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W.L.

climber
Edge of the Electric Ocean Beneath Red Rock
Topic Author's Original Post - Jul 30, 2014 - 04:48pm PT
Who? You!
What? Rock climbing! Not politics!
Where? Red Rock Canyon NCA, Clark County, Nevada
When? October 31-November 2, 2014
Camping Beta? GROUP CAMPSITE E - Furthest group site from road and with the best bathrooms.

So there seemed to be enough interest in the previous thread regarding this to finally step up to the plate and commit to it.

What I need from you? Number one, if you are coming, and number two, are you going to be staying in the group site we are going to reserve for this? If so, we will be asking that you pay your portion of the campsite fee.

This should be a really fun event, as it will reunite some of us who have shared a campfire before, and will provide us the opportunity to share a real campfire rather than the virtual one we have shared on here.

I'm super stoked, and look forward to fantastic weather and even better climbing and company.




Confirmed Attendees and Campsite (Y/N):

1. W.L. (N)
2. Big Mike (Y) (PAID)
3. Burchey (Y) (PAID)
4. kovar (Y)
5. skcreidc (Y)
6. donini (Y)
7. dme (N)
8. phyllip (N)
9. brassnuts (N)
10. Crimpergirl (N)
11. moosedrool (Y) (PAID)
12. Dogfather + Nat (N)
13. ionlyski (Y)
14. jaybro (?)
15. Urizen (Y)
16. Javier from SD (Y)
17. High Traverse (STRONG MAYBE)
18. ionlski (Y)
19. Jay Smith (Y)
20. Roger Shimmel (Y)
21. Vegasclimber (N)
Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Jul 30, 2014 - 04:51pm PT
I'm in. I'll stay in the group site. Unless there isn't one. Then your floor it is! Lol..
Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Jul 30, 2014 - 04:52pm PT
No, it's about a month after..

Jinx
Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Jul 30, 2014 - 05:08pm PT
I hope so! ;) Tad you should come!

Average temps in the 70's with lows in the 50's in November in Vegas... Sounds perfect.
Vitaliy M.

Mountain climber
San Francisco
Jul 30, 2014 - 05:29pm PT
To me he said he will make a surprise appearance IF he is in Vegas. I guess it won't be much of a surprise.
Rollover

climber
Gross Vegas
Jul 30, 2014 - 06:34pm PT

Won't be in town but a bump to get people to come,
WL is the man...
Maybe conjure a sushifest???
Just a thought..
Rollover

climber
Gross Vegas
Jul 30, 2014 - 06:37pm PT
Just ask nature??
portent

Social climber
your mom's house
Jul 30, 2014 - 11:58pm PT
Kovar says "ya" Nevada Day bitchezzzzzzzz...

camping "ya"
Roots

Mountain climber
Tustin, CA
Aug 6, 2014 - 01:19pm PT
Sorry the date change does not work for me. Maybe next year!
phylp

Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
Aug 6, 2014 - 01:31pm PT
Maybe but If i went I would stay in my rv or a cheap hotel so I don't count for the camping.
Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Aug 6, 2014 - 04:14pm PT
As nature would say....


I just booked my plane tickets!!!

Let's get this thing rollin!!!!
Studly

Trad climber
WA
Aug 6, 2014 - 05:45pm PT
Sounds like a great time. I think I'm in to. Stop talkin and start Red Rocking, I like it.
anita514

Gym climber
Great White North
Aug 6, 2014 - 07:19pm PT
I'll go only if The Chief shows up
skcreidc

Social climber
SD, CA
Aug 14, 2014 - 08:34am PT
I'm IN!!!!!!! Super stoked. Got my car pool up and running so I'm SET! Up for the Friday and Saturday camping too.

Hey!?! Where is everybody??? Looking forward to meeting Big Mike from Squampton.
donini

Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
Aug 14, 2014 - 08:36am PT
I'm likely in...need my annual RR fix.
Vitaliy M.

Mountain climber
San Francisco
Aug 14, 2014 - 08:58am PT
Would be incredible if the Chief could make it. Seriously. I'd love to climb with that guy some day. Last time I talked to him he said his health might not let him climb, but even if he would come up to hang out, I'd be super excited. Meeting people from the internet never gets old. 90% I am in.

Following weekend is a AAC Bishop meetup. Climbing at Owens and all the bouldering could be fun. If you are taking a car and are looking for more things to do, Jim (and everyone else), that might be a good idea. Hope to make it out to both of these events.
Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Aug 14, 2014 - 03:27pm PT
I sencha my itinerary Weston! I'm super stoked! Let's get these camp numbers up people!! We need to figure out some kind of wind screen.. Lol
phylp

Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
Aug 14, 2014 - 03:54pm PT
Anybody interested/available to climb during a few days before the weekend? I'm not so into the weekend climbing thing. And I don't want to go all that way for 2 days of climbing.
Phyl
Brokedownclimber

Trad climber
Douglas, WY
Aug 14, 2014 - 07:20pm PT
I've never been to RR for climbing, and am interested. It depends on how I'm doing after the Dolomites and Facelift. It may be too much and too soon after 2 other trips. If I am able to make it, I wouldn't be camping.
dme

Trad climber
Bishop, CA
Aug 19, 2014 - 01:21pm PT
I'll be there. Not camping.
Diane
thekidcormier

Gym climber
squamish, b.c.
Aug 19, 2014 - 02:35pm PT
I want to climb rocks.
Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Aug 25, 2014 - 04:40pm PT
Ya roger! You should come!! Luke!! Let's go send some classic multi's!!
micronut

Trad climber
Fresno/Clovis, ca
Aug 25, 2014 - 04:59pm PT
Sorry but Micronut is a no go. Have a blast anyway kids.
donini

Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
Aug 27, 2014 - 09:32am PT
I'll be there for my RR fix....sign me up for camping.
Jaybro

Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
Aug 27, 2014 - 10:40am PT
Micro, is there going to be another Balchfest this year?
donini

Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
Sep 9, 2014 - 09:19am PT
Group campsite....right. Any provisions for an extended stay?
phylp

Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
Sep 9, 2014 - 11:13am PT
You can confirm me as an attendee, but no campsite.

