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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Original Post - Mar 3, 2015 - 01:30pm PT
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Here's an update from my end as of June 18th.
We are planning on City of Rocks, nights of Sunday June 21 - Thursday June 25, checkout Friday June 26. We have the same camp spot as last year, at Twin Sisters, reserved (Twin Sisters Group Camp).
Our campground is somewhat short on level tent spots, but has lots of parking, a Deluxe shitter, 2 picnic tables, & a nice firepit.
No cellphone or internet access, & no water, except what we bring in, & no garbage service.
Camping expenses. I won’t know exactly until I get a final head count by night, but I will be asking for about $17.50 per camper for 5 nights, or $3.50 per night.
We have attendees sponsoring dinners, with others adding on H'ordeuvres & fine beverages before, or with the meal. Donations are accepted to help defray expenses.
Currently we are thinking:
1. Pat's turkey chili, green salad, bread Sunday night Sponsored by Jim, Angela, Jack & Pat.
2. Riblet & salads, bread. Fritz, Heidi & helpers
3. Spaghetti, green salad, bread & likely grilled Italian sausage. Mark & helpers.
4. Wayno & Masha & helpers gourmet meal Carne Asada
5. Taco & Tamale night, Fritz, Heidi & helpers.
Firewood! Last year we had too much firewood. Heidi & I will bring a bunch of our “free” wood & 11worth has committed to bringing some wood too. Please don’t spend your hard-earned money on firewood----------instead----spend it on fine wines, beer, & great H’ordeuvres to share.
We'd love to see you again? Let me know your thoughts?
Notes:
1. The no small children & no pets policy worked so well, we are doing that again too.
2. If you plan on attending, post here if you want your name on ST as an attendee, or contact me, if you would like to be anonymous?
3. Campsite costs will be shared and donations accepted for food & all campers are expected to help with the work load.
4. We do welcome diversity & young & fun climbers!
Namaste,
Fritz
Current attendee list: Maximum in camp = 30
Jim & Angela Donini
Fritz & Heidi
Mark Mason
EmKnOt
Spider Savage & Dave Savage.
Greg Crouch
J. Tackle & Pat
Yeti & significant other of Yeti.
ImStein & friend.
Dave & Lisa
TWP & Judi
Jerry & Angie
Kim & Pete
Wayno & Masha
Big Mike
SC Seagoat
Harly Visible
Vegasclimber = full camp
We have several of the above folks either staying in adjacent camps to the group camps or in town. However the adjacent camps are not available for the last night, so we will fill up the group camp a little more on Thursday.
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Anonymous # 1 in campsite #2
Wayne & Masha in camp 3
Spider's brother Dave in camp 1
Plus staying a couple miles away, but visiting
Steve Grossman
Brokedown Climber
11worth & friend
Nutagain & 2 teens.
There are likely nearby campsites available, but you need to get off your ass and reserve them in advance.
Here is a link: http://www.reserveamerica.com/ Look for City of Rocks National Reserve, Idaho. As of 5/10 there are zero out of 47 campspots left at City of Rocks for nights of June 21-25.
The same search also show Castle Rocks State Park with 8 sites available.
Their Smoky Mountain camp offers deluxe camping with showers, cell & internet connectivity at reasonable prices. On the map of Smoky Mt. camp, the blue sites are still available. Of those available, #2 would be best for tent camping & 27 - 28 are not at all suitable for tent camping & lack shade.
Looking forward to it folks. I can't hardly restrain myself.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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As you already know, I'LL BE THERE! I may fly in and stay in town (Almo) at the motel so that others can fight over the camping sites. I might elect to stay in the big campground complete with Internet and hot showers if I decide to drive out. Flying limits my weight severely, but the time saved is worth that disadvantage.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Reveille (yes i have a bugle) will be at 6:00 am sharp followed by cam inspection, climbing assignments and a Power Bar breakfast. Gri gris, belay gloves, cordelettes and Go Pros will need to be checked at the door. Other than that, let's just relax and have fun!
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Grippa
Trad climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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O boy! I'll try to get a handle on whether or not I can come. I'll try to make it if only for one day!
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Spider Savage
Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
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I'm in and gathering the Moscow, Idaho contingent.
The wine will flow!
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 4, 2015 - 07:37am PT
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All good! Grippa doooooode! You are most welcome. We will once again try to prove entertaining for you and any other youth we get into our clutches.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Masha and I are going to try and make it. I don't think Boris will be around that long. If we go, we will be good for one of the meals. As Fritz knows, I am no longer a chef due to major job burnout but I do still enjoy cooking for people. Hopefully, my feet will be fine and I can hike and climb. I don't remember what it is called but that large crag across the valley as you enter the park looks like something I would at least want to hike out to if not actually climb. Looking forward to some good times.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 4, 2015 - 10:03am PT
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WAYNO! You just made my day! Looking forward to seeing you & Masha again.
We also have an anonymous (but much loved on ST) guest across the road in campsite 2.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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I'm in!! I'll be calling you later Wayno!
Looking forward to seeing everyone!!
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, or In What Time Zone Am I?
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In
Susan
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Grippa
Trad climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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o man the entire crew is coalescing! wayno, big mike, jim i wonder if kevin will come again he was a bone crusher?
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 4, 2015 - 04:02pm PT
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More Whoooohooos for Big Mike & getting to meet SC Seagoat, another of the legends of ST.
May have to have a drink tonight to celebrate!
Grippa: Re Kevin, I did email him that he was "grandfathered" in. Haven't heard back.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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I hope that someone remembers to bring a rope. I know that wine will be there in abundance.
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anita514
Gym climber
Great White North
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Hey Susan, come pick me up!
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 4, 2015 - 05:21pm PT
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anita: no big walls, but you might have fun.
The view from near Twin Sisters camp back towards City of Rocks at sunset.
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mike m
Trad climber
black hills
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Susan and Anita pick Jack and I up on the way.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 5, 2015 - 09:13am PT
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Welcome to Mark & Kathie Force.
Twin Sisters Group camp is now maxed out, but all are welcome to camp elsewhere and visit for our frivolity. There may be cancellations in group camp, closer to the party date.
Please see links to other available campsites in my first post.
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, or In What Time Zone Am I?
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I wasn't sure what the camping situation was so I reserved one of those camp sites you mentioned up thread. So there should be plenty of "over flow" room. They seem to be fussy about car restrictions saying only one to a campsite.
I'll pick up anyone ALONG THE WAY. I'm NOT doing a Canadian detour. Sorry. That is likely to be Santa Cruz to Idaho. Could be Moab to Idaho...Won't know for sure which route (root) until later spring.
Susan
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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I am going to see what I can do about making this one!
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 5, 2015 - 12:28pm PT
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Susan: Re your mention of one car to a campsite. I just called COR & the current rules are: Maximum of 8 people, 2 tents, 2 vehicles for $12.72 a night + a $10.60 reservation fee in their regular campsites.
Smoky Mountain camp with showers, cell phone, internet is a $10.60 reservation fee & $22.00 to $27.00 a night.
Extra cars are not a factor in the Twin Sisters Group Camp. There the fee is a $26.50 reservation fee and $3.18 per person per night. Roughly speaking, with 30 people for 5 nights = $3.50 per person per night.
Steve! That would be great. Can you use your influence to get Jeff Lowe & Connie to attend & give a showing of Metanoia too? We'll pay for a motel room in Almo for them. They almost attended, back when Jeff was still living in Ogden.
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, or In What Time Zone Am I?
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Thanks Fritz. When I put in 2 cars in the reservation on line form it kicked it back. So I just defaulted to 1 figuring I could plead later.
I have to call them anyway because, ahem, I'm eligible for senior discount which I guess can only be arranged by phone.
So anyway if folks are looking for space I obviously have some!
Susan
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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I barely got a spot reserved so don't dither getting the last few available spaces for the long week. Assuming that I can line up partners in SLC for the venture I plan on being out there for the full nine days.
I usually try and do some anchor work while climbing in the City and replace old chain sandwich set ups with something better at the end of the day. Brad Schilling the COR ranger appreciates the help as long as you are in touch with him about the specifics and have his approval to do the work. He also provides the hardware that they want to see left in place.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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My recollection is a $5.00 per night fee for the second vehicle in a site, which can be purchased at the crapper area across from Bath Rock.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Susan-
Is Ferretlegger making the trip?
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, or In What Time Zone Am I?
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Probably not. Sailing. He's got some single handed open ocean racing qualifiers at that time.
Susan
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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I'm thinking of getting the same site I had last year until Thursday and then possibly the group site for the last night or so. Steve, did you book a site already? if so, which one? This year I am going to take my time going and coming. That much driving needs to be enjoyed. I am also thinking of going into the Okanagan and visiting Phil G. and then work my way east and then south. All this thinking. Time is a wonderful thing when it is on your side.
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NutAgain!
Trad climber
South Pasadena, CA
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How close is the nearest BLM dispersed camping to the get-together site? Looks like I'll have the (old enough?) kids from June 14-28, and my brother lives in Nampa, ID - so it's worth making the drive out from California :)
Edit: Now I'm getting psyched, charting out a road trip to include stops at:
Great Basin Nat'l Park
Bonneville Salt Flats
City of Rocks
Yellowstone (old Faithful)
Sawtooths (Elephant's Perch)
my bro in Nampa, ID
Black Rock Desert
Pyramid Lake
WOOOHOOOOO!
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Wayno- I got the second to last available spot in Area 4 so I couldn't be selective about it. I am certainly willing to share but the second car issue may be interesting to plan around so let's keep in touch.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Ron, only no dogs at the group site. If you get your own site it's all good.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 6, 2015 - 12:01pm PT
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Nuts again. There used to be a "dispersed" camping site near Smoky Mountain campground. Supposedly, it is up a road that goes through the Equistrian area of Smoky Mountain. I have never checked it out, but I haven't heard anything about it being closed.
On the WeighmyRack blogsite on City of Rocks, there is a description of another Free Camping place. http://blog.weighmyrack.com/the-low-down-on-climbing-at-city-of-rocks-idaho/
Another "free" area is on Forest Service turf, high above the Breadloaves on a continuation of the road that goes up to campsites 62-64. It's a long, steep, and airy drive to campspots that might well be snow-covered in late June.
Ron, one note on dogs is: park rule require them to be kept on leash.
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Spider Savage
Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
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My brother just booked campsite #1, across the road, for the 20-23rd. This frees up a bit of space early in the week.
PM me for space swap coordination if you need it, early arrival, etc.
Last year the reservations seemed to book up throughout the area in advance, but come down to the middle of the week there was plenty of open campsites.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Masha and I have booked site #3 for Sunday night thru Wednesday night. That is the same site we had last year. We will have extra tent setup space there if anyone needs it (DOG FRIENDLY). Thursday night we are not sure where we will stay, perhaps the groupsite if it thins out.
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Hardly Visible
Social climber
Llatikcuf WA
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Am I still grandfathered in? Or did I miss it cuz I was actually out climbin when this popped up?
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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You can hang at our site, Kev, but since Spider and I moved across the street there should be space and yes, "grandfathered" . I like that word. Who in the hell is going to kick out grampa?
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 7, 2015 - 10:20am PT
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Hardly Visable! Indeed! You are Grandfathered in. We'll put you somewhere. Glad to have you back.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Mar 10, 2015 - 07:21pm PT
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Bump.
There. My post for the week.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Mar 10, 2015 - 07:24pm PT
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Rodger that!
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Mar 10, 2015 - 10:57pm PT
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Roger, we can crack a bottle of Marzemino and you can tell me about your Dolomiti trip. Fritz can join in and you guys can compare notes and regale the curious. I'm looking forward.
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Mar 11, 2015 - 01:30am PT
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I'll pick up anyone ALONG THE WAY.
--SCSeagoat
If it's no trouble, Susan...I'm willing to travel with you guys...I don't have a lot of baggage...It will keep me out of trouble...I will get to give you a belay, perhaps...so please send me a PM.
I will have dollars for gas and camping, too, if I can pitch a tent in your site.
Now I know what's the deal with COR, I wish to return and enjoy it more.
And take more pictures.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 11, 2015 - 08:30am PT
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Mouse! I was worried you were not going to make the party & then It wouldn't be as much fun. Glad you are in.
Here's an update from my end.
We are once again planning on City of Rocks, nights of Sunday June 21 - Thursday June 25, checkout Friday June 26. We have the same camp spot as last year, at Twin Sisters, reserved (Twin Sisters Group Camp).
Our campground is somewhat short on level tent spots, but has lots of parking, a Deluxe shitter, 2 picnic tables, & a nice firepit. No cellphone or internet access, & no water, except what we bring in, & no garbage service.
Heidi, Mark Mason, & I are making contingency plans to feed attendees, with a little more help from attendees. We are currently planning on sponsoring meals for 3 nights, with others adding on H'ordeuvres & fine beverages before, or with the meal.
Of course, if you and or several folks want to sponsor a meal, just let me know? It appears Wayno & Masha might be talked into doing a meal too and Jack T. & Pat showed willingness as well.
