes you to their website, which is the best way to book campsites. Type in: City of Rocks Nationlal Reserve Idaho.
Currently there are lots of sites available at either City of Rocks or the nearby Smoky Mountain deluxe with showers campsite at Castle Rock State Park. They will fill up!
http://www.reserveamerica.com/unifSearchResults.do?topTabIndex=Search
Rubber chickens are now allowed.
Namaste
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phylp
Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
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Feb 21, 2014 - 01:28pm PT
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Man, that chicken looks strong!
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Feb 21, 2014 - 01:57pm PT
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Just razzin' you fritz.
I won't be able to eat mushy, non-spicy food in the late afternoon with all you kind, adult, bipedal animals. But have a blast! I mean that.
As far as the rubber chicken goes...dude, be careful what you asked for. She's on the loose, MIA somewhere in the west, and looking for a sugardaddy.
Have fun!
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ionlyski
Trad climber
Kalispell, Montana
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Feb 21, 2014 - 03:38pm PT
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Ionlyski: I will hope that those invited are bright enough not to display firearms.
Not me Fritz but my kids like to play with them.
Arne
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Feb 21, 2014 - 11:32pm PT
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Bet that chicken could do a "one wing" pullup? ^^^^^^
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Feb 22, 2014 - 09:14pm PT
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Hey Fritz, how come you've got me listed as
an attendee and on the waitlist at the same time???
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phylp
Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
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Feb 22, 2014 - 09:18pm PT
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COR climbing content:
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 22, 2014 - 09:27pm PT
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SteveW. re your question?
Hey Fritz, how come you've got me listed as
an attendee and on the waitlist at the same time???
I could plead senility, but I think two SteveW attenees from separate universes would be the more obvious answer.
However! I'm not sure if you are the attendee or the one on the waitlist.
Hopefully you two will sort it all out.
Namaste
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Feb 23, 2014 - 04:06pm PT
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Well, I sure hope I'm the attendee too!
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Feb 23, 2014 - 04:54pm PT
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Steve!
With all the attendees, we may be able to finally rope up together!
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Paco
Trad climber
Montana
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Feb 25, 2014 - 03:54am PT
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Ionlyski: Not me Fritz but my kids like to play with them
...What are you talking about? My biceps aren't aren't even big enough to be labeled 'guns.' Let alone guns I could play with.
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phylp
Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
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Feb 25, 2014 - 09:21pm PT
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This is me, but what is the route? I think it's something at COR. Anybody recognize it? It's from an old, scanned slide with no notation. I think Clint may have taken the photo.
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Greg Barnes
climber
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Feb 25, 2014 - 10:49pm PT
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Tribal Boundaries
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philo
Trad climber
Is that light the end of the tunnel or a train?
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Feb 26, 2014 - 12:03am PT
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So what's the frequency and severity of thunder and lighting storms at CoR in June?
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Feb 26, 2014 - 12:19am PT
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I forgot about this, doh!!!! I will definitely be bringing my 6 year old if I come. And the wife.
I guess that puts us into camping near Philo? Hehe...
I still need to mention this this to the wife, but I can sell it well. I hope!
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Spider Savage
Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
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Feb 26, 2014 - 12:27am PT
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So what's the frequency and severity of thunder and lighting storms at CoR in June?
Last year it snowed on the first day of summer. (on nearby mountain tops)
So like a boy scout, be prepared.
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phylp
Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
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Feb 26, 2014 - 12:36am PT
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Thanks, greg, of course that's what it is. Classic COR route.
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phylp
Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
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Feb 26, 2014 - 12:38am PT
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On one COR trip, we went into Burley and got Chinese food (not a very wise choice). This was my fortune cookie, which I thought was rather poor advice for a climber!
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Spider Savage
Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
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Feb 26, 2014 - 12:42am PT
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Phylp, I see you are on the short list. I'll be sure to bring a nice bottle of vino from Firenze. Some Ponte Veccio Chianti or something.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Feb 26, 2014 - 01:10am PT
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Philo-
Last year there were some afternoon thunderstorms, but I'll let Fritz elaborate...we were all at the Bloody Fingers Corridor.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 26, 2014 - 10:02am PT
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Bluering! Sorry, but I will move you to camping elsewhere status. Hope to see you anyway.
Weather in late June from looking at this site. http://www.weather.com/weather/wxclimatology/daily/US0021:13?climoMonth=6
Highs in the high 70's, lows in the low 50's for long term averages.
All time highs for those dates are in low 90's & lows in the high 30's.
Normal precip for the entire month is about 1.13" and can come as snow, light rain, or as a thunderstorm gully-washer on occasion. Rainwear is recommended, so that it won't rain.
Namaste
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Feb 27, 2014 - 10:17am PT
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To elaborate on last year's trip--there was some lightning associated with afternoon thundershowers. Fritz and Ralph had great views of a lightning strike about a mile away from the Bloody Fingers area.
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Feb 27, 2014 - 08:32pm PT
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It looks like I'm out, darn it!
My parents are coming from Florida to vacation with us in Tahoe that week. My wife just reminded me....
Bummer too, I was pretty stoked on this.
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phylp
Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
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Feb 27, 2014 - 10:18pm PT
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Spider, nice of you! A nice bottle or two to share will be on my packing list too.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Feb 28, 2014 - 01:36am PT
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All this wine talk is making me a bit jiggy. I am still so wanting to go but it will be a maneuver to pull it off. Spider sounds like he might know something about the Dago Red. We need to talk. I have always wanted to turn Fritz on to some good tips on Italian wines and it seems Spider has already primed him. City of Rocks has always been a fascinating place for me and not only for the climbing. It just draws me like some mystical destination. And I haven't even been there yet, at least not in the physical sense.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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The talk about wine has me thinking about finding some South Tirolean red; can't remember the label info from the Pension Grohman's stuff, but it was really great with just about any sort of food.
(This was really a "stealth" bump!)
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Sudtirol. Lagrein? Refosco? Schiava? Teroldego?
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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We really knead to get Natureboy there and bring some fishies!!!
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labrat
Trad climber
Auburn, CA
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I'm making plans to show up the weekend before. Not sure how far into the ST week I'll be around yet and hoping work does not mess up the plan...
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ddriver
Trad climber
SLC, UT
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Fritz,
We're arriving early and have reserved sites 61-63 up on the hill for the 20th-24th. Thanks for the offer, we'll try to visit. Should be some damn yahoos from Texas up there, Gilroy, philo, Crump, maybe others. Approach with caution.
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Brian in SLC
Social climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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^^^
That right there is "stranger than friction"...
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Crump
Social climber
Lakewood, CO
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No its trues!
We will declare the top of the Hill, Yahoo Land guarded by the three Buttheads of Doghead!
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Brian in SLC
Social climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Bold talk for a one-eyed fat man...
Be great to see you James!
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philo
Trad climber
Is that light the end of the tunnel or a train?
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DDriver, for the record I am not a Texan nor am I a yahoo from Texas. I spent two years teaching in Texas which is when and where I met all of you Yahoos. I became an Honorary Stupid Brother because of my honorable stupidity not my place of birth.
Carry on.
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ydpl8s
Trad climber
Santa Monica, California
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I don't know Phil, I'm thinking that at least when we were there, Texans owned more of the private acreage in Gunnison county than Coloradans. Might be true of a large part of SW Colorado. :-) Well, at least it felt that way.
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philo
Trad climber
Is that light the end of the tunnel or a train?
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Ha haha ha LOL Ydpl8s. It was and probably still is true. I remember when some Texas Business men and Texas Congressmen were actually lobbying to have a part of Colorado declared a Texas State Park. Do you remember the infamous tomato fights between Texans and Coloradans? Saucy.
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Gilroy
Social climber
Bolderado
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Just to clarify, Fritz. (Cuz' I'm sure you have enough to do without dealing with all the vicissitudes of folks' changing plans and schedules.) The conclave of Toxins and pseudo-Toxins are staking out the Finger Rock high camp. Please keep the Cover Girl from Hawthorn house on the roll for Twin Sisters' accommodations.
And expect us to bop on by for socializing, etc. God willing and the creek don't rise.
Keith
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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I have officially scratched my name on the vacation calender at work. I am going. I am pretty sure Masha will join me and I don't know where we will crash yet. Somewhere comfortable. I'll figure it out. Oh yeah, wine but no whine.
The place looks so cool. Is it as good as it looks? I can't wait to see for myself.
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ddriver
Trad climber
SLC, UT
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Yes, interesting story philo, but you know damn well if you show up you better be prepared to at least act like a yahoo from texas.
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philo
Trad climber
Is that light the end of the tunnel or a train?
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Well that's my story and I'm stickin to it.
WOOF!
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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I gotta' hang out with Philo and Gilroy! On the rock, preferably!
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 6, 2014 - 08:09pm PT
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OK folks! We have room for 3 more attendees at Twin Sisters Group Camp for the nights of June 23-26, with checkout on June 27.
Attendees for sure:
Fritz & Heidi
Donini & Angela
Ralph T(AK Trad) & friend
Brokedownclimber
Spider Savage & brother
Anonymous attendee # 1 that emailed me.
Kim & Pete
Anonymous attendee #2 that emailed me
phylp
Woodythebeaver
Yeti
Plaidman & Adventure Queen
maybe a certain Cor guidebook cover girl?
Hossjulia
Anonymous attendee #3 & 4 that emailed me.
Anonymous attendee #5 that Brokedown climber emailed me.
ImStein
lumineferusother
Wayno, Marsha, & fine Italian wine
=27 people
Possible attendees list.
Captain or Skully
paganmonkeyboy
Labrat=maybe—let us know?
Apolobamba--based on arrival?
If you would like to camp, or visit at the Group Camp: we do ask attendees to leave their pets and their small children at home, both for the safety of the small children & pets, and also to maintain a harmonious environment for all attendees.
Reserve America Website:
This link takes you to their website, which is the best way to book campsites. Type in: City of Rocks National Reserve Idaho.
http://www.reserveamerica.com/unifSearchResults.do?topTabIndex=Search
Currently City of Rocks camps are about 1/2 full for the nights of June 23-26 and the nearby Smoky Mountain deluxe with showers campsite near Almo & Castle Rock State Park is mostly available. They will fill up!
Campsites 1-4 in camp area 2 are adjacent to our Twin Sisters Group camp and share our deluxe shitter. 3 of those 4 camps are available for the dates we have the Twin Sisters group camp.
Wayno! Great to have you (and your wine) on board!
ddriver: I like the view from those camps up on the hill, but they are “cow-friendly” terrain campsites. It’s a little bizarre to me that they aren’t fenced, but as of two years ago, they were being grazed by bovines.
Namaste
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Gilroy
Social climber
Bolderado
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This is gonna be a SuperTopo ShitStorm of Fun! We're going beyond the avatar.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 6, 2014 - 09:11pm PT
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Moosedrool! Great news! Come visit & climb with us!
I'm looking forward to meeting you!
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ionlyski
Trad climber
Kalispell, Montana
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This thread needs some kids. Are we gonna have fun or what?
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Gilroy
Social climber
Bolderado
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Boogie Chillrenz of all sizes!!!
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ionlyski
Trad climber
Kalispell, Montana
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Sydney on Morning Glory spire after sprinting up in minutes for the view.
Careful up there kids! You might get hurt.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 6, 2014 - 11:10pm PT
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ionlyski! Heidi & I think you have the greatest climbing kids in the world and we really enjoyed climbing with you folks at the City, even though the kids were teenagers.
Schist! They were wonderful people for teenagers too! Can't wait to see all of you again!
However!
I'm still thinking like the white-water rafting companies think. No pets and no children under age 8.
Namaste!
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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This should be a fun "get-together". I have met Donini, but as far as I know, no-one else. These are a bunch of the low-key down-to-earth people that I have wanted to connect with beyond cyberspace for the goodness of what the SuperTaco can represent.
I think we need to discuss food. Any Ideas? I have plenty. And skills, too.
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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How hard is it these days to get a visa for Ideehoe? I've heard the Dept
of Homeland Mormonry is getting picky.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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You just wait.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 7, 2014 - 11:43am PT
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Wayno! If you want to take over "food-planning" that would be great.
What I normally see at City of Rocks get-togethers is a lot of independent meals that are heavy on Hors d'oeuvres that usually combine for shared grazing.
In 2012 Heidi & I sponsored Tamale night for a group of about 12. That was a hit and we have plans to repeat that for the group camp attendees. With the fairly high Hispanic population in S. Idaho, it is no problem finding authentic tamales.
We could certainly take up a collection to pay for any culinary delights you want to share with your grateful campers?
Reilly, re your question about if Visas are needed to visit this insular corner of Idontno, that rightly belongs to the state of Utard!
You can follow Moosedrool's lead, and get a haircut, drive a pickup truck then attempt to blend in. However, if you want to show up in your old VW bus, with ancient black CA plates, and a peace symbol on the front: you might want to get some bumper stickers that will calm the locals down.
I can supply you with these, for a few bottles of fine wine.
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Spider Savage
Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
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Classic bumper sticker going around Moscow in the 1970's: "DON'T CALIFORNICATE IDAHO"
I'll be raiding my local Italian Deli before coming up. Plenty of Italian wine, coffee, cold-cuts, cheese and bread. Maybe some pasta too. Maybe some fava beans (fool) to go with the Chianti.
And for breakfast, oatmeal, bacon, & whisky!
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Biscuits and gravy,
or even better,
potatoes and gravy,
with some fried egg,
on top.
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Grippa
Trad climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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I might just have to roll up for dinner and a conversation. Usually don't camp in the city itself, but would be happy to share a rope with ya'll.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Climbing, food, climbing, wine, climbing, beer, climbing, conversation, climbing, liquor, climbing...ad infinitum...
What's not to like!!
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Wayno is a chef, get him involved with food.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 9, 2014 - 10:10pm PT
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Wayno! Per Donini's mention in the previous post!
Wayno is a chef, get him involved with food.
How can you refuse a request from someone with Italian roots?
We will be glad to assist, and collect cash to help with your gourmet endeavors!
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phylp
Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
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More COR climbing content.
I think this is Scar Tissue at the Office but I wouldn't swear to it. If so, it's from that same trip with Clint and Nancy, and Clint would have lead it. I'm sure I hung on it at some point.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Mar 10, 2014 - 01:22am PT
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I would love to do food. I will post some ideas as they come to me and encourage people to make suggestions. The only thing I would say is that in the end, I will decide what I will do and if you have diet restrictions or don't like what I do then please do your own stuff and shut up. I am really sorry if this sounds dickish but I have been getting a little wore out these days with special requests. I like meat, fat, gluten and salt. Vegetables are wonderful too. Actually, I like it all, as long as it tastes good and is in balance. I'm going to shut up now and go back to my wine, this is my cranky Friday night.
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hossjulia
climber
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Mar 10, 2014 - 10:26am PT
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Beans and Rice dolled up with veggies and/or meat ought to please most anyone!
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Mar 10, 2014 - 07:58pm PT
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Meat, fat, gluten, and salt...the 4 corners of a great American meal!
Count me IN!
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 10, 2014 - 08:48pm PT
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Meat, fat, gluten, and salt!
Takes me back to my childhood in central Idontno, except we mostly ate the state vegetable, potatoes, for our starches.
My mother's mother homesteaded near City of Rocks in the early 1900's. In her older years she proudly told me she had eaten potatoes every day of her adult life.
They finally killed her by: "cumulative potato poisoning."
Yep!
She died of liver cancer at age 97.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Mar 12, 2014 - 05:42pm PT
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Here's a Fritzbump!
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Mar 12, 2014 - 08:11pm PT
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I thought that all Idaho comfort food had it's beginning on the side of the road. Back from P and ready for COR after some climbing at IC, BC and YV.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Mar 13, 2014 - 12:12am PT
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I will be hiding in Wayno's luggage!
You coming to Squamish Jim? Make sure to drop me a line if you are, i'd love to get a climb in!
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 13, 2014 - 12:34am PT
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DONINI!
Welcome back to the end of winter. Darn nice in SLC today with highs in the mid-50's.
We will try to get COR all tidy for your arrival!
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Mar 14, 2014 - 01:13am PT
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Here is what I have thought so far about food and COR. Three morning meals (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday), and four dinners (Monday-Thursday). People will be out recreating during the day and can forage for lunch.
I can do Biscuits and Gravy and homefries and eggs without too much trouble every morning and maybe throw in some from-scratch corn-beef hash. If you like fruit and oatmeal, then you know what.
I will do my now-infamous Carne Asada on one night and probably a pasta feed for another. I was thinking maybe Ribs and tater-salad for another. Mex is always easy while camping, so that might be a fourth. I can do a Pollo Verde and rice burrito thing that seems to always satisfy or I will even entertain some suggestions at this point.
Anyone that wants to help in any way will be encouraged. I cook and I don't want to clean , although that is an important part of the logistics.
I love doing this stuff but I still want to have some time to goof around and go climbing, so I am trying to keep it simple but wholesome. Fun and fed is the bottom line.
Let's do this thing.
If anyone else wants to plan a meal or two along some other lines, then by all means pony up. I will offer my skills and knowledge if they are needed to help. I don't want to take over "the food" but I just want to offer my services and love for what I think of as good grub.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Mar 14, 2014 - 09:50am PT
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Wayno....sounds great, just back from Patagonia. There is an old Pennsylvania Dutch saying...."loving don't last, cooking do."
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Mar 14, 2014 - 10:27am PT
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I can provide my big 2 burner propane camp stove w/ 5 gal cylinder. Thoughts regarding coffee preparation? I normally use a French Press for mine, but it only makes 3 cups...not enough. I do have a huge coffee pot/teakettle which could be a source of hot water for all...
Wine for the evening meals should be no problem, either...
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Mar 15, 2014 - 10:27am PT
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Bring your gameface troops, we're going BIG....in a relative sense, that is.
Well, at the very least we'll eat well.....nothing wrong with that.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 15, 2014 - 12:43pm PT
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Wayno: Sounds great. I will confess that previous COR campouts have been cold breakfast camps, except for hot fluids. I'm not certain how many takers you will find for hot breakfasts among us geriatrics.
Heidi & I will be glad to help with dinners. You mention ribs? Pork or beef? We have a local source of kosher pork riblets that we pre-roast, then reheat for a camping treat, so we could contribute some of those. We roast them up sooooo-dry, they are crunchy.
For Mex night, we will help out with Tamales, and Heidi's Fiesta (fart-esta) salad is always a hit.
We will also contribute some tables and our small two-burner propane stove.
We have another attendee for the Twin Sisters Group Camp for the nights of June 23-26, with checkout on June 27.
Attendees for sure:
Fritz & Heidi
Donini & Angela
Ralph T(AK Trad) & friend
Brokedownclimber
Spider Savage & brother
Anonymous attendee # 1 that emailed me.
Kim & Pete
Anonymous attendee #2 that emailed me
phylp
Woodythebeaver
Yeti
Plaidman & Adventure Queen
maybe a certain Cor guidebook cover girl?
Hossjulia
Anonymous attendee #3 & 4 that emailed me.
Anonymous attendee #5 that Brokedown climber emailed me.
ImStein
lumineferusother
Wayno, Marsha, & fine Italian wine
Gregory Crouch
=28 people
Possible attendees list.
Captain or Skully
paganmonkeyboy
Labrat=maybe—let us know?
Apolobamba--based on arrival?
If you would like to camp, or visit at the Group Camp: we do ask attendees to leave their pets and their small children at home, both for the safety of the small children & pets, and also to maintain a harmonious environment for all attendees.
Reserve America Website:
This link takes you to their website, which is the best way to book campsites. Type in: City of Rocks National Reserve Idaho.
http://www.reserveamerica.com/unifSearchResults.do?topTabIndex=Search
Currently City of Rocks camps are about 2/3 full for the nights of June 23-26 and the nearby Smoky Mountain deluxe with showers campsite near Almo & Castle Rock State Park is mostly available. They will fill up!
Campsites 1-4 in camp area 2 are adjacent to our Twin Sisters Group camp and share our deluxe shitter. 2 of those 4 camps are available for the dates we have the Twin Sisters group camp.
