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Flip Flop
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salad bowl, california
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Topic Author's Original Post - Mar 19, 2015 - 07:16pm PT
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What would you do with a total newbie? 5.14 hula hooper. Built like Lynn.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Mar 19, 2015 - 07:19pm PT
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Generator Crack, Ahab, Enema Crack and the Lost Arrow Chimney in that order. Notice that I saved the multi pitch for after some appropriate warm ups.
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bob
climber
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Mar 19, 2015 - 07:22pm PT
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Return to the Stone Age.
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Flip Flop
climber
salad bowl, california
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 19, 2015 - 07:24pm PT
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Whoa now fellas. She's a newbie. She might even be in converse's and a swami.
And Jim, she needs to meet you.
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bob
climber
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Mar 19, 2015 - 07:31pm PT
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Mudshark to sunrise special above cascade falls.
Mudshark is a 5.8 Yosemite breather to warm up then mega jug cranking with some run outs but very manageable. Awesome setting.
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WBraun
climber
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Mar 19, 2015 - 07:38pm PT
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Just hike up the mist trail ......
Now that you've been inspired start out on some easy warm ups.
Phoenix, Tales of Power, Phantom then to sprint up the Nose ......
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looks easy from here
climber
Ben Lomond, CA
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Mar 19, 2015 - 07:39pm PT
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What time of year? And how new?
Obvious stuff if she's completely new: Swan Slab to be within instructing range going over the basics. Monday Morning Slab or Sunnyside Bench to gain a little elevation if you can get her belay-ready, or if you're comfortable soloing 5.4. If by the end she's gung-ho for a Grade III (which will probably become a Grade IV) Royal Arches or Snake Dike.
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kaholatingtong
Trad climber
therealmccoy from Nevada City
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Mar 19, 2015 - 07:51pm PT
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I was just out at Pat and Jack the other day and on the far right side of the main wall was some newer looking really easy short clip ups if you are looking for shorter/easier. You could throw in the grack center, or something on the cookie sheet or monday morning slab in the middle of the week perhaps also. The regular route at sunnyside bench and scramble to the pools might also be a good choice. But yeah, more specifics would help.
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Flip Flop
climber
salad bowl, california
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 19, 2015 - 08:13pm PT
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How about a kiss boy?
20 and athletic with no climbjng background.
Day 1.El Cap Base, delectable, pine line.
Day 2. Swan Slabs, Falls Trail
Day3. Mirror Lake , Bishops Terrace
Day 4. Manure Pile
Day 5. Commitment, Little Yosemite Valley
Day 6. Half Dome
Day 7 Royal Arches.
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looks easy from here
climber
Ben Lomond, CA
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Mar 19, 2015 - 08:29pm PT
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Starting someone with no climbing background on a Yosemite 5.7 crack seems a bit rough, imo (even assuming you were joking about the Cons). I wouldn't even start someone in a gym on a 5.7. I'd bump Swan Slabs to Day 1, and see how she does. I see the appeal to start on something cooler, but better to start with a little slow pitch that ends up being too easy than to burn her out on the experience right out the gate.
2¢
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Mar 19, 2015 - 08:36pm PT
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Me too. I'd save El Cap till she can truely appreciate it.
Day 1. Swan Slabs, Falls Trail
Day 2. Mirror Lake , Bishops Terrace
Day 3. Manure Pile
Day 4. Commitment, Little Yosemite Valley
Day 5. Half Dome
Day 6. Royal Aches
Day 7. El Cap, Delectable, Pine Line, Ahab?, First pitch of Salathe Wall
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ß Î Ø T Ç H
Boulder climber
extraordinaire
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Mar 19, 2015 - 08:56pm PT
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What would you do with a total newbie? 5.14 hula hooper. Built like Lynn. Handcuff her to the (lodge, housekeeping or tent cabin) bed.
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Flip Flop
climber
salad bowl, california
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 19, 2015 - 09:33pm PT
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Good points. Well refined there Big Mike. I like.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Mar 19, 2015 - 10:03pm PT
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Half dome via snake dyke right ?
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Vitaliy M.
Mountain climber
San Francisco
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Mar 20, 2015 - 09:28am PT
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Handcuff her to the (lodge, housekeeping or tent cabin) bed.