Currently we are thinking:
1. Roast Chicken, green salad, bread.
2. Riblet & tamale night, green salad, rice.
3. Spaghetti, green salad, bread.
We'd love to see you again? Let me know your thoughts?
Notes:
1. The no small children & no pets policy worked so well, we are doing that again too.
2. If you plan on attending, post here if you want your name on ST as an attendee, or contact me, if you would like to be anonymous?
3. Campsite costs will be shared and donations accepted for food & all campers are expected to help with the work load.
4. We do welcome diversity & young & fun climbers!
Namaste,
Fritz
Current attendee list: Maximum in camp = 30
Jim & Angela Donini
Fritz & Heidi
Mark Mason
Brokedown Climber
EmKnOt
Spider Savage & 2 guests.
Greg Crouch
J. Tackle & Pat
Yeti & significant other of Yeti.
ImStein & Chris
AK Trad & friend.
TWP & Judi
Kim & Pete
Jerry & Angie
Wayno & Masha
+Grippa for hopefully more than a day. Our young, fun, & good climbing---youngster. (we need more like Grippa!)
Big Mike (we got more like Grippa!)
SC Seagoat
Mark & Kathie Force
Harly Visible
Mouse from Merced = full camp
We have several of the above folks either staying in adjacent camps to the group camps or in town. However the adjacent camps are not available for the last night, so we will fill up the group camp a little more on Thursday. If you want to visit for Sunday-Weds nights, we likely have room for you in the group camp, but please RSVP your intentions.
plus
Anonymous # 1 in campsite #2
Steve Grossman in adjacent camp
Wayne & Masha in camp 3
Spider's brother Dave in camp 1
There are likely still City of Rocks campsites available, but you need to get off your ass and reserve them in advance.
Here is a link: http://www.reserveamerica.com/ Look for City of Rocks National Reserve, Idaho. As of 3/5 there are only 20 out of 47 campspots left at City of Rocks for those dates.
The same search also show Castle Rocks State Park with 36 sites available.
Their Smoky Mountain camp offers deluxe camping with showers, cell & internet connectivity at reasonable prices.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 11, 2015 - 09:07am PT
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Wayno! Count me in for sipping a little Marzemino & talking about the Dolomites.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Mar 11, 2015 - 01:38pm PT
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Benissimo Don Fritz!
I wish I was closer than Bath Rock but that is where we landed a spot for the long week so we will be stopping by to chew the fat if there's any left.
Looking forward to seeing and meeting some great folks.
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Hardly Visible
Social climber
Llatikcuf WA
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Mar 11, 2015 - 02:39pm PT
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Thanks for adding me to the list Fritz, look forward to seeing you all again.
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KristenB
Sport climber
Almo Idaho
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Mar 12, 2015 - 07:51am PT
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Hello, Ranger Kristen here.
There is no longer a fee for an extra vehicle at a campsite in the City of Rocks.
However; the rules are
2 tents, 2 cars, 8 people per site MAX.
We don't get bent out of shape if there is a 3rd car as long as it is not parked on the vegetation,blocking another campers designated spot, blocking a trailhead or blocking a road.
If you are planning to do work at the City this summer PLEASE get in touch with Ranger Shilling ASAP!
Look forward to talking with you all this summer!
Cheers,
Kristen
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Mar 12, 2015 - 08:09am PT
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Kristen- Thanks for the clarification on parking.
I will likely be the only one doing anchor work and Brad and I have a standing arrangement even though it has been several years since I was last in the City. What is the best way to contact him these days?
How is your history project progressing?
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Brian in SLC
Social climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Mar 12, 2015 - 01:16pm PT
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Steve, good on ya for the anchor work! Thanks.
Near the shindig, I think there's a route or two that could use some anchor help. The Smell on BFD has poor anchors (your lead...ha ha) I dimly recall.
On Outhouse aka Suncup Slab, I think Brad yanked the old button heads bolts on "Sh#t in the Woods." I haven't gotton around to replace them...so, if you're in the neighborhood...
I most likely can't make the middle of the week gig, but, either weekend might work. Maybe see some pre or post leftovers up yonder.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Mar 12, 2015 - 02:34pm PT
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Fritz, I'm trying to get my young friend Darrin to go. He's just back from Thailand where he did a segment of the TV show "Naked and Afraid."
He is also an excellent outdoor cook specializing in unusual game. He does a succulent marmot and claims to do the best porcupine ever....he has it fry in it's own internal juices.
Should he be able to come I propose that in true Idaho tradition we have him do a roadkill dinner of marmot and porcupine.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Mar 12, 2015 - 03:24pm PT
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Should he be able to come I propose that in true Idaho tradition we have him do a roadkill dinner of marmot and porcupine.
lol! That's really cool, Jim but I think I can wait until that's all I can get. I like salt-cod also, but I would rather eat something else if I had choices.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 12, 2015 - 03:29pm PT
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Jim: Heidi, Mark, & I met Darrin at your Indian Creek work-camp gathering. We'd all love to have him attend.
Favorite Idaho roadkill dishes include campfire-roasted "hair-on" skunk, since roadkill porcupine present a thorny problem. "Hair-on" skunk is a traditional regional delicacy that, if properly prepared, provides an unforgetable repast. It does pair well with more robust Italian red wines.
Roadkill rockchucks aren't a problem, although they start their summer hibernation by mid-June. I could save this head that I found 50 feet from our house yesterday? It would likely stew-up real tasty.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 12, 2015 - 03:34pm PT
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Kristen! Glad you found our Get-together thread.
Kristen had dinner with Heidi & me a couple weeks back. In addition to being the COR historian/anthropologist, she is also a very pleasant & interesting person.
We did invite her to visit our gathering.
Welcome to Kristen!
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Mar 12, 2015 - 04:08pm PT
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ROASTED PORCUPINE
Leave porcupine whole. (After skinning and evisceration!). Chill meat to remove all fat. Parboil in simmering water to cover for 15 minutes with 1 teaspoon of baking soda.
Drain. Make your favorite stuffing. Stuff the porcupine and place on roasting pan. Cover with lid or foil. Bake at 325 degrees F. until meat is done, one to five hours, depending on the size of the porcupine.
Any old red will do.
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gt rider
Trad climber
moscow, idaho
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Mar 12, 2015 - 04:48pm PT
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I am number one! /campsite #1 that is.
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gt rider
Trad climber
moscow, idaho
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Mar 12, 2015 - 04:54pm PT
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Looking forward to seeing everyone again.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 12, 2015 - 05:39pm PT
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gt rider! Great that we get to climb & party again at City of Rocks.
(it is a splippery slope once you join in on this forum!)
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Mar 12, 2015 - 10:20pm PT
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So now that we have Kristen on board and after the Donini suggestion, I would like to know about a source for local raised beef or such to feed the crew for a night. Kristen, you are invited. Local farm raised beef. Any clues?
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Mar 12, 2015 - 11:16pm PT
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I'll come if you can wrangle me a dispensation to back the rig into the
mouth of that cave like we used to do BITD. I wonder if any of that hay
is left in there. Man, that was mighty comfy!
Damn all them new-fangled regularations!
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Mar 13, 2015 - 10:03am PT
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At least we are moving away from roadkill...
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Mar 13, 2015 - 10:09am PT
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Roadkill is a figure of speech for the type of meat involved. I am fully expecting humanely butchered, if not kosher, marmot and porcupine. Additionally, I think that the sides should be appropriate:
acorn flour pasta
wild mushrooms
wild greens sprinkled with pine nuts
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Mar 13, 2015 - 10:09am PT
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Reilly that's our kitchen/ dining room! :)
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Gregory Crouch
Social climber
Walnut Creek, California
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Mar 13, 2015 - 07:56pm PT
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Jim, if I remember correctly, we lived for three weeks off roadkill moose our last time in the Kichatna Spires... Buried it deep in the glacier, remembered not to dump the piss bottle out that end of the tent, and fried it up with garlic and onions damn never every day.
Also, is there anyone going who would like to ride share from the Bay Area/Sacramento/Tahoe area? I'm happy to either drive or ride.
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Mar 13, 2015 - 10:23pm PT
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I could post up pics of flayed marmots that the Rooskies munched on in the
Pamirs and then turned the skins into mukluks, or fur-lined jock straps.
I forget, but I definitely DID KNOTT eat them! I said I could post pics but
I don't want PETA down on me.
Mike, you know the cave? I backed my Volvo wagon right in there and opened
the tailgate to let the tunes blast! It had 6" of straw wall to wall that some
cowboys put in there - it was heaven!
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Mar 13, 2015 - 10:29pm PT
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i would do roadkill moose. Rodents I'm not too fond of. Unless you have a real rustic Aglianico and yeah, some wild mushrooms.... and ....drool.... drrrriink... drool.... what kinda mushrooms were those....oh feck, is that my face?... drool....
Did anybody know that bad meat can make you hallucinate?
bwahhahaha.
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Spider Savage
Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
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Mar 14, 2015 - 07:27am PT
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LOL! Trippin on overripe roadkill.
More stoke:
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Mar 14, 2015 - 07:30am PT
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Whoa....somebody is on the "skyline."
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troutboy
Trad climber
Newark, DE
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Mar 14, 2015 - 07:58am PT
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Nice pic Spider. Wish I could be there, but have a kayaking trip planned for that week. My favorite place to climb….
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Mar 17, 2015 - 08:33pm PT
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My weekly post is more than "Bump." I'll be bringing a case of Bolla Italian wine, probably Bardolino. I drove and/or rode past the winery bottling facility in Trento several times last Fall.
Wayno-I haven't found a store here with Marzemino.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Mar 17, 2015 - 08:43pm PT
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Good luck with that, Roger. I have rarely seen any in stores. Maybe a good small wine shop that has a lot of old-world stuff. But worry not, I can get some In fact, I'll get a couple. Did you try any Teroldego or Schiava or Lagrein when you were there? And what about those whites?
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Mar 17, 2015 - 09:10pm PT
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I did try a Teroldelgo, which I enjoyed. I haven't tried both Daveco Liquors or Superior Liquors in Colorado yet. They both have massive wine stocks.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 18, 2015 - 09:03am PT
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As many of you know, I am now retired and living on a budget. I'm sorry to report that budget constraints only allow me to bring one bottle of Italian wine to share at our get-together.
Banfi Centine Toscana 2011. Hope it tastes ok.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Mar 18, 2015 - 09:29am PT
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Everyone knows you can only get quality wines in a box these days.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Mar 18, 2015 - 10:25am PT
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Jeroboam! Sweet. At least it looks like one. 5 liters? I have had that wine before. It is a sangiovese, cab, merlot blend that sees some new oak. Meant to be enjoyed young, fruity, nicely rich. Perfect for pizza, pasta, or just a bunch of friends. sluurrp. Banfi is a large and well respected producer of quality wines at all price levels. Good score, Fritz.
Last year I brought a bunch of wine that we never even touched. Probably because everyone else brought wines, too. Oh well, better than running out and having to go buy some crap in the middle of nowhere. Just for shits and giggles, let's start a wine list...???
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 18, 2015 - 04:33pm PT
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Wayno! I just read your above post to Heidi. She snorted in amusement and said: "Sounds like he writes the reviews."
A new career for you!
5 liters! You got it. Our ST wine writer!
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Mar 18, 2015 - 10:07pm PT
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Wayno-
I believe I brought a half case of 1.5 Liter Banfi Pinot Noir last year. None of it was wasted. Also had some Bardolino and Valpolicella. Those were all Trentino varieties, I believe?
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Mar 19, 2015 - 12:26am PT
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Banfi is mostly in Tuscany, I think. I could be wrong, as they may have stuff going on in other regions. Valpolicella is more of a Veneto wine and Bardalino is a lighter wine made from the same grapes from the area west of the south end of Lake Garda. To the North of Garda is the Trentino Region. There might be some wines with those grapes from Trentino, but they can't call it Bardolino unless it comes from a specific locality.
There will be a Quiz tomorrow. 8) Use a #2 pencil please.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Mar 19, 2015 - 07:59am PT
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Regarding Tuscany, Angela (my oenologist) strictly adheres to the Chianti Classico DOCG laws.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Mar 19, 2015 - 10:30am PT
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strictly adheres to the Chianti Classico DOCG laws.
They are not what they used to be. Now they can use them fancy French grapes in there like Cabernet and Merlot. Probably a good move, as wine sales are more international. There are actually five Chianti zones, Classico being the most recognized.
OK, I'll shut up about wine now.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Mar 19, 2015 - 10:12pm PT
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A favorite white of mine is Gewuerztraminer; sorry, no umlaut on my keyboard.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Mar 19, 2015 - 10:34pm PT
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I got yer umlaut. You like gewurtz? I love it. Italy has some good expressions of this "grape". Has anyone here ever had a Kerner? Or a Veltliner? There is some magic going on in Alto Adige. Should I give a primer?
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anita514
Gym climber
Great White North
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Mar 20, 2015 - 04:18am PT
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What is the closest Int'l airport to City of Rocks?
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 20, 2015 - 06:33am PT
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Anita: Salt Lake City. 178 miles SE of "The City."