Big Mike, Donini, anyone else. I plan to arrive on Tuesday October 28. I will be staying at my usual Vegas bivy site, the Oasis RV resort.
I will be looking for a partner for Wed. and Thursday. May have plans with Cosmic for one of those days if he is in Vegas then.

Phyl
Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Sep 9, 2014 - 11:47am PT
Hey Phyl!

I don't fly in till the 31st, but i'm there till the 5th, so we should totally rope up a few days!!

Jim- i dunno. Was gonna grab a room after or see if someone had some floor for me?? ;) lol.
phylp

Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
Sep 9, 2014 - 12:27pm PT
Mike, in that case perhaps I will shift my trip in the other direction. Will let you know.
skcreidc

Social climber
SD, CA
Sep 9, 2014 - 12:41pm PT
You got Led Zepplin to reunite?!!! Awesome...but I'll be there to climb and won't have time for that. Besides, my ears never recovered from the last time I saw them in concert.
Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Sep 9, 2014 - 02:04pm PT
Sounds good Phyl!
donini

Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
Sep 9, 2014 - 02:59pm PT
I'll be arriving mid afternoon on the 30th but will stay several days beyond the scheduled dates.
Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Sep 9, 2014 - 06:36pm PT
If others are interested in staying a little longer maybe we should book the site for a couple extra nights Jim?

Burch can we get this reservation rolling so i don't end up on Weston's couch? ;)

Let us know what up and we'll paypal you the funds.
Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Sep 12, 2014 - 10:04am PT
So who can stay longer than the weekend, who's camping?

Weston doesn't know much about the camping either b... Lol
Brokedownclimber

Trad climber
Douglas, WY
Sep 12, 2014 - 10:16am PT
I need to think more about coming out to this shindig; my Dolomites trip was a real bust due to nearly perpetual bad weather. Only 2 days of climbing, and 4 routes. That. Sucks.
skcreidc

Social climber
SD, CA
Sep 12, 2014 - 10:17am PT
Hey, Weston. Big Mike's making me wonder if you need some help. Don't forget, delegate!! Just put it out there if you need some.

And brokedown, that would be awsome. You should come.
Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Sep 12, 2014 - 10:18am PT
I'm undermining confidence! Lol all good, we'll get it done.

Rodger, there are a few routes we could hit up together!
skcreidc

Social climber
SD, CA
Sep 12, 2014 - 10:21am PT
Can't be. You are in SD and Big Mike is in Squamton.

I'm going to bring MY plaid shirt to dis ting.

Edit, Let me know if you want me to help chase anything down. JUst remember, when I'm in my hole working there are no computers around and it will be a few hours before I groundhog out.
Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Sep 12, 2014 - 11:21am PT
Nice work bro!
Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Sep 15, 2014 - 09:13am PT
so if i dress up as a prrrdylady.....would that just be crossdressin' or would that count as a solid halloween costume?

Bit of both i guess... Won't she be offended as your friend? Lol
Toker Villain

Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
Sep 15, 2014 - 09:37am PT
If the campground is a no go I might have an alternate, but W.L. doesn't accept messages. Hmmm, interesting considering the OP.
Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Sep 15, 2014 - 09:41am PT
Just pm'd you with it Ron. Thanks!
Vitaliy M.

Mountain climber
San Francisco
Sep 16, 2014 - 10:12am PT
Seems me and my partner are in. If work permits I will take the following week off and will have 30th of October through 9th of November off. Will spent more time pulling on sweet crimps with the homies and be more flexible. Would you guys want to do a supertopo outing for the CLoud Tower on one of those days? That one goes fast and we can link up partners/do teams of 3 if there are not enough leaders.
skcreidc

Social climber
SD, CA
Sep 16, 2014 - 10:14am PT
Cool Hawk. There is hope.
Crimpergirl

Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
Sep 16, 2014 - 10:30am PT
By coincidence Brassnuts and I will be around then. We will be staying in our secret bat cave though. Look forward to seeing everyone.
skcreidc

Social climber
SD, CA
Sep 16, 2014 - 10:31am PT
OK, a party wave I'm familar with. What's party walling? Just a bunch of people doing different routes on the same wall? So I should bring my jugging gear?

I'll bring my uke too.
donini

Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
Sep 16, 2014 - 10:36am PT
Sounds as if some climbing is going down!
Vitaliy M.

Mountain climber
San Francisco
Sep 16, 2014 - 12:54pm PT
No Zion for me. We will be driving back and climb in Bishop for several days. Makes more sense. I would be up for party walling anything that’s warm. Let’s party wall Burchey’s ass! ;0 Or hold on...is Anita coming as well? lol
Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Sep 18, 2014 - 12:10pm PT
Burch is the one dealing with camping Moose.. And he just got deleted again.. Lol

Paypal
skcreidc

Social climber
SD, CA
Sep 18, 2014 - 02:08pm PT
WTF!??? Didn't we already do post 78 on this thing??

edit; Oh. Burchey's gone missing again.
donini

Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
Sep 18, 2014 - 04:53pm PT
Prepare for action Moose!
phylp

Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
Sep 18, 2014 - 09:02pm PT
Crimpie!
phylp

Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
Sep 18, 2014 - 09:13pm PT
So we have to somehow figure out how to coordinate all the "off campus housing" people into the climbing activity (me, cosmic, crimpie and brass, diane, wml). Maybe offline we could get a text message chain going? Supertopo mail is completely unreliable...

I like the idea of Brownstone. Haven't got out there yet.

Brokedownclimber

Trad climber
Douglas, WY
Sep 19, 2014 - 07:37am PT
I'm still undecided on my participation in the shindig, but there's less than a 50% probability at this point. I didn't really get enough climbing in the Dolomites (due to weather) to assess my physical condition, and therefore my ability to climb anything. That's my primary issue.