+1 :))))
Commitment to Sellangenella with a continuation hike to the top of Yosemite Falls, or no hike, could be a really fun day. Or Munginella/Surprise to Sellangenella. All are fun.
Snake Dike could be a great day out. But in my opinion Royal Arches would not be as fun when you have to pitch out all the 3/4th class. But that's up to you!
If you think she can actually climb 5.9 I would do regular route up the Upper Cathedral Spire. If she can't the Lower Spire has a 5.4 route. Very romantic ;)
Nutcracker should be fine for someone new to follow, especially if she is built like L. Hill.
Pine line is a good idea for some day with 1st pitch of Salathe and Sacherer Cracker maybe? If she could follow those, Central Pillar of Frenzy!
Apron has a few good climbs any newbie can do, like the Grack. Cool views of the Valley from there. Could do that and hike to Mirror Lake. Or Nevada Falls/Vernal Falls, unless you guys do Snake Dike, than you will hike by those anyway.
Ejesta is great 5.8 I thought with cool views and there is other stuff in the area. Like that chimney on the other side of Reed's direct could be fun for her. It is not a squeeze. Can work on OW technique on Chingando. Five and dime next door, has a few cool 5.8-9 single pitch climbs.
If she is killing it, go up the East Buttress of Middle?! There is a new rap route you can do with a 70 M rope which will allow you to not feel as committed. Research it, I have not done the rap route, can't comment. But the outing would be super!
Interesting...seems like for all the size, the valley has only a few classics that people can really recommend. Quite sad.
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John M
climber
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Mar 20, 2015 - 09:31am PT
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the valley has lots of classics. Just not for first time climbers..
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JEleazarian
Trad climber
Fresno CA
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Mar 20, 2015 - 09:47am PT
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Cookie Sheet is nice - decent rock and sufficiently low-angle. That or Swan Slab Gully area should give you a good indication of her aptitude.
I should add, though, that I took my brother-in-law, who has never been climbing before or since, up Royal Arches sandwiched between my regular climbing partner and me, with one 50 meter rope and perhaps 4 each of first-generation stoppers and hexcentrics. We had no problems whatsoever.
John
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jstan
climber
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Mar 20, 2015 - 10:22am PT
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That a woman was willing to commit to a new seven day long experience, tells you something. She wants to spend time with you. And she most fears that she will be unable to please you. She thinks you want to climb. Even if she is terrified of heights she will try to continue thinking you require it of her. You need to do three things.
0. Avoid having her fail. Failure is the Black Death.
1. Give her the impression you are doing exactly what you want to do.
2. Watch her carefully and do only the things she wants to do.
Men are not good at this. But if when it is all over you find you enjoyed the hell out of it, you have a winner.
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JEleazarian
Trad climber
Fresno CA
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Mar 20, 2015 - 11:09am PT
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jstan, you speak with great profundity (as usual). 32 years ago, I took my then-fiancee climbing. The first day, we fooled around Swan Slab Gully, where she had no problem running up 5.7 slabs and easy chimneys.
The next day we went up Cathedral Peak, and she marched right up the climb until she froze on the final pitch when I was belaying from the summit, and out of her sight. I feared I'd made the worst mistake of my life, but coaxed her to the top. From that I learned that even though she might be frightened, she'll pull herself together and do what needs to be done. She's demonstrated that quality many times since. As one of her patients wrote last week to her employer, "She's a keeper."
John
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Vitaliy M.
Mountain climber
San Francisco
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Mar 20, 2015 - 11:35am PT
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tenaya peak seems to be a perfect beginners route unless she doesn't like the height.
Depends when their trip is, Toulumne could be great. But I have to disagree about Tenaya as a good first route for a beginner. It is about 2000 ft of scrambling with one or two pitches of climbing for your typical efficient beginner, but for a total beginner with no systems set up and need for pitching everything out, it would be a nightmare of a day for Flip Flop, kind of like Royal Arches but bigger, IMO. Id say things like Cathedral Peak are much better. Shorter climb, more climbing fun. Just right for a beginner. Those pinnacles across are super fun to.
Matthes crest could be more problematic because of all the traversing, and long stretches of 3-4th class. When it comes to climbing with complete beginners I usually think not much traversing, not much technical scrambling and 3-7 pitches in length. Depending on the climber, their fitness etc. I think Snake Dike is good because there is not much technical climbing on it and it would be super fun and quick to TR for the follower. Summiting HD is great too and it is higher up, so not as hot as the Valley. As long as both of you are in ok hiking shape. Eh just some thoughts...