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Mar 20, 2015 - 07:07am PT
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If you take the road just above Snowville the drive is 158 miles and takes 2 hrs 30 minutes.
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anita514
Gym climber
Great White North
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Mar 20, 2015 - 07:09am PT
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Susan: If I fly to SLC, then I WILL be on your way and you can pick me up ;)
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Brian in SLC
Social climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Mar 20, 2015 - 07:42am PT
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Yep...old highway to Strevell (gone now) is quicker. Take the left to Naff. Dirt but well graded. Well marked now too.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 20, 2015 - 09:21am PT
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Here's a better map of SLC to Almo. Go north on I-15 to I-84, & a couple miles past Snowville exit, turn west onto Hwy 30, then a few miles later turn north on Hwy 42.
and the shortcut after going through Stevell is shown in this map.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Mar 20, 2015 - 10:53am PT
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I always take the Strevell way. The gravel roads are good for 60 mph if you have a little Patagonian driving experience.
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Brian in SLC
Social climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Mar 20, 2015 - 01:20pm PT
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Careful going fast through Naf. Its one area that has a lower posted speed limit and does have some some LEO activity. RKM can attest to that...!
There's also a couple of corners where the gravel gets a bit big that are banked funny to be careful with, and, the visibility to oncoming traffic is reduced. Bummer to hit those at high speed, so to speak. Had friends roll a car there and go through a fence...
Strevell doesn't have much left. When I first started climbing in the City in the mid-80s there was a few structures still standing. Most are gone now.
If you're coming from the south, you can take the first exit into Snowville. Go into "town" (don't blink...ha ha). Pick up a fresh cinnamon roll at Mollies, then go west on the main road which is Highway 30. Stay the course and go straight (due west). It'll turn into Highway 42 which then swings north into Idaho and becomes Highway 81. You'll hit the turnoff to Naf in around a mile into Idaho is all. Its signed on the left.
Alternatively, one could take the second Snowville exit but it might be prudent to have your tank topped off in Snowville anyhow so the first exit is best for that. And that cinnamon roll. Or, a set of scrambled eggs to go. And a cinnamon roll.
Says someone who's driven that way over 100 times... ha ha...
Remember, Rock City in Almo for a superb beer selection and they have wine, even in a box, as well. Pizza too. Yum.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 22, 2015 - 11:43am PT
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Here's an updated attendance list.
Here's an update from my end.
We are once again planning on City of Rocks, nights of Sunday June 21 - Thursday June 25, checkout Friday June 26. We have the same camp spot as last year, at Twin Sisters, reserved (Twin Sisters Group Camp).
Our campground is somewhat short on level tent spots, but has lots of parking, a Deluxe shitter, 2 picnic tables, & a nice firepit. No cellphone or internet access, & no water, except what we bring in, & no garbage service.
Heidi, Mark Mason, & I are making contingency plans to feed attendees, with a little more help from attendees. We are currently planning on sponsoring meals for 3 nights, with others adding on H'ordeuvres & fine beverages before, or with the meal.
Of course, if you and or several folks want to sponsor a meal, just let me know? It appears Wayno & Masha might be talked into doing a meal too and Jack T. & Pat showed willingness as well.
Currently we are thinking:
1. Roast Chicken, green salad, bread.
2. Riblet & tamale night, green salad, rice.
3. Spaghetti, green salad, bread.
We'd love to see you again? Let me know your thoughts?
Notes:
1. The no small children & no pets policy worked so well, we are doing that again too.
2. If you plan on attending, post here if you want your name on ST as an attendee, or contact me, if you would like to be anonymous?
3. Campsite costs will be shared and donations accepted for food & all campers are expected to help with the work load.
4. We do welcome diversity & young & fun climbers!
Namaste,
Fritz
Current attendee list: Maximum in camp = 30
Jim & Angela Donini
Fritz & Heidi
Mark Mason
Brokedown Climber
EmKnOt
Spider Savage & 2 guests.
Greg Crouch
J. Tackle & Pat
Yeti & significant other of Yeti.
ImStein & Chris
AK Trad & friend.
TWP & Judi
Kim & Pete
Jerry & Angie
Wayno & Masha
+Grippa for hopefully more than a day. Our young, fun, & good climbing---youngster. (we need more like Grippa!)
Big Mike (we got more like Grippa!)
SC Seagoat
Mark & Kathie Force
Harly Visible
Mouse from Merced
Moosedrool = full camp
We have several of the above folks either staying in adjacent camps to the group camps or in town. However the adjacent camps are not available for the last night, so we will fill up the group camp a little more on Thursday.
plus
Anonymous # 1 in campsite #2
Steve Grossman in adjacent camp
Wayne & Masha in camp 3
Spider's brother Dave in camp 1
There are likely still City of Rocks campsites available, but you need to get off your ass and reserve them in advance.
Here is a link: http://www.reserveamerica.com/ Look for City of Rocks National Reserve, Idaho. As of 3/22 there are only 8 out of 47 campspots left at City of Rocks for those dates.
The same search also show Castle Rocks State Park with 33 sites available.
Their Smoky Mountain camp offers deluxe camping with showers, cell & internet connectivity at reasonable prices.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Mar 22, 2015 - 12:10pm PT
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Looks like I will be flying into SLC sunday night straight from Ontario. Will anyone be coming through SLC late Sunday and returning that way at the end of the week?? Or would anyone like to split a rental? (Anita!)
Fritz can we squeeze Anita into group camp?
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Mar 22, 2015 - 01:38pm PT
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I was heading south from COR to SLC once in the GTO. I had the radar detector
on, duh, as I was doing the ton. I saw a line of cars some miles ahead coming
down into the large valley I was descending into. Their tightness alerted
me so I slowed to 90. He was unmarked so I didn't ID him until the last
second when the alarm went off and I locked 'em up. With smoke billowing
from the wheel wells I saw him look at his gun as we passed. I punched it
cause I knew the Utah border wasn't far. I hit the big curve doing well
north of a ton and made it to the border and slowed down to 80.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 22, 2015 - 02:35pm PT
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Big Mike: Yes we can squeeze Anita into group camp, but Thursday night is going to be real tight. Some real men in the group may have to leave the camp that night to save me the agony of pissing off ranger friends.
Reilly. Yeh! Like he wasn't chase you across the border. You're dreaming. He was likely headed to a meal.
On I-84 I once noticed a Utah State cop had pulled over a car about a mile into Idaho.
The old "hot-pursuit" clause, whether it's legal or not.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Mar 22, 2015 - 02:39pm PT
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I still haven't decided which method of travel I'll be using: the Piper Dakota into Burley International Airport, of driving. Time-wise, flying is a lot faster and easier, but conversely more fuel costs and need to rent a car in Burley. Sigh?
Fritz: count me in for some Vino Italiano. I said this before, just repeating myself in lieu of simply writing "BUMP."
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Mar 22, 2015 - 03:56pm PT
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Well aware of that, Fritz, but he had pulled the trigger on his gun before he got a lock which
was enough to set off my detector and allowed me to slow down. I waited a half a mile to see
if he was gonna do a U-ie before I decided to put some miles between us.
signed,
Gumball Reilly
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anita514
Gym climber
Great White North
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Mar 22, 2015 - 04:04pm PT
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Hi Fritz,
I can sleep anywhere, I have a bivy bag. Not sure of the rules though, and I would hate to piss anyone off.
Let me look into this more seriously and see what I can finagle with regards to flights using my miles!
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Mar 22, 2015 - 04:12pm PT
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Anita! Hope this works out. Would be fun to roll to the city with you.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 22, 2015 - 05:38pm PT
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Anita: We're glad to have you visit our party. The only rules are: bring something to drink & eat, do some camp work & of course: no pets, no small children, & no as#@&%es in camp. There is occasional looseness on even those last strict rules;)
I can't hardly restrain myself! Looks like a great group!
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Mar 22, 2015 - 07:32pm PT
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But I'm Stein will usually turn Fritz loose, on the promise of more booze...
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Mar 24, 2015 - 07:13pm PT
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I would like to be there time will tell
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Mar 25, 2015 - 11:26am PT
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I just reserved a site in CoR for the entire stay, and I'll have some room available for the overflow. PM me for details. I'm up near the Breadloaves and the water pump.
Rodger
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Mar 30, 2015 - 08:39pm PT
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Bumpitty, Bumpitty, Bump, Bump, Bump!
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Urban blight bump!
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11worth
Trad climber
Leavenworth & Greenwater WA
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Hi Fritz,
In have a campsite at the City and will be there from Monday through Friday.
I know a few of the people who are attending your get together.
It would be fun to meet some Supertopo people so I will stop by your camp and say hello.
I will bring a bunch of firewood!
Jim Phillips
Leavenworth
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Hey Jim, I met you a few years back at a Leavenworth gathering. It will good to see you again.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 4, 2015 - 08:46am PT
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11worth! Welcome to the gathering. Be sure to stop by Twin sisters Group Camp evenings for our social times.
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11worth
Trad climber
Leavenworth & Greenwater WA
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Wayno, Looking forward to seeing you again!
Fritz, Thanks!! I will bring firewood.
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C4/1971
Trad climber
Depends on the day...
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What is the distance between your camp and Smokey Mountain?????
Got it. Eight miles/ twenty minutes....
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Apr 16, 2015 - 06:50am PT
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Morning bump.
Wayno, is there a decent box chianti I can bring?
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Spider Savage
Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
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Apr 16, 2015 - 07:25am PT
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Whole Foods has a decent French Rose for $8.
Very refreshing.
I'll pick up a case next time I'm in Brentwood.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Apr 16, 2015 - 08:58am PT
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Wayno, is there a decent box chianti I can bring?
Lol! No.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Apr 16, 2015 - 09:10am PT
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Come on...I'm not a wine snob and I've found acceptable Pinot Noirs and Malbecs in box format. Cheap and east to travel with. Don't touch Cabernets and Merlots any more.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Apr 16, 2015 - 09:24am PT
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I'm not saying there aren't decent wines in a box, I just never heard of a Chianti in a box. There might be some out there but you might not want to find it. Are you trying to jerk my chain? Let sleeping dogs lie. Lol.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Apr 16, 2015 - 09:29am PT
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No Wayno, it was an honest question. I haven't heard of a chianti in a box either...thought you might know.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Apr 16, 2015 - 09:54am PT
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I've found the Black Box wines to be very decent.
edit: now I just need to find boxed fava beans.
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NutAgain!
Trad climber
South Pasadena, CA
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Apr 16, 2015 - 10:38am PT
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If you buy Capri Sun grape juice packets (or the Costco branded ones), and if you leave them in the car, by next summer they will be perfect.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 16, 2015 - 11:55am PT
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We've survived some long river trips with box wines. I agree that Black Box & Bota Box wines are drinkable and pass the hangover test. (You should not have a hangover after drinking decent wine)
Here's a link to a blind chianti taste test where an almost Chianti Box wine won against some pretty good competition.
http://www.morssglobalfinance.com/chiantis-the-box-wine-wins-again/
Piccini Rosso 3L Box 2010
While not called a Chianti, this box is pretty close with Sangiovese as the primary grape supplemented by the Malvasia Nera and Ciliegiolo grapes.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Apr 17, 2015 - 07:40am PT
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I normally buy wine for occasions like this at Daveco Liquors in Northglenn. I can mix and match, so i'll find a drinkable Chianti for donini and throw it in one of the cases. No swill allowed!
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kpinwalla2
Social climber
WA
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Apr 17, 2015 - 07:50am PT
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You guys are killin' me with all this talk of climbing in my favorite place and consumption of my favorite beverage. I have a cellar chock full of some darn good stuff that I'd love to share - maybe next year...
http://www.vinterra.net
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Apr 25, 2015 - 10:09pm PT
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Eight days w/o a bump? This thread needs to stay relevant.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Apr 25, 2015 - 10:22pm PT
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I was just asking Masha about the one dinner I said I would gladly do. She thought the Chicken would be a good one again. I was thinking the Carne Asada, even though it wasn't as I planned. Any thoughts from last years attendees? What I really want to do is get some really good local meat and stuff and go from there. You think those Mormom folk would cut loose with a bunch of nice steaks or something? That is when the red wine really gets tasting good.
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Spider Savage
Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
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Apr 26, 2015 - 08:18am PT
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If you cook it. I will buy it.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Apr 26, 2015 - 11:52am PT
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Wayno-
I thought the carne asada was great last time around! Since I'm bringing red wine again, that seems appropriate!!
See you there!
Rodger
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 26, 2015 - 03:58pm PT
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Wayno & all: I loved every Wayno meal last year at the COR event. However, Heidi's & my favorite was Wayno's Italian sausages. We had a recent discussion about your old custom sausage maker in Seattle and your difficulty in obtaining said sausages.
If you can bring 60 or so of those sausages, the Idaho contingent will pay for them, and grill them, & provide some type of local buns, condements, etc.
We are off to SE Utah for a week of canyoneering & I promised to be a little more active poster after Cinco de Mayo.
