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Ksolem
Trad climber
Monrovia, California
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Dec 18, 2015 - 11:32am PT
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I thought that was you! Ha!. Sent an email via this site.
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Escopeta
Trad climber
Idaho
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Dec 18, 2015 - 12:52pm PT
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Indeed. I figured it was high time SuperTopo received the gift of my opinion on a variety of topics both climbing and non-climbing related.
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Ksolem
Trad climber
Monrovia, California
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Dec 18, 2015 - 01:47pm PT
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Oh oh... here we go.
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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Dec 18, 2015 - 01:47pm PT
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Indeed. I figured it was high time SuperTopo received the gift of my opinion on a variety of topics both climbing and non-climbing related.
Welcome, bring it on!
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Escopeta
Trad climber
Idaho
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Dec 18, 2015 - 02:50pm PT
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You'll do well to speak when spoken to henceforth Mr Keese. Ha
As I was standing in line today to pick up a silencer for a rifle your state doesn't see fit to trust to the likes of you two....... I was reminiscing about that route Ksolem and I did on Penstemon Dome.
While I was greasing (and likely whining) my way up one of the particularly featureless pitches, I was lamenting the lack of a right hand hold. Kris hollered up (bored and tired of watching my progress-or lack thereof) "just put your hand where you think there ought to be a hand hold and pull up on that".
You know what? That little piece of Jedi magic worked for me and I sweated my way to the anchor, having gone hopelessly off route.
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Escopeta
Trad climber
Idaho
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Dec 18, 2015 - 05:18pm PT
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The prominent/dominant water streak route up the middle of Power Dome is not to be missed either. Can't remember the name. Welcome to Courtright?
A moderate climb, even for mere mortals such as myself, that follows the natural line up the thing.
Its nice to use all the esoteric pro that rattles around the bottom of your crag bag also.
Don't forget the kevlar vest and the Level III trauma plate.
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Ksolem
Trad climber
Monrovia, California
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Dec 18, 2015 - 08:30pm PT
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That was "Song of The Earth" on Penstemon. I remember that day. You did well once you quit looking for holds...
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aldude
climber
Monument Manor
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Dec 19, 2015 - 12:09am PT
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Prominent/dominant water streak....Helmsdeep*
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Dec 19, 2015 - 07:55am PT
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What makes Courtright pretty special is it's location. It's not easy to get to for most, keeps most people away except for those who really want it. Scenery is great, fishing is good, climbing is outstanding. There is something for everyone on those domes.
Really special place. Reminds me a lot of Thomas E Edison Lake (Edison Lake). Edison doesn't have the domes so much but it has the gorgeous Vermillion Cliffs. Not really tall, but really beautiful.
Kris, I think I've asked you about those Cliffs and if they've got many routes on them. Forgot what you said.
I think there is a Bear Dome down the trail from the lake too.
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Tarbuster
climber
right here, right now
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Dec 19, 2015 - 10:07am PT
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How delicious.
Thanks Kris!
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Escopeta
Trad climber
Idaho
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Dec 19, 2015 - 11:48am PT
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That was "Song of The Earth" on Penstemon. I remember that day. You did well once you quit looking for holds...
Silly me.
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Flydude
Trad climber
Prather, CA
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Donut, if you make it Lagunatis, IPA, I'll try to lead like Ron Carson...dude, it's gonna be a late spring...gotta snowmobile?
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Ksolem
Trad climber
Monrovia, California
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Eve Laeger told me that it's a nice ski in from the gate.
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doughnutnational
Gym climber
its nice here in the spring
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Dwight, I'll be ready but I need someone who leads more like Mark Spencer than Ron Carson.
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Ksolem
Trad climber
Monrovia, California
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The Carson Kodas Arete is one of the best one pitch rock climbs I've ever done. It's so good I was nuts enough to do it a few times.
Oh wait, was that ST spray? Sure as sh*t it was :-)
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Flydude
Trad climber
Prather, CA
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Feb 13, 2016 - 05:46pm PT
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Hey there Donut...so Rick Harlan taught me to smoke for face and drink for crack...you might have the first pitch according to that advise...but I'll carry yer drill, light one up fer ya and give you encouragement!...let's go!
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doughnutnational
Gym climber
its nice here in the spring
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Feb 13, 2016 - 06:33pm PT
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Hah! Last winter Kenny said he'd go with me but come summer he was less enthusiastic. I will go with any and all who are willing when the road opens.
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