0. Avoid having her fail. Failure is the Black Death.
1. Give her the impression you are doing exactly what you want to do.
2. Watch her carefully and do only the things she wants to do.
Great tips. When you just start something it is nice to be challenged but not defeated.
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yosguns
climber
San Mateo, California
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Mar 20, 2015 - 11:50am PT
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My two cents as a woman who is always interested in getting other women interested in climbing:
Vitaliy has some wisdom there.
Regardless of what you do, don't have any expectations and don't try to show off. Eliminate your ego entirely. Also, COMMUNICATION! Tell her what to expect, what you expect, anything you can think of that might be difficult (like, if she can't hear you when you're climbing multipitch, if you don't have walkie talkies, how to use the rope tugging system). Be considerate; anticipate how a climb or scenario might affect her and address things ahead of time.
It's hard to get inside someone's head without being him or her, but consider these possibilities: She wants to impress you, so offer compliments when they're genuine and make everything fun. She will do things that push her in order to demonstrate how willing she is to join you and how capable she is (ie, to prove herself), but that's not a bad thing and doesn't mean she wouldn't do these things if you were eliminated from the equation entirely.
Some good options:
-Manure Pile
-Commitment
-P&J
-I've heard Cookie Sheet is nice, too...
-I would wait for longer routes until you see how she does on shorter stuff.
Cheers,
Allyson
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CCT
Trad climber
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Mar 20, 2015 - 12:17pm PT
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Woah man. Some of you folks are crazy. Commitment to Selaginella finishing with the hike to the top of the falls? The chimney pitch on Reed's? Half Dome hike followed by Royal Arches the next day?? Has it really been that long since you've climbed with a novice?
Do After 6, or the After 7 variation of the first pitch. If she likes it, keep going up. If not, bail after P1. Plenty of ledges to stop and enjoy the view.
Munginella. It has height, some complexity for the belayer, a fun "hidden" path to the base, and a heads-up walk down.
For more advanced technique, set up a toprope on Knob Hill. The 5.8 slab at the bottom of Pot Belly will give her a run for her money, and the crack is short but classic.
If she survives those and is still smiling, you'll have a good sense of what else to do.
If Tuolumne is open and she's a hiker, Cathedral Peak with an early start. Snake Dike if she's really solid.
For the non-climbing days: Mist Trail is a can't miss, and Half Dome is nice too. One day for relaxing in the El Cap meadow, checking out the Ansel Adams gallery, and visiting the Yosemite museum. One day for driving to the Mariposa Grove, Glacier Point, and Tuolumne.
Have fun!
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Ed H
Trad climber
Santa Rosa, CA
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Mar 20, 2015 - 12:34pm PT
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Woah man. Some of you folks are crazy.
This is why I visit the taco - and of course all the great beta.
Have fun in the Valley!
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yosguns
climber
San Mateo, California
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Mar 20, 2015 - 01:05pm PT
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I think Commitment is actually feasible...Munginella and Commitment are pretty similar less that one roof move.
I was thinking about some other suggestions: Sunnyside Bench, Churchbowl stuff, and start at Swan Slab. The Grak?
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looks easy from here
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Ben Lomond, CA
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Mar 20, 2015 - 01:05pm PT
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Woah man. Some of you folks are crazy. Commitment to Selaginella finishing with the hike to the top of the falls? The chimney pitch on Reed's? Half Dome hike followed by Royal Arches the next day?? Has it really been that long since you've climbed with a novice?
QFT. I think some of you hardmen have lost a bit of perspective. BUILT like Lynn Hill=/=CLIMBS like Lynn Hill.
Reiterating my suggestions from the previous page, start someplace SUPER mellow where you're close enough to her the entire time for the first few climbs to offer encouragement and suggestions. There's no underestimating the importance of confidence builders. It's easier to progress from easy to hard, than it is to recover from hard to easy.
Are you planning on teaching her to belay? If so you'll want to stay within veiwing/speaking distance while doing it (assuming there isn't going to be a third who can stay on the ground with her).
If you do end up on a multipitch route make sure she's comfortable checking herself out BEFORE you head up and possibly out of sight.
And like CCT said, rest days are key, and there's more to the Valley than climbing. Mist Trail, Sentinal Dome, hell, just cruising around the floor is a kick.