The sad news is: Mouse & AK Trad & companion are not able to attend. The good news is: we will now likely have room for those who are staying in adjacent campsites, but were not able to book Thursday night.
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Vegasclimber
Trad climber
Las Vegas, NV.
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Looking at the possibility of heading up for this one. Need to take a look at the area and see if there is any low-numbers stuff for me to climb.
Edit to add - plenty for me to do. Driving up there is just too much, so I will fly to Twin Falls and get a rental. If I can find camping then I think that I will make an appearance.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Vegasclimber-
I have a site reserved near the Breadloaves that I'm willing to share. PM me for details.
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Spider Savage
Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
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Plenty of climbs at every range. Super fun easy routes set up right in the group camp. I'll probably set the TR as soon as I arrive and leave it up for all.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Travis! Fly into slc and we can share a rental! Getting to twin falls looks like a real nightmare from toronto! That would be sick dude! Kinda glad i haven't booked yet!
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Delhi Dog
climber
Good Question...
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Sure sounds like a great time!
Wish I could make it.
(I'll be in Vermont/NY Lake George area that week...)
I've never climbed there but have always wanted to.
Every time I head to Idaho it's for a river trip, going to have to include a climbing trip ones of these days.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - May 6, 2015 - 09:10pm PT
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We are still recovering from our 7 days enjoying SE Utah canyoneering & desert hiking.
We were rudely thunderstormed out on Sunday, when our last day's hike ended up with a one-mile uphill off-trail power-hike through a raging lightning storm with several strikes within a mile of us. (I felt very alive!) We did see a lot of great Anasazi ruins during the week.
I did find the ST header for this thread tonight amusing.
Yes! I will update camping & meal info in a day or two. I need to catch up after being in the desert for a week.
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Vegasclimber
Trad climber
Las Vegas, NV.
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Travis! Fly into slc and we can share a rental! Getting to twin falls looks like a real nightmare from toronto! That would be sick dude! Kinda glad i haven't booked yet!
I will look into it Mike - the cost saving wasn't enough to jusify the drive. But if you want to split a rental then I'm down. We can get a subcompact for about 25/days.
Did you book your tickets already? I am looking at getting in on Sunday and heading back Friday afternoon. Let me know what time you will be in SLC, and I will see that is available on my side. I still need to get a camping space as well.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Travis- Brokedown said he had a spot for ya.
Anyone gonna stay the weekend?? I'd like to stay but Travis leaves friday. I'd be willing to drive him back to slc and come back for a few more days??
Maybe hit up castle rocks??
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Vegasclimber
Trad climber
Las Vegas, NV.
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Sent Broke an email. Thanks all! This is going to be a great event.
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NutAgain!
Trad climber
South Pasadena, CA
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Moosie, I'm driving from SF Bay Area, and you're welcome to join us but beware:
1) Toyota Prius with me and 2 tweens (teen-age rebellion hasn't kicked in yet), but still a free seat. I have a cartop carrier
2) We have been known to listen to 2 Tangerine Dream albums in their entirety in a row
3) We're stopping in Nampa, ID to visit my bro and his family for a few days before hitting CoR
4) Afterward, we're going to see Elephant's Perch, Yellowstone, Bonneville Salt Flats, Great Basin Nat'l Park, and whatever cool spots we find on Hwy 50 in Nevada, then through Tioga Pass and mandatory swim in Tenaya, etc.
So if you're on a short time budget, we're not the ride you're looking for. If you want extra adventure PM me.
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Gregory Crouch
Social climber
Walnut Creek, California
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I'm interested in carpooling from the Bay Area. I live in Walnut Creek.
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11worth
Trad climber
Leavenworth & Greenwater WA
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Wayno,
If you are doing Carne Asada one night I could pick up a couple of steaks to contribute. What cut do you like? When you prepared that at the Leavenworth gathering it was fantastic.
Jim
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - May 10, 2015 - 10:45am PT
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Here's an update from my end.
We are planning on City of Rocks, nights of Sunday June 21 - Thursday June 25, checkout Friday June 26. We have the same camp spot as last year, at Twin Sisters, reserved (Twin Sisters Group Camp).
Our campground is somewhat short on level tent spots, but has lots of parking, a Deluxe shitter, 2 picnic tables, & a nice firepit.
No cellphone or internet access, & no water, except what we bring in, & no garbage service.
Heidi, Mark Mason, & I are making contingency plans to feed attendees, with a little more help from attendees. We are currently planning on sponsoring meals for 3 nights, with others adding on H'ordeuvres & fine beverages before, or with the meal.
Of course, if you and or several folks want to sponsor a meal, just let me know? Jack T. & Pat have showed willingness, but I need to still coordinate with them.
Currently we are thinking:
1. Roast Chicken, green salad, bread Sunday night.
2. Riblet & tamale night, green salad, rice.
3. Spaghetti, green salad, bread.
4. Wayno & Masha gourmet meal
Firewood! Last year we had too much firewood. Heidi & I will bring a bunch of our “free” wood & 11worth has committed to bringing some wood too. Please don’t spend your hard-earned money on firewood----------instead----spend it on fine wines, beer, & great H’ordeuvres to share.
We'd love to see you again? Let me know your thoughts?
Notes:
1. The no small children & no pets policy worked so well, we are doing that again too.
2. If you plan on attending, post here if you want your name on ST as an attendee, or contact me, if you would like to be anonymous?
3. Campsite costs will be shared and donations accepted for food & all campers are expected to help with the work load.
4. We do welcome diversity & young & fun climbers!
Namaste,
Fritz
Current attendee list: Maximum in camp = 30
Jim & Angela Donini
Fritz & Heidi
Mark Mason
EmKnOt
Spider Savage & 2 guests.
Greg Crouch
J. Tackle & Pat
Yeti & significant other of Yeti.
ImStein
Dave & Lisa
TWP & Judi
Kim & Pete
Jerry & Angie
Wayno & Masha
+Grippa for hopefully more than a day. Our young, fun, & good climbing---youngster. (we need more like Grippa!)
Big Mike (we got more like Grippa!)
SC Seagoat
Mark & Kathie Force
Harly Visible
Moosedrool
Vegasclimber = full camp
We have several of the above folks either staying in adjacent camps to the group camps or in town. However the adjacent camps are not available for the last night, so we will fill up the group camp a little more on Thursday.
plus
Anonymous # 1 in campsite #2
Wayne & Masha in camp 3
Spider's brother Dave in camp 1
Plus staying a couple miles away, but visiting
Steve Grossman
Brokedown Climber
11worth
Nutagain & 2 teens.
There are likely nearby campsites available, but you need to get off your ass and reserve them in advance.
Here is a link: http://www.reserveamerica.com/ Look for City of Rocks National Reserve, Idaho. As of 5/10 there are zero out of 47 campspots left at City of Rocks for nights of June 21-25.
The same search also show Castle Rocks State Park with 24 sites & 2 yurts available.
Their Smoky Mountain camp offers deluxe camping with showers, cell & internet connectivity at reasonable prices. On the map of Smoky Mt. camp, the blue sites are still available. However, the 4 at top right, 27-30 are not really suitable for tent camping, and the loop at top left with sites 34-38, is designed for horse campers with corrals full of horse-manure adjacent to each campsite.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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May 10, 2015 - 11:11am PT
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It looks as though Masha and I will do Carne Asada again seeing as it is always a hit. I can also help others plan and execute meals. I have skills. We can bring several coolers and some cooking gear.
Jim, I am going to try and get some "local" Idaho grass fed beef for the Carne part. You can bring fresh veggies for salsa and guacamole. I will post more about that.
Fritz, is Mark going to bring that four burner stove he had last time? Is anyone going to bring a "hot" grilling setup? Those propane jobs last time were a little weak. I would rather just use the fire and a grate. How are you going to roast the chicken? Grill? I can get as much of that Italian sausage as you need, just let me know. I'm sure we will discuss a lot of this on the phone at some point.
Looking good at this end and I can't wait for the festivities. It looks as though we will have a nice group. Steve Grossman and I are going to see Phil Gleason tomorrow and we are going to try to get him interested in going. He would be a nice addition to our group.
Cheers, everyone!
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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May 10, 2015 - 11:29am PT
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Hi Fritz!
So Anita is definetly not coming. Since Vegasclimber is my roadtrip partner it would be nice if we could squeeze him into camp. Alternatively maybe i can bunk with him and Brokedown.
-spend it on fine wines, beer, & great H’ordeuvres to share. I would be happy to contribute some of this stuff, and food for dinner, let me know what we need.
Since Travis and I are both flying in, it will be difficult for us to bring much in the way of cooking accessories, but i would love to contribute however I can.
I have booked my ticket out friday night, so i am no longer attempting to stay the weekend.
I am very much looking forward to this!!
Mike
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - May 10, 2015 - 11:46am PT
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Wayno: Per your questions, here's an equipment list for what Heidi, Mark, & I are bringing.
Same 4 burner propane stove as last year, along with it's owners Jerry & Angie. They also have a grill attachment that fits two of the 4 burners. It isn't perfect, but works far better than the little propane grills.
Same large charcoal "River grill" as last year.
Mark will again bring his large rain-fly that saved dinner on our rain day and his deluxe handwashing system, that I really wish our campers would start utilizing more.
He will also bring his river dish-washing system, so Heidi won't have to take dirty dishes down to her motel room for washing.
We do deeply appreciate your offer to share your cooking expertise, but we also don't want to see you doing anywhere close to the amount of work you suffered last year.
The very-large roast chickens are purchased pre-roasted & one chicken with salad & bread will feed 6 average climbers. We will cut them in half & rewarm them.
Big Mike! Vegasclimber is switched out for Anita as a camp guest, with the understanding that he is going to have to find another place for our too-full Thursday night.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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May 10, 2015 - 12:11pm PT
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Mike, I'm sure we will have room at our camp just as last time. You are welcome to join us. The last night will be the crux, but I'm sure we'll figure something out.
Fritz, thirty-six or so sausages per box. We can get them frozen and they will stay pretty cold in a cooler for several days and good to eat for about a week. And yes, wash your hands, people, the number one way to prevent food-born illness. courtesy of your local county health dept. Lol.
We do deeply appreciate your offer to share your cooking expertise, but we also don't want to see you doing anywhere close to the amount of work you suffered last year.
Don't worry, I plan on going climbing and I didn't suffer because of the work, but rather my damned feet. They feel good now and I have a score to settle with some of the coolest granite that I have ever seen.
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11worth
Trad climber
Leavenworth & Greenwater WA
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May 10, 2015 - 05:28pm PT
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Wayno, tell me what you need for veggies and I will pick them up on the way.
Jim
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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May 10, 2015 - 05:33pm PT
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Alternatively maybe i can bunk with him and Brokedown.
TMI.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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May 10, 2015 - 05:50pm PT
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Thanks Fritz.
Lol John.. Yes quite.
Mmmmmm sausages...
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - May 10, 2015 - 07:43pm PT
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Wayno! Heidi & I think a box of those Polish sausages might be a complement to Mark's spaghetti dinner. We will talk with you about cost & payment.
Let's go climbing!
Breakfast is included, right?
Moose
Moosedrool: Coffee from Mark's big river-trip percolator, if you are desperate enough to drink "camp-coffee."
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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May 10, 2015 - 07:56pm PT
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The theme for this group is the classic Pennsylvania Dutch saying " climbing (loving) don't last, cooking do."
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Vegasclimber
Trad climber
Las Vegas, NV.
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May 11, 2015 - 08:45am PT
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Oh, darn, flight is booked. Guess that means I have to show up. Woot!
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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May 13, 2015 - 11:46am PT
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Vegasclimber and Big Mike: My campsite is #58 and is near the Breadloaves. At this juncture, I'm probably going to be making the trip out solo...
Feel free to PM me about details; I'll be driving since my airplane is going to be in it's annual inspection at that time.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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May 13, 2015 - 12:02pm PT
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Thanks Rodger! So many options! Tough to make a choice!
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Vegasclimber
Trad climber
Las Vegas, NV.
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May 13, 2015 - 09:37pm PT
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Ugh :-| when I was turning wrenches, I did an annual for about $500...what's the going rate now?
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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May 16, 2015 - 02:34pm PT
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VC- The going rate on an annual for a Piper PA28-236 is around $1,850--provided nuthin's broke and needs fixin'.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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May 22, 2015 - 10:22pm PT
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Marmots and ground squirrels.......Idaho bush meat at its finest. Recent studies show that 40% of Idahoans supplement their usual diet of Big Macs and Cheetos with bush meat and road kill.
Health officials in Idaho are giving free meat thermometers to grocery stores to distribute to their customers with instructions to cook bush meat to an internal temperature of 165 degrees. It is hoped this will ward off any possible Ebola outbreaks. Officials are quite happy with their initiative stating that the program has proved very effective with the 56% in Idaho who are literate.
Roadkill is preferable for most residents of the Gem State so that they can save there ammo for local Aryan Militia turkey shoots.
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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May 22, 2015 - 10:46pm PT
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Fritz
You're in luck.