Brokedown mentioned early on that water is not available out at Twin Sisters, and there is also not garbage pickup. No problem, since both are available at the main climbing areas a couple miles away. The water at Bath Rock is not great, but just up the hill by the Breadloaves is another pump with very, very tasty water.
Namaste
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Gregory Crouch
Social climber
Walnut Creek, California
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Mar 15, 2014 - 02:31pm PT
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This is proving irresistible, Fritz... with your permission, I"m going to drive out. I haven't climbed in the City since there was an ethics controversy. 87 & 88. F*#k me to tears, that's more than 25 years! How is that even possible?
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 15, 2014 - 02:36pm PT
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Gregory! You are most welcome! Looking forward to meeting you!
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Mar 16, 2014 - 01:13pm PT
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Fritz-
Have you calculated the total numbers involved, taking into consideration all the "Texas Buttheads" presumably camping up at Breadloaves? This could be the climbing community's "Social and Climbing Event of the Year!"
We also need to establish a "food fund," as we cannot expect Wayno to front the cash for all the cooking he's offered to do. Maybe Wayno should "shout out" how much he needs as a contribution from each individual on a daily basis to cover the expense of feeding these participants. I'm always up for participating in the aftermath cleanup, as are several others. Maybe we should set up a KP signup sheet by the day or meal?
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Mar 16, 2014 - 04:29pm PT
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Fritz and Heidi,
I plan to accompany Andrzej and camp with him--he's reservations in a campgraound
and none about me, fortunately.
Maybe we can grub up some more Couch Potatoes?
El Capitan Fries.Good eats.
I'd volunteer to bring potatoes, but that's like coals to Newcastle.
How about a certain number of Newcastle Brown Ales, then? And a ice chest. And some ice.
Oh, and how about a five-gallon container of Fern Spring water?
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philo
Trad climber
Is that light the end of the tunnel or a train?
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Mar 16, 2014 - 04:33pm PT
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Is that like the HOT L Baltimore only better?
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Mar 16, 2014 - 04:42pm PT
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Like so? There is a valid California/Idaho connection here.
[Click to View YouTube Video]Mom (Bobbye) was from Boise. Cousins in Caldwell.
Would not be surprised if some Shaw beef showed up at this shindig.
http://www.shawcattle.com/history.html
Tom is one of Mom's cousins, son of Uncle Roy and Aunt Sis (Coonrod) Shaw, whose place I last visited when I was three. Sis was the eldest of the Coonrods, and my Nana was one of the younger girls.
I remember the trip and a place called, at least by Roy, Sunrise Mountain, I think.
I'm looking forward to this with relish and lots of Ketchump.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 16, 2014 - 10:38pm PT
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mouse from merced! Welcome and I am looking forward to meeting you!
Maybe even climbing and at the very-least drinking and telling stories with you!
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Mar 17, 2014 - 12:30am PT
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Mouse and Moose. How cool is that?
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Mar 17, 2014 - 01:04am PT
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WAY, no?
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philo
Trad climber
Is that light the end of the tunnel or a train?
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Mar 17, 2014 - 01:13am PT
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Well it's not in camera ready ink yet but I have written this shindigittydoo in my calendar in block letters with very heavy pencil. It's sounding like a stellar group of good people showing up. So many posters I'd really like to meet and maybe tie in with.
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Spider Savage
Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
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Mar 17, 2014 - 09:54am PT
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Looks like my first climbing partner, photographer Scott Spiker is in. Originally from Moo-cow. He and my brother and I learnd to climb in a quarry consisting of frozen decomposed granite in the winter of '74 just north of Moscow.
He's got his own site since ours is full.
This will be a great reunion as well for the three of us.
40 years later we can bow before the great Fritz, the dirty gear dealer who facilitated our juvenile delquency.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Mar 20, 2014 - 10:40am PT
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Bumpity, bumpity, BUMP!
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Mar 20, 2014 - 10:52am PT
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Getting closer....I'll have a month in Yosemite and a month in the Black Canyon to prepare, getting goosebumps already....hope I'm up to it. Thank god Wayno will be there to to provide tasty, nutritious chow to keep us strong. Oh, and don't forget the memorable Fritz campfire chatter to cap the day.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Mar 20, 2014 - 04:16pm PT
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We must NOT forget lots of firewood for those memorable campfire chats, and copious wine to accompany...
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Grippa
Trad climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Mar 20, 2014 - 05:10pm PT
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I'll probably swing up for one of the nights to shoot the sh#t, and make everyone wonder who brought the baby faced blonde boy.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 20, 2014 - 05:36pm PT
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Grippa! Sounds great.
Brokedown: I have a new source of Spruce firewood, as soon as we get it off our garage.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Mar 20, 2014 - 06:04pm PT
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^^^^^^^^^
Too green to burn well!
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Brian in SLC
Social climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Mar 20, 2014 - 06:24pm PT
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Good for the prep, Jim. After all, I hear there's a crack line on the backside of Bath Rock with your name on it....
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Mar 20, 2014 - 06:41pm PT
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Gotta be prepared Brian...them's young fellers nipping at my goshdarn heels. Actually, I assume the lieback posistion when I belay from the ground....don't want to embarrass myself by not being able to get out of it.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Apr 26, 2014 - 08:27pm PT
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Okay everyone slandering each other on the raciist rancher thread....listen up, this is a CLIMBING forum. Throw the hatchets away and come to Fritz's rendevous at the City of Rocks. It's on public land that everyone can enjoy....dust off your swami belts and EB's, it's probably been a long time since y'all, now what is that word, oh, got it, climbed.
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phylp
Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
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Apr 26, 2014 - 08:50pm PT
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Is there slander going on somewhere here? I haven't looked at that thread yet, doesn't sound like I want to.
I'm so excited about the prospect of seeing the City again after such a long hiatus. And climbing that pretty granite!
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Apr 26, 2014 - 09:16pm PT
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No slander here it's on the rancher/militia thread. Just trying to get them to stop bashing and start climbing....but, since this is a climbing thread, they surely won't visit.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Apr 26, 2014 - 09:18pm PT
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Let's bump this with the militia thread to see if the bloodletters there ever visit climbing threads.
I know that Philo is a real climber.
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philo
Trad climber
Is that light the end of the tunnel or a train?
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Apr 26, 2014 - 09:19pm PT
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Jim I would have loved to have gone climbing today but I was waiting for parts and then repairing Jello's electric wheel chair. Sometimes the needs of the one outweigh the needs of another one.
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philo
Trad climber
Is that light the end of the tunnel or a train?
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Apr 26, 2014 - 09:28pm PT
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Jim you are falling down on your bumping duty. What's wrong ya got a hitch in yer giddy up?
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Apr 26, 2014 - 09:33pm PT
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I think i have to cease and desist....cooking duties call. Those guys have more energy than I do.
note: I put that edit about your climbing before you posted.
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philo
Trad climber
Is that light the end of the tunnel or a train?
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Apr 26, 2014 - 09:35pm PT
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Appreciate it. Bon appetite'
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Apr 26, 2014 - 10:34pm PT
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A final effort in my quixotic effort to deflect the battling stags on the Rancher/ Militia thread to a convivial climbing thread (on a climbing forum....I think) concerning the get together of like minded souls whose main activities will be talking about their glory days around a tequila fueled campfire with, perhaps, a daily dash of climbing thrown in.
Then, early to bed with my formulaic mystery novel followed by dreams of tomorrows granite dancing through my head.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 26, 2014 - 10:52pm PT
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Jim! Heidi had me disconect from the "intard-net"----since it is her Birthday!
Happy Birthday to Heidi!
We will continue to celebrate her significant birthday in June at the COR gathering.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Apr 26, 2014 - 10:54pm PT
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A most happy birthday to the queen of Choss Creek....see you in June for a proper celebration! Signing off....good weather tomorrow, climbing to do.
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philo
Trad climber
Is that light the end of the tunnel or a train?
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Apr 26, 2014 - 11:31pm PT
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Happy Birthday Heidi. Woo Hoo to You.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Apr 26, 2014 - 11:43pm PT
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Happy Birthday Heidi! I'm totally sneaking into wayno's ride for this gig. Hope an extra tent/person is no biggee!
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mike m
Trad climber
black hills
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Apr 27, 2014 - 12:13am PT
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Jim, I am impressed with the effort to keep climbing on this site, but as I think you once told me it is a loosing effort. Looks like you should have brought some skis to Cali. Maybe Jack and I will have to come out. Fritz has to guarantee good weather though.
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philo
Trad climber
Is that light the end of the tunnel or a train?
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Apr 27, 2014 - 12:30am PT
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What is this "June" you all talk of and why was it taken apart requiring reassembly in a city built of rock?
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Apr 27, 2014 - 01:02am PT
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Big Mike, hope to see you on Wednesday at Ghost's.
Fritz and I are working on the food thing. It's looking good.
Keep hammering on those punks, Jim. They all need a dose of the wise.
It looks like Moose and Mouse and I will be neighbors. Sweet.
June in the COR will be such fun, looking forward to it. Cheers all.
edit-- Oh yeah, happy b'day Heidi!
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 27, 2014 - 10:39am PT
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PotatoHead: As of last summer, still no climbing allowed on the Twin Sisters, but any formations around them are open to climbing.
I agree they: Shore r pretty!
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overwatch
climber
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Apr 27, 2014 - 10:54am PT
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I have only been to COR once and the trip was cut short by a partner's injury. The rock was like nothing else and I was just getting started, such a disappointment. That roof feature on the right twin looks pretty good. Climbing was allowed there at one time I assume?
A little MP research answered my own question. No comments though. Anyone on here actually climb on those things before the closure?
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kpinwalla2
Social climber
WA
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Apr 27, 2014 - 11:58am PT
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I climbed both sisters numerous times in the 80's, each by several routes. The summit of the higher, northern sister is an amazing place. The long moderate multi-pitch routes on the west face of the south sister were really fun. The climbing was shut down by historical preservationists who felt, as they looked out the windows of the air-conditioned RVs, that seeing climbers on the rocks "destroyed their historical perspective". Of course, the jet contrails (or "chemtrails" to you conspiracy theorists) that are often streaming overhead do not have that effect for some reason. Maybe we should make the city a no-fly zone? A piece of private land at the base of the north sister was purchased in the 90's by an Idaho politician who built a vacation home on it - a line of power poles now stretches from the main gravel road to the house - they had power poles in 1849, didn't they? As a geologist, the coolest thing about the sisters is that the rock of the south sister is gneiss of the 2.5 billion-year-old Green Creek complex, while that of the north is 28 million year old Almo pluton.
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philo
Trad climber
Is that light the end of the tunnel or a train?
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Apr 27, 2014 - 12:35pm PT
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kpinwalla2 that is really cool info. TFPU.
I hope I can join you all. June still seems a light year away.
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overwatch
climber
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Apr 27, 2014 - 03:07pm PT
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Thanks for the response. Seems weird...most touristas act like they are interested in climbing and climbers, like it would give them something to watch while sipping whatever
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Marlow
Sport climber
OSLO
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Apr 27, 2014 - 03:32pm PT
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Finally a chance to say "hei" to Heidi. Gratulerer med dagen!
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 27, 2014 - 05:10pm PT
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Heidi thanks everyone for the kind Birthday Wishes.
She got to wash her pickup yesterday. An Idaho Birthday tradition.
We will fill it with firewood for the OCAS SYNDROM folks attending the "Get-together."
The Sister's Group Camp is a pretty safe spot for a campfire.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - May 11, 2014 - 01:12pm PT
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Here's an update on the Attendees for sure staying at the Twin Sisters Group camp with checkin on Monday June 23 and mandatory checkout on Friday June 27.
Fritz & Heidi
Donini & Angela
Ralph T(AK Trad) & friend
Brokedownclimber
Spider Savage & brother
Anonymous attendee # 1 that emailed me.
Kim & Pete
Anonymous attendee #2 that emailed me
Woodythebeaver
Yeti
Plaidman & Adventure Queen
maybe a certain Cor guidebook cover girl?
Hossjulia
Anonymous attendee #3 & 4 that emailed me.
Anonymous attendee #5 that Brokedown climber emailed me.
ImStein
lumineferusother
Gregory Crouch
Ghost & spouse
Jerry & Angie from SLC
=30 people = max number in the group camp.
phylp on for dinners!
Possible attendees list.
Captain or Skully
paganmonkeyboy
Labrat=maybe—let us know?
Apolobamba--based on arrival?
Wayno, Marsha, & fine Italian wine have moved across the street so their dog can attend, but Wayno is still "Head chef!" with promised assistance from Heidi & me, & Brokedown.
Question on menu planning for those attending? Wayno wants to cook fine foods for our dinners, and brought up hot breakfasts too. I'm used to hot fluids and non-hot breakfast foods to speed-up the morning process.
Anyone have strong feeling about wanting hot breakfasts?
Also, sooner or later, we need a count on those wanting to eat Wayno's gourmet cooking for dinner, so he can figure food cost per attendee. Come late May or June, I will likely contact each attendee via email, but if you want to chime in now-----that's great!
If you would like to camp, or visit at the Group Camp: we do ask attendees to leave their pets and their small children at home, both for the safety of the small children & pets, and also to maintain a harmonious environment for all attendees.
Reserve America Website:
This link takes you to their website, which is the best way to book campsites. Type in: City of Rocks National Reserve Idaho.
http://www.reserveamerica.com/unifSearchResults.do?topTabIndex=Search
Currently there are still 23 camps available at City of Rocks for the nights of June 23-26 and the nearby Smoky Mountain deluxe with showers campsite near Almo & Castle Rock State Park has 21 spots available. Both places will fill up!
Brokedown mentioned early on that water is not available out at Twin Sisters, and there is also not garbage pickup. No problem, since both are available at the main climbing areas a couple miles away. The water at Bath Rock is not great, but just up the hill by the Breadloaves is another pump with very, very tasty water.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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May 11, 2014 - 01:31pm PT
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Don't forget my neighbors, Moose and Mouse. I think Big Mike is going to share our site also.
Here is what I have so far regarding a menu:
Monday- Carne Asada, side dishes?
Tuesday- Pasta feed. Noodles, meat sauce, Italian sausage and mt.balls, garlic bread, Ceasar salad.
Wednesday- Pollo Verde. Stewed chicken in a green sauce, made into burritos with rice and cheese, or maybe some of those "kosher" pork riblets that Fritz mentioned.
Thursday- Elk chili and fixins?
I'm still working on it. Any suggestions?
I'm going to bring a couple cases of a variety of good and inexpensive Italian wines that people can try. I encourage people to bring their favorite domestic stuff so we can compare and contrast.
Peace Out.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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May 11, 2014 - 01:38pm PT
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And what is up with these anonymous attendees?
Just curious.
Sounds ominous...
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - May 11, 2014 - 02:20pm PT
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Wayno! Re: And what is up with these anonymous attendees?
Just curious.
Sounds ominous...
Nothing sinister. It is folks that don't want the world to know they are off having fun at "The City."
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philo
Trad climber
Is that light the end of the tunnel or a train?
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May 11, 2014 - 02:49pm PT
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This sure is sounding like a coolio shindiggity.
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Spider Savage
Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
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May 11, 2014 - 03:03pm PT
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Getting stoked.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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May 11, 2014 - 03:31pm PT
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I'll be there, glass of wine in hand, pontificating from my, not yet rocking, chair mere inches from the fire. Yo....and whoever doesn't know the area well can anticipate a tour.
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philo
Trad climber
Is that light the end of the tunnel or a train?
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May 11, 2014 - 03:44pm PT
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Will the "tour" conveniently exit us through the Gift Shoppe?
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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May 11, 2014 - 03:50pm PT
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Duty free Philo....as in it's your duty to do it free.
Wayno, you have me drooling.
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phylp
Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
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May 11, 2014 - 06:52pm PT
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Fritz, You have me on the group camp list, but I am staying at the cabins in Almo.
The menu sounds great. I am in for dinners but not breakfast. Once you figure out how we are going to pay Wayno, let us know. Maybe paypal in advance so he has the $$ to buy supplies?
xo and thanks for the organizational efforts
Phyl
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - May 11, 2014 - 07:04pm PT
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Phylp: Thanks for reminding me. I just took you off the list, but indeed! You are definately very-welcome to come up for visits and to buy into Waynos dinner plan!
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - May 12, 2014 - 10:32am PT
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Yet another updated attendee list.
Here's an update on the Attendees for sure staying at the Twin Sisters Group camp with checkin on Monday June 23 and mandatory checkout on Friday June 27.
Fritz & Heidi
Donini & Angela
Ralph T(AK Trad) & friend
Brokedownclimber
Spider Savage
my old pal Mark from Idaho.
Kim & Pete
Anonymous attendee #2 that emailed me (a well-liked ST liberal)
Woodythebeaver
Yeti
Plaidman & Adventure Queen
maybe a certain Cor guidebook cover girl?
Hossjulia
Anonymous attendee #3 & 4 that emailed me.
Anonymous attendee #5 that Brokedown climber emailed me.
ImStein
lumineferusother
Gregory Crouch
Ghost & spouse
Jerry & Angie from SLC
=28 people. The max number in the group camp is 30.
phylp is on for dinners!
Nearby attendees-across the road from group camp:
Wayno, Marsha & Big Mike
Moosedrool & Mouse from Merced
Possible attendees list.
Captain or Skully
paganmonkeyboy
Labrat=maybe—let us know?
Apolobamba--based on arrival?
Wayno, Marsha, & fine Italian wine have moved across the street so their dog can attend, but Wayno is still "Head chef!" with promised assistance from Heidi & me, & Brokedown.
Question on menu planning for those attending? Wayno wants to cook fine foods for our dinners, and brought up hot breakfasts too. I'm used to hot fluids and non-hot breakfast foods to speed-up the morning process.
Anyone have strong feeling about wanting hot breakfasts?
Also, sooner or later, we need a count on those wanting to eat Wayno's gourmet cooking for dinner, so he can figure food cost per attendee. Come late May or June, I will likely contact each attendee via email, but if you want to chime in now-----that's great!
If you would like to camp, or visit at the Group Camp: we do ask attendees to leave their pets and their small children at home, both for the safety of the small children & pets, and also to maintain a harmonious environment for all attendees.
Reserve America Website:
This link takes you to their website, which is the best way to book campsites. Type in: City of Rocks National Reserve Idaho.
http://www.reserveamerica.com/unifSearchResults.do?topTabIndex=Search
Currently there are still 23 camps available at City of Rocks for the nights of June 23-26 and the nearby Smoky Mountain deluxe with showers campsite near Almo & Castle Rock State Park has 21 spots available. Both places will fill up!
Brokedown mentioned early on that water is not available out at Twin Sisters, and there is also not garbage pickup. No problem, since both are available at the main climbing areas a couple miles away. The water at Bath Rock is not great, but just up the hill by the Breadloaves is another pump with very, very tasty water.
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ryanb
climber
Seattle, WA
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May 12, 2014 - 10:44am PT
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We won't be able to attend but just a heads up that the breadloves hand pump was closed (taped over with a garbage bag...maybe a water quality issue?) when we were there in september so the bath rocks water was the only option. Not sure if they've reopened it but hope so.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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May 12, 2014 - 10:47am PT
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I will be attending, via crashing at Wayno's dog friendly camp. That way you guys won't kill me for snoring too! Lol
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philo
Trad climber
Is that light the end of the tunnel or a train?
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May 12, 2014 - 10:51am PT
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It's not snoring Buzz Lightyear, it's breathing without style.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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May 12, 2014 - 10:55am PT
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Big Mike....I have a rope that you need to tie into.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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May 12, 2014 - 10:58am PT
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Jim! Looking forward to that!!
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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May 12, 2014 - 11:11am PT
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Hope we don't have any of this!
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - May 12, 2014 - 11:42am PT
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Big Mike! Welcome! There will be several noted snorers in the group camp. Bring your earplugs folks and don't camp near ImStein. He's the Idaho champion snorer.
ryanb. Thanks for the "heads-up" about the breadloaves pump. I'll check it out. There is also good water down in Almo at the park HQ, plus free internet, with a daily time limit. Verizon & AT&T internet & phone is also available near Almo, but only rarely up at "The City."
