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Paul Martzen
Trad climber
Fresno
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Topic Author's Original Post - Sep 18, 2014 - 12:37pm PT
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Mark your calendars, paint your faces and chalk your shoes. The annual Tollhouse FaceOff is only a month away.
The Great Dome of Tollhouse is east of Fresno, near highway 168. The annual FaceOff marks the end of the summer broiling season and the start of the winter climbing season.
Friday afternoon and evening we will be setting rappel routes to the base of the dome and setting top ropes on many classic climbing lines. Come out, explore and climb.
In the evening enjoy great camping, star gazing, and stories around the camp lantern.
Watch for updates!
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this just in
climber
north fork
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Sep 18, 2014 - 01:33pm PT
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Right on Paul. I am planning on being there on Saturday. Camp lanterns, ha.
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Bascuela
Trad climber
Fresno, CA
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Sep 18, 2014 - 01:42pm PT
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I'll be there!
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Ropeboy
Trad climber
Fresno CA
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Sep 18, 2014 - 04:47pm PT
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I can make it this year. Yay!
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the Fet
climber
Tu-Tok-A-Nu-La
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Sep 29, 2014 - 06:34pm PT
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Why does my schedule rarely work out for these events?
I just went to Tollhouse for the first time last weekend. Drove up the serious four-wheel-drive trail to the top of Sunday slabs camp there. Awesome place it rain that night but we had a weather window and it's him climbing on Sunday. You guys in Fresno are lucky to have that resource so close to town.
Sorry for the messed up typing, my phone is acting up
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Vitaliy M.
Mountain climber
San Francisco
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Sep 29, 2014 - 06:52pm PT
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Top ropes on power dome would be a lot more fun! :)
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Paul Martzen
Trad climber
Fresno
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 29, 2014 - 09:39pm PT
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Hey Vitaliy
Top ropes on power dome would be a lot more fun! :) But a lot colder and maybe a lot harder to get to now that it is snowing up there.
Tollhouse Faceoff kicks off the winter, low elevation climbing season. Climbing below the snow and above the fog.
But I can probably come up with something extra interesting for you, Vitaliy, if you really want.
Paul
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DaveyTree
Trad climber
Fresno
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Sep 30, 2014 - 03:01am PT
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I might finally be able to make since your doing it one week later than usual, the waterfowl opener.If it works out I will have marinated duck for the BBQ.
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BuddhaStalin
climber
Truckee, CA
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Sep 30, 2014 - 03:20am PT
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Hot dubai tang
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two-shoes
Trad climber
Auberry, CA
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I want to kindly remind everyone who is planning on attending that the fire restrictions are still in effect.
SIERRA NATIONAL FOREST Forest Order No. 15-14-06 Fire Restrictions
Pursuant to 16 USC 551 and 36 CFR 261.50(a) and (b), and to provide for public safety and protect natural resources, the following acts are prohibited within the Sierra National Forest. This Order is effective from June 25, 2014 through the end of the official 2014 fire season.
1. Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire, except in the Designated Recreation Sites listed in Exhibit B.
36 CFR 261.52(a).
2. Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, or within a Designated Recreation Site listed in Exhibit B. 36 C.F.R. 261.52(d).
3. Welding, or operating acetylene or other torch with open flame. 36 C.F.R. 261.52(i).
4. Using an explosive. 36 CFR 261.52(b).
5. Operating an internal combustion engine, except on a National Forest
System road or trail. 36 CFR 261.52(h).
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:
1. Any Federal, State or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force in the performance of an official duty.
2. Persons with a permit from the Forest Service specifically authorizing the otherwise prohibited act or omission.
3. Persons with a valid California Campfire Permit are not exempt from the prohibitions listed above. However, persons with a valid California Campfire Permit may use a portable lantern or stove using contained gas, or pressurized liquid fuel with a fuel shut off valve.
4. Persons with a Special Use Permit from the Forest Service for a recreation residence may use a campfire or stove fire at their recreation residence.
These prohibitions are in addition to the general prohibitions in 36 CFR Part 261, Subpart A.
A violation of these prohibitions is punishable by a fine of not more than $5000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment for not more than six (6) months or both. 16 USC § 551, and 18 USC §§ 3559, 3571, and 3581.
Executed in Clovis, California, this 25th day of June, 2014.
/s/ Dean A. Gould
DEAN GOULD Forest Supervisor
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limpingcrab
Trad climber
the middle of CA
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Summary: Someone get a permit so there can be a gas BBQ.
Hopefully I can stop by for at least a bit this year!
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mooch
Trad climber
Old Climbers' Home (Adopted)
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But I can probably come up with something extra interesting for you, Vitaliy, if you really want
The First Free Descent (head first) of the Tollhouse Traverse :)
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Camahoo
Trad climber
Shaver Springs
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I think Carlos already tried this.
I know poor taste, just say'en.
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JEleazarian
Trad climber
Fresno CA
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It would probably take something like that to top Mark Haymond's ascent on cross country skis with ski poles, Mooch.
I can't be there Friday night, but I really hope to make it for at least part of the time, for once.
John
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Camahoo
Trad climber
Shaver Springs
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I know of skis, night gown with heels, nude and complete wild land fire gear (non-modified whites boots). What other outfits have been done?
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JEleazarian
Trad climber
Fresno CA
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I know of skis, night gown with heels, nude and complete wild land fire gear (non-modified whites boots). What other outfits have been done?
The original (on or before 1973) was roller derby uniform with roller skates, and baseball uniform with metal cleats. They switched leads but not footgear.
John
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Bascuela
Trad climber
Fresno, CA
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Oct 25, 2014 - 10:57am PT
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Can we get live updates??
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Climberdude
Trad climber
Clovis, CA
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Oct 27, 2014 - 12:08pm PT
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I wanted to thank everyone for the fantastic Tollhouse FaceOff this year. I had a great time. I found my lost wallet. I hope the three climbers were able to get their truck unstuck. I will connect up with Paul and Holly to get my shovel back.
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