A secondary problem: Brokedownclimber's pickup is also currently Brokedownpickup, and having a new engine installed. Bwaaaaahhhhh! (Insert tears here).

Tertiary problem: I don't know about Red Rocks and what's there for someone of my ability level? Currently around 5.7-5.8. Descents? Approaches?
Brokedownclimber

Trad climber
Douglas, WY
Sep 19, 2014 - 08:48am PT
^^^^

Thanks for the encouraging words! I guess I'm still OD'd on travel at this point after the 5,500 miles spent on United Airlines from Munich this past Monday. I need to begin hitting the Health Club to rebuild some muscles softened by (dis)use in the Dolomites, where the weather was the rainiest in 80 years; my projected 8-9 days of climbing was diminished to only 2 days on the rocks over 4 weeks there. I'm still procrastinating about going to facelift for a few days at the tail end of things; I still love the Valley, too. And then...there's always Joshua Tree calling, as is City of Rocks....
Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Sep 19, 2014 - 09:16am PT
Rodger! Come on down! We'll go do Cat in the hat 5.6 or solar slabs 5.7 or tunnel vision 5.7... There are many long moderate multi's in red rock(s)! I will certainly tie in with you for a day.
skcreidc

Social climber
SD, CA
Sep 19, 2014 - 09:36am PT
Brokedown. YOU should come to Red Rock. Trust me, you will not be the weak link. (Uhhhhhh, I think that would be me lol!!)

Looking forward to meeting you all,

Chris
Brokedownclimber

Trad climber
Douglas, WY
Sep 19, 2014 - 10:24am PT
Hmmm?

This is beginning to sound pretty good, and Joshua Tree is about 3 hours away, so I could possibly combine the trips. Calling Locker? Calling Cosmic?

Scheming...er...planning begins! Still not certain I can make it.
thedogfather

Trad climber
Somewhere near Red Rocks
Sep 19, 2014 - 12:10pm PT
Nat and I will probably attend some events but don't need camping since we will be hiding in a bat cave.
Urizen

Ice climber
Berkeley, CA
Sep 19, 2014 - 03:07pm PT
Given that hotel prices in Las Vegas escalate steeply on weekends, and that the only available campground doesn't take reservations, do you have any suggestions concerning accommodations for people coming, or thinking of coming, from 500 miles away?
Urizen

Ice climber
Berkeley, CA
Sep 19, 2014 - 03:35pm PT
Thanks for offering to facilitate the camping arrangements. The situation is a little bewildering for anyone who isn't local. For example, I just read the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest publication about the Spring Mountains Recreation Area, and it doesn't list any campground in Lovell Canyon.
Brokedownclimber

Trad climber
Douglas, WY
Sep 21, 2014 - 09:14pm PT
Right at this moment, my participation is in doubt. My pickup is STILL in the shop, and having a new engine installed. Gloom prevails!

P.S. The problems revolving around accommodations also are an issue.
Jaybro

Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
Sep 21, 2014 - 11:28pm PT
Looks like I may be in.....
ionlyski

Trad climber
Kalispell, Montana
Sep 22, 2014 - 08:45am PT
Looks like I'm down, er.... In I mean. I'll be in my van looking to stay at the campground from Oct 28th thru Nov 3rd, then on my way to Cochise. See you there!

Can you put me in for one parking spot at the campground?


Arne
donini

Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
Sep 22, 2014 - 05:13pm PT
I'll be rolling in on the 29th.
Urizen

Ice climber
Berkeley, CA
Sep 23, 2014 - 05:27pm PT
I think that you should extend the campsite reservation at least a day earlier, so that it will be available for those of us who'd prefer not to miss Jim's show.
Jaybro

Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
Sep 23, 2014 - 06:08pm PT
Oh yeah, I'm the one to ask about that :)

Alexey, shoulder tapper, on right

A few days later;


ionlyski

Trad climber
Kalispell, Montana
Sep 24, 2014 - 10:06pm PT
Hey W.L. ,
Are you involved in the slide show? Do you think they (or you) could use a real pro lcd projector? I have a bunch of them, powerful and high resolution. Someone would just need to ship it back home for me because I am continuing on to Cochise afterwards and don't want to carry it with me.

Just let me know.

Arne

donini

Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
Sep 24, 2014 - 10:10pm PT
Arne, we are both coming in a little early....let's try to get a campsite.
I'm currently in Squamish.
Urizen

Ice climber
Berkeley, CA
Sep 25, 2014 - 09:40am PT
W.L.,

Yes, I'm planning on coming (Thursday), and am expecting to camp, if only due to a dearth of alternatives. Sorry to hear that The Hawk has flown the coop.
quantum7

Trad climber
Squamish
Sep 26, 2014 - 12:55am PT
If anyone is in town earlier than the 31st, I am coming down from Squamish from the 20th-30th and will be looking for partners. Send me a message if you're around!

Adrienne
Gnome Ofthe Diabase

climber
Out Of Bed
Sep 26, 2014 - 02:50am PT
**BUMP
bump
BUMP**
dme

Trad climber
Bishop, CA
Sep 28, 2014 - 07:54am PT
An idea for dinner...Ribs and burgers at Bonnie Springs.
Diane
donini

Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
Sep 28, 2014 - 08:01am PT
Adrienne....I'm in Squamish now, leave this evening. I'll probably arrive the evening of the 30th.
Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Sep 29, 2014 - 08:15am PT
Weston, you're doing a great job. As long as we have a place to commune, we're good to go.. Now if you could get us a chef?? We'd be even happier! Lol.

Oh wait.. Move the slideshow so the rest of us could make it! ;) lol. Or tape it for us! ;)
Vitaliy M.

Mountain climber
San Francisco
Sep 29, 2014 - 08:27am PT
Move the slideshow so the rest of us could make it!

+1
Friday would be great.
ionlyski

Trad climber
Kalispell, Montana
Sep 29, 2014 - 08:34am PT
+1 Friday would be great.