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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May 12, 2014 - 01:07pm PT
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whoever doesn't know the area well can anticipate a tour.
I can't wait. The last time I saw you at L'worth, Jim, I couldn't tie in due to the dreaded gout. I really hope I don't have to go through that again.
I will be attending, via crashing at Wayno's dog friendly camp.
Masha said it would be cool if you want to drive with us. She will take the back with the dog and we can stretch our legs in front.
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hossjulia
Trad climber
Carson City, NV
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May 19, 2014 - 08:34pm PT
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I doubt seriously if I'll be able to attend. Took a summer job at VVR. Lake Thomas Edison, Vermillion Valley Resort.
Ought to be able to meet some men my age, I kinda like the scruffy PCT thru-hiker look!
I will try, I'm ready to start climbing again, and hate to miss all the cool peeps.
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em kn0t
Trad climber
isle of wyde
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May 21, 2014 - 08:09pm PT
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Hi Fritz
I've been lurking & watching this thread since the get-go, wishing I could join the campfire... finally thought "Y knot?" So...if there's still space in the group site I'd like to sign on.
Em (of Wyde)
PS happy to help with cooking & camp chores
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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May 21, 2014 - 08:36pm PT
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Fritz and Heidi are in Europe for another week or so....I believe there is space, can always squeeze another one in.
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em kn0t
Trad climber
isle of wyde
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May 21, 2014 - 09:46pm PT
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Thanks, Jim
If group site is full, maybe I can sleep across the street with the dogs (Brutus used to call me the avy poodle so I'll feel right at home)
woof!
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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May 21, 2014 - 09:54pm PT
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Not to worry, we'll make it happen.
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phylp
Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
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May 21, 2014 - 10:01pm PT
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Yay, Em! Sent you a reply...
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - May 22, 2014 - 02:22am PT
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Great: Emknot is more than welcome, and Hardly Visible just emailed a request to group camp with us.
Group camp is back up to 30 people, 0 pets, 0 small children.
That's the limit for now.
Namaste
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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May 22, 2014 - 01:40pm PT
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I'm still knocked on my ass with gout but the serum must get through...
At this point it looks like the food will cost about a hundred bucks a day, give or take a sawbuck. Divided by thirty-something and that ain't bad.
No Paypal necessary, pay what you can, if you can, it always works out.
Hardly Visible? Always a pleasure, Kevin.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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May 25, 2014 - 10:32pm PT
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Wayno-
I've been pretty busy working on a real estate transaction, but I still need to contact you re: helping out with the food. Too much going on to focus on anything other than the business at hand. My apologies!
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Evel
Trad climber
Nedsterdam CO
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May 25, 2014 - 10:41pm PT
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I REALLY WANT to be there.
I Won't be there.
I HATE WORKING FOR PEANUTS!
And I won't be there because I'll be working for #&*&$PEANUTS!!!!
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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May 29, 2014 - 11:52am PT
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This event is coming sooner than we all realize; it needs to be kept "front and center." So....
BUMP!
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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May 29, 2014 - 01:58pm PT
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Good call Rodger. We need to get a few things squared away. I will be back on here tonight after work.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - May 29, 2014 - 02:32pm PT
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I'll be around tonight and tomorrow morning too.
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Captain...or Skully
climber
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May 29, 2014 - 02:43pm PT
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I'll be thinking of ya'll.....hope it's a blast.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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May 29, 2014 - 11:27pm PT
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It will be, Skully!
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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May 29, 2014 - 11:58pm PT
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Everyone think of a campfire game or two. I'll bring a sharpened crampon for one that I introduced to some young French climbers in Patagonia some years ago....they were somewhat taken aback.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - May 30, 2014 - 12:06am PT
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Speaking of COR campsite entertainment: Our pal ImStein is working on his photo-portfolio of "Restrained-climbers."
He will be attending!
It's a glorious opportunity for COR campers to show their "restrained-personality"
Count on it!
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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May 30, 2014 - 12:24am PT
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Fritz, how many eaters do we have?
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - May 30, 2014 - 12:32am PT
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Wayno & all! A couple weeks back, I politely asked folks attending if they would like to suscribe to Wayno's gourmet dinner program.
I did not notice a response, although I have been mostly off ST and having vacation fun for the lats two-weeks.
Sigh.
Next week, I will email participants and ask for "yes, no, fuk-you, or I'll answer soon" responses.
Wayno? With my suspected/imagined "we want to eat Wayno Gourmet dinners" list of 20 people, are you able to give an estimate of meal cost for Mon-Thursday nights?
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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May 30, 2014 - 12:48am PT
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If there are only twenty eaters, then it would easily be less than a hundred bucks a meal. Total. Divide by twenty, and you get the picture. If there are thirty plus, then at least a hundred, maybe add a double-saw-buck. The wine is another deal. I'm going to bring a bunch and just see how it rolls.
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Hardly Visible
Social climber
Llatikcuf WA
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Wayno,
I'd be on your list of eaters. Do you need cash in advance or ok to pay at COR? Looking forward to seeing everyone.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Pay at the door.
I sure hope my feet feel good enough to get in a few pitches.
Anybody know any history of the area? I understand that the Emmigrant Trail passed by COR. Or was it the Oregon Trail? Or the Mormon Trail? All of the above?
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Spider Savage
Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
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Will the Wayno menu be GMO-Free, Gluten Free, Fat Free, Sugar Free, Animal Cruelty Free, Fair Trade, organic, vegan, etc. etc. ?
Because I only eat bacon and food items containing bacon.
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phylp
Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
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I'm about to book my flights for this shindig.
Is anyone going to be climbing on the Monday, or are people just planning to arrive on that day?
Same question re Friday. Anybody planning to climb, or are people just heading out on that day.
Phyl
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Spider Savage
Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
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Phyl'
Hoping to get there in time to eat an early lunch and get started by Noon or so. Starting with the 5.4c pile across from the CG. Fritz nose the won. Need to save myself for the hard 5.6s & 5.7s on Tuesday.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Looking forward to it, bring your "A" game....for the apres climb campfire!
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Spider Savage
Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
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If it's warm, I'm thinking Aperol Spritz.
If snowing, like last year, Hot Chocolate with Peppermint Schnaps, like in the Mountain Room.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Red or White...depending on what Wayno is serving up.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 1, 2014 - 06:47pm PT
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I'm suffering in a high camp --- or I'm high in camp. I'll work on emailing folks about meals Tuesday. ;
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phylp
Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
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You guys are killing me - I rarely mix drinking at night with climbing the next day. I'm too much of a lightweight and it affects my strength (of which I have barely any to begin with). But all this talk of Italian reds have me wanting to imbibe around the campfire. What's a girl to do?
:-)
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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The secret is to have one glass Phyl! And lots of water!!
I'm in for food, but Wayne knows that. I'd imagine being in the cookies camp he'll have some chores for me to do as well!
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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I'm just going to make a big mess and ask everyone else to clean it up. Isn't that the corporate model?
Seriously though, I'm trying to plan it so most of the actual work will already be done so i can go have some fun.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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A little wine
you'll climb just fine.
Too much booze
down the rock you'll ooze.
Phylp, Wayno and Big Mike...let's get it on!
edit: I'm bringing a crampon for my SPECIAL campfire game which will help you resist the fine Italian wines.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Nuff to make a moose drool.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Polish wine or Polish style? Bring them both.
I'm trying to find this Italian wine with the name "Ca' Donini" on it. I think it's a white but I haven't tried any yet.
Red, white, and there might even be a Rose in there.
Hey Fritz, tell me about some local fishing.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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O.K., what about that plum flavored gasoline you guys drink? I think they call it slivovitz.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Woo hoo!! Party! :)
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Gilroy
Social climber
Bolderado
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Si, Miguel Grande! Vamos a get down!!1111!!!
We'll be coming from the high camp at Finger Rock to meet up with fellow Tacos. And we'll bring our own adult beverages+....
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rottingjohnny
Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
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Any sasquatch sightings out there..?
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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I could put on a furry suit? Lol
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 3, 2014 - 03:24pm PT
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I am sending an email to those attendees who have not posted on this thread within the last couple of weeks, with questions about if they are still planning on attending, and if they wish to sign up for Wayno's bargain dinner plan.
I also looked at my group camp reservation costs, and realized I had originally signed up for only 12 people, and that besides the reservation fee of $25.00, there is a per camper charge of $3.18 per night = $381.60. That works out to about $13.55 per camper for the 4 night stay. I am mellow about collecting that money now, and these things all work out in the end.
There may also be a daily, but minor individual charge for excess vehicles, but I can't find information on that for group camps.
Wayno posted this suggested menu a while back and we just discussed it on the phone.
Monday- Carne Asada & Heidi's Fiesta salad.
Tuesday- Pasta feed. Noodles, meat sauce, Italian sausage and mt.balls, garlic bread, Ceasar salad.
Wednesday- Pollo Verde. Stewed chicken in a green sauce, made into burritos with rice and cheese, and some of those "kosher" pork riblets that Fritz mentioned.
Thursday- Short ribs and fixins?
Any suggestions?
I'm going to bring a couple cases of a variety of good and inexpensive Italian wines that people can try. I encourage people to bring their favorite domestic stuff so we can compare and contrast.
Meal cost is estimated by Wayno as $5.00 per dinner for 20 people and $4.00 for 30 people. I have to roll with his professional cost estimates, but some here worry that he is doing the work and shorting himself money-wise. Heidi and I are also contributing, ice, “kosher”-pork-riblets and some other side dishes.
Let’s count on $25.00 per person total for 4 dinners, and plan on contributing labor, snacks, & liquor. Wayno can also work out an individual wine price.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Everything is coming together rather nicely. I had a nice conversation with Fritz on the phone today and wtf, nothing new, just different, and that is new in itself. We have all the necessary ingredients to let this unfold in a most sublime and pleasing manner. (channeling the Buddha);) ./?+_%
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Spider Savage
Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
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Fritz-Wayno, Cost no prob. I'll bring cash.
The stoke is building.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Little cash flow problem but I have some extra blue camalots for barter.
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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Looks like we'll have to go from "Yes, we're in" to "Maybe."
Mari may have to work that week, so take us off the list of people in the group site. We've reserved a small separate site, so if we (or just I) do show up we'll have a place. And in the meantime, it makes room for someone else in the group site.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 3, 2014 - 08:07pm PT
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Ghost! Sorry to see that you might not be able to attend the party.
So-------there are now 2 spots open in the group camp.
Here is the updated attendee list. Please let me know if I have you on-----or off the list in error.
Fritz & Heidi
Donini & Angela
Ralph T (AK Trad) & friend
Brokedownclimber
Spider Savage
my old pal Mark from Idaho.
Kim & Pete
Anonymous attendee #2 that emailed me (a well-liked ST liberal)
Woodythebeaver
Yeti
Plaidman & Adventure Queen
maybe a certain Cor guidebook cover girl? (I know her, but I do not have her email. Is this climbing legend attending?)
Hossjulia
Anonymous attendee #3 & 4 that emailed me.
Anonymous attendee #5 that Brokedown climber emailed me. (likely out with a sick pet)
ImStein
lumineferusother
Gregory Crouch
Jerry & Angie from SLC
Em kn0t
Hardly Visible.
=28 people. Our max number in the group camp is 30.
phylp is on for dinners!
Nearby attendees-across the road from group camp:
Wayno, Marsha & Big Mike
Moosedrool & Mouse from Merced
Likely visitors:
Apolobamba
Grippa from slc
Philo, Steve W, Crump, ddriver, T, & Gilroy from “up the hill.”
(remember! No pets and no small children, please.)
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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Well, I hope that we'll be there. And if not we, then maybe just I.
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ionlyski
Trad climber
Kalispell, Montana
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Hey all, our trip is a week earlier than your get together but if anybody's in the area from June 13th thru June 18th stop by and introduce yourself, site #33 I think (White Sprinter van with Montana plates).
Have fun. Climb hard and take chances!
Arne
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Bumping for what will be a fun time. Sorry we'll miss it. We'll be on our expensive bikes in the mountains. Neener! :)
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 9, 2014 - 12:03pm PT
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I emailed those who had not lately been on this thread, and several more folks dropped out. We are down to a much more manageable group size for a one-toilet camp.
My regrets to those that wanted to attend and couldn't.
Twin Sisters Group camp with check-in on Monday June 23 and mandatory checkout on Friday June 27,does now have room for a few more campers.
Email me or post up on this thread if you would like to camp with us, sans pets & small children.
ATTENDEES FOR (pretty-much) SURE!
Fritz & Heidi*
Donini & Angela*
Ralph T (AK Trad) & friend*
Brokedownclimber*
Spider Savage*
my old pal Mark from Idaho*
Kim & Pete*
Yeti
ImStein*
lumineferusother? Haven’t heard from him since Feb. Anyone been in touch?
Gregory Crouch*
Jerry & Angie from SLC
Em kn0t*
Hardly Visible*
Jack & Pat
=21 people. The max number in the group camp is 30.
phylp is on for dinners*!*
Nearby attendees-across the road from group camp:
Wayno, Marsha & Big Mike*
Moosedrool* & Mouse from Merced*
Likely visitors:
Apolobamba
Grippa from slc
Philo, Steve W, Crump, ddriver, T, & Gilroy from “up the hill.”
Also anyone that wants to participate in Chef Wayno's 4 deluxe Full-value Italian dinners for $25.00 total, even if they are not at group camp let me know. Wayno needs to finalize the quantiy of food he is bringing real soon. I put an asterisk * after the attendee name or group to indicate if they are signed up for the dinner plan (currently 20 people).
Namaste!
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phylp
Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
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Put that asterisk by my name Fritz.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 9, 2014 - 12:59pm PT
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No problems! I had you on the master gourmet dinner list, just missed the asterisk * when I added them!
One more note on Wayno's group meals.
We have not rounded up a do-gooder that wants to loan us 25 sets of utensils and plates for meals.
If you are attending & have that much to loan, and wish to move towards the head of the "great persons to have around list" let us know. However, for now, plan on bringing your own utensils and plates. You may well want a camp chair too, since we won't have extras of those either.
Participants so far are loaning us.
A deluxe 4-burner stove.
3 large tables for goodies, liquor, & cooking.
A couple large flies in case of too much rain or sun.
A foot-pump hand-washing device that fits in a 5 gallon bucket.
Anything else that adds to our joint experience and or comfort level is welcome, except for (sigh) pets and small children.
Namaste
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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So the next big question from me is, what time do people want to eat?
Preferably before dark.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Fritz, donini, and Wayno: I'll be helping out Wayno with some extra cash to cover expenses of those who have cash flow problems.
P.S. If I drive instead of flying out, I'll bring my Camp Chef 2 burner stove. It's great for making lots of hot water for morning coffee and washing up later in the day.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 9, 2014 - 04:55pm PT
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Moosedrool! From this quote in an email to me: I believe MFM to be in for the dinner plan.
I would very much like to pay the $25 for Wayno's fare at dinner. That is about one meal and a drink at the Mountain Room in Y.V. right now, or close to it & with the tip it's more.
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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I have been preparing for this voyage of discovery by gorging, not fasting, on Bear Grylls' potato salad.
See, real belayers (like me and Bear and Moosedrool--who is also a leader, of course) dispense with the extras, the so-called "girlie" fixin's like celery, caraway (bleagh!), salt, pepper, olives, eggs, those cute red thingies, or even the usual MOOSE turd bits; we stick to the basics, which are potatoes, onions (raw, lots of raw onions), real mayo and MUStard.
I'll make us up a big bowl when I get there; if I can find some tater-tasters with local knowledge and a stash (of russets!), then so much the better. And Fritz, do you get Hellman's or Best Foods up there? It's Hellman's on the east side of the Rockies, ya know.
And I have been studying up on Idaho law by taking in all the stories about Idaho's most famous lawman, Bo Tully, Sheriff of Blight County.
"The mayo's not real! Run for your lives!"
Got yer email, Moosestool.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Dinner before dark but not too early. M from M....it'll be fun seeing you again. Did a sweet recent addition climb in the Black Canyon today...should be good to go at the City!
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phylp
Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
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Wayno/Fritz, Perhaps Wayno could post a list of helpful stuff he would like people to bring, e.g
extra coolers?
extra large pots?
extra propane campstove?
other food?
I volunteer to bring heavy duty paper plates and bowls for the group for group for the two nights of dinners, so theres nothing to wash there.
I also have a bunch of plasticware left over from various things that I can bring to donate. These can be rinsed and reused. I'll check how many I have in the AM.
I'm planning to bake something that is enough for everyone for one night. I'm thinking of brownies because they are compact and freeze well.
I vote for dinner at 7 PM. It gets cold in the desert as soon as the sun goes down.
Phyl
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 9, 2014 - 08:44pm PT
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Phylp & MFM:
Re dinner hour. 7:00 to 7;30 PM is good for us. Anything earlier and the younger folks will mock us for being Silverbacks.
I just took this photo from our Ranchette at 9:25 P.M. Mountain Time.
It may be full dark at about 10:30 PM at our COR gathering.
phylp: Re your kind offer:
I volunteer to bring heavy duty paper plates and bowls for the group for group for the two nights of dinners, so theres nothing to wash there.
I also have a bunch of plasticware left over from various things that I can bring to donate. These can be rinsed and reused. I'll check how many I have in the AM
Question? We have four nights of dinners, and you mention paper plates and bowls for two nights? Please let us know if you have those for 2 nights of our 4 nights of dinners?
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 9, 2014 - 08:50pm PT
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MFM! Re your question>
And Fritz, do you get Hellman's or Best Foods up there?
MFM We have Best Foods Mayo in our refrigerator-----but the two tiny grocery stores in Almo are really small and may not have anything you are counting on other than beans and beer.
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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the two tiny grocery stores in Almo are really small and may not have anything you are counting on other than beans and beer.
And this is somehow a problem?
What else besides beans and beer does a real climber need?
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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I will be bringing potato salad, but how many want eggs, how many want no eggs...we can work out by adding these (and other things!) as we see fit.
I will provide enough for thirty or more helpings and bring at least one extra bowl for different versions, depending. I'll find some mayo at the Grocery Outlet here and some of those other "girlie" ingredients, too.
"No picnic is complete without ants and potato salad."
I will bring a large cooler. Like 64 qts, I think. That should help for sure.
I am really looking forward to this gig. I remember the jolly times at reunions at Obsidian Flat group camp on the Eastside about 10-15 yrs back. A whole lotta fun there, but no climbing. It was on the Solstice, too, as a tradition.
the Rev tells me that Obsidian Flat is now closed by the feds. C'est la vie.
edit: Ghostly rhetoric notwithstanding, how about water, like 2 quarts per day per person? :0)
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Gilroy
Social climber
Bolderado
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Don't worry much about a good beer selection. Rock City pizza in Almo will knock your socks off. Spread a little $ around in the local economy. Their pizza is not bad and the service is family friendly.
One of the 'little groceries' has showers and serves breakfast. Then there's the local hot springs and swimming pool - even better for full immersion cleansing and chillaxin' with the locals.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Potato salad would definitely be a welcome addition. I only have potatoes planned for Thursday night. Mashers.
I think lots of coolers will always be helpful.
I also have a collection of disposable eating ware that I will bring. I'm not sure how much either but it should at least be a couple nights worth.
People that like to drink wine out of a decent glass should bring their own. I might have a couple extras.
I will bring all my own cooking gear.
Hmmm... let's see... what else ? Any thoughts?
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ionlyski
Trad climber
Kalispell, Montana
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Jun 10, 2014 - 12:12am PT
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Rock City pizza in Almo will knock your socks off. Spread a little $ around in the local economy. Their pizza is not bad and the service is family friendly.
Actually it's best pizza I've ever had, no joke. There are two older ladies in there that Rock!
Arne
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Jun 10, 2014 - 06:28am PT
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Rock City has good pizza, but most times they are "sold out." Don't count on being able to always have it available. On the other hand, they have a great selection of wines.