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Vitaliy M.
Mountain climber
San Francisco
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Mar 20, 2015 - 01:19pm PT
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don't have any expectations and don't try to show off. Eliminate your ego entirely.
WOAH do you want him to stop being a guy? Damn we need some realistic expectations here! Shiet....
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yosguns
climber
San Mateo, California
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Mar 20, 2015 - 01:55pm PT
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Ha ha ha. I thought aiming for entirely would render positive results...
Actually, I did think about writing that after the fact. Oops. I guess I have impossible standards.
It's impossible to do...eliminate your ego entirely.
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HighTraverse
Trad climber
Bay Area
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Mar 20, 2015 - 02:31pm PT
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20 and athletic with no climbjng background. Well now, this all depends on how capable YOU are!
Nothing spooks out a newbie like belaying a leader who's muttering "I thought there was a bolt around here somewhere" (don't ask how I know)
Or put another way, for starters take her up climbs you've led or at least climbed a couple of times.
It's also not a lot of fun for a newbie to be hanging on the rope trying to fiddle a stuck cam out of a crack.
Has she ever done a multi-pitch rappel?
Hiked big mountains with EXPOSURE?
So my list:
Pine Line: EXCELLENT though short. Good place to learn how to remove tricky gear placements while on thin holds. No way to get hurt (caveat emptor). From the Tree, "hike" exposed 3d class (belay may be a good idea) over right and up to look up the Nose route to Sickle Ledge. Good First Rappel experience.
Grack Center (the Apron). Meets all the above criteria if you've led it before. You want to know where to start and end pitch 1 or you'll be fussing about, stoking her anxiety (been there, done that). Gets you up high with great views.
Double rope rapps skier's left to somewhat obscure belay anchors. Drop off overhang at Grack Marginal just for a thrill. You can make it with one rope but again, I wouldn't with a newbie.
If she's stoked, move over to Harry Daley to learn precise footwork and steep jamming.
Little John Right: 2 1/2 pitches right under the Big Stone. Some rappel experience recommended.
If she proves as tough as you expect Arches Terrace is excellent. For a Real Adventure don't rap the route. Take the classic finish up and right to Bishop's Balcony, traverse across it (scarce, very small pro) to the rapp rings on the far right side.
Munginella (warmup) to Selaginella is a great 1/2 day linkup. Walk off the Falls Trail. Highly varied climbing. Jamming, liebacking (last pitch of Selly is classic), moderately steep face. Once above Mungy, you'll be on your own. About 10 pitches total. Start EARLY to avoid the Mungy cluster F**K
So now she's digging it. Time for a moderate Big Day. Arrowhead Arete. Stout approach. Really Up There! Above even Royal Arches. The crux is just a few moves, disputed either 5.8 or 5.9. AMAZING knife edge ridge a cheval (look that up in your dictionary of French climbing terms).
Difficult, slightly dangerous mandatory rappel descent down West Arrowhead Chimney. Don't go there unless she's gotten the hang of multi pitch rappels. If it spooks you too much you can do just Arrowhead Spire. Helmets highly recommended.
For a finale if she's really up to it, there's always Snake Dike or Royal Arches.
I've taken strong newbies up all these except Arrowhead Arete and Selaginella.
Mostly, pay close attention to her anxiety level before getting her committed to any particular climb.
I have coaxed newbie women and men up climbs. It can work......or go badly wrong.
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yosguns
climber
San Mateo, California
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Mar 20, 2015 - 03:25pm PT
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Do not take her on Arrowhead Arete. The descent is really loose right now. If she doesn't have a lot of experience in gullies, I don't think this is a good idea.
Also, Munginella to Selaginella is 7 pitches.
Allyson
EDIT: Even if she does have a lot of experience in gullies...
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hobo_dan
Social climber
Minnesota
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Mar 20, 2015 - 04:07pm PT
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Harry Daley Route
Sunnyside Bench JCR
Bishop Terrace if you like hand jamming
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looks easy from here
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Ben Lomond, CA
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Mar 20, 2015 - 04:27pm PT
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Mudshark to sunrise special above cascade falls. East Buttress of Middle Time for a moderate Big Day. Arrowhead Arete.
What's with this sissy crap? You've got 7 days? Plenty of time to teach her to jug and haul her up The Nose.
