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Eric Rhicard
climber
Tucson AZ
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Topic Author's Original Post - Jul 16, 2015 - 02:58pm PT
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After 15 years a comprehensive full color guidebook to the Catalina Highway (Mt. Lemmon) is here!
2700+ routes
1300+ new routes
544 pages
Hundreds of photo topos with sport routes shown in black and white and trad routes in red and white
Sun/Shade info
4 star quality rating system
Color tabs for each chapter
Pie and bar charts indicating quality, difficulty and grades
Climbing action shots of the most beautiful men and women in Southern AZ
Get it today from me before I am forced to start selling wholesale.
To get yours go to this link!
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=RNFBTYCHQ59P8
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Roots
Mountain climber
Tustin, CA
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Jul 16, 2015 - 04:29pm PT
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I'm interested in visiting this area. In fact, we were planning on it this October, but not sure if it's still a go...
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eeyonkee
Trad climber
Golden, CO
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Jul 16, 2015 - 04:36pm PT
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Damn! I'm pretty sure that I've never even thought about counting up to 2700. Might be a good bed-time resource for insomnia.
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nature
climber
Boulder, CO
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Jul 16, 2015 - 04:51pm PT
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so i trust you "fixed" the mile marker problem? kidding....
Good job man! Looking forward to thumbing through it.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Jul 16, 2015 - 05:21pm PT
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I know Bobbi Bensman liked climbing there. Never been and had no clue that there could be so many routes.
Good luck with your book.
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nature
climber
Boulder, CO
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Jul 16, 2015 - 05:23pm PT
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if people wanted to hike (or use a chopper) there could be 10 times as many routes. I know Eric works hard on this guide so I'm stocked this project is published.
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Gnome Ofthe Diabase
climber
Out Of Bed
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Jul 16, 2015 - 05:40pm PT
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Hats off to you!
a labour worth crowing about !
the length of time that I have know of your name ,is reason enough to recommend this.
I am sure it represents as a work of a climbers, climber.
I have other books of yours, the late 80s -'90s C Stronghold/Arizona back country guide, (?)
thanx for this and that i remember it as a fine book.
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Eric Rhicard
climber
Tucson AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 17, 2015 - 07:01am PT
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Thanks for the well wishes. The mile marker issue is fixed unless they move them again!
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Jul 17, 2015 - 07:35am PT
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I've climbed several times at Mt. Lemmon and enjoyed it immensely.....it's been a few years. I'll likely get the book to renew my stoke for a return visit!
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overwatch
climber
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Jul 17, 2015 - 08:20am PT
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I love it there although getting from the freeway across town to the climbing is a pain in the ass. Could someone provide a clickable link?
Edit:
I guess not.
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nature
climber
Boulder, CO
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Jul 17, 2015 - 08:45am PT
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Just to spite you i'll bet ADOT does just that.
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MattB
Trad climber
Tucson
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Jul 17, 2015 - 10:05am PT
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I'll have to get a copy, since I never got the 2nd.
Nice cover shot!! The author on Pitfalls? One of the most exposed climb... like being 1000' up
And a real question, how many drill bits have you worn out in the last 30 years?
And fix that funny typo on the cover (after I get a rare 1st printing)
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Climberdude
Trad climber
Clovis, CA
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Jul 17, 2015 - 10:11am PT
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Eric,
Thanks for the great effort and the pre-publication announcement. My order is in to you. I have never climbed there and surprisingly I do not have your previous editions in my collection (I am a guidebook collector). I look forward to receiving the guidebook and planning a trip to climb there.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Jul 17, 2015 - 10:21am PT
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If Eric's topos of Cochise are and indication....the guidebook should be spectacular!
For those who haven't climbed there....great cragging on quality, featured granite.
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Bad Climber
climber
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Jul 17, 2015 - 02:37pm PT
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Will be getting this for sure! I love the Lemmon.
BAd
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adrian korosec
climber
Tucson
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Jul 17, 2015 - 04:42pm PT
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I haven't bought it yet but I leafed through it at the gym. Looks very professional with lots of great color photos and constructed well.