Big +1 on that one!
HighTraverse

Trad climber
Bay Area
Sep 30, 2014 - 05:04pm PT
Camping Beta? GROUP CAMPSITE E - Furthest group site from road and with the best bathrooms.
It's been about a dozen years since I've been to RR.
Is this the "new" campsite just inside the northern entrance to the park?

Put me down for a strong maybe. If I come, will definitely camp. Have to work out scheduling details with my wife.
dme

Trad climber
Bishop, CA
Sep 30, 2014 - 06:09pm PT
Just wanted to let everyone know the mountain biking at Blue Diamond is some of the best ever. If you're staying an extended time bring your bike. Great 'rest day' activity.
Diane
donini

Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
Oct 2, 2014 - 03:07pm PT
I can guarantee four people who will stay at least thru Nov. 3/4. Myself, my friends Roger Shimmel, Jay Smith and Arne Boveng (ionlyski). You can also add Roger and Jay to the weekend group....Arne already committed.
Jay put up a lot of quality FA's in RR's.
ionlyski

Trad climber
Kalispell, Montana
Oct 2, 2014 - 03:26pm PT
Yeah Roger & Jay,
Be great to see them again. What a hoot!

Arne
Vegasclimber

Trad climber
Las Vegas, NV.
Oct 6, 2014 - 12:50am PT
Bump!

Can't stay away with so many of my friends going, so I will be stopping by. No camping for me as I'm 15 minutes from the gate. Will make up for it with a jar of shine.
Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Oct 6, 2014 - 11:37am PT
Money sent. I would stay in camp longer, but Travis offered to put me up, and i can't refuse that..
Vitaliy M.

Mountain climber
San Francisco
Oct 6, 2014 - 03:13pm PT
Seems like I will not be making an appearance. : (
i'm gumby dammit

Sport climber
da ow
Oct 6, 2014 - 04:14pm PT
we will likely be there for climbing. not sure about camping as we're in a giant sprinter van.
Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Oct 7, 2014 - 09:39am PT
Vittles!!! Are you purposely evading me bro?? Lol
Vitaliy M.

Mountain climber
San Francisco
Oct 7, 2014 - 11:30am PT
No. Things did not work out with my partner taking the time off. I might or might not go to Indian creek instead. I mean I spent 2 weeks in RR earlier this year, so maybe it is a blessing. Honestly though, I wanted to go just so I could hang out with most of you.
donini

Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
Oct 7, 2014 - 11:37am PT
Bummer Vitaliy.....let's shoot for the Diamond or Black Canyon again.
Vegasclimber

Trad climber
Las Vegas, NV.
Oct 10, 2014 - 04:17pm PT
Bump.
donini

Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
Oct 13, 2014 - 10:20am PT
Ummmm....multi pitch fun in the desert sun! It might get better than that but I don't where.
Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Oct 15, 2014 - 03:19pm PT
Things did not work out with my partner taking the time off. I might or might not go to Indian creek instead.

Oh sh!t!! You need a partner for this thing?? I better start looking!... Lol come on up Vittles. Plenty of people wanna go climb with you bro. It ain't all about chasing numbers you know...
Vegasclimber

Trad climber
Las Vegas, NV.
Oct 17, 2014 - 05:58pm PT
We may have another guest coming to the party that will be a nice surprise and will liven up the party for sure, but until they say they are going I don't want to say for sure.

Mainly just saying this as a way to bump the thread ;) cmon people the weather is getting AMAZING right now for just about all routes. Come git sum!
phylp

Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
Oct 20, 2014 - 05:38pm PT
WL, what day were you thinking for Brownstone?
I don't want to go back through a hundred posts to find out.

Big Mike, I am staying through Wed AM, planning on meeting up with you to climb (and others too of course if they are still around), on Monday and Tues. I thing Cosmic has a plan for us for one of those days if he is back in Vegas.

Phyl
Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Oct 20, 2014 - 06:32pm PT
Cosmic!!

If i help u with some work would you have time to climb?
Vegasclimber

Trad climber
Las Vegas, NV.
Oct 20, 2014 - 07:15pm PT
For the 5.fun types, I'm down with sport cragging First Pullout on Saturday or Sunday. Panty Wall, Hamlet Wall, and the new Discovery Wall, 5.3-5.10 but mostly 7s and 8s.

I'd like to get on some multi-pitch as well, but I'm pretty limited grade wise and don't want to slow anyone down.
Vegasclimber

Trad climber
Las Vegas, NV.
Oct 20, 2014 - 11:30pm PT
Yeah, there are a couple lower rating climbs out there. With the days being short though it will have to be a very early start, with an hour and a half approach. (For me that probably equates to 2 hours.)

We will see how it goes, just wanted to throw some options out there and will go with the group consensus.
phylp

Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
Oct 21, 2014 - 10:08am PT
Thanks, WML, Saturday sounds like a good day for Brownstone.
skcreidc

Social climber
SD, CA
Oct 24, 2014 - 09:27am PT
Don't worry Vegasclimber. I'm another that climbs in your "range". Looking forward to RR!!!
donini

Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
Oct 25, 2014 - 07:43am PT
Having fun in Shuteye, looking forward to RR.

Brownstone it is..

Vegasclimber....a day on moderates sounds fun.
Gnome Ofthe Diabase

climber
Out Of Bed
Oct 25, 2014 - 10:49pm PT
wow
rip Richard H
Peace
And
loves healing
power
My hart is in the canyons
tonight I will light a fire
sorry to every one
wow
Vegasclimber

Trad climber
Las Vegas, NV.
Oct 27, 2014 - 01:46pm PT
I've already arrived! Oh wait, I live here nvm...

Temps are looking super stellar!
phylp

Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
Oct 27, 2014 - 04:27pm PT
I am arriving Thursday afternoon. See you at the slide show.
Phyl
Urizen

Ice climber
Berkeley, CA
Oct 28, 2014 - 02:47pm PT
W.L.,

I'll be driving from northern California on Thursday directly to the Refuge. I'm not bringing anyone with me and couldn't find any of my guidebooks for Red Rock Canyon, so all suggestions about how to find toprope-solo routes will be very welcome.
Vegasclimber

Trad climber
Las Vegas, NV.
Oct 28, 2014 - 03:17pm PT
Yeah, I was there with the wife, was sitting with the Uriostes and Wendell. You should have come and said hi!