I decided to cancel my
"Colicky Babies of the West" convention, scheduled for City of Rocks that same weekend.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - May 23, 2015 - 08:59am PT
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drljefe! Geeze doede, that's too bad. I hope the other big events scheduled don't get cancelled, since they add considerably to the diversity we approve of.
So far it looks like the ADA (Attack Dogs of America), AWUSE (Assault Weapon Users & Shooters Enthusiasts) & CECM (Conservative Evangelical Christian Missionaries) groups will still be enjoying themselves at COR the same time we will be there. Good folks all, I have no doubt.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - May 23, 2015 - 09:16am PT
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Here's an update from my end.
We are once again planning on City of Rocks, nights of Sunday June 21 - Thursday June 25, checkout Friday June 26. We have the same camp spot as last year, at Twin Sisters, reserved (Twin Sisters Group Camp).
Our campground is somewhat short on level tent spots, but has lots of parking, a Deluxe shitter, 2 picnic tables, & a nice firepit.
No cellphone or internet access, & no water, except what we bring in, & no garbage service.
Camping expenses. I won’t know exactly until I get a final head count by night, but I will be asking for about $17.00 per camper for 5 nights, or $3.50 per night.
We have attendees sponsoring dinners, with others adding on H'ordeuvres & fine beverages before, or with the meal. Donations are accepted to help defray expenses.
Currently we are thinking:
1. Roast Chicken, green salad, bread Sunday night Sponsored by Jim, Angela, Jack & Pat.
2. Riblet & salads, rice. Fritz, Heidi & helpers
3. Spaghetti, green salad, bread & likely grilled Italian sausage. Mark & helpers.
4. Wayno & Masha & helpers gourmet meal Carne Asada
5. Taco & Tamale night, Fritz, Heidi & helpers.
Firewood! Last year we had too much firewood. Heidi & I will bring a bunch of our “free” wood & 11worth has committed to bringing some wood too. Please don’t spend your hard-earned money on firewood----------instead----spend it on fine wines, beer, & great H’ordeuvres to share.
We'd love to see you again? Let me know your thoughts?
Notes:
1. The no small children & no pets policy worked so well, we are doing that again too.
2. If you plan on attending, post here if you want your name on ST as an attendee, or contact me, if you would like to be anonymous?
3. Campsite costs will be shared and donations accepted for food & all campers are expected to help with the work load.
4. We do welcome diversity & young & fun climbers!
Namaste,
Fritz/Ray
Current attendee list: Maximum in camp = 30
Jim & Angela Donini
Fritz & Heidi
Mark Mason
EmKnOt
Spider Savage & 2 guests.
Greg Crouch
Jack & Pat
Yeti & significant other of Yeti.
ImStein
Dave & Lisa
TWP & Judi
Kim & Pete
Jerry & Angie
Wayno & Masha
+Grippa for hopefully more than a day. Our young, fun, & good climbing---youngster. (we need more like Grippa!)
Big Mike
SC Seagoat
Mark & Kathie
Harly Visible
Moosedrool
Vegas Climber = full camp
We have several of the above folks either staying in adjacent camps to the group camps or in town. However the adjacent camps are not available for the last night, so we will fill up the group camp a little more on Thursday.
plus
Anonymous # 1 in campsite #2
Wayne & Masha in camp 3
Spider's brother Dave in camp 1
Plus staying a couple miles away, but visiting
Steve Grossman
Brokedown Climber
11worth
Nutagain & 2 teens.
There are likely nearby campsites available, but you need to get off your ass and reserve them in advance.
Here is a link: http://www.reserveamerica.com/ Look for City of Rocks National Reserve, Idaho. As of 5/10 there are zero out of 47 campspots left at City of Rocks for those dates.
The same search also show Castle Rocks State Park with 24 sites & 2 yurts available.
Their Smoky Mountain camp offers deluxe camping with showers, cell & internet connectivity at reasonable prices. On the map of Smoky Mt. camp, the blue sites are still available. However, the 4 at top right, 27-30 are not really suitable for tent camping, and the loop at top left with sites 34-38, is designed for horse campers with corrals full of horse-manure adjacent to each campsite.
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C4/1971
Trad climber
Depends on the day...
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May 24, 2015 - 08:52pm PT
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I will be there, at least for the last two nights. Looking forward to seeing Jim, we climbed quite a bit together in 1973 and 1974. I booked two nights at Castle Rocks, Smokey Mountain.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - May 25, 2015 - 07:13am PT
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C4/1971. Stop by our Twin Sisters group camp & meet the rest of us. Donini will likely be around after 6:00 PM.
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jomey
Trad climber
Yosemite
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Does anyone have an open parking spot at a campsite?
Thinking of joining the party from Tuesday (23rd) through Thursday night. I will stay in my vehicle, no tent spot or campsite space required.
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Spider Savage
Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
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The stoke is building. Jomey - something will turn up here.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 3, 2015 - 05:52pm PT
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Sorry to all potential late-comers, but the group camp is still full for the duration & the nearby camp folks are going to have to squeeze in with us, or camp elsewhere on Thursday night.
At this time, I think we are right at the campsite limit, but ok for Thursday night. Decent tent-sites may well be a problem, which is why we will have wine & beer to ease our pains.
On the more positive side!
After buying some more throw-away plates last week, I discovered the cache of paper plates & plastic utensils donated last year, that I took home. I think we have plenty of stuff to eat on & with, but we will also have a "river-trip" dishwashing system sponsored by Mark this year, if you want to eat off & with your own beloved plates & utensils.
Looking forward to seeing old friends & meeting new friends-----and even some climbing!
I can (still) hardly restrain myself!
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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I've been involved in wine testing for the get-together. Bardolino and Pinot Noir lead the pack by miles...
(In place of a blatant "Bump").
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Hey Roger, have you ever enjoyed a good rose? The last few summers I have been enjoying some good ones from southern France. Really nice in the warm sunny summer weather. I'll try and bring some. I am also going to bring some of those lesser known whites from Italy that I like so much. Ever try a Kerner? Falanghina?
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C4/1971
Trad climber
Depends on the day...
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Had to cancel....I am now the campground host in Green Creek, Toiyabe National Forest, just south of Bridgeport in California.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 5, 2015 - 05:03pm PT
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c4/1971: Sorry to hear that. You likely know you can get most of the campsite fee you paid refunded.
Next year.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Had to cancel....I am now the campground host in Green Creek, Toiyabe National Forest, just south of Bridgeport in California.
Hah. Don't feel so bad. I know that place very well. I really don't want to say how cool it is because I regard it as a little known gem. The fishing is incredible at times and there is great access to a back-country bonanza. Lot's of interesting local history up in those canyons. Have a great time. How did you get that gig? I'm envious.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Jun 11, 2015 - 12:03pm PT
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Getting closer. Getting stoked. Getting until the getting gets good.
Woot!
Sluurrp.
Fritz, do you know any good spots on the Snake where I can get my line wet from shore and maybe catch a trout or two. I have always wanted to fish it. Are there any of those smaller spring-fed creeks in your area with decent fishing or are they mostly on private property?
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Jun 11, 2015 - 02:55pm PT
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I'll be seeing you
in all the old familiar places
that this heart of mine embraces.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Jun 11, 2015 - 03:47pm PT
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Moose, bring your A game, we're going big.....in a very, very relative sense.
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em kn0t
Trad climber
isle of wyde
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Jun 12, 2015 - 04:48pm PT
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Hi all,
Looking forward to the gathering but I can't make it until late Tuesday or early Wednesday. Fritz, I'm happy to pay the full 5 days; or if you want to admit someone else to the group camp Sun-Mon, please do so. If tent sites are all taken, I'll sleep in my car.
I'll bring smoked salmon hors d'ouevres for Wednesday or Thursday night, and some dessert/beverage items.
See you soon,
Em
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em kn0t
Trad climber
isle of wyde
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Jun 12, 2015 - 04:53pm PT
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P.S.: STAYING FOR EXTRA DAYS!
Arriving late, so I've reserved space in COR campsites for Friday (near Practice Rock) and Saturday through Monday nights (walk-in site at Bath Rock).
If anyone would like to join me for climbing and to share the campsites Friday - Monday nights, please PM me. Dogs and small children (if they can belay) are welcome.
Em
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em kn0t
Trad climber
isle of wyde
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Jun 12, 2015 - 05:20pm PT
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No probleemo -- Now you're talkin' PARTY!!!
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Spider Savage
Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
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Jun 13, 2015 - 07:18am PT
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Heading out in a few hours. I'm taking the scenic route so I'll see you all next week.
Looking forward to seeing every one again!
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Jun 13, 2015 - 07:33am PT
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Drive carefully and watch out for moose on the road.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 13, 2015 - 07:48am PT
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Em: Thanks for letting us know. I am looking forward to seeing you (and also that yummy salmon appetizer) once again! Re campsite fee, I have to pay for estimated people per night, so you can just pay for Weds & Thursday nights.
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Brian in SLC
Social climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Jun 13, 2015 - 08:30am PT
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These fellers still around as of last weekend...
Green as I've seen it for June...
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 13, 2015 - 12:18pm PT
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Looking forward to meeting those folks who didn't attend previously!
Re meals: I just got an email question about breakfasts & lunches.
You are on your own for breakfasts & lunches. We will have percolator "camp" coffee & hot water, but the coffee snobs (like Donini) make their own.
Besides your much appreciated kitchen labor, feel free to bring fine wines, beer, & great H’ordeuvres to share.
Don't forget to humor Mark Mason by using his wonderful foot-pump handwashing system, when handling food.
I will be showing up around 2:00 PM on Sunday. Last year, besides setting up camp, we got several ropes up on easy routes adjacent to camp.
Namaste,
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab or In What Time Zone Am I?
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Jun 13, 2015 - 03:36pm PT
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Am I safe driving with a Moose? I've never hit one....only deer.
Susan
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TWP
Trad climber
Mancos, CO & Bend, OR
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Jun 13, 2015 - 03:58pm PT
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Absolutely not!
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab or In What Time Zone Am I?
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Jun 13, 2015 - 05:15pm PT
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^^^^. Your car. Drool away. Just don't spray!!!
Whadda team. You'll be drooling and I'll resemble Jason from Friday the 13th.
Susan
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Spider Savage
Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
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Jun 15, 2015 - 07:14am PT
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On the road to COR
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Warshington mossback
Social climber
Seattle, Confusion?
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Jun 16, 2015 - 11:48am PT
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So, the draw to COR is too strong to ignore! Our timing will be a little off from "the Group" but we will overlap.
John & I will be coming down from Seattle for a little climbing, arriving the 18th and leaving around the 25th or so.
If anyone has room for us please drop us a line so we can mooch on your turf. Oh, we will contribute to the costs as well! Thanks, Rich
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NutAgain!
Trad climber
South Pasadena, CA
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Jun 16, 2015 - 01:20pm PT
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Woo Hoo! Finally heading out now... my work delayed me for a day, and a few plan shifts made a new itinerary: Zion, Bryce (astronomy fest), Escalante slot canyons and waterfalls, petrified forest, Anasazi, Canyonlands and Arches, a tour of Temple Square and checking out one of the biggest organs in the world in an acoustically awesome place. Rockin' with the Mormons yes! Then some fossil hunting in Wyoming and Bear Lake and that should lead to nice experience-based discussions of creationism vs. geology and evolution with the kids....
THEN we will be rockin' out with y'all in City of Rocks. I think we'll get there Tuesday evening and stay until Friday.
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Grippa
Trad climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Jun 16, 2015 - 02:32pm PT
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Have fun everyone!!! Wish I could make it this year.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Jun 16, 2015 - 06:31pm PT
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The weather forecast shows sunny weather with slightly above average temperatures. It would seem that early starts in cooler temperatures will be necessary to assure that a respectable number of pitches will be climbed by this virtuoso gathering.
Unfortunately, this means that nights of unbridled rivalry accompanied by copious amounts of adult beverages need to be drastically curtailed.
It might be prudent to adjust inventories to include a higher proportion of non alcoholi!c, high electrolyte beverages.
The local Mormons will be unaware, but grateful, that global warming, a concept they don't endorse, will have brought an invading horde of ,mostly secular, climbers more in line with them.
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em kn0t
Trad climber
isle of wyde
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Jun 16, 2015 - 06:41pm PT
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NutAgain,
Your itinerary sounds fantastic -- what a grrrrreat dad you are. Have fun!
PS Jim, thanks for weather alert. I'm bringing some non-alcoholic libations for the campfire. Might be good if everyone brings several gallons of personal drinking water or extra jugs to fill up at the pump near Breadloaves.
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NutAgain!
Trad climber
South Pasadena, CA
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Jun 16, 2015 - 07:03pm PT
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Thanks Em! We should hardened denizens of the southwest by the time we see you.
Jim, you are off base on the strategy for climber drinkers. Best bet is wake up at sunset, climb some pitches, night-long revelry, climb at sunrise for a few hours, then 10 hour siesta.
I won't be following that strategy since I'm not much of a drinker... But it would be the logical method for those with the proclivities. I do have about 13 gallons of water in the car with me.