A step above the previous additions and worth purchasing for sure.
Thanks Eric.
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phylp
Trad climber
Upland, CA
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Jul 17, 2015 - 05:11pm PT
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I have loved all the climbing I've done there. It's great because my friend is a local and knows where everything is, what weather conditions dictate which cliff etc. so it's just pure fun.
Now that I'm retired I need to get out there more often.
Thanks for all your hard work!
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Jul 17, 2015 - 06:48pm PT
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It's a great guide(!!!)and a long time coming.
In reference to a typo mentioned above...
should it be "lemmonade"?
And as far as the number of drill bits...
take the number from the past week alone, multiply by 52, then multiply by 30...
then add a few for a conservative estimate :-)
Thanks for everything EFR!
ps: EFR- above poster "Phylp" is friends with Joe S. (JSn). Get your butt out here!
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phylp
Trad climber
Upland, CA
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Jul 17, 2015 - 08:34pm PT
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This winter, after the monsoon season, Jefe!
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nature
climber
Boulder, CO
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Jul 18, 2015 - 08:40am PT
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Jefe - highTway
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looking sketchy there...
Social climber
Lassitude 33
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Jul 18, 2015 - 03:48pm PT
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Congratulations on the new guide. It must feel good to have completed such a comprehensive book to thia complex area.
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Eric Rhicard
climber
Tucson AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 19, 2015 - 05:47am PT
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Thanks, Looking sketchy... It is a fine feeling and now I hope all those folks who asked when it was coming out every time they saw me will start ordering the book.
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Eric Rhicard
climber
Tucson AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 19, 2015 - 10:05pm PT
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Thanks for supporting your self publishing guidebook author. I am glad for the nice words.
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Eric Rhicard
climber
Tucson AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 20, 2015 - 07:09am PT
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Changed the picture to a photo of the book itself.
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Eric Rhicard
climber
Tucson AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 20, 2015 - 09:56am PT
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Anyone who has ordered have any more thoughts?
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Eric Rhicard
climber
Tucson AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 21, 2015 - 06:00am PT
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Thanks to all of you who ordered a book!
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Eric Rhicard
climber
Tucson AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 21, 2015 - 10:25am PT
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Keep those orders coming.
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steelmnkey
climber
Vision man...ya gotta have vision...
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Jul 21, 2015 - 11:57am PT
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Bump for Eric!
Order early and often!
Excellent book!
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Eric Rhicard
climber
Tucson AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 22, 2015 - 07:59am PT
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Thanks Steelmonkey.
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Roughster
Sport climber
Vacaville, CA
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Jul 22, 2015 - 08:09am PT
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Bad ass man. Mt Lemon rocks for sure!
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Jul 22, 2015 - 08:26am PT
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Strong work Eric!
I look forward to checking it out and will contact you to get that going soon.
The climbing on the hill is primo and a solid guidebook is a huge resource for everyone.
THANKS!
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Eric Rhicard
climber
Tucson AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 22, 2015 - 10:40am PT
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Thanks Steve, you will be amazed!
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Eric Rhicard
climber
Tucson AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 23, 2015 - 08:12am PT
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Light rain in Tucson and it is only 74 degrees outside. Rare start to a day in Tucson. A late start and you can still get a good day of climbing at Windy Point today.
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Joe S
climber
Tucson, AZ
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Jul 23, 2015 - 03:08pm PT
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Phyl,
I hope that you mean it about a trip to Tucson later this year. I really want to climb on the mountain again with you. Eric did a great job with the new guide. Great photos that make it easy to find the routes. He even included a few photos of some of us not-so-beautiful climbers.
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Eric Rhicard
climber
Tucson AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 25, 2015 - 05:56am PT
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Thanks Joe S. If you order online you can have your book by next week. Better yet come up to the top of the mountain if you are traveling through Tucson. Temps in the 70s!
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Eric Rhicard
climber
Tucson AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 27, 2015 - 06:29am PT
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Hey folks, I am shipping out orders today. use the link above and get yours ordered today.