The Almo store doesn't have much; the closest major town is Burley with a full gamut of supermarkets and other amenities. That's about 45 minutes away.
I have a couple 7 gallon water jugs I'll be bringing; I'll spring for some good Chinet paper plates for at least one meal, too.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Jun 10, 2014 - 07:28am PT
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There is also good, potable water avaiable in the park. Love potato salad. With all of the talent coming someone should put on a floor show.
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ddriver
Trad climber
SLC, UT
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Jun 10, 2014 - 07:45am PT
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The Outpost serves a decent steak, must be local beef. Nothing fancy but it tastes real.
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Brian in SLC
Social climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Jun 10, 2014 - 08:50am PT
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Besides great pizza, Rock City has a great beer selection. I never bring anything to the City/Castle, but, drive home well stocked.
Weekends only for me (workin' fo the man m-f). Maybe see a few folks kickin' around over the weekends (friday night through sunday night). Only around 2.5 hour drive for the Sh#t Lake Salty crew.
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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Jun 10, 2014 - 08:56am PT
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GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!
I keep avoiding this thread because I'm so damn jealous!
Fritz, I hope to make it to the next one! In the meantime, have a BLAST!! Climb Hard!! Rest Hard!! Laugh Hard!! Eat Well!! Smile til your face hurts!!!
May the spirit of the Lost Tribe Of The Prehistoric Women be with you!!
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ionlyski
Trad climber
Kalispell, Montana
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Jun 10, 2014 - 09:30am PT
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Oh yeah, the best steak I ever had too in the Outpost. They pulled out a giant slab I'm sure they harvested from their back yard, unwrapped it and carved a huge rib eye you could chew with your tongue. It seemed to go down hill though the last few times I visited.
Arne
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phylp
Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
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Jun 10, 2014 - 05:29pm PT
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Fritz, I said two nights because I had no idea how much they cost and I didn't want to end up committing to $100 worth of paper plates.
Turns out they are not that costly, so I am bringing 100 paper plates and 50 paper bowls.
I had 32 sets of plastic knife fork spoon in the cupboard so I am bringing those too.
I may bring a wine decanter too. :-) I'm not very patient when it comes to my evening glass of wine.
Will come by the campsite Monday evening after climbing.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 10, 2014 - 05:41pm PT
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PHYLP! WOO-HOO!
You have made a significant move from being a valued attendee!
You are now trending towards the head of the "great persons to have around list"
Thank You!
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Jun 10, 2014 - 06:03pm PT
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Not patient about that evening glass of wine, eh....you'll get along fabulously with my wife!
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Jun 10, 2014 - 07:30pm PT
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Uh...who waits that long in this bunch? ;)
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Jun 10, 2014 - 07:45pm PT
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Remember Brokedown, drinking will end PROMPTLY at 9:00 pm so that everyone will be in formation at precisely 7:00 am to receive their climbing assignments.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Jun 10, 2014 - 07:52pm PT
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Lol.. Well it better start early then Jim! Lol.
I can't believe it's less than two weeks away! My back has barely recovered from my last trip! Lol
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 10, 2014 - 08:34pm PT
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Donini! I ain't running the Sisters Camp after we set-up camping and parking areas-----and only a group of concerned campers can impose rules after that.
I'm going to rest, drink, and climb.
Herding climbers and cats is unrewading.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pk7yqlTMvp8&feature=kp
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phylp
Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
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Jun 10, 2014 - 09:44pm PT
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I'm going to rest, drink, and climb.
Herding climbers and cats is unrewading.
As it should be! You've done enough already.
COR!
BTW, I'm almost afraid to ask, but is Phyllis Tracy still alive?
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Jun 11, 2014 - 06:21am PT
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Goodness Fritz! I have been hearing from people who are quite concerned that the gourmet food, fine Italian wines and fireside frivolty will dent their resolve to add at least a letter grade to their 2014 send profile. Someone has to militarize the camp to help keep them on course.
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Spider Savage
Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
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Jun 11, 2014 - 07:52am PT
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drinking will end PROMPTLY at 9:00 pm so that everyone will be in formation at precisely 7:00 am to receive their climbing assignments.
I'll be in a coma by 8:00 and up at 4:30 ready to climb by 5:30.
I have a bugle for revellie if you'd like me to bring it.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 11, 2014 - 08:01am PT
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Ah Senior Donini! Re your statement: Someone has to militarize the camp to help keep them on course.
Maybe that Eastern Holy Man you met in China will levitate in and inspire us campers to send.
Namaste!
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 11, 2014 - 09:11am PT
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Moosedrool: Gouda is good, Cheddar is great, and I'm not man enough for Brie.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Jun 11, 2014 - 10:17am PT
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Brie rules!! I'll eat it!! Lol
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Jun 11, 2014 - 10:35am PT
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^^^^
lol. That reminds me of that commercial.
"Give it to Mikey, He'll eat anything."
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Jun 11, 2014 - 10:36am PT
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Lol... Pretty much ;)
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Jun 11, 2014 - 10:58am PT
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This is going to be a really fun trip. And to boot, we have a resident TR Master to document the times.
I'm still in the throws of one of the worst gout attacks I've ever had, but not even that could stop me. I just pray that I can get a shoe on and do some "roots".
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Jun 11, 2014 - 11:52am PT
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Vittles is coming?? Or Pellucid Wombat? Or Micronut?? le_bruce maybe?? Lol..
Oh wait... You must be talking about moosedrool with his fabulous tr's and sh!t!! Lol
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Jun 11, 2014 - 12:31pm PT
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Lol! Your humility is refreshing. Will the real "little big man" please stand up.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Jun 11, 2014 - 12:53pm PT
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Lol! Your humility is refreshing. Will the real "little big man" please stand up.
There are quite a few tr's for me to write at the moment. I still don't think i'll be worthy of that title though. There are some pretty spectacular tr's on here to compete with!!
"Safe Snowboarding"? lol!! That's easy! Don't ollie a roller to flat at 90k/h plus! Lol
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Jun 11, 2014 - 01:30pm PT
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There are some pretty spectacular tr's on here to compete with!!
I don't see any competition here. At least not from you. You are just adding to the nice factor.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Jun 11, 2014 - 01:32pm PT
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I try!!! ;)
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 11, 2014 - 01:58pm PT
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We will have several veteran members of an Idaho climbing club in camp.
Perhaps Imstein and I can give a talk on the sordid history of The Decker Flat Climbing & Frisbee Club, and our much-coveted "Back-offer of The Year!" awards.
Here's some warm-up reading on the subject:
The five stages of backing off climbs.
http://www.supertopo.com/climbers-forum/1039807/The-five-stages-of-backing-off-climbs
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Jun 11, 2014 - 05:17pm PT
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On Backing out of a Cinema
TR writing is a trip in itself.
Sometimes having lived through a trip causes our consciousness to do strange and trrrippy thingsssss.
I'd like to Trip Report on the time I went to see The Trip in Sssandy Eggo.
I bought a ticket and went in and looked for others. I was alone except for one guy up in the last row. It was trrrippy and sh!t like that.
And then came the giant Hoppers.
i managed to back out of the theater, but it took me forever, man...it took me the rest of eternity, man!
and it was totally dark and sh!t by the time I got out of the lobby with my face smeared with melted chocolate.
aye still have the ticket stub someplace.
that was some weird movie!
sow i tried some lsd later when i got to treasure eyesland near the haight.
and now look, here i am, channeling a norwegian gnome name climber i'm kinda fonda.
and this is no norse saga but a real made-up story about the year 1967.
i began rudimentary climbing the next season.
i considered myself an experienced guide because i passed the acid test one time.
[quote]The Trrrip / Fonda-Hopperrr
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSC5YHzNT2I[/quote]
see ya, frrritz!
see ya, moooose!
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phylp
Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
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Jun 11, 2014 - 09:53pm PT
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Fritz, thanks for those articles. I talked to Phyllis every trip I made out there. What a nice lady. I hope she lives to be 100.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 12, 2014 - 12:18pm PT
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Here's another updated list for attendees at Twin Sisters Group camp with check-in on Monday June 23 and mandatory checkout on Friday June 27.
Email me or post up on this thread if you would like to camp with us, sans pets & small children.
ATTENDEES FOR (pretty-much) SURE!
Fritz & Heidi*
Donini & Angela*
Ralph T (AK Trad) & friend*
Brokedownclimber*
Spider Savage*
my old pal Mark from Idaho*
Kim & Pete*
Yeti-Monday night only.
ImStein*
lumineferusother? Haven’t heard from him since Feb. Anyone been in touch?
Gregory Crouch*
Em kn0t*
Hardly Visible*
Moosedrool* & Mouse from Merced*
Jack & Pat ------ Donini? Are they on for Wayno's meal plan?
=21 people. The max number in the group camp is 30.
phylp is on for dinners*!*
Nearby attendees-across the road from group camp:
Wayno, Marsha & Big Mike*
Likely visitors:
Apolobamba
Grippa from slc
Philo, Steve W, Crump, ddriver, T, & Gilroy from “up the hill.”
Also anyone that wants to participate in Chef Wayno's 4 deluxe Full-value Italian dinners for $25.00 total, even if they are not at group camp let us/me know. Please sign up by June 14, so Wayno can pre-plan/prepare/pre-cook & freeze the meals.
I put an asterisk * after the attendee name or group to indicate if they are signed up for the dinner plan (currently 21 people, although invites are out for up to 6 more).
Namaste!
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Jun 12, 2014 - 04:43pm PT
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Wayno....I'm bringing my portable gas Weber Grill.....it works great, perhaps you can find use for it.
Fritz, Tackle will be back from Italy soon, them we'll know about food.
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Jun 12, 2014 - 04:50pm PT
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A Big Vote of Appreciation for the cooks!
Oh, and best not forget a cheer for paper plate donations and wine experts and clerical help.
It's a Trip Report in itself to keep up with the victual vicissitudes, dudes.
Of course, these are all from last Facelift, but the spirit is the same all over.
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Hardly Visible
Social climber
Llatikcuf WA
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Jun 13, 2014 - 11:24am PT
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I am prolly showing up Sunday afternoon/evening. Is anyone going to be around for climbing on Monday?
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phylp
Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
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Jun 13, 2014 - 10:11pm PT
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Yes hardlyvisible, I am arriving Sunday night. Send me a pm and we can figure out a plan to meet. I am not staying at the group camp. Em is arriving midday on Monday and would like to climb in the afternoon.
Fritz i don't think this has been asked yet: is there any cell phone signal out at group camp and at locations in the park? What carriers? Enough for a text message?
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Jun 14, 2014 - 07:51am PT
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Giving this thread a "Front Page" bump!
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 14, 2014 - 08:02am PT
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Wireless coverage in or near camp? Likely none for both Verizon & AT&T.
Coverage for both near Almo, but very unlikely from City of Rocks. Free limited access wireless in Almo at park HQ.
Spider found Verizon last year on top of Window Rock. I didn't know what he was up to and where he had gone to after unroping at the belay anchor.
he was jest looking for a little connectivity fix.
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Spider Savage
Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
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Jun 14, 2014 - 08:50am PT
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We are going off the grid baby!
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Jun 14, 2014 - 10:50am PT
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Grid? What grid?
Maybe griddle. Off the griddle. And into my mouth.
I've almost finished my prep work for vittles. Looking good.
Last night I made the pasta sauce and the meatballs for Tuesday's dinner. Some may scoff at such simple fare but to me(italian-american) this is real comfort food. Maybe not what they eat in Italy, but this is what my recent ancestors made with the food they could get, which was probably way better than they could get in Italy at the time. They left there for a better opportunity. They came from Napoli (Campania), one of the poorest and most populated regions of Italy. I an truly thankful they made such a voyage.
O.K. now, let's eat! Mangia!
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Jun 14, 2014 - 12:10pm PT
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I happen to LOVE Italian-American "Comfort Food!" Especially washed down by Italian Comfort Kool Aid (Red Wine!!!!).
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em kn0t
Trad climber
isle of wyde
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Jun 14, 2014 - 12:40pm PT
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I'm really looking forward to meeting all of you wonderful nutcases, with or without strait jackets.
I'll bring some smoked salmon and big jars of Kalamata olives/Green olives for group horsey durveys.
Yes to swimming and showers at Durfee Hot Springs!
http://www.almocreek.com/springs/
Hours are Tu-Fri 4pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 1pm-10pm
Cost $7. Swimsuits required
Warning: there may be small children (but prolly no dogs)
Em of Wyde
posting from chrome-plated walker at Paradise Old Climber's Home
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phylp
Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
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Jun 15, 2014 - 10:34pm PT
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Baked brownies today. Two batches so I could leave a bunch at home for my sweetie when I take off for COR. I taste tested them -
Great treats, if I say so myself.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Jun 16, 2014 - 02:14pm PT
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This event is rapidly approaching, so I'll be making a liquor store run for several bottles of red wine. Daveco Liquors is a possibility; "World's largest Liquor Store."
Trying to decide when to leave home, due to a 9 1/2 hour drive to CoR. I may leave the evening before and drive as far as Evanston,WY, which would put me in Almo around 10:00 Monday. Who's planning on an early arrival?
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Jun 16, 2014 - 03:20pm PT
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You're the pilot? Where's yer flight plan? Let's just go for it and ask directions on the way.
If you agree to that, you're probably drinkin' the wrong stuff.But for God's sake, don't let me choose the beer...I'm drinkin' what yer drinkin'.
See you sometime Saturday, MooseD.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Jun 16, 2014 - 03:51pm PT
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I was looking at some maps and saw several interesting routes to take. The Owyhee, Bruneau and Jarbidge Rivers all have roads by them that head into southern Idaho. But if you just want to get there fast, follow the googlesh#t.
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Spider Savage
Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
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Jun 16, 2014 - 04:20pm PT
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This year I'm coming up early via 'Vegas and highway 93. Gotta stop by Area 51 and get the batteries changed in my homing implant, plus software upgrade.
My brother and I have a campsite Sunday evening so we'll be on the warm-up crag across from the camp as you others roll in.
Looks like its going to be warm
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Crump
Social climber
Lakewood, CO
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Jun 16, 2014 - 04:21pm PT
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http://www.supertopo.com/inc/photo_zoom.php?dpid=Oj87NjkpISQgIg,,
As the self proclaimed King of the North, don' be making funz of my hero Sir Heavy Kevy Mickey D!
We plan on holding onto the High camps starting some time earlier. Beware there will be wolves guarding the high camp!
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 16, 2014 - 04:50pm PT
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OK Moose & Mouse. Here is a backroads byway that avoids the Utah urban mess, and the Twin Falls Idaho much smaller urban mess that is on Spider’s Hwy 93 route.
Here’s a map with the route in pink.
1. On I-80 Proceed east past Elko-last supermarkets & decent hotels and past Wells 50 miles east, and then----- some miles after Wells, ---- exit onto Nevada Hwy 33 at Oasis (blink and you will miss it).
2. Drive NE to northern Utah and the Hwy changes to Utah 30. Stop and change to appropriate clothing for red-neck LDS culture.
Just after entering Utah, you can turn left onto a decent road that should be signed for Grouse Creek & Etna and if you are lucky, work north-east to City of Rocks. I’ve never gone that way and it looks a little tricky on Google Earth.
Instead:
3. After a number of miles, Turn left on Utah Hwy 42, which becomes Idaho Hwy 81 in a few miles. The junction should have signs for Idaho towns including Malta.
Here’s a detail map of the next part of the adventure.
4. A couple miles inside Idaho, you may notice the now mostly-abandoned town of Strevell. There should be some ruins. About a mile north of Strevell, turn left on Strevell road, which should be marked.
5. You are now in the land of good two-lane 50 mph gravel roads. Proceed west on Strevell Rd for about 17-18 miles to Yost Road and turn right (north).
6. Yost Road may be marked and will also be good gravel. Proceed North for about 3 miles, until it ends at EY or Narrows Road and turn left (west).
7. EY or Narrows Road will be very good two lane gravel. Proceed west on it for about 4-5 miles until it ends. Turn right (north) and drive into Almo.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Jun 16, 2014 - 05:36pm PT
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Grouse Creek & Etna and if you are lucky, work north-east to City of Rocks.
On the maps I have, it looks like it would go. Grouse Creek road to Goose Creek road, right into Oakley. Or Grouse Creek and some other trickery and end up in Almo.
I have no idea what kind of navigation skills you M&M guys have, or what your adventure tolerance is like, but it looks like an interesting shortcut.
edit-- it just occurred to me that Moose and Mouse should drive by way of Goose and Grouse Creek roads. Its a fekkin Omen I tell ya.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 16, 2014 - 07:35pm PT
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Wayno, Moose, & Mouse: I have in the long-ago driven north on Grouse Creek Road and ended up on Goose Cr. It was still a long way of twisty gravel into Oakley and along the way I was interacting with 18 wheelers hauling Oakley Stone, which is a big thing in the decorator stone biz.
It would be a fun adventure to instead work NE towards City of Rocks.
If you make the connection?
You would end up driving east towards the Twin Sisters and our camp-site on a good gravel road.
However!
Heidi and I did drive the California Trail from Goose Creek up Birch Creek Road, and then the California trail and road-----more or less vanished.
Please remember that some of the locals enjoy destroying road signs, to protect their identity or for firewood.
We drove up Birch Creek on decent roads that changed to 4WD roads to some old mines and then past "No-Trespassing" signs, which I ignored, and then we worked down to the east, with the Twin Sisters as a landmark and along the way saw "California Trail" signs once again. (no cell phone service in this whole area)
After driving through several more "NO-Trespassing" signs, we were back on the Birch Creek Road, which goes back down to Oakley, or you can exit in two places to City of Rocks.
Yes! There are two different Birch Creeks within 10 miles of each-other.
Welcome to Idontno.
A fishing note for Wayno! Upper Goose Creek does have a lot of small trout------as I recall Cutthroats! I didn't do new research, but my old memory tells me they were not Rainbows.
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em kn0t
Trad climber
isle of wyde
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Jun 16, 2014 - 08:25pm PT
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FWIW: Brutus and I drove the dirt road (marked as 27 on Fritz's detail map) south from CoR to Lucin; I think that was in 2008. As I recall, good dirt roads, easy driving, no services and only a few tiny settlements of unknown inhabitants ("yew shure got a pretty mouth"). It cut off some miles, but maybe not much time. YMMV! Be sure your spare tire is pumped up.
PS Thanks Fritz, for the detail maps
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Spider Savage
Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
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Jun 16, 2014 - 09:47pm PT
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Coming from LA I'll take THE 210 to THE 15 to THE 93 etc.
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Jun 16, 2014 - 10:18pm PT
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I always wanted to visit Oasis.
Seriously.We get there when we get there.
What's the rush?
Let's simply enjoy the ride!
~Enjoy life!~
Actually, Interstate travel's a no-brainer, pretty much, so we better stick to them like I-510 rubber. We have 88% of our brain power left, my calculatin'. It's not enough to go traipsing through the Howling Buckaroo just to get a Trip Report or risk becoming embroiled in Deliverance Redux .
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 17, 2014 - 06:53am PT
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Mouse, Mouse Mouse. These Google Earth images do make the ghost town of Strevelle look like a must see. It was a major roadside-attraction before the interstate got built in a different location back in the 1950's.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Jun 17, 2014 - 08:57am PT
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When does the dinner bell ring on Monday?
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Jun 17, 2014 - 10:44am PT
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As the resident NCO, You make the call. I will serve as ordered. Sir.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 17, 2014 - 11:02am PT
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Let me make one of my last decisions.
I recall Wayno said 7:00 to 7:30 PM would be fine with him and that's fine with me too.
I'm thinking Monday's feast might be a tad-late due to final grocery shopping in Twin Falls, and camp set-up.
We can certainly have hors d'oeuvres & something to drink somewhat earlier.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Jun 17, 2014 - 11:05am PT
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7:00 to 7:30 sounds good to me private. Plenty of sunlight left and adequate time for the troops to negotiate some of the routes prepared by the indigenous personnel.
edit: Fritz, do they have a Whole Foods in Twin Falls?