Glad we're not gathering in Baker, Ca:
6:30pm, pleasant evening:
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Jun 16, 2015 - 07:20pm PT
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NutAgain...looks like you're having a blast! Look forward to seeing you in COR.
Saaay....you're from Cali, the docs here are country bumpkins. Do you know anyone that can help me? My tongue seems to be firmly implanted in my cheek.
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Spider Savage
Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
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Jun 17, 2015 - 06:36am PT
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Gonna turn Kalispell into Calispell.
Meanwhile....
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anita514
Gym climber
Great White North
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Jun 17, 2015 - 07:03am PT
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Great pics, Spider.
Hope y'all have a great time!
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Mark Force
Trad climber
Ashland, Oregon
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Jun 17, 2015 - 01:40pm PT
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Damn! Can't go!
Have fun everyone!
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Jun 17, 2015 - 03:00pm PT
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Are there nesting birds on Window Rock....is She's the Bosch open? A first world question.
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Mark Force
Trad climber
Ashland, Oregon
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Jun 17, 2015 - 06:37pm PT
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Make sure to take your moose medicine and get well soon!
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 17, 2015 - 07:09pm PT
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Sorry to see that Mark & Moosedrool can't make the gathering. Since we have an over-load of folks for the last night, we are not accepting last-minute campers.
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11worth
Trad climber
Leavenworth & Greenwater WA
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Jun 17, 2015 - 07:57pm PT
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Hello Fritz,
Charlie and I (Jim Phillips) are traveling from Leavenworth and will arrive Monday evening. We have a campsite and are there for the week. We will stop by and say hello. I know a few people on your list but will look forward to meeting every one else. As mentioned we are bring firewood for your use.
Jim
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TWP
Trad climber
Mancos, CO & Bend, OR
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Jun 17, 2015 - 08:58pm PT
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Bummer Moose.
I was ready for the Moose calling contest. Too bad. Get well fast.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Jun 17, 2015 - 10:22pm PT
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Boo Mark and Moose! Too bad!
I'm on a plane headed east!
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 18, 2015 - 01:03pm PT
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Here's an update from my end as of June 18th.
The weather forecast is looking very good with highs in the high 70's to low 80's. Please bring rainwear, so it won't rain.
We are planning on City of Rocks, nights of Sunday June 21 - Thursday June 25, checkout Friday June 26. We have the same camp spot as last year, at Twin Sisters, reserved (Twin Sisters Group Camp).
Our campground is somewhat short on level tent spots, but has lots of parking, a Deluxe shitter, 2 picnic tables, & a nice firepit.
No cellphone or internet access, & no water, except what we bring in, & no garbage service.
Camping expenses. I won’t know exactly until I get a final head count by night, but I will be asking for about $17.50 per camper for 5 nights, or $3.50 per night.
We have attendees sponsoring dinners, with others adding on H'ordeuvres & fine beverages before, or with the meal. Donations are accepted to help defray expenses.
Currently we are thinking:
1. Pat's turkey chili, green salad, bread Sunday night Sponsored by Jim, Angela, Jack & Pat.
2. Riblet & salads, bread. Fritz, Heidi & helpers
3. Spaghetti, green salad, bread & likely grilled Italian sausage. Mark & helpers.
4. Wayno & Masha & helpers gourmet meal Carne Asada
5. Taco & Tamale night, Fritz, Heidi & helpers.
You are on your own for breakfasts & lunches.
Firewood! Last year we had too much firewood. Heidi & I will bring a bunch of our “free” wood & 11worth has committed to bringing some wood too. Please don’t spend your hard-earned money on firewood----------instead----spend it on fine wines, beer, & great H’ordeuvres to share.
We'd love to see you again? Let me know your thoughts?
Notes:
1. The no small children & no pets policy worked so well, we are doing that again too.
2. If you plan on attending, post here if you want your name on ST as an attendee, or contact me, if you would like to be anonymous?
3. Campsite costs will be shared and donations accepted for food & all campers are expected to help with the work load.
4. We do welcome diversity & young & fun climbers!
Namaste,
Fritz
Current attendee list: Maximum in camp = 30
Jim & Angela Donini
Fritz & Heidi
Mark Mason
EmKnOt
Spider Savage & Dave Savage.
Greg Crouch
J. Tackle & Pat
Yeti & significant other of Yeti.
ImStein & friend.
Dave & Lisa
TWP & Judi
Jerry & Angie
Kim & Pete
Wayno & Masha
Big Mike
SC Seagoat
Harly Visible
Vegasclimber = full camp
We have several of the above folks either staying in adjacent camps to the group camps or in town. However the adjacent camps are not available for the last night, so we will fill up the group camp a little more on Thursday.
plus
Anonymous # 1 in campsite #2
Wayne & Masha in camp 3
Spider's brother Dave in camp 1
Plus staying a couple miles away, but visiting
Steve Grossman
Brokedown Climber
11worth & friend
Nutagain & 2 teens.
There are now few nearby campsites available, and you need to get off your ass and reserve them in advance.
Here is a link: http://www.reserveamerica.com/ Look for City of Rocks National Reserve, Idaho. As of 5/10 there are zero out of 47 campspots left at City of Rocks for nights of June 21-25.
The same search also show Castle Rocks State Park with 8 sites available.
Their Smoky Mountain camp offers deluxe camping with showers, cell & internet connectivity at reasonable prices. On the map of Smoky Mt. camp, the blue sites are still available. Of those available, #2 would be best for tent camping & 27 - 28 are not at all suitable for tent camping & lack shade.
Also-----Please remember Sheridan Anderson's warning!
Namaste
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Jun 18, 2015 - 06:26pm PT
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I am assuming that all the folks Fritz mentioned in the group camp and the other sites are going to be in on the meals. Some folks are coming in later but that shouldn't matter. I'm planning on feeding 35 for my dinner, that way no-one goes hungry and I will have leftovers. I will know my costs and go from there. How are the other meal planners going to roll?
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 18, 2015 - 08:44pm PT
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Wayno! Based on my most current info, which includes folks that will be camping with us, but following their own food wants, I suspect 25 - 27 each night.
I have not interacted with 11thworth & his friend, or Nutagain & his 2 teens, or Steve G. about whether they would like us to share in our cooperative dinner plan. No problem on my end to add them, but I need to know if they want to share our dinners and share kitchen work, appetizers, fine wines, & good beer?
That said: our two sponsored meals are set up for 25 - 27 folks and we hope for shared appetizers.
I still encourage folks attending to offer up appetizers----and fine wines or good beer, and to please help with our meals (after washing their hands at Mark Mason's foot-pump & soap hand wash system) ------and to also help every night with clean-up!
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Jun 18, 2015 - 09:20pm PT
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I talked to Lworth and Steve Grossman and it sounds like they are on board. Leaving in the AM and hope I make it in time to catch dinner. Somewhere on a fork of the Clearwater.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Jun 18, 2015 - 09:25pm PT
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Angela and I will be there tomorrow evening.
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skcreidc
Social climber
SD, CA
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Jun 19, 2015 - 06:02am PT
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Ya'all gong to have a blast! Wish I could go....
Sorry your sick Moose. Get well!
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gt rider
Trad climber
moscow, idaho
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Jun 19, 2015 - 07:54am PT
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I am bringing mixed nuts as an appetizer - seems appropriate enough.
For the the beer snobs I will also have a few bottles of Terminal Gravity IPA: Wallowa county's finest ambrosia.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Jun 19, 2015 - 08:18am PT
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Oh Sh!t! I just realized we will be provisioning in the mormon state. Does that mean crappy beer? :)
I'm still headed east... Feel like i'm going to far maybe?? ;)
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Hardly Visible
Social climber
Llatikcuf WA
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Jun 19, 2015 - 08:40am PT
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You're OK Mike,
Just wait till Almo to stock up on beer. I believe that Rock City store there in town is referred to as the best beer store in Utah tho its in Idaho.
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Gregory Crouch
Social climber
Walnut Creek, California
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Jun 19, 2015 - 09:06am PT
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I'll be pulling up stakes and starting the drive in a few hours. Looking forward to a week of climbing action and trash talk.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Jun 19, 2015 - 09:18am PT
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Good to see you post Kev! Great idea. Rock city was stocked for sure. Looking forward to hanging with you next week!
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 19, 2015 - 09:48am PT
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Big Mike! The Utah State Liquor stores have a good selection of beers, including higher alcohol ones. The two best are in SLC. One is just off 3300 South next to a REI store at 3245 E 3300 S. The other is downtown at 255 S. 300 E., Salt Lake City.
Here's a link to state liquor stores.
http://abc.utah.gov/about/wine_stores.html
But I do agree that the Rock City has one hell of a selection of beer and is also run by real pleasant people.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Jun 19, 2015 - 11:44am PT
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Right. The state run liquor stores... I remember something about that in SLC Punk..
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 19, 2015 - 11:51am PT
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Announcing a slight change-up in the meal schedule!
1. Pat's turkey chili, green salad, bread Sunday night Sponsored by Jim, Angela, Jack & Pat & helpers.
2. Riblets & salads, & bread. Fritz, Heidi & helpers
3. Wayno & Masha & helpers gourmet meal Carne Asada
4. Spaghetti, green salad, bread & grilled Italian sausage. Mark & helpers.
5. Hamburger Tacos & Chicken Tamale night, Fritz, Heidi & helpers.
You are on your own for breakfasts & lunches.
Weather is clear through Thursday. http://www.climbingweather.com/Idaho/City-of-Rocks
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab or In What Time Zone Am I?
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Jun 19, 2015 - 12:55pm PT
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Sorry to say I will be Missing in Action. I lost my shuttle ride with Moose going down for the count. I just can't come without him. Wouldn't be right. Just wouldn't. Couldn't do it.
Susan Sad-for-sidelined-Moose
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em kn0t
Trad climber
isle of wyde
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Jun 19, 2015 - 01:23pm PT
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Sorry to say I will be Missing in Action. I lost my shuttle ride with Moose
SC seagoat,
I know it's not the same, not allowed, absolumente pas possible...but if you'd like to hitch a ride with me I'm driving from Bishop on Tuesday. This misses half the fun, but I have campsite at CoR reserved for Fri-Mon after the group site. I'd love to have company and a climbing partner for the extra days.
Cheers,
Em
PS Also sad :-( for sidelined Moose. It won't be the same without him, but I suspect it'll still be wicked good fun.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Jun 19, 2015 - 01:37pm PT
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Bummer! No Andre or Suze!!
:(
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Spider Savage
Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
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Jun 19, 2015 - 01:59pm PT
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No Moose' and 'Goat is tragic. I'll be drinking hard to forget the loss.
I'll have an ice cold box of California's finest grape blend as well as plenty of watery, inexpensive, American beer that assures "drinkability" as it's top marketing tag line.
Em, Looking forward to climbing with you again. You'll be welcome with GTrider and me.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 19, 2015 - 08:27pm PT
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And of course, the first night of our gathering at COR is: the SUMMER SOLSTICE, the longest day of the year, and also Father's Day.
Redundant coincidence?
Or the excuse for a good party?
OH, Oh! I forgot Big Mike took that photo. I likely should have suspected I hadn't shot the pic, since I'm in it. Thanks Big Mike!
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Jun 19, 2015 - 10:44pm PT
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Good excuse... Nice photo Fritz... Looks familiar.... ;)
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab or In What Time Zone Am I?
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Jun 20, 2015 - 08:53am PT
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SC seagoat,
I know it's not the same, not allowed, absolumente pas possible...but if you'd like to hitch a ride with me I'm driving from Bishop on Tuesday. This misses half the fun, but I have campsite at CoR reserved for Fri-Mon after the group site. I'd love to have company and a climbing partner for the extra days.
Oh Em what a thoughtful offer. Unfortunately I will need to decline. I'm actually going through some dermatology treatments at the moment and I'm supposed to limit sun exposure so actually it's probably all for the best I lay low for a bit.
One of these years I am going to make it.
Have a wonderful time and I will look forward to the wild TRs unless there is a pact that what "happens there stays there."
Susan
Susan
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 20, 2015 - 09:51am PT
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I just noticed a closure at COR on their website.
Temporary Closure
Notice is hereby given that a section of Flaming Rock Trail (east loop) is temporarily closed to protect nesting Northern Goshawks. This closure includes the east face of Flaming Rock and east to and including Puzzle Wall.
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Vegasclimber
Trad climber
Las Vegas, NV.
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Jun 20, 2015 - 02:25pm PT
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Gear is packed, clothes are almost done. Checked in for the flight and rental car rented. See y'all on the morrow! STOKED!
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Jun 21, 2015 - 03:44am PT
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Sitting in Ottawa airport, on my way to Detroit then SLC!
To bad Delta airlines stole my stove!! Apparently i should have lied and said it was new. :(
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Jun 22, 2015 - 11:15am PT
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Neither Moose, nor Goat, nor Mouse.
How ya even gonna function, folks?
Have a Terminal Gravity IPA for me, guys!
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Jun 22, 2015 - 02:43pm PT
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Missing you bro!!