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phylp
Trad climber
Upland, CA
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Mar 20, 2015 - 07:49pm PT
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Thank you JStan!
Most of these responses about what a newbie can do are completely delusional.
Swan slab easies - make sure she is comfortable with bring lowered, some people freeze in terror
Aunt Fannies , i think it's 5.4
Grack but make sure she is comfortable going higher than 1 pitch. Everyone reacts to heights and exposure Differently.
I personally think the valley is a bad place for a newbie.
But... If she's a natural and takes to it well and can do a 5.7 there is enough for a week.
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Flip Flop
climber
salad bowl, california
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 20, 2015 - 07:59pm PT
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Good stuff. We'll keep the climbing to half days. Plaisir. With the weather so good I thought about a bivy in Little Yosemite Valley and a belayed scramble up the cables.
Royal Arches is a long shot but there would be a third.
The best life advice in there was to make it all seem like my goals. That's great advice. Allyson is smart and V has a great list.
Anybody hiked Sierra Point lately?
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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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Mar 20, 2015 - 10:32pm PT
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the problem with Commitment for a beginner is the starting crack...
Little John, Right might be ok, also crack...
for crack perhaps go to Sunnyside and do Jam Crack, set it up as a top rope so you can tutor from the belay, and you could then top rope something a lot harder if you think that will work...
Knob Hill is a good suggestion
After Six should be a very mild intro to multipitch
Ejesta but only after cracks aren't a mystery.
Get an early-ish start if doing anything over on the Five Open Books because of the possibility of dropped rocks from above.
Snake Dike is a real adventure and I think possible for a beginner, and it has a killer summit.
In general, it's better to end the trip with the sentiment that you'd wished to have had done more, than the feeling that you tried to do too much.
Sierra Point view, from June 2014
great hike on a non-maintained trail.
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Flip Flop
climber
salad bowl, california
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 21, 2015 - 08:15pm PT
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WBraun
climber
Mar 19, 2015 - 07:38pm PT
Just hike up the mist trail ......
Now that you've been inspired start out on some easy warm ups.
Phoenix, Tales of Power, Phantom then to sprint up the Nose ......
Sounds great. What should we do on the second day?
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Mar 21, 2015 - 11:25pm PT
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Just thought i'd point out that if she accomplishes your tick list, she's a keeper... Sandra and i have only accomplished the first three climbing objectives, after two visits to the sacred valley.
Couple of other good one's we've managed to tick: The Grack Centre, Regular Route, Sunnyside Bench, Northwest Books on Lembert Dome.
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Flip Flop
climber
salad bowl, california
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 22, 2015 - 09:51am PT
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It's an ever moving target.
Day 1. El Cap Base Hiking
Swan Slabs
El Cap layback
Day 2. Mirror Lake
Swan Slabs
El Cap layback
Day 3. Mist Trail
Swan Slabs
El Cap layback
Day 4. After 6
El Cap layback
Day 5. Ladies choice
Day 6. Nutcracker or Royal Arches or Half Dome party of 3.
Day 7. El Cap layback
( I made many early trips to the valley with barely any success. Finally, some old coot agreed to go on Braille Book. He got the snail-eye and I had to lead it. Full Value.)
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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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Mar 22, 2015 - 10:01am PT
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maybe your hikes could also be around the climbing places...
e.g.
Knob Hill
Old Big Oak Flats Rd from the Forresta Rd. intersection
Church Bowl
Indian Canyon to Lehamite Falls
Sunnyside Bench
continue on to the base of Upper Yosemite Falls
Manure Pile
explore Eagle Creek to perhaps Michael's Ledge or Split Pinnacle area
SW Base of El Cap
eastern start to Old Big Oak Flats Rd
Royal Arches Base climbs
Mirror Lake trail, loop under Ahwiyah Pt.
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Flip Flop
climber
salad bowl, california
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 22, 2015 - 10:36am PT
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Nice Ed. I'm exactly for having well rounded outings. I came to the walls from the mountains and came to the mountains from the paths. This trip is about enjoyment, exploration and confidence building( for both of us).I like your vision. Thanks for sharing the beta.
I could spend a week just doing new approaches. After probably 400+ days in the Park in 35 years ( more than half Tuolumne) I'm still a newbie. I'm going to try to double that number in the next 5 years. I owe a ton to the inspiring old dads and ageless climber babes shouting encouragement around the campfire, here.