This is going to be an awesome weekend. Looking forward to it!
Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Oct 28, 2014 - 03:22pm PT
Vegas Baby!

STOKED!
darkmagus

Mountain climber
San Diego, CA
Oct 28, 2014 - 03:50pm PT
Oh MANNN I'm psyched for you guys.

Wish I could have made it, but I'll be cranking hard at work instead.

Be sure to POST PIXXX!!
phylp

Trad climber
Upland, CA
Oct 28, 2014 - 06:15pm PT
Is Friday night the potluck dinner at the group camp? Is there a potluck dinner at all? I'm kind of out of it. Approx. time?
Toker Villain

Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
Oct 28, 2014 - 06:16pm PT
South winds and 10 degrees above normal on friday, but then the mercury plunges.
At least 10 degrees below normal by monday.

Sorry guys, looks like the cusp is upon us.

And days are getting short. What time do they allow starting the Brownstone Wall approach (which I care not to reverse in the dark again).

At VoF I get to camp among the crags with stone's throws approaches.

RR is better in late spring.
But burn a few for me, cheers.
ionlyski

Trad climber
Kalispell, Montana
Oct 28, 2014 - 07:16pm PT
Hey all, Weston and others,

I talked with Jim D. a few days ago and letting you know now too: I cannot make it after all.
I am SO bummed. My parents are in a critical situation with Dad dying very soon. At first I felt self pity for missing out on the trip but of course I feel silly now with that notion. This is a time I've been called to duty and many of us go through that anyway at some point in life. Yeah its a burden but also an honor to serve such a great man right now.

So carry on and have a great time together. I'll be back at it this spring and hope we can arrange another Red Rocks get together. Really sorry to miss the slide show too.

Cheers,
Arne
Rex "BonerJamz" McKenzie

Trad climber
Kansas City
Oct 28, 2014 - 07:47pm PT
Hey all in RR now looking for a partner to climb Cloud Tower or Levitation. Feelin frisky, get at me!!
Crimpergirl

Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
Oct 28, 2014 - 09:11pm PT
^^ LEB???










edit: Just pulling legs folks. Bonerjamz is a solid climber! Connect with him if you have time.
donini

Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
Oct 28, 2014 - 10:15pm PT
Heading south from Shuteye.....eta tomorrow afternoon.
phylp

Trad climber
Upland, CA
Oct 28, 2014 - 10:32pm PT
Ionlyski/Arne,
Sorry to hear about what you are going through right now. Best wishes to you.

I was looking forward to meeting you. There will be other opportunities for gatherings.
Take care.
Phyl
Vegasclimber

Trad climber
Las Vegas, NV.
Oct 29, 2014 - 04:28pm PT
Talked to Jim this morning, he's stoked and on the way in (might be here by now.) He's interested in climbing tomorrow if anyone has the time, I have to work so if you're free let me know and I will pass it along.

Bad news for me on the physical front...was trying to show off to the wife last night and demonstrate a door jam pull up and was rewarded with a loud POP from my right hand. Looks like I tore my A4 pulley.

Still going to climb this weekend, but after that it looks like I am probably going to be out for part of the winter season. I'm pretty bummed, but still stoked to meet and see everyone!
Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Oct 29, 2014 - 04:50pm PT
Bummer Arne! Best of luck to you and your family!!
Vegasclimber

Trad climber
Las Vegas, NV.
Oct 30, 2014 - 12:36am PT
Looking like Myster Z for Mike and I, and then either Birthday cake or Peanut Brittle depending on time.
skcreidc

Social climber
SD, CA
Oct 30, 2014 - 11:03am PT
WL, I'm stoked to be meeting you. Looks the four of us in the Burch3ypool should be in around midnight tonight. Not sure what we have planned on Friday, but my shoulders are kind of F'ed up so I am planing to be carefull and avoid hanging off my arms. I am bring my KT tape though. Stuff seems to help along with the physical therapy.

Vegasclimber. Depending on how I hold out, perhaps I could join your merry band of miscreant climbers on Saturday. Would be cool to do a longer, easy going route. I have rope and a rack...but it's all good either way.
donini

Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
Oct 30, 2014 - 11:12am PT
Skcreldc....moosedrool and I will be at the group campsite. Perhaps a crag posse can be organized for Friday.
donini

Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
Oct 30, 2014 - 12:17pm PT
By Jebus....one needs priorities!

Cooling my heels waiting for car repairs and then the show tonight....that about fills my Vegas quota. how about a post climb barbeque Saturday at the campground. I have a portable gas Weber that could be brought into play.
donini

Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
Oct 30, 2014 - 12:41pm PT
Still here....give me a call.
phylp

Trad climber
Upland, CA
Oct 30, 2014 - 01:15pm PT
I need a friday partner too. Was thinking ginger cracks or unimpeachable groping. Haven't done either of those yet. But i'm open to anything. Theres lots of user friendly stuff in oak creek and pine creek too. Would prefer Not the black corridor. Have spent too many cold windy days there and friday looks beautiful for a longer route.
donini

Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
Oct 30, 2014 - 01:17pm PT
Phylp...how about cragging with Moose and me.....no sport areas.
donini

Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
Oct 30, 2014 - 01:42pm PT
Willow Springs works for me.
skcreidc

Social climber
SD, CA
Oct 30, 2014 - 02:08pm PT
Awesome! I can load up my phone with that Mt. Project info. Well I got to get packed up. It will be great to meet you all. And it's Chris, which is the c in skcreidc. Yea I know, I can't pronounce it either.

You all serious about the BBQ? What can we bring (that we can buy on the way)?