Not many shots yet on my phone, but here's some choss we saw on the backroads we came in on from SLC.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Jun 23, 2015 - 02:59pm PT
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Hmm... Sorry Moose...
VegasClimber on Twilight 5.6
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skcreidc
Social climber
SD, CA
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Jun 23, 2015 - 04:24pm PT
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Way to get on it Travis! But obviously.....this is only a TEASER.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Jun 24, 2015 - 06:15am PT
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Mike was looking really good on "Twilight!"
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Jun 24, 2015 - 09:13am PT
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Here's a photo of our Super Topo Master Chef, Wayno, climbing on "First Lead, Practice Rock. This has a variety of starts, and feels harder than the guidebook rating to most who climb it...sandbag!
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em kn0t
Trad climber
isle of wyde
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Jun 24, 2015 - 04:55pm PT
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Sorry, had to bail. Miss seeing all of you. (Edited wordy earlier post to save screen space for important stuff like pix...post up, y'all!)
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
Nothing creative to say
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Jun 24, 2015 - 07:19pm PT
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Oh no Em!
Hope you get and climb somewhere!
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Jun 25, 2015 - 01:10pm PT
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Moose- will do!
Rodger- where's the pics bro? ;)
Em- we miss you too!!
Way to get on it Travis! But obviously.....this is only a TEASER.
Chris... How do you know me so well? ;)
Travis chillin on Bath Rock
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phylp
Trad climber
Upland, CA
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Jun 25, 2015 - 02:09pm PT
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Looks like gorgeous weather. I wish I could be there. Hello to everyone!
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Jun 26, 2015 - 11:54am PT
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Moose....how are you feeling? We missed you at the gathering...a fun time was had by all.
While we didn't suffer from a lack of polish cooking, a rope gun of your esteemed quality is always good to have around.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Jun 26, 2015 - 05:11pm PT
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Fight Moose Fight!
Travis and I are bar side in the slc airport.
We went to Castle Rock with 11worth yesterday and had lots of fun!!
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 26, 2015 - 05:47pm PT
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Got home mid-day today & have had a busy afternoon unloading a pick-up load of group & personal gear.
My condolences to those that missed the "get-together" & much praise for all attendees. It was a great group that climbed hard, partied hard, & most importantly: shared in providing yummy food & beverages & helped at attending to camp chores.
I had not done a day of technical climbing so far this year, so I paced myself, but enjoyed a number of pleasant 5.4-5.8 routes. On Thursday Mark & I "Geezered-Up", left camp at 8:00 A.M. & climbed a well-bolted 4 pitch 5.7 classic named, Theatre of Shadows. Since it was mostly my idea, I was selected to be the "geeze-rope-gun."
The climb entails a long hike, but the views of "The City" are rewarding.
I'm limping today, but it was fun, as was the whole darn gathering. Great people, great weather, & great attitudes all around.
And fine beverages.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Jun 26, 2015 - 08:36pm PT
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Yes, another great COR trip.
Fritz, isn't Theater of Shadows an all-time geezer classic? I had such a great time up there with Skully and 11worth that I actually considered quitting smoking and climbing again.
For about an hour and a half.
It was so cool to hang out with new and old friends in such a magical place.
Now I'm in Wyoming, fishing and touring the Great West.
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crankster
Trad climber
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Jun 26, 2015 - 08:38pm PT
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Looks like a great time, Fritz. Especially the wine.
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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Jun 26, 2015 - 08:59pm PT
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Now I'm in Wyoming, fishing and touring the Great West.
Word on the underground grapevine says you're fishing for puppies...
Or, at least the boss lady is.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Jun 26, 2015 - 09:05pm PT
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Someone certainly is fishing for puppies.... ;)
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Jun 27, 2015 - 05:43am PT
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No, we use puppies for bait.
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L
climber
California dreamin' on the farside of the world..
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Jun 27, 2015 - 06:21am PT
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Looks like a fabulous time, Fritz.
You sure know how to host a party!
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Jun 27, 2015 - 08:03am PT
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Hey Mike-
I'm still a rookie w/r to posting up movies, but the film I did of you and Travis on Twilight turned out very well. I think I have to join You Tube in order to post movies here. Here's one photo taken the previous day, prior to your "exciting moment" on Practice Rock:
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Gregory Crouch
Social climber
Walnut Creek, California
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Jun 27, 2015 - 08:05am PT
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Just back from the party. Thanks to everybody who helped make it happen, but especially to Fritz and Mark, who worked hard before, during, and after to make the event the success that it was. I'm grateful for your efforts.
I really enjoyed the week: meeting a bunch of interesting and enjoyable people, putting faces to avatars, and hanging with old friends. (Donini's scorn alone bumped my climbing 5 letter grades.)
Oh, and the stone! The last two times I went to the City, Ronald Reagan was president. I'd kind of forgotten how good it was. Is. I don't think 27 years will pass before my next visit.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 27, 2015 - 10:17am PT
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I have a long list of "catch-up" tasks to achieve today, but since I'm taking a cool-down break after mowing our considerable lawn, here's some more photos.
Late afternoon on Sunday, Donini, Jack Tackle, & Greg Crouch decided to hike up to Eagle Rock to climb Eagle Crack 5.10a. Mark & I followed, to watch the legends in action.
However after Donini led the route, Mark & I headed back to camp for "cocktail hour."
Our first night was both the Summer Solstice & Father's Day, so I dressed up.
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Gregory Crouch
Social climber
Walnut Creek, California
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Jun 27, 2015 - 10:22am PT
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Where is the crux pack rat, Fritz???!!!
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Brian in SLC
Social climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Jun 27, 2015 - 10:55am PT
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Eagle Crack...yay!
Kim Miller...yay!
Hotter'n a horse pistol now...whew...
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11worth
Trad climber
Leavenworth & Greenwater WA
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Jun 27, 2015 - 11:39am PT
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Thanks Fritz!
That was a great week of climbing, seeing old friends and meeting new people. What a great and interesting group!!
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Hardly Visible
Social climber
Llatikcuf WA
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Jun 27, 2015 - 01:33pm PT
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Great time as usual, thanks to Fritz and Mark for doing the heavy lifting to make it all happen and to all those who prepared the fine meals.
A special thanks to TWP for climbing with me every day and sharing your great sense of humor. I could go on and on but to everyone else great seeing ya and hanging out and I hope to see you all next year.
For Jim, as per requested White Lightning trip report mostly #3's and #2's in a left facing corner with a couple of roofs and a small piece for above second roof, you will love it. Anchor takes a #1 and a #2.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 27, 2015 - 02:34pm PT
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Mark brought a foot-pumped hand-washing system that he uses on multi-day river trips. Once our dirty-handed climbers got used to washing with it, the system was tolerated by most & even liked by some.
Unfortunately, Monday morning, I discovered a drowned juvenile Packrat in the five-gallon bucket that holds clean water for the system. I fished it out with two pieces of wood and placed it on a rock near the kitchen, so all in camp could bid it farewell & give best wishes for whatever afterlife it might have in that big rat-nest in the sky.
However, it was horribly disfigured with what looked like large tumors on its back. After somewhat distant study by those in camp with biological knowledge, or strong stomachs, it was decided I should take it to Park HQ for their biologist to look at & perhaps share with us what hideous disease it was carrying. I held open a garbage bag while Brokedown used two sticks to drop the packrat in. I then drove it to park HQ and after leaving contact information, returned to camp for climbing. Mark shut down the hand-wash system & dumped the water a good distance from camp.
That afternoon I stopped by park HQ and was informed the tumors were Botfly Larva & no threat to humans, although it was suggested we might want to add some chlorine to the hand-wash system water. We also wrapped the clean water bucket in a garbage sack to keep out other diseased & suicidal creatures of the night.
Botfly Larva! And I was worrying it had bubonic plague.
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NutAgain!
Trad climber
South Pasadena, CA
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Jun 27, 2015 - 06:53pm PT
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Much more to follow next week.
Edit: Botfly!!!!!
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Darwin
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Jun 27, 2015 - 07:05pm PT
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^Fritz, ha ha. What were the temperatures like in CoR? It's bizarrely hot in Seattle at the moment.
Who is Mr Burns Moosedrool? Hey I'm sure I'm not the only one hoping you (Moosedrool) is OK. I'm also sure I'm not the only one wishing I had been in City of Rocks with BigMike as a rope gun.
Dar
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 27, 2015 - 08:07pm PT
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Nutagain! It's great that you and your gifted teens stayed with us, and I'm looking forward to seeing you folks again next year.
Darwin. Daytime highs ranged from the high 70's F. to a max of 88 F. on Thursday. Bear in mind, that most all the day is less warm than those highs.
Mark & I had sun on the last two leads of Theatre of Shadows on Thursday & for the long descent, but it wasn't too hot.
After the climb, Mark & I drove to the top of nearby 9,000 + ft. Mt. Harrison to cool down. We explored the views and sorted our rack before leaving the windy 60 f. summit.
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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Jun 27, 2015 - 08:19pm PT
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Fritz, ha ha. What were the temperatures like in CoR? It's bizarrely hot in Seattle at the moment.
Darwin, if you think it's bizarrely hot now, just wait til next weekend. Temps are forecast to be about 95 both at Index and Squamish. And staying home will be no better, because Seattle will be just as hot.
Which doesn't mean you can't climb, just that you have to be a little careful about picking the right routes (and not caring about dying of heat stroke). I posted a story a while back about Nature visiting the PNW and going climbing with us on a day that was that hot. There was puknig involved, but We all survived.
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Spider Savage
Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
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Jun 27, 2015 - 08:27pm PT
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Way fun as usual.
No photos from day one but on day two we decided to go for Theater of Shadows.
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Spider Savage
Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
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Jun 27, 2015 - 08:42pm PT
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To cool off we hit the summit of Graham Peak.
And he beat me back to camp.
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Spider Savage
Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
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Jun 27, 2015 - 08:59pm PT
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Goofing off in camp, young Andrew of COR joins us for some dinner and stokes to lead the 5.11 above the grill area.
Along with Andrew, Big Mike and Vegas Climber we took a donnini "rest day."
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Captain...or Skully
climber
Boise, ID
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Jun 27, 2015 - 10:13pm PT
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A grand time was had by all, I'd say.
Except the rat.
Hey, good pics, you guys. I didn't take any.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 28, 2015 - 02:13pm PT
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Thanks all for posting up. Skully! It was great to see you again.
On Monday morning a number of us went to Practice Rock & climbed on 3 different routes. Brokedown "Geezered-Up" & climbed all of one route & substantial parts of two others.
After the sun hit the rock we scattered to other places. Unfortunately our group picked the still in the sun Bloody Fingers area, which was also quite crowded with what we later learned was the Las Vegas Climbing Club.
The City was quite busy last week, possibly due to the very favorable weather.
After dinner the Savage brothers presented me with a vintage 1973-74 #7 Chouinard Hex they had purchased as teenagers in my Moscow, Idaho outdoor store. I was deeply honored. Thanks again gents!
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11worth
Trad climber
Leavenworth & Greenwater WA
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Jun 28, 2015 - 04:31pm PT
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Skully on Theater of Shadows.
One of my very few photos taken on this trip.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Jun 28, 2015 - 04:45pm PT
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So wow! Another great trip to the City Of Rocks. It was a joy to talk to many old friends and meet some new ones.
I got my chance to be a climbing enabler and hold Travis's rope for any lead his heart desired. Plus spend more time with a good friend who has a huge heart.
Thanks to all the cooks and meal providers! Everything was excellent and it was always a joy to come to dinner. Thanks to Fritz for everything! You are the machine that makes this thing run, and Mark deserves a mention too along with Heidi. A fine event I always enjoy attending.
I am the first to admit i am a bit slack when it comes to helping out around the campsite... I hope to make it up in the digital realm, with the many photos that will follow.
//TEASER MODE OFF
Jerry talking to ImStien, with Spider Savage, Masha and Captain or Skully.
Vegas Climber conversing with Brokedown Climber, and Mark who got squashed by the pano..
Such a gorgeous setting to have luxurious dinners and conversations with great people.
Left to Right:
Brokedown Climber, Mark, Skully, Masha, Angie, Wayno, Spider, and the man of the hour, Organizer, Cook, Facilitator, Climbing Enabler, Legendary Idaho Climbing Pioneer, Raconteur of many funny tales.... Fritz!
Group camp pano
Enjoying drinks after dinner.
Wow Fritz that red van sure does look familiar!.....
Rodger- yes or vimeo but then you can't embed it. It's fairly straightforward. Like signing up for email or here.
Skully- twas super rad to hang out again!! Sorry we didn't get a chance to tie in, hopefully we can do that here!
11worth- It was rad to climb and talk with you! Please do give me a call when you come up north!!
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab or In What Time Zone Am I?
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Jun 28, 2015 - 04:55pm PT
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Was that Amazon box delivered by drone?
Missed you guys! (The reality is I beat the sh#t out of Moose when he nixed the route I wanted to take).