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Jun 17, 2014 - 11:27am PT
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Fritz, do they have a Whole Foods in Twin Falls?
Good question. Nothing but the best for this crew. By budget has room for it.
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Grippa
Trad climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Jun 17, 2014 - 11:40am PT
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I still may be able to join for a few days next week. Room for extras? bring anything essential other than youthful excuberance?
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Jun 17, 2014 - 11:46am PT
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By all means come...exuberance will be abundant, but not necessarily the youthful variety.
Off for some afternoon bolt clipping.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 17, 2014 - 12:02pm PT
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No Whole Paycheck Foods in Twin Falls. Our favorite supermarket there is Winco, which is a regional chain with great prices.
Also in Twin Falls are: Costco, Fred Meyer, Smiths, Albertsons, and Walmart.
There is a new Whole Paycheck foods in Boise, but the local's fav there for Health foods and a huge wine selection in a separate store, is The Boise Coop.
Grippa! Welcome aboard. Bring a camp chair and rainwear so that it won't rain. Do your want to partake of Chef Wayno's bargain gourmet dinner plan. If so, it would help his planning if you share what nights you might want dinner?
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 17, 2014 - 01:16pm PT
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Fresh snow above City of Rocks this morning from City of Rocks Facebook page.
Hopefully next week will be a wee-bit warmer, but not hot, and a lot less windy.
47 F for a high today, with gusts up to 25 mph.
Forecast for next Monday is 80 F.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Jun 17, 2014 - 01:22pm PT
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So... Bring the puffy, warm sleeping bag, shorts and t-shirts?? Lol
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Saugy
Mountain climber
BC
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Jun 17, 2014 - 06:23pm PT
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Howdy campers.
Mary and I are starting a road trip this weekend, and we're planning to go to COR on our way to Wyoming.. should be around the same time as you folks..if all goes according to plan.
I don't get to spend too much time around the virtual campfire of the Taco, but i still enjoy the stories and try to contribute when i can.. maybe we'll get to meet you all and to share a story or two in the flesh, so to speak..
or maybe a rope even?!
Besides, I read that Big Mike is coming.. Still haven't met, and we're practically neighbors!
Cheers, Don
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Spider Savage
Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
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Jun 17, 2014 - 09:00pm PT
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Stokin' the fire.
Definitely climbing here.
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Grippa
Trad climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Jun 18, 2014 - 05:56am PT
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Ya BigMike bring the whole shooting match for clothes.
I'll probable be eating with ya'll on Monday/Tuesday nights. Probably go and get pizza on Wednesday or bring something. Should I plan on bivying at the groupsite or is it maxed out? I got no problem going down to the blm zone.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 18, 2014 - 07:06am PT
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Grippa: Lots of room still at the Group site. We will also sign you up for dinners on Mon & Tues night.
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phylp
Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
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Jun 18, 2014 - 07:21am PT
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Saugy/Don,
It's always a blast to meet other Tacoans! I'm looking forward to meeting ALL kinds of new people.
Except the Mousey Mercedian. I've already met him. So I can't really look forward to meeting him. But I am looking forward to seeing him again.
Phyl
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Grippa
Trad climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Jun 18, 2014 - 07:25am PT
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thanks fitz. how much do i owe you guys?
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Gregory Crouch
Social climber
Walnut Creek, California
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Jun 18, 2014 - 08:06am PT
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Team, I'm loath to do this considering the late date, but I'm going to have to cancel. My dad died last week, and I'm going to have to use the time set aside for this City gathering to make a first pass at wrapping up his affairs. So there's a solo slot at the group site to give away. Super bummed... I was really looking forward to seeing the City for the first time since 1987 and '88.
Climb a couple good ones for me.
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Jun 18, 2014 - 12:03pm PT
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How weird!
I've been looking backwards at having met "what's-her-name!"
"HAHAHAHA!"
Or was that the Canadian stick figure person?
Too much wine at the Meatfest, I think...
And now a new image of this person Phylyp is taking root in my pickled, fickled mind.
Aw, Greg, so sorry about your father. And disappointed. But there'll be other days. Condolences abound, indeed.
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Crump
Social climber
Lakewood, CO
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Jun 18, 2014 - 01:42pm PT
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Greg, the Society of Ex-Texans will drink a toast to your father up in the high camps. I was looking forward to renewing after meeting you at the AAC meeting in Vegas.
Best wishes.
-james
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Saugy
Mountain climber
BC
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Jun 18, 2014 - 08:15pm PT
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Cheers, Phyl.
I'd be especially interested in meeting folks such as Mouse :)
Thanks for the photos, Spider.. will be my first time in the city, never even looked in a guidebook of the area, only stories from others. So getting stoked, for sure!
..Condolences to Mr. Crouch and family..
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Jun 18, 2014 - 08:20pm PT
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I made my trip to Daveco Liquors in Thornton today and stocked up on some decent wine as my contribution to the group. Will bring my large 2 burner propane stove, some paper plates, several rolls of paper towels (work better than napkins!), in addition to a case of red wine (6x 1500 ml).
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Spider Savage
Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
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Jun 18, 2014 - 08:24pm PT
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If we each bring 6 bottles of wine, will that be enough?
I'll bring a couple of gallons.
Picking up my Chianti tomorrow.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 18, 2014 - 09:14pm PT
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Heidi & I did a resupply trip to the big-city today and ran other personal-maintenance errands. (Boise is the Big-City for us).
We are now resupplied for weekend City-bound guests and the City of Rocks party, except for ice and other last minute additions.
I need to amend the party attendee list. The weather is now going from snow to hot at the city, but please remember to bring your rainwear------so it won’t rain.
Sign up now for Wayno’s gourmet Italian meal plan. I swear we are going to limit dining guests to those that pre-reserve!
Here's another updated list for attendees at Twin Sisters Group camp with check-in on Monday June 23 and mandatory checkout on Friday June 27.
Email me or post up on this thread if you would like to camp with us, sans pets & small children.
ATTENDEES FOR (pretty-much) SURE!
Fritz & Heidi*
Donini & Angela*
Ralph T (AK Trad) & friend*
Brokedownclimber*
Spider Savage*
my old pal Mark from Idaho*
Kim & Pete*
Yeti-Monday night only. Yeti will likey not make the party.
ImStein*
lumineferusother? Haven’t heard from him since Feb. Anyone been in touch?
Em kn0t*
Hardly Visible*
Moosedrool* & Mouse from Merced*
Grippa from slc--on meal plan for Mon-Tues*
Jack & Pat & their climber daughter.* Showing up late on Monday, and on the meal plan for Tues-Thurs.
=22-24 people for meals. The max number in the group camp is 30.
phylp is on for dinners*!*
Nearby attendees-across the road from group camp:
Wayno, Marsha & Big Mike*
Likely visitors:
Apolobamba
Philo, Steve W, Crump, ddriver, T, & Gilroy from “up the hill.”
Also anyone that wants to participate in Chef Wayno's 4 deluxe Full-value Italian dinners for $25.00 total, even if they are not at group camp let us/me know. Please sign up by June 19, so Wayno can pre-plan/prepare/pre-cook & freeze the meals.
I put an asterisk * after the attendee name or group to indicate if they are signed up for the dinner plan (currently 22-24 people, although invites are out for up to 1 more).
Namaste!
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Jun 19, 2014 - 07:21pm PT
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I'm getting super psyched for this!!
Fritz: What would a standard City Of Rocks rack look like? Is my triple smoke bluffs rack gonna be overkill? I wouldn't mind paring down a bit. Are offsets useful?
Saugy! Looking forward to making your acquaintance!
Spider- I'm weary! Lol got any rack reco's for me?
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Spider Savage
Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
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Jun 19, 2014 - 07:55pm PT
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Be careful, don't let this happen:
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Saugy
Mountain climber
BC
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Jun 19, 2014 - 07:56pm PT
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Ok, we're booked.. campsite #28, looks like a good one.. cool, never seen a campsite website showing photos of each tent site.. pretty stylish
Any chance of getting in on dinner (for 2) Tuesday?
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 19, 2014 - 08:36pm PT
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Saugy! Re your post!
Ok, we're booked.. campsite #28, looks like a good one.. cool, never seen a campsite website showing photos of each tent site.. pretty stylish
Any chance of getting in on dinner (for 2) Tuesday?
Chef Wayno kindly worked 3 friends of Donini into the dinner plan earlier today, and emailed me that he had a little bit of give in his menu for more people, then two more Donini friends that had not been involved in this thread emailed me for dinner reservations late afternoon.
Chef Wayno is now at work. I have an email into him with your dinner reservation-----but he may be maxed out on meals.
I'll get back to you tomorrow, but for now-----don't count on Tuesdays's Chef Wayno meal for your stay at COR!
Please stop by the group camp! I'm hoping to meet and climb with you!
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Jun 19, 2014 - 09:41pm PT
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I knew this would happen. All late dinner requests will be honored at this point. I'm not sure about any more, but I will do my best.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 19, 2014 - 09:45pm PT
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OK! Saugy!
Your dinner reservation for Tuesday night is confirmed by Chef Wayno.
We are looking forward to meeting you folks!
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Gilroy
Social climber
Bolderado
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Jun 20, 2014 - 03:48am PT
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We are making our camp at the Finger Rock sites today through Tues. We'll come down and make social Monday with the Tacoans at the group site. See ya then!
Philo and Carol will not make it this trip. ddriver and T. Brian in SLC and maybe the Cornman are expected. crump and myself...
Climb High and come down slowly,
Keith
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Jun 20, 2014 - 04:14am PT
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I knew this would happen.
So matter of fact. So utterly un-Ramsey-like!
Wayno, you are twice blest.
A fine chef, yet with the gift of prescience.
Class, remember this distinctive example of "ST class" for future reference.
Bravo, Wayno!
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Grippa
Trad climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Jun 20, 2014 - 06:24am PT
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BigMike - a standard city rack is a double set essentially. the more difficult lines have a higher degree of gear needs (naturally), but that'll get you up 90% of the routes. I usually bring a double set, and set of offset cams for the wonky finger cracks that I like to climb there.
getting PSYCHED!!!
Once everyone gets there I dare someone to calculated the gallons of red wine in the group site then divide it by the number of ppl attending...hahah!
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Jun 20, 2014 - 07:19am PT
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Going to be a bit warm but I've climbed there in early August. Chasing the shade with some midday siestas works well. Shade temps. always fine because of dry air.
Group inertia will work against morning starts to maximize cool temps but i'll make the coffee for those willing to roll out before the sun turns their tents into greenhouses.
Grippa had a good rack for you Mike...70 m rope is nice but not necessary.
Looking forward to the red wine...chianti, malbec, shiraz or pinot noir...cabs and merlots don't work for me anymore.
Don't forget camp chairs and sun showers.
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Spider Savage
Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
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Jun 20, 2014 - 07:33am PT
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Lets see, 5 bottles of wine and a gallon of Chianti.
No tent for me. I dirtbag and up with the birds. I'm your crack of dawn pardner.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Jun 20, 2014 - 07:41am PT
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Spider front and center...the dawn patrol is shaping up!
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Jun 20, 2014 - 07:41am PT
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Jim-
I'm bringing some Pinot Noir, Bardolino, and Valipocella.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 20, 2014 - 07:42am PT
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Thank Deities that Grippa answered Big Mike's rack question. I was going to wait until today to do it. I have retired my 1979 vintage Friends in favor of Camalots, but despite buying some new Black Diamond stoppers last year I am still using Chouinard stoppers from the early 1970's.
Recent photos of me leading something are becoming increasingly rare!
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Norwegian
Trad climber
dancin on the tip of god's middle finger
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Jun 20, 2014 - 07:51am PT
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i 'umbly request that
some suitor suit up for
crack of dung.
that thing is blessed mary
as it starts in her virgin channel
then finishes in dorthy's tornado.
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Grippa
Trad climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Jun 20, 2014 - 08:42am PT
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I'll do it for you Weeg.
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Saugy
Mountain climber
BC
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Jun 20, 2014 - 09:26am PT
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Thanks for fitting us in there, Fritz and Wayno! Looking forward to meeting and eating with you all..
Let us know if you want anything smuggled in from Canadia ;)
Hey Big Mike! How are you getting down there? We'll be making a run for the border first thing Sunday.. And then its only 800 miles or so to go ..yeah, road trip!!
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Jun 20, 2014 - 10:13am PT
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So far I have three cases of assorted Italian wines. No cabs or merlots but there might be some of those grapes in some of the blends. You probably won't even know it though. There will be some nice whites in the mix and I'm looking for some cool pinks. Summer is Rose weather, folks.
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phylp
Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
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Jun 20, 2014 - 12:03pm PT
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Jim has it right, but I'm not quite in the dawn patrol.
Early morning, lunchtime siesta, then later afternoon works great there when it's hot. Better hot than rain or snow!
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Jun 20, 2014 - 01:12pm PT
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The potato salad is chillin'.
I decided at the last minute to leave the cabbage out. :0)
Now I'm chillin', too.
See you in the a.m., Moosedrive.
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philo
Trad climber
Is that the light at the end of the tunnel or a tr
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Jun 20, 2014 - 01:50pm PT
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I'm sorry to have to miss meeting and hanging with all you fine folks. Obligations around here will keep me locked in the Bubble for the foreseeable future. I sincerely hope you all have a wonderful adventure filled time.
Cheers, philo.
Ps please help bump the Jeff Lowe Celebration this coming Wednesday.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 20, 2014 - 02:19pm PT
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How about a map or two for those that don't have a fix on the Twin Sisters Group Camp?
Since we are down to a blessed 19 people camping in group camp, our shared fees have gone up a smidge to $15.00 each total for 4 nights.
Wayno's dinner fees continue at $25.00 per person for 4 nights, or $6.25 a night, plus your help in preparing, cooking, and cleaning. No problem to pay me or Wayno for each or both, during the campout, with check or cash. I actually made up a spreadsheet to keep track of this confusing matter.
The Twin Sisters stand out pretty well.
Wow! This is going to be great fun. I will try to be restrained until Monday!
Namaste!
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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Jun 20, 2014 - 08:50pm PT
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Sadness reigns here.
Mari couldn't get more than one day off next week, so we'll take a long weekend in Squamish, but miss out on the City of Rocks get-together.
Climbing-wise, it's no big deal, because Squamish is, well, Squamish, and climbing there instead of CoR is no loss. But it's still a bummer because I was really looking forward to meeting so many of you.
So, best wishes for a great week, and I look forward to spending time with you all in the future.
David
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 20, 2014 - 09:22pm PT
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Sunset tonight in Choss Creek Idontno at about 9:15. It is pretty-much semi-dark here at 10:00 PM.
Donini dawn comes at about 5:30 A.M. Mountain Time---but I suspect sunrise in our camp won't happen until about 7:30-8:00 A.M.
I will likely be up and making coffee with the old guys by around 7-7:30 A.M.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 20, 2014 - 09:27pm PT
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Ghost/David! We will miss you in our camp. I was looking forward to meeting and climbing with you.
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JOEY.F
Gym climber
It's not rocket surgery
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Jun 20, 2014 - 10:10pm PT
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2 months of lurking. Would have liked to tag along in a part of the world I've knott been to and meet up, Oh well, Tuolumne tmorrow will have to do. We want pics!
Have a blast...cheers!
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Jun 20, 2014 - 11:43pm PT
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miss out on the City of Rocks get-together.
That is a bummer, Dave. I was going to have you make your Killer Guacamole. Now what the feck am I going to do?
Give my regards to the Squamish crew.
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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Jun 20, 2014 - 11:48pm PT
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I was going to have you make your Killer Guacamole.
Yeah, and if I'd done that, you'd all smell like a bus full of senile donkeys coming home from a garlic-eating contest. So count your blessings.
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Spider Savage
Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
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Jun 21, 2014 - 05:13am PT
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Alpine start from a cheap room just north of the Bishop financial district. Bonus, it's right next to the fish cleaning area.
No more alarming photo-manips from Cosmic, so far.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Jun 21, 2014 - 09:32am PT
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Is anyone bringing white gas for a Coleman, or do I need to get some? I'm all out.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 21, 2014 - 10:13am PT
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Wayno? Your Coleman two burner is that old??? If you can bear to not take it, we have a newer imitation Coleman two-burner that uses Propane.
I do have some white gas you can grab, or we can use the newer stove which also has Piezo igniters.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Jun 21, 2014 - 10:23am PT
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Cool, I will leave it at home.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Jun 21, 2014 - 10:47am PT
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Grippa! Thanks for the rack reco! Wow! These last couple days have been crazy! Can't wait to get away!
Wayno i have a new two burner propane i will bring!
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Jun 21, 2014 - 11:01am PT
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Wayno....I'll be bringing a propane Weber Grill that you can use.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Jun 21, 2014 - 11:11am PT
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Hey Saugy!
I'm crusing down to Seattle tonight and rolling with Wayno, Masha and Boris. Should be fun!!
C u there!!
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Jun 21, 2014 - 11:58am PT
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I'll be heading out tomorrow for Choss Creek. Long drive. Then some fresh food shopping on the way in to COR on Monday. Cut up some salsa, grill some meat and crack a few bottles. 7-7:30 for Dinner # 1. Any questions? Non-controversial, please.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 21, 2014 - 04:24pm PT
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I just got an updated US Weather Service forecast for the next 7 days at COR
The good news is: high temps will be in the mid-70's F., down from the mid 80's.
The interesting news is: there is an increased chance of afternoon thunderstorms.
The best news is: our campsite has great views of incoming thunderstorms, especially at night.
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Grippa
Trad climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Jun 21, 2014 - 04:52pm PT
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I do love a good lightning storm look out.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Jun 21, 2014 - 05:25pm PT
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The interesting news is: there is an increased chance of afternoon thunderstorms.
I knew i was bringing my good tent for a reason!!!
Lol
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Jun 21, 2014 - 05:48pm PT
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Yeah....the thunderstorm chance jumped from 8% to 10 to 15 %, scary stuff for you maritime climate guys. Leave your ice axes home...they act like lightening rods. You'll feel naked without them but it is summer. By the way, do you guys own shorts?
The rubber hits the granite soon!
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Brian in SLC
Social climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Jun 21, 2014 - 05:53pm PT
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Do not mess with Texas...
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Jun 21, 2014 - 06:00pm PT
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How did they get here? I heard they have a "fear of flying." Angela and i arrive Monday....she wants to party with you guys just like the old E-Rock days.
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Brian in SLC
Social climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Jun 21, 2014 - 06:11pm PT
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Just tell her to tune the dial to Texas Radio...
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Jun 21, 2014 - 06:16pm PT
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Angela here, don't know if I can bust that mantle move these days, Gravitrons have attacked my epicondyle.
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Brian in SLC
Social climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Jun 21, 2014 - 06:18pm PT
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James says to exchange trons faster...
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Brian in SLC
Social climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Jun 21, 2014 - 06:24pm PT
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James: The gravitron as a gravitational lepton has long been the secret of fat man's slab climbing...they exchange faster...but they change your spin.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Jun 21, 2014 - 06:25pm PT
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We come in peace, we bring tequila, sticky rubber and our gravity afflicted selves....see you soon, let the games begin!
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Brian in SLC
Social climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Jun 21, 2014 - 06:30pm PT
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Ohhh...please send help...its not even dark yet...
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i'm gumby dammit
Sport climber
da ow
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Jun 22, 2014 - 01:00am PT
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Wish I could make it this week. We're looking at July 7-11 if anyone else is gonna be around then.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 22, 2014 - 06:46am PT
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Good work folks!
We did more prep-work yesterday, including dry-roasting the first batch of "kosher" riblets. Luckily -----Spider Savage and then Heidi's sister showed up to test them and some wines to see if they were suitable for sharing at the COR party.
They were deamed worthy, those that survived.
Then it was up to the "viewing deck" to enjoy the Significan Solstic Sunset over Choss Creek.