Edit: I am up for cragging with the CG crew.
skcreidc

Social climber
SD, CA
Oct 30, 2014 - 02:22pm PT
Sweet! Thanks Weston. Outa here!
phylp

Trad climber
Upland, CA
Oct 30, 2014 - 04:57pm PT
Willow Springs, frankly not my favorite place. Half of the stuff wants pro to 4,5,6 inches, which is not my thing. And the other half says "delicate pro, fragile rock" or some such. Here is my guidebook notation for a route I led there called kemosabe: "hideous death route".

Obviously I'm exaggerating. I'll join you there if I don't have another plan and I appreciate the invite.

Wml have you been to the Flight Path area of Pine Creek? That looks like it might be good for cragging with a reasonably short approach.
Vegasclimber

Trad climber
Las Vegas, NV.
Oct 30, 2014 - 05:11pm PT
There is a route to the right of kemo sabe that is pretty good, but it isn't in the book. Lie Detector (5.6) Wendell Broussard, 1978. 3 pitches, the second is more of a belay transfer then a pitch. Third pitch is a full squeeze chimney, very fun.

I haven't made it out to Flight Path but there is a lot of stuff there that looks fun. Brass Wall is nice too.
Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Oct 30, 2014 - 05:27pm PT
Will be heading straight from crag to airport to pick up Big Mike. His flight is scheduled to land at 6, so prob leave here at 6 to get him once his bags arrive. (on Fri that is)

Wait...
What??

You're gonna pick me up??

In Las Vegas? I'm going to Las Vegas???

I better get ready for that!

Lol



Whoooooooo hoooooo!!
phylp

Trad climber
Upland, CA
Oct 31, 2014 - 07:37pm PT
And a fun time was had by many attendees at The crag today.

I have almost forgotten how to climb cracks and I have clearly lost my "nut eye". Will work more on that deficit tomorrow.

And i just have to say that the bad boys of supertopo are really sweethearts in person.
Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Nov 2, 2014 - 07:14am PT
Punks. ;)

Burchey and Mark enjoying a little morning coffee.

The crew getting ready for the day

Cosmic showed up for a visit

W. L on Mushroom People 10d
Brokedownclimber

Trad climber
Douglas, WY
Nov 2, 2014 - 08:25am PT
From all the down parkas and warm clothing, it must be fairly cool?
Toker Villain

Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
Nov 2, 2014 - 10:32am PT
Weather sucked here last night, wet and cold. I don't imagine it was much better there.

Heater is on and I'm watching a Tom Petty concert. Might be climbing weather in a few.
You guys should hit the casinos if you have Donini for luck.
phylp

Trad climber
Upland, CA
Nov 2, 2014 - 06:22pm PT
Last night we all feasted on many meat products, wine beer and jamesons and then kept away the cold with a campfire and many stories from Jim.

Today was a rest day for Donini and Moose, uriziel and me went to an area in pine creek, and vegasclimber, big mike , WL and the san diego crew went to calico basin. We had cool weather today with a few little drops of rain but still got in 400 feet of single pitch fun. And of course 2 hours of hiking up and down!
Phyl
Vitaliy M.

Mountain climber
San Francisco
Nov 2, 2014 - 06:32pm PT
Weston hope you introduced them to the Fox and Ying Yang! :) glad everyone is having fun, sucks I couldn't make it this time.

Brokedownclimber

Trad climber
Douglas, WY
Nov 2, 2014 - 08:35pm PT
I'm really sorry to have missed this gathering, but my Brokedownpickup wasn't revived in time for the trip. Hopefully later this week I'll again "be mobile."

But...next week, Joshua Tree (maybe...).
Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Nov 3, 2014 - 11:03am PT
Lol Jeebs! Burch was very welcome at the site. He's good people..

Nice costumes boys!!

Authentic Burchey sighting

WML in his natural environment.
Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Nov 3, 2014 - 11:10am PT
Lulz!

From all the down parkas and warm clothing, it must be fairly cool?

Ya the wind was a bit nippy that day for sure.

V! Next year buddy !
Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Nov 3, 2014 - 11:30am PT
Nice pics Weston!

That 5.3d was so hard, I had to step on the bolt to unclip the draw!!
anita514

Gym climber
Great White North
Nov 3, 2014 - 12:22pm PT
As if you guys would climb with such an unsavory troll as Burchey.
anita514

Gym climber
Great White North
Nov 3, 2014 - 02:18pm PT
I have the same cup

Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Nov 3, 2014 - 02:36pm PT
Lol jeebs. No the new hashtag should be,

#BRINGBACKBURCHEY

skcreidc

Social climber
SD, CA
Nov 3, 2014 - 05:28pm PT
Whaaaat. More Burch3y?


skcreidc

Social climber
SD, CA
Nov 3, 2014 - 05:33pm PT
WL. I had a great time dispite myself. How dare you make me enjoy myself.

Seriously though, it was great to meet everyone. A very cool group of people to hang with. I swear though, Big Mike is one hell of an inspiration.
anita514

Gym climber
Great White North
Nov 3, 2014 - 05:52pm PT
Is that a Wild Things jacket?

Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Nov 3, 2014 - 06:17pm PT
Dunno.. You can ask burch on mountain project? Lol

W. l., Moose, Burchey, Donini and Chris talking shop

Weston and Adam
Spider Savage

Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
Nov 3, 2014 - 07:04pm PT
Looking at all my friends having fun and feeling sorry for myself. Worked all weekend. :-(

Want to climb some sweet sandstone now.
phylp

Trad climber
Upland, CA
Nov 3, 2014 - 08:23pm PT
Another fun day today. Urizen and I did Birdland. I think my third time on it. What a pretty climb. But surprisingly crowded for a Monday in November!
Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Nov 3, 2014 - 11:44pm PT
Thanks for the compliments, Chris and Weston. Truth is, i'm just a stubborn guy who refused to believe i would never walk again, and i was lucky enough to have the resources and will to make that happen.

Thank god for the Blackcomb ski patrol who handled my spinal cord injury with great care, and gave me a chance to recover.