Susan
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Jun 29, 2015 - 10:22am PT
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Nice Rodger! Lol. I was certainly making every move count!. That's my kind of climb. Locked in and always a piece above you when you need it.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Jun 29, 2015 - 10:22am PT
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Great event! Special thanks to Ray, Dorita and Mark....and Pat & Jack Tackle and Wayno & Marsha for sumptuous dinners.
The wine flowed the stories resonated around the campfire
AND
some climbing was even to be had.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Jun 29, 2015 - 10:47am PT
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Mike-
I still have that one on my bucket list, too. You guys looked great on the route. It takes quite a bit of time to upload the movies that I took, and still have about 3 minutes of footage remaining to upload. Later tonight!
Rodger
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Jun 29, 2015 - 02:17pm PT
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Mike and Travis-
Here's the final segment # 4 of the climbing video I was making. It take too long to load the up to YouTube, but it seems worthwhile to do so...
[Click to View YouTube Video]
Hmm. Seems I left a letter in the code out--fixed now. Enjoy
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 29, 2015 - 08:34pm PT
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Brokedown! Thanks for taking time to post the videos.
Here's a few more camp photos.
Last morning, the Golden Mantle Ground squirrel thinking about how to get into Mark's garbage can.
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Spider Savage
Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
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Jun 29, 2015 - 09:29pm PT
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Jun 29, 2015 - 09:32pm PT
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I know there are more pictures available out there! Post 'em up!
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gt rider
Trad climber
moscow, idaho
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Jun 30, 2015 - 07:30am PT
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Great pictures everyone! Thoroughly enjoyable outing and what a superb group of people. Feeling fortunate!
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Spider Savage
Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
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Jun 30, 2015 - 07:34am PT
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We went to do Columbia Crack on Elephant Rock. Donini kept calling it Cocaine Crack for some reason. It went on and on. Cocaine Crack... Crack Cocaine... thus the powdered nose shot:
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Jun 30, 2015 - 11:18am PT
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I'm hopeful Fritz and Heidi will again step up to the plate and sponsor a 2016 City of Rocks get-together! If it does happen, let me be the first to acknowledge my planned attendance!
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Jun 30, 2015 - 01:36pm PT
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Since, my hard work from this morning, got buried by a bunch of savages... I felt i should pull a thisjustin special.....
Awesome video Rodger! Thanks for that.
Hahahaha Spider! The one shot i wished i'd taken.. Thank you!
Ok Rodger i've been working on getting these done since yesterday.
After getting spanked at practice rock the day before... I talked Travis into hitting up Decadent Wall the next morning.
This was what i saw when i unzipped the tent.
These Cottontail Bunnies were common sights at camp.
Travis low on Twilight
Travis getting blinded on Twilight 5.6
Yes. All humans have ruined a shot with their thumb..
Vegas Climber goofing around up top when I requested he throw a couple pieces in to bridge the gap.
Toss me a hip belay to get me across the gap?
Bath anyone? ;)
Parking Lot Rock
Breadloaves pano
Looking towards camp
After we toproped Adolescent Homosapien 5.7
Which i preceded to call homosexual for the rest of the day...
Oops!
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Jun 30, 2015 - 03:43pm PT
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Here are a few pics from the City. This little dude was quite curious. We put out a little capful of the spring water from the Breadloaves. In a few minutes he was chugging down and then he rolled in the dirt and hopped up on this big flat rock in our campsite and did some poses for us. He even waited while Masha fetched the camera.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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There must still be other pictures out there which haven't been posted as yet--POST 'EM UP!
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Hahaha Rodger! Patience my friend.
After lunch and a town siesta, Travis wanted to get up Bath Rock and I told him i would be happy to hold his rope.
The belay and climbing were conveniently in the shade, which was nice since it was already 87f or so in the shade... Lol
Travis heading up tree start.
Have you got a piece in yet??
Ignore the extra arms and legs.
Travis wanted to rap off this thing but I wasn't feeling too confident about that...
Each formation you summit offers a unique view in the city.
Coulda fried an egg on this thing, my shadow is getting burned into bath rock.
Arroyo
The real "Bath"
Vegasclimber and Andrew with the Bath and Inner City behind.
The West/Southwest side of Bath Rock
South Side
These are just phone pics. I will have more later.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Here you go, Roger.
All photos by Masha.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Cool photos Masha! I like the sneaky caption change too! ;)
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Yeah Mike, that was Masha reminding me what you said. oops.
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Mark Force
Trad climber
Ashland, Oregon
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Wayno, The swastika-like symbol on the building in Thermopolis comes from many Native American tribes and represents the four directions and the four seasons.
Did you visit the free hot spring baths there? The state maintains a bathhouse for the hot mineral springs that is open to anyone for free in honor of a treaty with the Shoshone and Arapahoe.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Hey Mark, too bad you couldn't make it to COR. I did know that symbol was used by several cultures for a very long time before the Nazis got a hold of it and ruined it's meaning, but it was still strange to see it on that old building. Yes, I did go into the hot springs, but not the ones in the park. I had a room at a motel in town that had an RV park north of town with their own spring. It was over a 100 that day but we still soaked. Very refreshing when you get out, it seems cooler. Thermopolis is a real interesting place. I actually liked the area.
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab or In What Time Zone Am I?
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Next year fer shure. Thanks for all the pics!
Love little Homey! I wanna hug him or put him in my pocket.
Susan
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Mark Force
Trad climber
Ashland, Oregon
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Wayno, Look forward to climbing with you at COR next year.!Check out the state-run bathhouse next time you go through; very nice experience.
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NutAgain!
Trad climber
South Pasadena, CA
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I'll contribute some flower pics from COR (actually Castle Rock State Park)
And a critter trying to steal our breakfast:
And on the way out, we took the very scenic path. Here's a border road between Idaho and Utah. Granite Pass is in the background, a major waypoint on the trail to California in the pioneer days.
We went probably 60+ miles on this dirt road before hitting a paved road in Utah, and then went about a hundred miles before reaching Montello, NV as the first spot for gas. Definitely need to form the habit of filling up anywhere you can, even if you're only down a quarter tank, when traveling through some parts of the country.
I somehow managed to not take any pics of people at the gathering, so these will have to do from my side!
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Mike-
My curiosity overwhelms me; how DID you get down? The Rebar Route? That eyebolt looks great to me, since that's the standard rappel point anchor in the Dolomites; cemented in eyebolts. They are, normally, utterly bombproof... ??????
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Why Masha had to make a small detour through Lovell, WY, on the way home from COR:
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hobo_dan
Social climber
Minnesota
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Man, you guys look like you're having the best! I'm coming out next year--so de-tune the heat.
Those photos brought back everything but the smell of sage
good on ya!
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Rodger - we did indeed take the rebar route. Travis let me know after we got down that that is indeed standard practice in Germany too. I just couldn't rap my head around going off a single point. I suppose when i'm forced to do so, i will just have to do it.
Wayno- did ya get some new bait? ;)
Wednesday we headed out with the group for a Donini rest day.
Travis headed into the Inner City
Move to your left a bit...
So many formations..
The flowers were out in force thanks to recent rains.
Rough hang eh Donini?
Project 13/Tribal Boundaries
On the way out we found a window.
Cool stone
Crazy Formations!
Face anyone?
A very hot Inner City
After climbing we went for a drive to Burley for supplies, and i saw these round hay bales.
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anita514
Gym climber
Great White North
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Hey Travis, trying to get more scratches on your mini pig? ;)
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 3, 2015 - 08:31pm PT
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Thanks to all for "posting-up" stories & photos ------and comments.
Having just reviewed the last few pages, I have some more photos to contribute.
Mark on the first lead of Theatre of Shadows on Thursday. I'm now recovered from leading that well-bolted 4 pitch 5.7. I may even have enjoyed it. I confess, even I was skipping clipping the numerous bolts.
It turns out you can do two 30 meter rappels to exit Theatre of Shadows. It is only slighly tricky to catch the chains at the bottom of the first of two overhanging rappels.
The 2.5 billion year old granite on Theatre of Shadows has some huge phenocrysts of feldspar. Some in the below photo are over one-inch long.
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Spider Savage
Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
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A big Thank You to Chris MacNamara for bringing us together in this forum and making it possible for the friendship to flow. We'll send you a special invitation next time.
Also thanks for featuring this as a TR in the TR section of your newsletter.
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NutAgain!
Trad climber
South Pasadena, CA
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Mike, send me a campsite chimney pic!
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Captain...or Skully
climber
Boise, ID
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11Worth took a bunch of pictures....well, of flowers mostly that I saw. Still, the flowers WERE going off!
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there say, fritz... such wonderful stuff here...
was so nice seeing all the shares... say, i just saw the packrat, episode, oh my... and the bot fly, etc...
enjoyed going through this before, nice to get back to it, there are so many new pics, again, :)
ooops, forgot to salute big mike and those pics, very nice!
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Scott, i'm getting there buddy! ;)
Ok. More pics.
Mari and Masha enjoying a conversation.
Greg Crouch and the Savage bros.
The Steve's (across the table, Grossman on the right) chatting with Donini and i can't remember the lovely ladies names..
Jim tired out Andrew so much, he needed a nap after dinner....
Group Camp Pano
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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A great big ST THANK YOU to Ray and Mark for orchestrating this excellent gathering! It was a real pleasure to meet so many great folks and there was a lot of talent hanging out unrelated to this get together.
The two gals just mentioned are Lisa Rehms in the foreground and Janet Ader both from Portland. The other Steve is Steve Amter from Washington DC who had a fantastic first visit to the City, gobbling up classics all the while.
More photos soon...
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Maybe we should just keep bumping this thread until the next get-together is announced?
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Mike-
How was the Rebar Route down? I've been kinda' put off by downclimbs ever since 2010 and my little accident. I still have infrequent bouts of Post Concussive Syndrome, especially when looking down; intermittent touches of vertigo. That makes me want to rappel when ever possible (good anchors, easy rope pull, etc.).
Added it "edit.": I would have rapped on that eyebolt in a heartbeat. I'll bet it was drilled in at least 4" and probably 6" before being cemented.
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Brian in SLC
Social climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Downclimb with or without the rebar ladder off Bath rock isn't bad either way.
If you were a bit wobby, you could always just hang onto the ladder.
Standard descent after post cocktail flip flops solo of the Cowboy Route...at night...ha ha...
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 9, 2015 - 04:40pm PT
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Brian: I have no doubt the Cowboy Route has been soloed in flip-flops. It hurts me to think of post-cocktail hour night-time flip-flop ascents, but I agree the rebar route off is fun.
Brokedown! The rebar route is easier and safer than the "walk-off" route from Decadent Wall, that we enjoyed on a November evening a few years back.
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KristenB
Sport climber
Almo Idaho
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Jul 10, 2015 - 10:18am PT
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The routes on Bath Rock- front and back -have been done by ranchers in Cowboy boots!
Let the contest begin...
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Jul 10, 2015 - 10:27am PT
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Sorry....the routes on the back (west) side of Bath Rock have NOT been done in cowboy boots.
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KristenB
Sport climber
Almo Idaho
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Jul 10, 2015 - 10:33am PT
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The back is the south side (rebar route), the front is the north side (cowboy, cowgirl and cowdog). The west side --you are correct have not been done in boots.
Cheers,
K
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Jul 10, 2015 - 11:09am PT
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Kristen, it was nice to meet you. Masha and I really enjoyed listening to your wealth of info about the local history. Somebody needs to keep Donini in line! LOL. You made a nice addition to our wide ranging group of misfits. I don't get around as much as I would like but COR seems to have a unique and productive relationship with the user groups there that I find quite refreshing.
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Brian in SLC
Social climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Jul 10, 2015 - 12:48pm PT
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I dunno kids...here's a shot from google earth. I'm seeing the rebar route nearly dead center in the formation, and, nearly due west facing.
Cheers!
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overwatch
climber
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Jul 10, 2015 - 01:46pm PT
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What does a Green Beret know about direction?
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Jul 18, 2015 - 12:35pm PT
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Bump for a new page
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skcreidc
Social climber
SD, CA
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Jul 18, 2015 - 12:43pm PT
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Looks like great fun you all. Thanks for posting it up!
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Jul 18, 2015 - 12:45pm PT
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Rodger, since you are so interested in the rebar route, here is a shot of the crux of it.
Pretty mellow really.
Ok, here are some shots from our last climbing day.
11worth joined us for our last day at Castle Rock. We were hoping Big Time would be in the shade still, if we got an early start, but instead it was in the blazing sun.
Looking up at Little Time
11worth and Vegasclimber racking up.
I wasn't too stoked on frying in the sun, so i let the boys climb and i took some photos.
Looking back at Almo
11worth and Vegasclimber on route.
11worth getting off rappel.
Vegasclimber coming down.
Approaching Hostess Gully
Hostess Gully
Looking down the gully
We decided to go up over the notch to get back to the car. Here is Travis in the cool hole you pass through.
Travis and the Crack House.
Liking the Lichen
VC and the Poultry Pillar
West face of Castle Rock
The flowers were in abundance.
We were all pretty beat and the heat was getting to us, so we hit the parking lot.
Thanks again to Jim for climbing with us! It was great to hang with you!!
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