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Eric Rhicard
climber
Tucson AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 28, 2015 - 05:55am PT
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Get it now!
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rockgeir
Trad climber
Tucson, AZ
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Jul 29, 2015 - 06:00pm PT
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Bump for a great guidebook! I got my copy as soon as they became available. I am amazed at how much work went into this guide. Thanks EFR for your efforts!
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Climberdude
Trad climber
Clovis, CA
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Jul 29, 2015 - 06:13pm PT
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I just received the guidebook a few days ago. Excellent job! I appreciate the very clear photographs and the clear layout of the guide. Damn, I will have to schedule a climbing trip to Arizona.
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Eric Rhicard
climber
Tucson AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 30, 2015 - 07:48am PT
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The Lemmon is worth a trip Climberdude.
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Jul 30, 2015 - 09:19pm PT
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Bump
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Eric Rhicard
climber
Tucson AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 31, 2015 - 06:08am PT
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No lines no crowds just a lot of year round fun cragging.
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Eric Rhicard
climber
Tucson AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 31, 2015 - 05:43pm PT
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Phx have you ordered SQ III yet?
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Eric Rhicard
climber
Tucson AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 1, 2015 - 09:20pm PT
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technical
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Eric Rhicard
climber
Tucson AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 2, 2015 - 10:49pm PT
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send
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Eric Rhicard
climber
Tucson AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 3, 2015 - 07:20am PT
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I am the author and publisher. Get it before the middleman gets involved. All proceeds go to me for now. Once I start selling them to stores wholesale I lose money.
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Eric Rhicard
climber
Tucson AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 4, 2015 - 08:58am PT
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Next order please.
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Eric Rhicard
climber
Tucson AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 5, 2015 - 05:42am PT
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Has anyone on this site been to the Lemmon?
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Eric Rhicard
climber
Tucson AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 8, 2015 - 06:56am PT
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Sorry if you are stuck at home because of rain or snow. Get the new guidebook to Mt. Lemmon and see where you can climb 350 days of the year.
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overwatch
climber
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I've asked how about a real clickable link?
I am using a smartphone which isn't so smart and its a pain in the ass to type in all that stuff.
I live in Phoenix and have been to Mount Lemmon multiple times. the place is great, would love to check out the new guidebook
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Eric Rhicard
climber
Tucson AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 10, 2015 - 11:33am PT
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Hey overwatch, Sorry I haven't got a clickable link up yet. It takes about 3 minutes for most people to get the info entered. If you don't want to take the time to do that after I put in about 7000 hours to create the book PM me when you are heading down and we can set up a meet. :)
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Eric Rhicard
climber
Tucson AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 10, 2015 - 05:33pm PT
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Thanks DRLJefe.
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overwatch
climber
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Aug 10, 2015 - 11:10pm PT
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Thats ok, thanks
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Eric Rhicard
climber
Tucson AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 11, 2015 - 06:22am PT
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I hope someone from the area see this forum topic and gets a book.
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Eric Rhicard
climber
Tucson AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 12, 2015 - 06:37am PT
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Deal of the day, I still have books if you need to buy one. See the first page!
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Eric Rhicard
climber
Tucson AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 13, 2015 - 07:52am PT
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Morning bump. Sorry if this bugs you but as a self publishing author it is important for me to self promote it.
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Eric Rhicard
climber
Tucson AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 14, 2015 - 06:49am PT
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This is what local Joe Kriedel had to say.
"Photos don't do it justice. The photos, layout and binding are all top quality. This book is on par with the really nice guides put out by Wolverine. Really impressive for a self published book. Everyone who climbs on Mt Lemmon needs to buy this book! Both to have a great new guide, but also as a show of support for the man who has done so much to make Mt Lemmon the fantastic climbing area it is. Many people have contributed to the development of Lemmon over the years. But imagine for a second that EFR never comes to Tucson - what does climbing on Mt Lemmon look like in 2015? No where close to what it is today. Thanks Eric! Buy the book!"
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Eric Rhicard
climber
Tucson AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 18, 2015 - 07:14am PT
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Keeping it visible so you can order yours today.