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phylp
Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
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Jun 22, 2014 - 06:51pm PT
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I have an off and on wifi connection here at the Outpost - will try to post at least one photo per day.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Jun 22, 2014 - 08:18pm PT
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Angela and I leave for COR tomorrow morning. Really looking forward to renewing old friendships and making new ones. I have a gut feeling that the campfire crowd will be lively....till 10:00 pm and perhaps beyond!
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rottingjohnny
Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
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Jun 22, 2014 - 08:34pm PT
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LET'S see a picture of Fritz in his speedo holding a chainsaw...?
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 22, 2014 - 09:06pm PT
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RJ????
There is a law against older males wearing Speedo's in Idontno.
One of "them" right-wing laws that makes sense to me.
However! Like any good Idontno native, I do love my chain saw!
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Jun 23, 2014 - 06:42am PT
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We made it to Idontknow last night!!
Fritz and Heidi were kind enough to put us up after out heinous 9 hour drive. We enjoyed a beverage or two with them last night.
COR soon!!
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Grippa
Trad climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Jun 23, 2014 - 07:57am PT
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PSYCHED!!
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MH2
climber
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Jun 23, 2014 - 08:12am PT
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Looks like good times at COR.
Your psyche is well placed.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Jun 23, 2014 - 08:59am PT
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A couple pics from Fritz's amazing layout
Inukshucks on the top of his backyard crag
Fritz and Wayno surveying the scene
The crik
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Jun 23, 2014 - 12:52pm PT
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hey there say, big mike:
A couple pics from Fritz's amazing layout
Inukshucks on the top of his backyard crag
say, thanks for sharing this... love this so much...
very art-art, and greatoutdoors-lovely...
something neat to paint, too, :))
thanks again... happy to see you out and well!!!!!
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phylp
Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
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Jun 23, 2014 - 05:24pm PT
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The calm before the storm: group camp before the onslaught of people.
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Captain...or Skully
climber
in the oil patch
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Jun 23, 2014 - 09:25pm PT
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Buncha freaks.....especially that Stein guy.
Get freaky, folks. Let that freak flag fly.
Woot!
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Jan
Mountain climber
Colorado, Nepal & Okinawa
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Jun 23, 2014 - 11:01pm PT
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It's midnight mountain time and no reports from the cocktail hour. Probably still going on ?
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phylp
Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
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Jun 24, 2014 - 06:27am PT
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Jan, no cell reception at all out there. People would have to come into the ranger/visitor center to post. Expect a flurry of pictures by the weekend - Mouse had his camera out all night.
Em and I met up at 2 yesterday and managed to sneak in four pitches before dinner. The food was great - Wayno did an amazing job. MANY bottles of red wine to choose from!
I met lots of great people last night and got to reunite with some favorite people. I stopped trying to absorb new info when I introduced myself to Spider's brother for the second time. I blame hypoglycemia, not the wine.
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Brian in SLC
Social climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Jun 24, 2014 - 01:52pm PT
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Kinda nice to have a break from comm's...but...if you drive up to campsites by Finger Rock...you can "see" Oakley...
Take care in case there's any large wolfish lookin' dogs up thar...
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phylp
Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
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Jun 25, 2014 - 04:42pm PT
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OMG, SO Much Fun!
The climbing is wonderful, needless to say.
Chef Wayno is so awesome. The two meals so far have been amazing.
Lots of good wine.
Wonderful people.
There will be many pictures to come.
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phylp
Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
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Jun 25, 2014 - 08:30pm PT
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Another great meal, more wonderful conversation.
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little Z
Trad climber
un cafetal en Naranjo
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Jun 25, 2014 - 09:36pm PT
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now I remember the miles of washboard roads to get to the crags when I used to drive up from Wendover. Have fun.
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labrat
Trad climber
Auburn, CA
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Jun 26, 2014 - 04:25pm PT
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I stopped by the group camp on my way out yesterday. Everybody seemed to be out climbing :-)
It was a bit hot even in the shade on Tuesday. It's supposed to be better today.
I was getting a bit of cell service (Verizon) at or near campsite 53.
Have fun!
Erik
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Brian in SLC
Social climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Jun 26, 2014 - 05:24pm PT
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Pouring in SLC...keep your powder dry!
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Crump
Social climber
Lakewood, CO
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Jun 26, 2014 - 05:47pm PT
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Loved our visit and saying hey.
Brian, the Butthead carnival will be in the Woo for the 4th, come east!
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Jun 27, 2014 - 09:20am PT
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I had to leave early yesterday, but really enjoyed the gathering of the Clan! Got to hang out with lots of absolutely wonderful folks this trip, too numerous to mention. But...special kudos to Wayno for his wonderful meals we all shared together. The wine flowed like water and all enjoyed!
Mouse was there with his camera and is sure to post up a bunch of great photos of the event. I didn't take too many pix this trip; too busy BS-ing with other Tacos from the Taco Stand, I suppose!
Here are a few to tantalize and serve as a prelude of those to follow from others...
I have other photos to upload, but some difficulties with Windows 8 are baffling me. I'll overcome these issues and post more later.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 27, 2014 - 02:57pm PT
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Yesterday's forecast for City of Rocks was 80% chance of rain, but it held off until about 4:00 P.M.----then the storm hit hard with high winds and about 1/3 " of rain.
Inside the fly during the storm. We had moved Chef Wayno's dinner prep to one end, and we crowded into the other.
The storm cleared for dinner and a large & welcome fire afterwards.
All's well that ends well!
This morning, most of the remaining group left, but the Donini's are climbing with his old pal Jack & his wonderful wife Pat.
Big thanks to Wayno & Masha for all their hard work and wonderful food & wine. The event would have been much less tasty & fun without them.
I do want to give a big "thank-you" to the "Worker-Bees" that helped so much in camp. These are the people that bring some yummy & special snacks or deserts. They are also the people that look around for some work that needs doing, or ask to help. You know who you are-------and I am so grateful for all that you do!
Namaste!
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Jun 27, 2014 - 08:56pm PT
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Of all the people who deserve the big THANK YOU, Fritz leads the pack along with Wayno for both of their efforts in making this get-together a roaring success!
It's always nice to put a real face in mind while reading/posting on Super Topo. Can't wait for Mouse to begin posting his photos over the weekend.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Jun 27, 2014 - 11:21pm PT
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12 hour drive without too much drama. COR is great, but I'm looking forward to sleeping in my own bed.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Jun 28, 2014 - 11:09am PT
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I'm currently sitting on Wayno's porch after a 13 hour road stretch yesterday. Cor was amazing but way too short. Next year i'm getting a site for the weekend after! ;)
I have *LOTS* of pics. Here's what i've had a chance to sort through so far.
Our site was really cool. Directly below the Twin Sisters and our own personal crag/sun shade.
Wayno checking it out.
After we wandered over to group camp where I saw some meese and mice who were hanging out with a dude who was hardly visible?
On my way to the facilities i noticed this cactus flower
The ghostly apparition wasted no time in asking if i would like to ascend some rocks? To which i quickly replied "YES!" :)
We made our way to Morning Glory Spire
Hardly Visible racking up
HV getting after it on Incisor Chimney 5.8
HV on a scenic rappel with Inner City in the background.
The sun setting over Twin Sisters Group Camp
Spider goofing around on the camp lip problem.
More pics soon! Gotta make it home first! Lol
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Grippa
Trad climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Jun 28, 2014 - 11:16am PT
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Haha Spider!
I think he gets stoke of the week award. He is perpetually psyched!
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Jun 28, 2014 - 11:26am PT
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Ya Grippa!! Great to meet you Greg!! Come up and see me sometime! :)
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Jun 28, 2014 - 11:46am PT
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Yeah, Greg. Earned some Taco street-cred by hanging out with some of us "old-guys". Super-cool to meet you. Keep the stoke alive.
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Spider Savage
Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
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Jun 28, 2014 - 03:11pm PT
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Super fun road trip. A huge thanks to Fritz & Heidi for hosting. Wayno is an awesome chef and a damn fine person. Thanks to Donini for the energy. So many great people, so fun to meet; Phylp, Emknot, Tackle & Family, Mouse, Moose, BigMike, HV, Grippa, Mark Mason, Brokedown, and many more. If you weren't here, we talked about you, good things only.
Fortunately Zion is the perfect mid-point between COR & LA. Thanks to Grippa for the tips on where to eat and sleep. He's a local.
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Grippa
Trad climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Jun 28, 2014 - 03:53pm PT
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YES!!! Did you guys find the bivy ok?
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Jun 28, 2014 - 04:35pm PT
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Yoyo.. Where's my photo cred spider bro!! Lol
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 28, 2014 - 04:50pm PT
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Heidi & I didn't take a lot of photos, but I thought these might be fun.
Great people, great spot, pretty damn-good weather. Thanks to all for being wonderful!
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Spider Savage
Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
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Jun 28, 2014 - 05:59pm PT
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Grippa, Scoped out the BLM site but winds were high. Nice place. Got a cheap but very clean room at the Zion Park Motel.
Sorry about that Mike. Fixed now.
That was some serious good rum that Gordon cooked up.
Re: Big Mike's photo of me.
Gin makes me want to climb. NOW.
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MH2
climber
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Jun 28, 2014 - 06:05pm PT
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Thanks to all for the photos. Looking forward to more.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Jun 28, 2014 - 06:30pm PT
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I had to resurrect my older computer in order to get pictures to upload in the correct orientation (portrait vs. landscape).
Here's Spider leading Twilight on Upper Breadloaves Decadent Wall.
This is Fritz following Spider's lead on Twilight.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Jun 28, 2014 - 10:50pm PT
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What an awesome crew! Lots of people offered assistance with the food prep, but Mark Mason was my go-to guy. Thanks, Mark for the cooking gear and your help.
I would have loved to go climbing but my feet were still too sensitive to even try. Next time. The scenery at COR is so special that it was just great to hang out and ponder the passage of time and people.
Fritz and Heidi were awesome hosts and their friends are some of the coolest people around. Everyone I met was genuinely interesting. This is an event that will surely be on my calender next year.
Thank you one and all for making it a worthy adventure.
the Cook.
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i'm gumby dammit
Sport climber
da ow
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Jun 29, 2014 - 12:41am PT
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keep the picks coming. leaving for there in 9 days.
Rock City seems to have gotten a facelift since last september.
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Ezra Ellis
Trad climber
North wet, and Da souf
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Jun 29, 2014 - 06:51am PT
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Looks like a great time,
Hopefully I can make it next year!!!!
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overwatch
climber
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Jun 29, 2014 - 07:35am PT
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Wayno
Must have been torture being around that perfect rock and not be able to climb
Nice job staying positive
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 29, 2014 - 09:48am PT
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Kim Miller & his son Joe stopped by late on Thursday during the deluge. He brought a bunch of Cinnamon rolls for a desert treat for us. Unfortunately he didn't stay for long, since conditions were so windy & wet and I didn't even take a photo.
Much thanks Kim! http://www.supertopo.com/climbers-forum/1016283/Kim-Miller-appreciation-thread
More photos:
I do need to report that, although he wasn't one of our group, an unfortunate fatality occurred in camp on Thursday morning. Timmy, one of the most likable of the Golden Mantled Ground Squirrels that swarmed our camp, fell into our 5 gallon wash-water bucket and drowned.
Mark and I discovered the little fellow, and I fished him out, but it appeared that even mouth to squirrel-lip resuscitation would not save him. A “Sky-burial” ceremony was performed.
R.I.P. Timmy.
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imStein
Trad climber
Triumph, Idaho
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Jun 29, 2014 - 09:53am PT
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Generating great memories;
Thanks for the invite, Fritz.
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phylp
Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
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Jun 29, 2014 - 10:08am PT
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Sorry I did not get a chance to say farewell to everyone in person. It was a pleasure meeting you all!
Phyl
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Jun 29, 2014 - 11:36am PT
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Must have been torture being around that perfect rock and not be able to climb
It wasn't easy but I did get some laughs. Mouse has some health issues also(as most of us do) but he was still able to get some climbing in. At one point he said he got to climb more than wayno, and at least he was not on the bottom of the food chain. A good laugh was had. Great to see you again, Brian.
A big shout out for Big Mike, who made a great travel partner. Mike, the truck finally died last night as Masha pulled up out front. I'm glad it didn't happen out in eastern Oregon somewhere.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Jun 29, 2014 - 01:26pm PT
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Here's a few more pics.
Phylp and Spider chatting
Hardly Visible, Jim Donini, Moosedrool and James talking shop in the parking lot.
Moosedrool entertaining Grippa and half of Mouse.... Lol
What a great trip.
Thanks to Wayno and Masha for putting up with all the stuff i brought, and stopping every couple hours so the parapalegic could stretch his cramping muscles... Lol
Damn! I'm glad we made her drive with her lights off buddy!! Lol
The food was simply AMAZING!. Restaurant quality food while camping at 6000 feet. Pretty impressive to say the least. Thanks to chef Wayno and all his helpers, Masha, Mark, Fritz (Killer short ribs Fritz!!) , Heidi, Phylp, Mouse (made an excellent potato salad) and of course anyone I forgot.
Fritz and Heidi- Thanks for your excellent hospitality! Your guest bed was an amazing respite for a weary traveller. Thanks for putting this whole thing together! What a blast!
Jim and Angela- Thanks for all the wisdom and the stories. It was a great pleasure to meet you and i'm sorry we didn't get to rope up more. I hope to correct that next time we meet up. Tell Angela thanks for the topical ibuprofen and the interesting conversations as well. Sorry i didn't get to see you guys before we left, i was packing all morning, and you were gone when we went to say goodbye.
Moose: Thanks for the cheese n' sh#t bro! Lol and all the laughs of course. It was a great pleasure to hangout with you and watch you climb. Give yourself a little credit you're pretty good for such a late bloomer... ;)
Kevin: Stoked, patient, encouraging, fun and funny. These are all qualities i love in a partner. Thanks for all the rides buddy! Thanks for dragging me off the beaten path and letting me use all your stuff. It was a blast! See you soon in Squish!!
Greg: Thanks for the beta man! Even though i never used a single piece of my own.. So thanks for that too! Lol. It was a pleasure to meet u dude, and i look forward to future adventures together.
Mouse: It's always good to see u bud!! I was really sorry to see you having so much trouble with your lungs. I hope your surgery goes well. Thanks for all the laughs bud! See you at Facelift! Sandra and i are gonna make a point of coming to see you in merced! We'll go raid all the taco trucks!! ;)
Paige, Pat and Jack: It was a pleasure. Thanks for all the stretching help Paige. You saved me from inevitable disaster. Pat it was very nice talking to you and thank you for sharing Jack's story. Jack, thanks for the inspiration and the top rope! It's always nice to meet other paraplegia survivors and it was very cool to hear your climbing tales around the campfire.
Phylp: It's always nice talking to you! Let's make a point of roping up next time!
Em: Thanks for the coffee! It was nice to meet you. I loved your little yellow umbrella with ears... And the balls you had to just walk right by the ranchers house... Lol!!!
Don and Mari: Saugy!! So nice to finally meet you dude!! Have fun down south and gimme a ring when you make it back north! I look forward to future adventures with u guys!!
Brokedown, Twp, Mark, Spider, Dave, James, Imstein, and others i might have forgotten, it was lovely to make your acquaintance and thanks for all the laughs!!
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em kn0t
Trad climber
isle of wyde
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Jun 29, 2014 - 04:13pm PT
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Doin' the shady meadow lieback at Upper Breadloaves
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em kn0t
Trad climber
isle of wyde
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Jun 29, 2014 - 04:53pm PT
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Flaming Rock, Day 3
Spot the climbers:
With just one 60m rope the best way off Raindance is to rap from the Tribal Boundaries anchor. Of course, with nobody waiting in line, this gave a perfect opportunity for some TR fun
PS Phylp flashed both climbs but she was moving so fast I din't have time to take pix. What a woman!
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 29, 2014 - 05:18pm PT
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Great photos everyone! TFPU!
EKAT! If you like the color yellow: you should have seen Em Knot's yellow rainsuit and her small, but effective yellow umbrella. I hate myself for not taking a photo.
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MH2
climber
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Jun 29, 2014 - 05:27pm PT
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Thanks for the more photos. Thanks for the words.
Crazy how the color theme works here, from shirt to postcard to hat to shirt.
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Hardly Visible
Social climber
Llatikcuf WA
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Jun 29, 2014 - 05:55pm PT
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Thanks to all for a great time!
Big Mike I dug out my Squamish guide gonna start making a list.
See ya soon!
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em kn0t
Trad climber
isle of wyde
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Jun 29, 2014 - 07:57pm PT
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this one's for you, Weeg'
(Norwegian)
i 'umbly request that
some suitor suit up for
crack of dung.
that thing is blessed mary
as it starts in her virgin channel
then finishes in dorthy's tornado
(Grippa) I'll do it for you Weeg.
Especially impressive: no-hands rest at lowest position
Photo Disclaimer: some retouching was needed to blend photos in a logical sequence. "Never let the truth get in the way of a good story"
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Jun 29, 2014 - 09:22pm PT
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Mari chatting with Kevin and Spider, Brokedownclimber, and Phylp in another convo.
Masha, Wayno, Moose and Mouse.
Kevin on Rye Crisp
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Grippa
Trad climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Jun 30, 2014 - 06:22am PT
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WOAH Em! Thanks for the awesome photo sequence! Ya crack of dung did not go down as promised, but at least crack of doom went clean (on tr)! Sorry I had to skip out early on thursday, but it made my commute home and decompression before my 530am wake up call much easier.
Till next time friends!
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Hardly Visible
Social climber
Llatikcuf WA
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Jun 30, 2014 - 07:58am PT
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Cool sequence of Grippa and the crack of doom Em!
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phylp
Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
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Jun 30, 2014 - 09:03am PT
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she was moving so fast I din't have time to take pix
That's very gracious of you Em. Moving fast on a toprope is not quite as hard as moving fast on lead to say the least. And you didn't report the 30 minutes I took to get 15 feet between two bolts on the next route we did! I kept having visions of a sprained ankle just before my trip to London!
But gosh, I love that place. So beautiful there. I loved the wildflowers on the approach to Flaming Rock and Bumblies.
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em kn0t
Trad climber
isle of wyde
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Jun 30, 2014 - 09:18am PT
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you didn't report the 30 minutes I took to get 15 feet between two bolts on the next route we did
Yah, well the point is YOU GOT IT DONE!
But we might need to change the name from Mystery Bolter to Mystic Clipper ;-)
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em kn0t
Trad climber
isle of wyde
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Jun 30, 2014 - 11:03am PT
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I loved the wildflowers on the approach to Flaming Rock and Bumblies.
me too!
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Jun 30, 2014 - 12:03pm PT
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Very nice Flowers em!
Spider and Dave Savage at Breadloaves on tuesday morning.
Thanks for the photo cred bud! Lol. I was joking, but it is nice. ;)
Greg on Bloody Fingers 10a
Hardly Visible photo
Random climber soloing on Breadloaves.
Em building a belay on Breadloaves.
Phylp on belay
Em getting her 10b on
Breadloaves with tacos on it.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Jun 30, 2014 - 06:47pm PT
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Angela and I are back in e-mail land after a couple of days in Olympic National Park. Had a great time! What a way to meet new friends and renew with old. Kudos to Fritz and Heidi for putting it on and Wayno and Marsha for the fabulous dinners!
Everybody was great....the evenings abounded with campfire tales honed from years of experience in the outdoor realm and we even got to climb a bit.
Moosedrool is indeed "rookie of the year." He started at the tender age of 57 and with his fitness and enthusiasm the sky is the limit....the sky being a relative term.
Did a pitch with Hardly Visible and would have with Big Mike if a sudden storm hadn't blown in.
Hope it all happens again next year!
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Anybody heard from Mouse? Is he OK? I know he took LOTS of pictures and he's always a prolific poster here.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Kath- Glad you liked my photo! I was pretty happy with the way it turned out! The lighting was incredible at the time.
Jim- I climbed Funky Bolt on your rope! :) I was just about to finish my figure 8 when that storm hit!
Roger- Moose talked to Mouse. He said his internet is out for a couple days and he's working on pics.
Here's a couple more pics.