Javier

Burch and Javier
Wayno

Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
Nov 3, 2014 - 11:52pm PT
You guys look too skinny. Here, have some pasta...


OOps, maybe next time.
Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Nov 4, 2014 - 04:56pm PT

Nice shots Burchey and Chris!

Ya Wayno! We need to contract your services!!

I've been out climbing all day, so here's a couple more pics


Burchey, Javier, Vegasclimber and Mark

Burchey racking up for Valentines day 5.8

Crimpergirl

Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
Nov 4, 2014 - 07:54pm PT
BrassNuts and I had a great time while there. Our trip was coming to a close as the others started gathered. We enjoyed the Donini show and meeting W.L. and some others. Also ran into some non-tacos we'd not seen in 5 years. Good time for sure.

Climbing the next day, we got to meet Phylp, Moose, the infamous Burchey, Paul and a few others. Sorry we missed hanging at the campground with most everyone - when we were there, it was Donini and Moose. Quite entertaining though a small group.

edit: the book photoshop job was hysterical! :)
Jingy

climber
Somewhere out there
Nov 4, 2014 - 08:49pm PT
Really nice cache of photos there, everyone.

Cheers
phylp

Trad climber
Upland, CA
Nov 4, 2014 - 09:15pm PT
Today was me Urizen an Big Mike sport climbing. Just the right wind down for the trip.

Just got back from a fun dinner (spicy Indian food) with D, U, BM, and MD - The out of towners. The locals could not make it - the whole work thing. Cosmic - take care, see you soon.

Anyway, it was a wonderful gathering. Great to finally meet Crimpie and Brass Nuts, and to re-meet DME from Bishop after such a long time.

Many thanks to wml for making it happen.

Xoxo, Phyl
Ridder1975

Gym climber
Nov 4, 2014 - 09:45pm PT
not sure if that's photoshop guys, looks like paper or something fastened onto the books.
Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Nov 4, 2014 - 10:13pm PT
Ya that photo is funny for sure.

Thanks for today Phil and Urizen! It was rad! Dinner was super good too.

Mark and wml

Chris
Ridder1975

Gym climber
Nov 5, 2014 - 08:23am PT
HURR HURR!
Toker Villain

Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
Nov 5, 2014 - 09:04am PT
So how many of you guys voted?
darkmagus

Mountain climber
San Diego, CA
Nov 5, 2014 - 09:06am PT
Wow, great pics! Super majestic terrain out there.

And W.L. busts out Devin the Dude? Damn, I really missed out...
skcreidc

Social climber
SD, CA
Nov 5, 2014 - 09:22am PT
How the heck did you get a shot of me smiling, Mike? That HAS to be photo shopped.

A few more shots from the weekend. Unfortunately, the phone I picked up because it has such an excellent camera, has a really touchy battery and did not want to work for me much of the time. So this is really all I have.


The following should be in sequence. Adam on something in what I believe is in the Willow Springs area.






It was all great stuff and I throughly enjoyed meeting everyone. Thanks again for setting this thing up WL! I'll be back in RR early Dec with my wife and son so I'll be in touch for some beta.


redrocker

climber
NV
Nov 5, 2014 - 10:34am PT
skcreidc,

The sequence photos of Burch are on Black Track 5.9. Old (1973) Joe Herbst route in the Hidden Falls area of Willow Springs.

As an FYI for anyone who may visit this particular crag. About 20 feet left of Black Track is another old Joe Herbst classic called Left Out 5.10+. Pretty fun crag with a nice mix of sport and trad.
Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Nov 5, 2014 - 11:01am PT
Thanks Weston!!

Ron- i didn't... Lol

Thanks John!

Sweet pics Chris! Thanks!
Ridder1975

Gym climber
Nov 5, 2014 - 11:48am PT
So how many of you guys voted?

I heard they were going to, but there weren't any ballot initiatives about running guns or crystal meth, so they skipped it.
BrassNuts

Trad climber
Save your a_s, reach for the brass...
Nov 5, 2014 - 05:29pm PT
Great to meet and chat with various Tacos at the slide show and at the crags. Nice job on the slide show JD - plenty of quality suffering shots! Red Rocks view about an hour before the slide show - Mt. Wilson at bottom center...
anita514

Gym climber
Great White North
Nov 5, 2014 - 05:52pm PT
That pic of Burchey reading is hands down the funniest photo of the year here.

You mean this one?


I agree wholeheartedly!


dirt claud

Social climber
san diego,ca
Nov 6, 2014 - 08:46am PT
Looks like some good times, hope to make the next one. Glad yall had a great time.
donini

Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
Nov 6, 2014 - 03:19pm PT
Back home, it was loads of fun. After experiencing ST get togethers at COR and RR, i propose we set up a schedule of regular events that will allow people to meet personally, climb together, pass on knowledge and, best of all, tell tall tales around the campfire.
I am definetly going to organize one for IC next late April/early May. A good selection might be:
Fritz's late June COR event.
Spring Indian Creek.
Weston's fall RR meeting.
Having climbed at Shuteye Ridge i also think that it would be a good venue for those who are limited by travel.
phylp

Trad climber
Upland, CA
Nov 6, 2014 - 04:36pm PT
Weston, next year I vote to move the event to early or mid October. I know you don't want to crowd the Facelift dates, but it's probably a different crowd. And by October the monsoons are usually done, there are more hours of daylight and the north facing cliffs can be perfect. When it's 100 degrees in LV, the climbing on BV is great.
Fritz

Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
Nov 6, 2014 - 06:27pm PT
OK!

Donini: per your suggestion, we are booked at COR Twin Sisters group site, nights of June 21- June 25 with checkout on Friday June 26. I'll start a thread on the subject one of these days.

I'm looking forward to seeing last years participants, and a few more folks that like to have fun, and are willing to attend without pets, politcal agendas, or small children.