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Eric Rhicard
climber
Tucson AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 20, 2015 - 07:30am PT
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Keeping it on the list so those of you who are coming can order it from me. Thanks
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Eric Rhicard
climber
Tucson AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 24, 2015 - 12:38pm PT
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Bump.
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Eric Rhicard
climber
Tucson AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 25, 2015 - 07:06am PT
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Talked to the site boss and he said have at it. Does that single line in the feed once or twice a day bother you that much Tradhog? Funny with a name like that. Maybe you should quit TROLLING.
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overwatch
climber
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Aug 25, 2015 - 07:33am PT
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getting an ad is not a bad idea then it would be up constantly all day. maybe C Mac would cut you a deal
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Eric Rhicard
climber
Tucson AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 26, 2015 - 06:18am PT
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An ad might be worth asking about. Just thought is was un climber like to gripe about a single line a day in a forum list. Climbers I know are not like that. Ah but it is the net. In the end it helps me pay off the loan, cover the 10,000 hours or more I put into it and reaches climbers who want to use it but do not know it exists.
Thank you all for your tolerance.
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overwatch
climber
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Aug 26, 2015 - 07:48am PT
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Doesn't bother me. You are right though, I am sure "tradhog" wasn't trying to be helpful
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Eric Rhicard
climber
Tucson AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 27, 2015 - 07:06am PT
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It's all good.
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Eric Rhicard
climber
Tucson AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 28, 2015 - 06:46am PT
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Still good!
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Aug 28, 2015 - 07:11am PT
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EFR
Around here they call it "shameless" thread bumping.
I think you're setting a record :-)
In book
Not in book
😀
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steelmnkey
climber
Vision man...ya gotta have vision...
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Aug 28, 2015 - 07:30am PT
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Is this route in the book?
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Eric Rhicard
climber
Tucson AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 29, 2015 - 09:56pm PT
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Shameless thread bump! Not in book!
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Eric Rhicard
climber
Tucson AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 31, 2015 - 07:36am PT
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I did not post once on Sunday!
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Eric Rhicard
climber
Tucson AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 1, 2015 - 07:40am PT
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Second day in a row. I am such a dick!
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Eric Rhicard
climber
Tucson AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 2, 2015 - 06:37am PT
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Alright then, I appreciate your orders, please keep them coming.
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Eric Rhicard
climber
Tucson AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 3, 2015 - 06:36am PT
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The guide will soon be in the stores but it is better to skip the middle man and order from me. Thanks.
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Eric Rhicard
climber
Tucson AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 7, 2015 - 10:14pm PT
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Still selling via this thread. Thanks!
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Eric Rhicard
climber
Tucson AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 22, 2015 - 07:43am PT
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Just got back from the east side of the Sierra and it was getting cold. If you are looking for a new place to crag order a book and come on down.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Sep 22, 2015 - 07:56am PT
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Looking forward to checking it out!
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Eric Rhicard
climber
Tucson AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 3, 2015 - 05:14pm PT
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Hope you got it in the mail Steve.
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Eric Rhicard
climber
Tucson AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 9, 2015 - 06:50am PT
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Bump
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Eric Rhicard
climber
Tucson AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 15, 2015 - 07:17am PT
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Great weather in Tucson this Fall.
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Eric Rhicard
climber
Tucson AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 3, 2016 - 05:44am PT
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The weather is great right now. 80 degrees in town making for good climbing temps from the bottom of the mountain if you are in the shade to the very top if you are in the sun!
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Eric Rhicard
climber
Tucson AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 21, 2016 - 04:00pm PT
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Well it has been a warm end to the winter and start of spring. We are chasing shade even at mid-mountain elevations. Boneyard, Red-Diamond Wall, Branching Out Crag, Ireland, Spectrum, The Steep and Southpark are great choices.
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Eric Rhicard
climber
Tucson AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 14, 2016 - 06:42am PT
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Well it is springtime in AZ and we have had a rare spate of showers. Generally it is drier and warmer. but it is still hard to beat this weather.
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