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mastadon
Trad climber
crack addict
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Mar 22, 2015 - 09:06pm PT
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Mr Flip Flop Sir,
Sierra Point is a great choice. You get to follow the abandoned trail through haunted trees up the ancient stone steps:
You’ll eventually get to the scary overlook-the only place in the valley where you can see five Yosemite waterfalls:
It’s a great place to spend a full moon night.
Another good choice is the crawling cave next to the Lower Falls Trail. I walked right by the entrance for 40 years before someone showed it to me. You snake through a small opening and crawl on your belly for what seems like an eternity and come out a couple hundred feet up the trail. Pitch black-not a trace of light. The locals dress it up with spider webs and spooky stuff for their kids for Halloween.
Another great place to visit is the base of El Cap. It is probably the coolest place in the world, especially during inclement weather. You can be at the base, totally dry, while there’s a curtain of water 50’ out.
I could go on and on about cool non-5.14 climbing places to explore in The Trench.
I’m wondering what hula-hooping Truckee girl you’ve talked into this…..
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WBraun
climber
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Mar 22, 2015 - 09:19pm PT
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Tie off rope at railing and rappel one rope length down.
Then climb the crack called fist-a-bule back up to the railing.
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Flip Flop
climber
salad bowl, california
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 22, 2015 - 09:20pm PT
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Mister Don, my friend.
I'm a sea monkey now. This PYT is the famous Lovers Point hula queen.
I have to tell you that you just crossed my mind. This kid reminded me how much AK admired you.
Hope to see you soon.
And please do go on and on about good time trenching.
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Flip Flop
climber
salad bowl, california
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 22, 2015 - 09:22pm PT
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Werner, are you being funny? Didn't that rock-n-rail take flight awhile ago?
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WBraun
climber
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Mar 22, 2015 - 09:25pm PT
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No
Me and Shipley did this route FA many years ago ....
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mastadon
Trad climber
crack addict
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Mar 22, 2015 - 09:47pm PT
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Werner-you kill me. You've been everywhere, done everything.
Hula Hooping, the sport of royalty
AK-it’s not the same without her
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Flip Flop
climber
salad bowl, california
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 22, 2015 - 09:48pm PT
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Sounds hard Werner .
Nice shots Don. Miss that girl.
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MisterE
Gym climber
Bishop, CA
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Mar 22, 2015 - 09:52pm PT
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5.14 hula hooper
What does that even mean. Someone is reaching here.
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mastadon
Trad climber
crack addict
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Mar 22, 2015 - 09:53pm PT
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Mr E Sir,
You just gotta think outside The Taco!!
Edit:
Yikes, that doesn't sound right…...
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Risk
Mountain climber
Olympia, WA
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Mar 22, 2015 - 10:18pm PT
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Arrowhead Arête offers a lot.
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Flip Flop
climber
salad bowl, california
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 23, 2015 - 07:47am PT
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Reach helps
but
hooping is about flow,
my friend
flow
Mastadon is right, I need to get my head out of the taco.
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Flip Flop
climber
salad bowl, california
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 24, 2015 - 08:17pm PT
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Where is that shuttle bunny?
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Mar 24, 2015 - 10:54pm PT
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Woo hoo! Do we get a live tr now? ;)
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BuddhaStalin
climber
Truckee, CA
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Mar 25, 2015 - 03:02am PT
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5.14 sport jousting at sierra point all the way.
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Flip Flop
climber
salad bowl, california
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 31, 2015 - 12:20am PT
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Flip Flop
climber
salad bowl, california
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 31, 2015 - 12:23am PT
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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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Mar 31, 2015 - 12:27am PT
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nice!
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Flip Flop
climber
salad bowl, california
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 31, 2015 - 12:28am PT
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Flip Flop
climber
salad bowl, california
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 31, 2015 - 12:30am PT
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Flip Flop
climber
salad bowl, california
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 31, 2015 - 12:54am PT
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Gnome Ofthe Diabase
climber
Out Of Bed
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Mar 31, 2015 - 03:51am PT
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Good morning bump!
that is the smile
that is the smile
Great headstand!! - WHAT A GREAT SHOT!!
Did I say that is the smile'
For happy sake you gotta show in those red pajamas'
Good, good!