Campsite size is limited to 30 people, and level tent sites are more limited than that.
phylp

Trad climber
Upland, CA
Nov 6, 2014 - 08:09pm PT
WML, I don't seem to have your email. PM me through this site...
Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Nov 6, 2014 - 11:23pm PT
Wow, great pics! Super majestic terrain out there.

And W.L. busts out Devin the Dude? Damn, I really missed out...

Thanks Darkmagnus! It was fun for sure! You should come next year!

How the heck did you get a shot of me smiling, Mike? That HAS to be photo shopped.

;) I think you were having fun Chris!
Too bad about your camera. The shots you did get were sweet! Thanks for posting up!


Super good to meet you too dude!

Sorry i missed you BrassNuts!

Scary at times. That guy asked me to come over for a coffee in the morning.

Ya.. Ya gotta watch out for that guy! Lol

Come on out dirtclaud!

I am definitely going to organize one for IC next late April/early May.

Sweet! Looking forward to that Jim. Let's nail down some dates so Sandra can arrange for some time off.

I like the Shuteye idea too. Lots of camping up there.

Weston, next year I vote to move the event to early or mid October. I know you don't want to crowd the Facelift dates, but it's probably a different crowd. And by October the monsoons are usually done, there are more hours of daylight and the north facing cliffs can be perfect. When it's 100 degrees in LV, the climbing on BV is great.

I'm cool with that. We'll just drive from there from the valley, and go through Reno on the way home. It would have to be that first week of October.

skcreidc

Social climber
SD, CA
Nov 7, 2014 - 05:50am PT
The sequence photos of Burch are on Black Track 5.9. Old (1973) Joe Herbst route in the Hidden Falls area of Willow Springs.

Thanks Redrocker! I'm trying to anchor into my memory these spots for future reference.


If Big Mike and Moose are up for those spots, I am too. :) Visiting Shuteye ridge and IC were on my list of things to do anyway. So is getting back to Vedauwoo and the Wind River Range. Might be a busy year so I better get working.


Urizen

Ice climber
Berkeley, CA
Nov 7, 2014 - 02:51pm PT
W.L.,

You are the Pieter Bruegel of climbing photography. I finally noticed that, alone and forgotten up in the corner of that shot of Chris and his shoes, there I am on Topless Twins, like Landscape with the Fall of Icarus.

Musee des Beaux Arts

W. H. Auden

About suffering they were never wrong,
The old Masters: how well they understood
Its human position: how it takes place
While someone else is eating or opening a window or just walking dully along;
How, when the aged are reverently, passionately waiting
For the miraculous birth, there always must be
Children who did not specially want it to happen, skating
On a pond at the edge of the wood:
They never forgot
That even the dreadful martyrdom must run its course
Anyhow in a corner, some untidy spot
Where the dogs go on with their doggy life and the torturer's horse
Scratches its innocent behind on a tree.

In Breughel's Icarus, for instance: how everything turns away
Quite leisurely from the disaster; the ploughman may
Have heard the splash, the forsaken cry,
But for him it was not an important failure; the sun shone
As it had to on the white legs disappearing into the green
Water, and the expensive delicate ship that must have seen
Something amazing, a boy falling out of the sky,
Had somewhere to get to and sailed calmly on.
Vegasclimber

Trad climber
Las Vegas, NV.
Nov 12, 2014 - 11:01am PT
Another event you might want to add to the "Supertopo Get Togethers" - which I think is an awesome idea - would be Woodfest, if it continues.

With the size of the community we have here, having annual get togethers is a great way to get to actually meet, climb and I think things like this make our "little" group even stronger.
skcreidc

Social climber
SD, CA
Nov 19, 2014 - 11:21am PT
Noice! Javi DID get Javi mid air. That guy is amazing!!! Takes shots of himself while climbing.
Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Nov 19, 2014 - 06:01pm PT

Noice! Javi DID get Javi mid air. That guy is amazing!!! Takes shots of himself while climbing.

LOL!!! This is why i'm not fond of shooting with other people's rigs Chris... ;)
RyanD

climber
Squamish
Nov 19, 2014 - 07:58pm PT
Hahaha just noticed the other books Burch3y has lined up to read and their authors. Classic!!



Lolololol good stuff glad u guys had fun.
Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Nov 21, 2014 - 03:14pm PT
They look good! Lol i'm currently working on roadtrip photos this week. One of these days..
donini

Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
Nov 21, 2014 - 05:36pm PT
Bump...trying to keep light hearted, climbing oriented threads on the front page with another round of WOS crapola looming.
Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Dec 19, 2014 - 08:06pm PT


Here's your banger Weston!!

w l playing with offsets on Mushroom People 10d
skcreidc

Social climber
SD, CA
Dec 19, 2014 - 09:00pm PT
Another NICE shot Mike.
Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Dec 19, 2014 - 10:37pm PT
Thanks Chris!
phylp

Trad climber
Upland, CA
Dec 21, 2014 - 02:41pm PT
Hey Mike I just realized I never saw any photos from the day me, you and Paul spent in the Corridor.
Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Dec 25, 2014 - 10:58am PT
Phyl- You are absolutely right. The photo shop got hijacked, and a new agenda was placed by a third party... ;) I promise it will happen soon.

Here's some campfire photos from the first night.

Vegasclimber talking to Burch while Skcreidc enjoys the fire.


Javi, Vegas, and Mark listening to Burchey spin another tale.


Burchey belting out some tunes while Vegas enjoys his Vape


Vegasclimber, Moosedrool, Javi(learningtrad?), Christina and Mark

Vegasclimbers better half Christina talking to Mark.

Talking smack again...

Guitar licks by the fire light.

Burch, Moose and Javi playing with his camera
LearningTrad

Trad climber
Dec 25, 2014 - 11:25am PT
Large mike! Thanks for posting up, love the night shots. So much burchey, though - that guy is probably eating it up. What an egomaniac!

Next thing you know, he'll be posting a bunch of selfies ;)
Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Dec 25, 2014 - 12:09pm PT
Thanks Mark! Burch is everywhere! ;) Hope you're having a great day!
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