Cool patina at Breadloaves
Greg on Thin Slice 10a
Can you see greg on thin slice?
Pre Dinner festivities
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em kn0t
Trad climber
isle of wyde
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Great pix, Mike! Keep 'em coming!
Agreed. Mike, your photos are superb. My fave is "Phylp and Spider chatting" posted June 29 - great double exposure.
Another fave is Kevin's beautiful panorama of Twin Sisters.
Looking forward to Mouse's pix, and wishing him good health.
Thanks to ALL for making it a most memorable trip. The climbing was great; the cameraderie was superb.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Thanks Roger and Em! I really love Kevins shot too!
Everyone else keep posting too! What a beautiful place!
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Spider Savage
Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
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Great photos Big Mike. You are a good photographer for sure.
Em, you too. Those flower shots were worth waiting for. ;-)
I did a scan through my roll again but they mostly kinda rot. Already posted the best.
Hey Mouse, PM me if you need a new computer. I've a couple to spare.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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I do believe it's time for a judicious "bump?"
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Looks like a great group of people in a spectacular setting.
but......
What's up with that????
Were there playpens of screaming children, as well, that you're not telling us about?
;-)
ps
Hardly Visible=Bob Weir lookalike
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Thanks Spider!
Lol. Very observant Jefe.
Boris was exempted because he:
A) Had an alternate site across the road. Wayno, Masha and i quite enjoyed having a place to retreat from sunny group camp during the day.
B) He's a big softie and could hardly move to harm a fly.. Lol
As for Kevin.. I was going to save this one for the tr.. But since you set it up so well....
Hardly Visible on Morning Glory Spire
Moose.. I'm getting there bud! Have fun in Poland!
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 2, 2014 - 08:30pm PT
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drljefe:
Indeed!
There were no play-pens of screaming children.
There were two very nice dogs that visited camp for party hours, but over-nighted in other camps.
We dined gracefully at about 8:00 PM every night and all agreed Chef Wayno did a wonderful job, along with his many "Worker-bee" helpers.
There were 3 very-amused and very-fun folks in their mid-20's that seemed to tolerate our geriatric regimen-------and even appeared to be having a very good time.
I think the next youngest camper was 55 and the ages ranged up to 74.
Sigh. I didn't see any rubber chickens.
We would all love to interact with more younger climbers, but the "no-dogs, no small children" rules remain in place for a likely 2015 COR-Fest.
Per several requests, including from Chef Wayno: camp & dining attendance will be 30 people maximum in 2015.
2015 is a long time away, and I'm still a risk-taker. Things could change.
Namaste
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JOEY.F
Gym climber
It's not rocket surgery
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Looks like a great time, cheers and thanks for the photos, a place to mark on the to do list...
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Lol... I wish i was still in my mid 20's.. I'm pretty sure Greg does too!! Lol
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 2, 2014 - 09:08pm PT
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Big Mike! You and Greg are in your mid-20's until you turn 30.
It is "looking-back" geriatric-math.
Had a great time getting to know you, Grippa, & Page. Maybe next year----you can even drag me up a 5.8-5.10a?
Your photos are wonderful! Thanks for taking the time to post them!
Namaste
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MisterE
climber
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Great pictures! I miss the City so much - it's been over 15 years since multiple annual visits from Washington. Cairo, on the right of one of Thin Slice is an amazing arete, as well as Bloody Fingers, COD, Rye Crisp, ad nauseum.
Thanks for the stoke, and I missed Wayno once again.
Someday...someday we will feast!
:>)
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Donini sighting tonight in Seattle. Some old guy showing slides and telling lies. Free beer. Fun times.
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Free the beers!
Sorry I'm late.
Tough approaches suck.
You all have been patiently waiting for pix, but while cut off from the net I wrote this streaming consciousness Trip Report.
After the Rock City Blues
There is no beautiful internet. I have came home to my not-beautiful house. There, underground, flows a broken promise, a stream of unpaid bills. I have no cash to pay my bills, at least not until the new month; and so we’ll see how this plays out. ‘nuf said?? Bit more to add.
The RockCity is magnificent. You know that. I have never been so far to the east, nor but once have I traveled through portions of four states, though this time it was with a chauffeur.
He drives easy...
[Click to View YouTube Video]
I was a victim of Rock City Blues, almost. My friends kept my spirits up, though my body has failed me. I found I could not climb as I had wished, suffering want of breath after getting off the ground in decent form. Yes, it’s true: I FLAMED OUT! Having made the starting moves as stylish as I could (that is, seemingly with no effort) on two climbs, My Private Idaho and First Lead, both on a yo-yo, I had to admit that I am PAST IT, WASHED UP, FINITO, and REALLY GETTING OLD. This is a shock to any ancient teenager such as I.
But my companions seemed to think little of it. At least I had tried, not once, but twice, and they know they, too, will hit a wall sooner or later, as I did. I thank them for their beer and sympathy and belays most heartily.
It happens; Not to all, but to many of us. Eventually, one’s past “weaknesses” catch up to us and our bodies cannot perform. Even mundane things like eating and sleeping are affected and there is a spiral downwards, coinciding with the onset of aging, which ruins our expectations, causing The Blues.
I was a fairly heavy smoker beginning at eighteen. I have drunk my share of alcoholic beverages and more. There was the meth for a time. What did I expect, neglecting the warnings against such behavior?
Now that “I’ve got it figured out,” I find that I will not be moving anyplace near the city I just checked out, the City of Rocks. I’ll still be “from Merced,” as long as I live, but I think it’s best I stay living at this altitude, near-sea level, with its crappy air and its insane auto traffic and no Range Cattle, Golden-Mantled Ground Squirrels, colorful cactus flowers, and inviting spots in which to linger, enjoying the rest of my life.
But it was fine for a time to be in a place where it seems that you can reach up and touch the clouds.
Idaho is just too damned high for lungers who want to be active. Even Minden, NV, where I spent time with Andrcej at his home, is at an elevation (@ 4,700’) that precludes my living there. I had a great time and have pictures. What more do I need? Aside from more reliable income, that is...
I came to the decision that I will continue to participate in these get-togethers, as they are too good to miss, the friends I make are uniformly friendly and kind and generally appreciate my posts on the Taco, which is fulfilling.
And I am a good belayer. Ask Heidi, ask Moosedrool, ask BrokeDownClimber, and ask Mark Mason. I don’t mind looking up into the sun. I leave my pipe in the pack with the camera. On one thing only should a good belayer concentrate—the person on the end of the rope. Have belay device—will travel.
So this is what I got from this City of Rocks invite: I can’t climb any more myself, but I can help others have a good time.
As a last note on this subject, I would like to say to WAYNO, I know what you went through, bud, all week long. His gout and my heavy breathing kept us both on the ground, despite our wishes to the contrary.
“C’est la vie,” say the Old Folks, “for soon we’ll all be in hell.”
The Gaetano D’Aquino Moscato made the trip to California in great shape, whoever left it in my cooler.
There were a couple of passable bottles of white, as well, which I considered booty, but know came from Wayno. Moosedrunk insists on calling him Wino. Which brings up this question:
What is the difference twixt muscatel and moscato?—remember, I have no internet with the answer to everything.
Does the Idaho winery produce a variety called moscotel? Or is it moscotato?
Muscovites are said to be directly descended from Tatars,
But some are not descended from taters.
They are russet taters growing there, not red taters.
They happen to be Red Staters, not Blue.
--John C. Freedaho, the Bathfinder
“The Ten-Thousand Century Choss Report”
“There is more choss in this Western Panorama Country than there is in all your sage philosophy. For instance, if all the bigger chunks were broke down, Goshamiti knows how many little pieces of choss, all reposed at a certain angle, more or less, might result. Near as we can tell, the state of Nevada is just flattened-out choss, and lots of Utah is the same way. The true angle of repose for choss in both of those states seems to be zero.”
 Moosechoss & Mousechoss, “Choss-Sniffers Plus,” as seen on The Weather Channel
Cycles of dry and wet: we saw sheepish clouds coming homeward. A sea of them. I took zero pictures, having a dry camera battery...and it rained on us at City of Rocks. Fortunately, Moosebrew’s beer stash seemed bottomless, and the wine flowed like a river, so there was a consistent “wet pattern” throughout the week, affecting several other climbers, like Fritz and Em Knott. My greatest apologies to both, one more time. Boyishly, the old boy slinks away, humbled by their magnanimity. Thank you for the companionship and I am sold on Pomegranate Juice.
As a rule, Donini won’t drink before six p.m. Laudable. Exemplary, in fact. At the time of my party foul I had hardly finished my first beer (it was one of MooseBrew’s with a high alcohol percentage, though.)
This fopo took place shortly after my cursing Zeus for the rainstorm. We were gathered round the campstove while Wayno was preparing rue for the glop he was concocting. I just felt a bit put-upon by such a display of heaven-sent impediment to a good time that I yelled up at him some imprecation. Immediately the lid flew off of the pot of rue and landed on the ground, amazing all who saw this reply from Olympus. WHOA! Sorry, ThunderBoy!
I got the hot side of the car going home. The north side. * squint * “Port out, starboard home,” is what they used to say on passenger ships bound for the Orient. Which became the word, “posh.”
Plagues of cones. Orange cones on the highway. Surrounding us. Hounding us. Confounding us. Especially so around El Conevada.. And not one solitary Giant Orange along the route, but there never are any more. Viva La Sierra Naranjo!
And returning home over Carson Pass there were hundreds, yes, hundreds, of Lycra-clad bicyclers. Squads of them. Miles and miles of them, all on the right-hand side of the highway, heading uphill like a swarm of butterflies of all varieties, and all had helmet-heads with Oakleys for eyes.
“Lepedaloptera.”
It’s a wonder more riders aren’t squished on automobile grilles and windshields, as they sometimes have a silly tendency to ride side-by-side, not in single file s they ought. They seem to leave their brains in their cubicles on Friday, some of these pretties, thereby obviatin the need for helmets, if you ask me.
Moosedrool knows this road well, has it wired, in fact, and barely slows down for the bikes. Eff them, as long as WE were safe.
He said he’d already got his “bag” earlier this year, and had a freezer full of helmets.
He was joking. HA HA HA! There is no bag limit on pedalestrians!
I could walk up that hill faster than some of them seemed to be riding.
And I’m a very sick man...
And there was “The Hawk” on the return trip. Not the ill-starred, bitchy avatar, but the universal sound of the Sierras, 104.1 Mhz. ROCK & ROLL!
Moosecruel tells me how he loves The Blues, not the urban BB King stylists, but the John Lee Hooker down-home singers and callers. LIGHTNIN’ HOPKINS! TAJ MAHAL! NAVIN JOHNSON!
Pound that steering wheel, MooseBuhl!
And what have we here in the San Joaquin flats?
REAL bikers! Another joke! HAHAHAHA! No Lycra here, boys.
In asking you to build and decorate your houses more beautifully, I do not ask you to spend large sums, as art does not depend in the slightest degree upon extravagance or luxury, but rather, the procuring of articles which are beautiful and fitted to impart pleasure to the observer as they did to the maker.
In an age when science has undertaken to declaim against the soul and spiritual nature of man, and when commerce is ruining beautiful rivers, magnificent woodlands and the glorious skies in its greed for gain...the artist comes forward as a priest and prophet of nature to protest.
--Oscar Wilde, lecture on The House Beautiful, 1882 American tour
Philosopoopers like Donini will tell you that old climbing gear is not on HIS rack. He uses only the lightest and strongest and modern of equipment; and he can’t understand the fascination collecting old gear holds for others. The old gear which is avidly collected by others and left moldering in milk cartons in the garage by yet more climbers, is given away by him, or put to some other use than climbing. Donini sets no store by the past when it comes to equipment. And yet his ethics are unimpeachable and based on traditional values.
Jim was expounding on this topic at the campfire, which led to the discussion by some others of “Where have all the church-keys gone?“
“What’s a church-key?”
“I had a good collection of eight-track tapes going and then they started using cassettes.”
“What’s an eight-track?”
“Well, I drove a Pinto death-mobile during the gas crunch and I didn’t like it, let me tell you.”
“Gas crunch? Pinto? WTF?”
Things like that. So goes the campfire conversation, a blend of mostly gray hairs leavened by younger climbers.
BrokeDownClimber’s stories are AWESOME, to use the tritest word imaginable. I enjoyed the time spent with Rodger, at his age the eldest of all of those present. Donini was second-oldest, I was third-oldest. Listening to Rodger’s stories and discussing almost any topic with this gent was a highlight of my trip. He’s erudite, practical, and soulful. And he’s going to Italy again this year to climb. May you climb high, my friend!
We old guys need all the leavening we can get. It was with appreciation that I met some of these leavening agents and that we got on because we have the same basic appreciation for the outdoors and climbing and beer, which appreciation doesn’t seem to change, in general, from one generation to another. I like that consistency.
MooseJewel had this to say after he climbed several days in a row with Donini. “I’m always the old duffer on a climbing rope. This experience blew my mind.” Or words to similar effect. Moosie is only sixty, a “baby angle” on the ST rack, having only started climbing three years ago.
A salute to Willy Nelson, who can't wait to get on the road again.
This is a selection of prime Nevada choss photos taken as we sped unerringly to our destination. I admit it was tempting, but that's the nature of choss...it's all lies when you've done the approach. COR is just the opposite. It's honest granite, in plain view for all to see. No BS.
Enough desert for ya?
I'm going to go have brekkie and I'll be back soon's I've had some waffles.
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Burned AND Toasted!
Oops! I forgot! That morning, Sunday, we stopped in Mound HOuse to see Max and Ron and Sally. That was Sunday.
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MH2
climber
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Oh, yes.
To ALL of that.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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What, no archival axle grease signatures?!?
Looks like a grand time was had by all with Wayno and Masha keeping everyone at Belay Weight! LOL
Where are the swimsuit shots from the hot pools...one of several aspects of the COR scene that just keep getting better. Swap your calluses for relaxation and the slow glow.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Where are the swimsuit shots from the hot pools
I really wanted to to sit in the pools but the place didn't open until four. Being the camp cook, I didn't have time before dinner and after dinner there was too much wine flowing to allow a safe and legal drive to Almo. Another reason to make a return journey to the fabled City.
I have no cash to pay my bills,
Mouse. Brother. How can we help? What do you need? I don't have much but I can give a little. You are a light of many colors.
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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We never stopped at Register Rock, Steve.
Showers are $4.24 at Tracy's in Almo, at the huge poplar tree. I don't know of any hot tubs except maybe at the Dude's mansion everyone was talking about.
And T Hocking, the hernia surgery is not even scheduled yet. No idea when, but maybe in August, if then. You missed this one, but you better make Facelift this fall, or the shit's comin' down, my buddy. Wish you could have gotten there. Say, "Lay hey there vie," ten times and then have a tonic. You'll love it if you can get to COR. Just our style, dude! And the shitters are not to be believed! They have HAND SANITIZER, even. (That's a good name for a new crack climb, I believe.)
On the second day there was Light and then Lightheartedness. And Kevin showed us the ropes on the place by taking us to Emery Pass and to Elephant Rock, where MooseCool got his first lead, but after some Connecticutians came off the route.
Elephant Rock, here comes MooseDoo and he's on a roll.I just finished the Cap from Conn. by C.S. Forster and we were driving MD's Forester. Weird? No, it's not. It's me. I bet Rodger's read it, too.I been tokin' on Mike's and Wayno's sh!t all week. Thanks, brothers!
Wayno, I am Mr. Month-to-Month and lately my funds are short because the payments on the car from my buddy Vern are short. Things will improve when his wife finds a job up in North Fork, near Bass Lake, or somewhere Toll Housey like that. The lucky sod moved to 2,800' where the air is sometimes breathable, though it's just upwind from Fresburg. But thanks, I will survive. You're a prince of a fellow to offer. And you don't serve up glop. :0)
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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But you should see his brother!
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 3, 2014 - 11:56am PT
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Gneiss photos and commentary Mouse! Yere doing a granitic job!
Mouse climbing shot by Heidi!
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Spider Savage
Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
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I just love the way Mouse can mince words. Also, chop, blend, puree, etc. Like a master bartender blending concoctions.
Mouse, there will always be a rock route for you, it's not about numbers. It's about the beauty of the naked stone, the hard part of the universe.
Salute!
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Speaking of Loony-Tunes.
Let's begin the floor show, High Rollers.Oh, bullsh1t. Go check the meat, Charlie Wooster.
All in good time. Don't rush the chef. Have some more beer and wine and snacks.And that was the second day.
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Grippa
Trad climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Mouse! Thank you so much for your company, and great conversation. You downplay your climbing ability as I thought your technique was sound, and your belay top notch!
Stay well my friend!
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Yada yada yada. Got it. And who struck you with a piton hammer? Yammer yammer yammer.
Tuesday a.m.
By about nine-ish everyone had left to climb. Moosedrool and I elected to come with Jim and Angela. Grippa and a partner (whose name has escaped me--sorry) came to the same spot, the very garden-like end of Decadent Wall, I guess it's the west end?
Anyway, we all got on Private Idaho and the climb next left. Jim led that one, and then Moosedrool followed.
Every leader begins by cleaning and every legend begins somewhere.
This is where I flamed out the first time, too.
These are mainly just the climbing shots I took. It's a truly wonderful little garden as you can tell. Wood roses abound.
The weather threat evaporated when we quit this spot to join the main gang down in the sunny vale of the Decadent Wall.
Sdit:
Fritz sends me his love and corrections. Thanks, I get lost in new spots with no map in my head but stange lines and weird dots instead.
He sez: Brian: Your last batch of photos and prose posted on the COR thread are at west side of Bath Rock. Decadent Wall is up at the Breadloaves and was where you folks went next.
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Good Mormon, Fritz!
It was a Jumpin' Jack Flash, it was a gas, gas, gas.
Thanks again.
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Good Mormon, Wayno!This isn't the most flattering photo, but it probably looks like you do of a typical morning.
I hope your feet are improved, your truck gets better, and that you get to climb at COR next year.
Your "performance" of your self-appointed job and your volunteerism are a model for all members of the Taco community.
Like I said, way upthread, Community Of Rocks.
Having had time to mull over events, I've decided that the most moving and fascinating moments for me were those which I shared alone with Rodger, our Brokedownclimber.
The man is such a treat to talk with and he has stories of my heroes like Kor, stories of a beautiful wee pixie of a climber he loves, stories of working in his profession of chemistry, and of the Dolomites, especially.
Rodger, here's to you and your "continuity factor" in this community is at an all-time high, my man. Thanks for the beta on the past. See ya at Facelift.
Good Mormon, Rodger!
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Boris the dog would like to thank all of his human friends for letting him be a dog and do what dogs do: guard the food supply.
If Fritz didn't bend his rule a bit, then Masha would not have attended and my support team would have been a crap shoot. I'm sure people would have stepped up to the plate but Masha and I have been doing this together many years and it would not have been the same.
The long drive was tough on Boris and we weren't sure if he still had it in him. He was stoic and made the trip just fine. By the second day he seemed to have more energy and lifting him into the truck was not as hard as it was. He would actually try to jump in by himself. Good for him, but his unexpected exuberance caused bodily harm. First, he smashed my nose, then, he gave Masha a black eye. I wonder if any didn't believe us and actually thought I "lumped her up". Too funny.
Since we got home, Boris has been more energetic than he has been of late and we are sure that the COR trip and his new friends really made a difference. If you remember the thread about how sick Boris was , you can appreciate my feelings about this dog and this wonderful community of people we have here. The Supertopo Forum community is quite special in my experience.
http://www.supertopo.com/climbers-forum/1391811/Taco-vibes-for-a-sick-dog
Oh, and by the way, it was mentioned up-thread about the ages of some of the attendees. Boris has you all beat. He is over-90 in dog years.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there say, mouse... tried to post here, but my faster dial up, oh my, kicked me off... :O which it does from time to time (my computer??)
well, wanted to say this:
wow, such great shots!! wonderful wonderful job and wonderful wonderful time!!!
so very happy to see you all having great climbs, great weather, great fellowship with the campfire, and kicking-back...
thanks so very much for sharing all this...
happy to see you all, happy trail and more so...
also, am still working on the bike thing... have more info, too, so email, when you can...
more pics, when you can, as well!!
happy good eve, to all...