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anita514
Gym climber
Great White North
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Mar 31, 2015 - 04:54am PT
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Flip Flop has a giiiirlfriend.
Nice pics, dude. What did you end up climbing?
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Flip Flop
climber
salad bowl, california
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 31, 2015 - 08:40am PT
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Anita,
Let's put it this way. The beer in that picture is evidence that there is crime in the meadow. What could an old goat like me know about 20 year old hippies?
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Flip Flop
climber
salad bowl, california
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 31, 2015 - 09:05am PT
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So it played out like this.
Day one. (1/2 day) Sight seeing, El Cap base, pitch zero ledge.
Day two. Swan Slabs. Intro to rock climbing and C4 culture. Devil's Bathtub.
Day three. Mist Trail to Half Dome. Intro to short roping, bowline on a coil, bat-maning cables. Halfway up the cables twice but no summit. Alpine hula hooping.
Day four. El Cap Lieback. Hammocks in the meadow oak. Pure bliss. The usual. Heart bivy.
Day five. Swan Slabs. Gear, rope craft, rappeling. This gurl can climb.
Day six. After Six. El Cap Bridge.
The endless parade of happiness and inspiration. So many good connections.
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Flip Flop
climber
salad bowl, california
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 31, 2015 - 10:31am PT
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MPIAD
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JEleazarian
Trad climber
Fresno CA
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Mar 31, 2015 - 12:24pm PT
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Those smiles made my day. Thanks for reporting back, Flip-Flop!
John
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Mar 31, 2015 - 12:41pm PT
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MPIAD
Nice work! After Six is super fun. Great views and cruisey climbing. Sweet trip dude!
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Flip Flop
climber
salad bowl, california
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 31, 2015 - 12:45pm PT
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I know what you mean John. You couldn't ask for a better first timer. We were at Swan Slab on the face closest to the trail. She powered through a couple of mantles with double-foot frog hops. It looked great and a family gathered, 3 teenage Latina girls and a few parents. As soon as Brooke stood on the second move she innocently and joyously yelled "Holy F*#k!" The crowd went wild. It was a beautiful beautiful moment. 6 days of them.
I'm glad you caught that Big Mike. It might be a worthy multi-day. The ledges are sweet.
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Jones in LA
Mountain climber
Tarzana, California
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Mar 31, 2015 - 12:50pm PT
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Fantastic photos -- lotsa sunshine & joy!
Rich Jones
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le_bruce
climber
Oakland, CA
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Mar 31, 2015 - 03:00pm PT
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Nice, Flip Flop! So cool. Great thread.
Those cables are real, man. I always assumed they were casual before actually getting up there - hell no they're not!
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Flip Flop
climber
salad bowl, california
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 31, 2015 - 03:10pm PT
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They're "down" right now and that makes for some spicy batman action.
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Vegasclimber
Trad climber
Las Vegas, NV.
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Mar 31, 2015 - 04:25pm PT
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Awesome report, Flip - thanks for sharing. It looks like you gave her a wonderful introduction to the Ditch. Good work, man!
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jstan
climber
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Mar 31, 2015 - 10:30pm PT
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FF:
You will never forget those 7 days. And we all are not going to forget this absolutely heart warming thread.
Thanks.
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Flip Flop
climber
salad bowl, california
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 1, 2015 - 07:12am PT
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You're right that I'll never forget this week.
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phylp
Trad climber
Upland, CA
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Fantastic!
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Flip Flop
climber
salad bowl, california
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 1, 2015 - 05:47pm PT
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'Pass the Pitons' Pete
Big Wall climber
like Ontario, Canada, eh?
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You guys got lots done in only a week! Nice sends!
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Flip Flop
climber
salad bowl, california
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 2, 2015 - 08:11am PT
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Thanks Pete.
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yosguns
climber
San Mateo, California
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This is really sweet. Thanks for posting! Looks like you had a lovely week. I'm so glad for you both. <3
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Flip Flop
climber
salad bowl, california
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 2, 2015 - 01:49pm PT
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Thanks Yosguns. I'm not sure which of us had the better time. I am sure that it changed her life. She already wants to "climb more rocks".
I wish you could all see her batman the Half Dome cables. Same smile the whole time. Totally at her edge but still fully happy and smiling.
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looks easy from here
climber
Ben Lomond, CA
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Sounds like Snake Dike is in order.
Does she live around here?
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