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there say, wayno... wow, thanks for the newer share, here, too...
:)
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MH2
climber
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Mouse, you are a keen observer, wonderful reporter, and outstandingly generous person. Just the important stuff we so need.
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RyanD
climber
Squamish
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Way cool stuff here. Or there, depending how you look at things.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Fritz- I think i get this geriatric math you speak of. You simply subtract ten years from your actual age?? ;)
Wayno!-I'm so glad Bob is feeling better! It was great to get to bond with him. Give him a belly rub for me.
Bob was such a nuisance at dinner.. Lol
Mouse!- glad your enjoying my stuff bro ;) i have been quite enjoying your photos! It's always nice to see yourself from a different perspective.
Kevin and I were at the aforementioned Breadloaves too that day. Just on the sunny side. After a couple climbs with the boys I begged for some shade and we adjourned to the shady side in the trees.
Jim dealing with a stuck rope while Moose belays.
It was after that we went to Parking Lot Rock and Greg hit up Thin Slice.
Greg on Thin Slice 10a
I went for a walk.
After i one hanged the climb and fought to get Gregs two stuck cams out, Kev styled it and we decided to head back to camp.
Donini mid tale entertaining the troops.
Group camp. Mouse totally ganked this angle from me. :)
Saugy and Mari soaking up the beta from Donini. Mark, Fritz, Roger, Mouse and Wayno are behind.
Moose enjoying another tale a la Donini, while Angela and Phyl chat in the background. Fritz and Mark are manning the grill.
Wayno cooking up a mean pasta. Moose appreciating the skills, Masha facilitator extraordinaire, Greg checking out the appies.
Mice like cheese last i heard... Mark and Greg are hiding in the smoke.
The sausages were divine with the pasta and meatballs.
Mark, chef's assistant extraordinaire.
Glad u guys are enjoying these pics! Mouse and i seem to be in stereo at the moment which is nice. I got more! Coming up soon!
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 4, 2014 - 10:19pm PT
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Great photos all.
Big Mike! I will copy and forward your complements to Mark.
He is still (somehow) avoiding the allure of reading and posting on ST.
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Brokedownclimber dispenses some wisdom.neebee's post reminded me that I'm working on a theory that meat bees get so mean because they have to deal with these thorny, pulpy objects during this season, and they feel all bitchy and take it out on campers.
Meanwhile, Mark is at Practice Rock on "Flirts Lead." Oh, you kids!"OKAY, LOWER ME, PLEASE!"
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Hardly Visible
Social climber
Llatikcuf WA
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Good photo coverage and commentary Mouse.
Big Mike don't you have some pics taken from this climb?
Also, great shot of Grippa on thin slice where you went for walk.
What about his fine lead of eagle crack, I know you be holding back some footage of that.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Fritz- Big Mike! I will copy and forwward your complements to Mark.
He is still (somehow) avoiding the allure of reading and posting on ST.
Why thank you sir! Perhaps the allure of pictures will entice him to check it out.
Kev, i most certainly do! You are getting a little ahead of me though, i will be there shortly... I also have lots of other climbing shots, i am only using a sampling of them here, heavy on the group shots.
Gotta save something for the tr! Lol
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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I don't know about you all, but I'm sill kinda buzzed from the Cor trip. It wasn't all fun, there was some work involved, but the general tone was peaceful and productive to the point that those two concepts can compliment one another. I had the sublime feeling that the sky was smiling at us. Except of course, Thursday afternoon, where the sky could only in the briefest of moments, be considered as happy. Let's do it again, next time.
I learned a few things, and that isn't always easy to say sometimes. Especially when you think you have something figured out. I'm learning to cherish these moments, no matter how seemingly difficult. Now let's all tip one, and, Ching-ching.
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Saugy
Mountain climber
BC
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Hi folks.
It was a great pleasure to have met you all at City of Rocks. Mary and I felt honored to be able to join in on Tuesday's dinner and the accompanying campfire tales.
Wayno was an awesome chef (the photos are proof, I think), Fritz and Heidi were great hosts.. thanks, you two, for putting this together. Great conversations, and a a lot of laughs were had.. we hope to meet all of you again.
It turned out to be a bad decision to leave early because we ended up getting rained out in the Tetons (sorry to hear about your brief storm there, ours lasted three days!). With the beta we received from Donini and Jack T. we felt we were dialed in for success on the Grand! Of course, Mother Nature always ends up having the last say..
We did get to climb in Montana at Gallatin Canyon, and up in Canmore before I drove the last of our 4500km (!) loop to get home and back to work (Mary stayed in the Rockies to do a weekend yoga retreat, lucky girl).
And now I've been able to view the stories and photos that you guys have posted up.. awesomely entertaining.. Mouse, you're a true artist! Moose Drool, Big Mike, HV, Fritz, Spider, Em Knott, BDC, Phyl.. and the rest of ya, cheers!
Hey Roger. Your photo captured us on our last climb in the City.. can I have a copy of this for my collection?
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Spider Savage
Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
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Hey there Saugy, nice shots!
You and Mary were very productive at COR sending many classics while us older folks putzed about.
Brother Dave & I are serious about catching up with you folks in BC in snowy months.
Noticed this photo on the Almo, Idaho city web site.
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phylp
Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
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Saugy, great to see your photos!
Phyl
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Saugy
Mountain climber
BC
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Great idea, Chris!
Will look forward to that
..here's a teaser
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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These two were taken on Wednesday, the 25th.
Bob Seeger's pa's old unit.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IocCC1-jeTY
The rest of these are from the same day.
Yep, ya need to enjoy the moment.
Gneissly executed moves. Soggy, I'm sorry to hear about your Grand plan getting washed out, but it'll be there when you are ready again. Nice meeting you two.
More pics to follow.
It is my pleasure to have met you, Saugy. Thanks for the pretty compliments, everyone. I love doing this.
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MH2
climber
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Wow! Pretty much a history of the world, and I didn't have to put a nickel in, and a great deal of fun came out, of somewhere.
Thanks for including me Spider. Chances are, though, I was behind the camera.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Lol. Yes Spider. Quite amusing, especially given the photos origin...
Wayno- Ya buddy I hear ya! :) Especially because i'm spending so much time looking at photos from it! Lol
Mouse! Nice stuff as always! You captured me taking my only iphone picture on tuesday night. It was a pano so obviously you had lots of time.. Lol
Don- nice pics bud!! Sorry to hear you got rained out, but did you have to bring it home with ya? Lol just kidding! ;) let's get out soon!
These were all tuesday night as well. Pasta night! What a popular night too! There weren't any leftovers on pasta night!!
Grippa enjoying a beer on the rocks
Spider and Rodger enjoying the evening light.
Mouse digging into the pasta while Fritz and Heidi finish preparing the table.
Spider and Angela getting some while Rodger looks on with anticipation and Heidi enjoys a sip of her wine.
The chef eats. Mouse shows us his Tommy Caldwell impersonation... Wrong finger stupid!! Lol can you believe he cut off his finger just for that joke?? Lol
Spider seems to be in contemplation of the thread at hand.. Lol
Dinner selfie!! While maintaining a interesting enough conversation to leave Phylp with that semi perplexed look on her face.
Mouse approves, and Rodger and Spider are in the thick of it while the rest of camp loads up on some pasta.
Imstien checking out his photos while Heidi chats with someone.
The Pat and Jack and Paige show in the background is conversing with TWP and his lovely wife Judy.
Also in the background is a beautiful Idaho sunset brought to you by too many hours of photoshop stitching... Lol
Alright... More pics soon! Including the fabulous Twin Cracks I know Kev would like to see.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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It was a late, tipsy night, followed by a late morning.
The sun had drained my energy the day previous, and it was tough to get going.
I went to the bathroom and snapped this shot of the view while waiting for the porta pottie
Note the fly in the center of the shot.. Lol
Greg and Kev were patient, and hiked up to my camp to get me.
We hiked around the south side of the Twins. Lots of nice boulders here...
Then down the road......
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Darwin
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Thanks for all the photos y'all. Mouse, I just loved a couple or yours and call them pure art. Big Mike; awesome journalism and nice photos. And Saugy, thank you so much for taking for taking the good the climbing shots!!!!
On a good family&friend visiting trip to Berkeley so not in CoR,
Darwin
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Saugy
Mountain climber
BC
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Whoa.. Them last couple o pics.. Nice one, Mike
Mouse, you rock. ;D
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healyje
Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
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Were Joanne and Jorge U. not there? Could have sworn they were in CoR at the same time...
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Here's a Mousebump, more, more, more!!
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Who are these two?
Cuz ODONTNI!
It's all so confusing. Is Casey still at bat?
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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J.O.E. Wallsh/Camp LeJeune Concert 1993 (ancient history)
[Click to View YouTube Video]Yeah, I love my party music.
I love everybody in the Marine Corps (Desperadoes) and their families and predecessors in the Corps.
Semper fidelis.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 7, 2014 - 05:47pm PT
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I love all the photos! More please!
We had Jim & Angela as houseguests last night on their way home from their WA. adventures.
It's a long time until next year, but Jim & I of course talked about next year at COR. We agreed it would be hard to beat this year's guest list.
Thank you all for being wonderful, interesting, & kindly folks.
Donini discovered another kindred spirit with Harley "the cat." He thinks he may have use for Harley's "death-laser" eyes.
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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"Time to change the LITTER," Fritzy!
We all appreciate ROCK, ROCk CITy, and ROCK KITTY!
Spiked, I am! G'night...
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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For some unknown reason, I didn't do much photography this trip to CoR. Thankfully we have the Mouse from Merced there, faithfully recording the antics of Moosedrool and Big Mike. The pictures he's posted by themselves would have great merit, but his ever-so-salty comments add to the spice of viewing!
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kpinwalla2
Social climber
WA
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Wish I could have made the "get-together" but look forward to attending next year's - if there is one. I cruised through the city yesterday on my way home from a family vacation in Utah and shot the attached video. Never fails to amaze...
[Click to View YouTube Video]
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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These were taken Wednesday evening at supper time.
And here are some random shots from the rest of the week and the ride home.More on this symbol in The Flames.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Thanks for all the compliments guys! It was a pleasure to have such fine subjects and scenery to work with! ;)
It's been very nice to see some pics of myself via mouse as well! Great shootin' Mouse!!
I forgot one .. Here's Angela, Jack, Saugy and Mary who's clearly over having her picture taken.... Lol :)
Back to our approach to Twin Cracks.
By normal climbing standards this fifteen minute approach is pretty moderate, but by cor standards it's a pretty good hoof. :)
What? We gotta walk to get to the crag? Waddya mean i need a bag for my stuff?? Lol
It was a beautiful jaunt.
Apparently the bottle feature on the right has been climbed but is reportedly not stable.
These two formations are just past the Twin Sisters.
Twin cracks is just to the left of the fenceline. Weatherwall is the next formation.
More pics soon!! ;)
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Danke, Mike.
Danke, Fritz.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Jul 10, 2014 - 05:36pm PT
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Gonna' give this thread one final BUMP before it croaks for good...
Hope Mouse still has a few remaining Photos?
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 10, 2014 - 06:28pm PT
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Thanks again to all for the photos and for being wonderful people to meet with.
Hot in Idaho for a while. I have moved on to high-mountain hiking.
The summer monsoon has also arrived in Idaho, but it is not so intense here as in states to the south.
I did get rained out, in early afternoon yesterday, from another of Idaho's obscure and un-visited ranges.
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Jul 10, 2014 - 06:36pm PT
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I'm waitin' on Big Mike's report to get completed.
I have some more you might like.
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Jul 11, 2014 - 06:59am PT
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Beauty, Fritz! Love the colors there.
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Grippa
Trad climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Jul 11, 2014 - 09:39am PT
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Thanks for sharing all the great photographs everyone!
I had an awesome time, and looking back I think maybe I had more fun than i thought. It really was a really chill time where everyone was on the same page of helping out, putting up ropes, and chilling out.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Jul 11, 2014 - 05:26pm PT
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Sweet pics Mouse!!
Ok so i am working on it... I just can't let all these beautiful backgrounds go to waste... So these photos take awhile to put together..
Kevin starting up Twin Cracks 5.9
Looking up at Twin Cracks
Kev at the first pitch belay.
Greg starts up p1
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Jul 11, 2014 - 05:39pm PT
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Big Mike...looks like I'll be in Squamish 9/19 thru 9/30.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Jul 11, 2014 - 06:04pm PT
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Jim! Cool! We should climb the weekend of the 20th or the 27th! I work weekdays unfortunately but i'm sure we can find something fun to do!
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Jul 14, 2014 - 04:02pm PT
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I know Mouse has more pictures, so he's better "post up!"
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 16, 2014 - 11:00am PT
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A little lightning fire near "The City" appears to not currently be a threat, however another fire 100 miles north went from 7,000 acres to 31,000 acres yesterday. Big Thunderstorms have been ripping it up in South & Central Idaho, with a fair number of fires resulting.
A 30-acre fire ignited about seven miles from the City of Rocks National Reserve campground Tuesday afternoon.
That fire, called the Black Sands fire, was ignited by lightning about 4:30 p.m. Tuesday. By about 8 p.m. crews had stopped the progression of the fire and were mopping up as they built a containment line.
The fire is burning in juniper, sagebrush, and grasses. Estimated control time is 6 p.m. Friday and containment is estimated on July 19.
Five engines, a helicopter and a dozer are working the fire. No structures are threatened. http://magicvalley.com/news/local/preacher-fire-closes-u-s-small-blaze-ignites-at-city/article_345a6a7c-0c8e-11e4-badd-0019bb2963f4.html
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Bummer Fritz! I hope the fire is under control!
Now where did i leave off?? Sorry about the delay folks... You know.. Life... Lol
I discovered a little program called Lightroom though. It's made my life much easier and i'm quite happy with the results.
Greg following the first pitch of Twin Cracks.
Making the wide positive.
Greg leading P2
Kevin on p2
Kevin and Greg on the summit of Twin Cracks.
We spent awhile on the summit lolly gagging and when we got back to the base, we hid out in whatever meagre shade we could find and had some snacks and liquids. Then we trudged back to camp and had some lunch.
Kevin had his eye on Eagle Crack since the moment he first spotted it from camp. After lunch we all hiked up there and I didn't climb because i tweaked my elbow on Twin Cracks. So i shot some pics instead.
Greg getting started on Eagle Crack 10a
Greg Halfway up Eagle Crack
Almost done!
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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More nice photos, Mike! Just seeing more photos of that wonderful climbing venue makes me want to return now that my back is doing much better.
I was actually pretty bummed out due to some extreme lower back and pelvis issues during the get-together. I had a procedure done after my return that seems to have improved everything tremendously. It took nearly 5 weeks recovery time after the treatment, but I'm now able to have almost complete range of motion activities again.
So...keep these wonderful and inspirations shots coming!
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 6, 2014 - 09:06pm PT
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Big Mike!
WOW-OH-WOW------For your photos! Mark & I hiked out to the Twin Cracks area the day after you folks climbed it, and we followed your Eagle Rock ascent from camp----just before the deluge arrived.
Stunning photos!
Greg stopped by for a short visit at my booth at the SLC Outdoor Retailer Show today!
Great to see him again!
You gents are great!
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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I walked out that road and watched you guys climb the first pitch. That is a real cool area and it is probably good that it doesn't get much pressure. Em hiked out there with her umbrella and all and even walked across that private property there. A bold adventure indeed! Good times.
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Nice results, Big Mike. Both the climb and the shots of it.
As for no-longer BrokeDownClimber, I'm glad to hear you've mended. And the eagles say "Take it easy." Until you need to put it into gear.
Hope all goes supre-taco in Italia, amici.
Is that still in the works?
You said, Rodger, "I know Mouse has more pictures, so he's better post up!"
I confess. There are still a few left.
"Good times."[Click to View YouTube Video]Remember donini trying to lead us in that sing-a-long?
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Thanks Roger! I'm glad to hear your back is feeling better! I could tell you were a little down at cor.. You seemed much happier at camp eating great food, drinking quality vino and conversing with everyone, then you did when we were talking to you in the shade at Breadloaves..
What was the procedure? I know a few things about broken backs unfortunately being fused from t-12 to l4.
Fritz- Thanks!! We did get a little wet that day didn't we.... Nothing major though, and we still got out the next day!
You are awesome Fritz! Thank you for such a warm welcome, your hospitality, and the effort to put this all together!! It really made it an amazing experience!
Yeah Wayno. Real cool area. A little more rustic out there. Twin cracks was a little dusty... Nothing by Squamish standards though! Lol
Em has ovaries for that!! I wish i had of got a photo of her doing it!
Mouse, my friend. Thanks! We still need to get you going with raw. Do you have at least windows 7? This is a free product from Canon that they just totally revamped!!
http://support-nz.canon.co.nz/contents/NZ/EN/0200372802.html
If not, here's an older version. http://www.softpedia.com/progDownload/Canon-Digital-Photo-Professional-Download-78921.html
That should get you started..
Ok. I got a couple more photos done from camp that night.
My camp spot under the sisters.
Spider making jokes again with beer packaging again... :)
Fritz and Greg on the prowl while the group pow wows.
A few gents hanging out at the truck.
Chatting after dinner.
These next three images are all very similar but i really like them all because you can see different people's faces in each shot.. Scroll fast it'll be like a sequence.
Some of the boys and I wandered off to our camp for a bit.
Greg Gavin photo
Back at the group site, we got a little rain, but Phylp had a solution...
She didn't skip a beat...
Kevin and a beautiful sun set.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Thanks Moose! It was a pleasure to get to know you better buddy!! This one is just for you!!
The inconceivable, indisputable, humorous, generous,
Moosedrool!
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Grippa
Trad climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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AHHHH YES!!!
Mike these shots are pure GOLD. You are a great photog, and editor of my sub par click. haha
Fritz - glad to see you at OR the other day. I know you guys were busy as hell, and am psyched I swung by during a lull in the flurry of activity that is Fritz!
Man o man those shots of us on Twin Cracks brings back the memories like it was yesterday...
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Thanks Greg! I really like your click tho! Mainly because i'm in the shot! ;)
Twin cracks was fun. There's more where that came from, but i'm saving the bangers for a tr! :)
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phylp
Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
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I think I look quite natty with the blue plate on my head. It could start a trend. Plus it was my dirty dinner plate so I was cleaning it at the same time.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 9, 2014 - 09:09pm PT
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Much fun here!
I got home from the Outdoor Retailer show this evening, & Heidi & I just looked at the latest photos & posts.
Great photos from Big Mike & Mouse, and great fun from all------but the cleaning the plate quip from Phylp-------is the best fun!
and the weather was warm & dry.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Aug 10, 2014 - 09:50am PT
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Wow! What an awesome group of fun loving friends! This should become an annual event!
Mike- I had a very extreme prolotherapy procedure on some ligaments deep inside my pelvis--ones which maintain correct alignment of the pelvis with the spine, as well as holding the sacrum in place so the SI joints "stay put." It required an injection deep into the ligaments using a 4" long fine gauge needle to inject powdered pumice in normal saline plus lidocaine to accomplish. I could barely walk for nearly 2 weeks afterwards, but am really feeling great for now. The cause of the problem was when I fell from one of my farm implements over year ago, and landed far too hard on my left leg which tore and stretched the ligament on the left side. Ugh! At least it's semi-permanently fixed (for now).
Check out: http://www.prolotherapy.com. The article on "The Biochemistry of Prolotherapy" in the menu was written by one of my old climbing partners from Boulder.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Aug 11, 2014 - 07:55am PT
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Back to the main topic: let's get a few more pictures posted up! I know Mouse took tons of pictures---more than he's posted here!
Best "people shot:" Phyl with the blue plate perched atop her head!
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Aug 31, 2014 - 06:20am PT
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Just finished showing these photos to some friends in Wolkenstein/Selva Italy. This had to be the climbing/climbers event of the year!
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