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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Original Post - Jan 18, 2016 - 10:26am PT
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6/1/15 UPdate! We are planning on a City of Rocks Climbing Get-together, nights of Sunday June 19 – Weds. June 22, checkout Thursday June 23. We have the same camp spot as the last two years reserved at Twin Sisters (Twin Sisters Group Camp).
Our campground is somewhat short on level tent spots, but has lots of parking for campers, a Deluxe shitter, 2 picnic tables, & a nice firepit.
As of this date our group-camp is full, but folks are invited to visit.
No cell phone or internet access, & no water, except what we bring in (Mark & I will have some 5 gallon containers of water), & 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 $15.00 per camper for 4 nights, or $3.75 per night.
We have attendees sponsoring dinners, with others adding on H'ordeuvres & fine beverages before, or with the meal. Donations are very welcome & accepted to help defray expenses.
Currently we are thinking:
Night 1. Grilled BBQ Pork Riblets, salads, & grilled Naan bread. Fritz, Heidi & helpers
Night 2. Spaghetti, green salad, bread & likely grilled Italian sausage. Mark & helpers.
Night 3. Jim & Angela will sponsor a main course of marinated chicken or pork loin. 11worth & Jordan will also provide salads.
Night 4. Moosedrool with: a Polish version of a Hungarian dish called Lescó. Recipe Cook together equal amounts of, Bell pepper, Yellow onion, Tomato, Smoked sausage. We are looking for Moose-helpers.
For shared camp dinners, we will share a deluxe large 4-burner propane stove, a large charcoal river grill, a supply of pots, skillets, bowls, a few dishes, some utensils, a 3-part group dish-washing system, & a foot-operated hand-washing pump that cooks & servers are requested to use.
Sponsors for paper plates, napkins, throwaway utensils, fine beverages & pre-dinner snacks & beverages to share, are solicited.
Attendees should bring their own camp chairs, utensils, & beverage containers.
Attendees are on their own for breakfasts & lunches, although Mark & I will sponsor a pot of cowboy coffee every morning & folks are welcome to boil water on the camp stove.
Firewood! Last year we had too much firewood. Heidi & I will bring a bunch of our “free” wood. 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 there! Let me know your thoughts or questions?
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1. The no small children (under age 10) & no pets policy has 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!
5. I should note that there is now a ban on Drones (the motorized kind) at COR. We are still tolerating human drones in camp, but prefer “worker-bees.”
Namaste,
Fritz
Current attendee list: Maximum in camp = 30
Jim & Angela Donini
Fritz & Heidi
Mark Mason
Mark & Kathie Force
GT Rider.
J. Tackle
Hardly Visible
ImStein & friend.
TWP
Moosedrool
Clark from Idaho.
Grippa & maybe a few friends.
2 Anonymous from WA
3 Anonymous from AK
2 Anonymous from BC-cancelled 6-12
2 Anonymous from UT
2 Anonymous from San Francisco Bay Area
Clark from Idaho via Seattle
GLee
Kevin from Idaho
Ralph T for Moday-Weds nights.
= 29 campers which is nearly a full camp!
Plus staying a couple miles away, but visiting are 11worth &
Brokedown Climber, and Jordan from UT. will have his son staying with us on Mon & Tues nights.
We've had a few dropouts, who will be greatly missed:
Spider Savage, AK Trad & Friend, Pat Tackle & 2 Anonymous from BC.
However, we can now add 1 more person.
ImStein & friend will be staying at another camp Mon-Weds nights, so we can also add one more to our camp group for those nights. (One of those spaces is now reserved.
Post here or email me, or both.
There are likely nearby pet & small-children friendly 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 5/11 there are 3 out of 65 camp-spots left at City of Rocks for nights of June 19-22. Campsites rent for 12.72 a night and will hold up to 8 people (although there may be only a couple tent sites in a camp), pets on leash, & two vehicles Campsites closely adjacent to the Twin Sisters Group camp are #1 - #4 & are already booked during our party
The same search also shows nearby Castle Rocks State Park with 22 of 42 sites available.
Their Smoky Mountain camp offers deluxe camping with water, flush toilets, showers, cell & internet connectivity at reasonable prices. Of the campsites available there, #23 - #28 are not at all suitable for tent camping & lack shade. Rent is $29.00 a night.
Looking forward to it folks. I can't hardly restrain myself.
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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Jan 18, 2016 - 10:34am PT
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Unfortunately I'm out this year. :/
It's a sailing year. Hawaii and Alaska bound.
Susan
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 18, 2016 - 05:19pm PT
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City of Rocks weather for the 3rd week in June?
Bear in mind its northern latitude & elevations that range from 6,000 to 7,000 Ft. Then add in the hot desert air flowing up from the Great Basin & California. Think about nearby 10,000 ft. plus mountains that tend to hold in storms & stir in Global Warming.
As a lifetime Idaho resident, I love to predict the weather, so here it goes for our ST party.
I predict highs between 50 & 90 degrees f. on some, or all days.
I predict night-time lows between 25 f. & 55 f.
I predict perfect dry conditions,or a week of unsettled weather with violent thunderstorms and snow down to 6,000 ft. Or anything in between those two forecasts.
Welcome to the northern Great Basin folks.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 18, 2016 - 05:50pm PT
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Moose: I bounced your meal offer off Heidi & she is agreeable, although neither of us are familiar with the dish.
She asks: "Is it a one-dish meal, or do should we solicit side-dishes to complement it?"
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anita514
Gym climber
Great White North
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Jan 18, 2016 - 05:52pm PT
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No pets... does that mean no HARLEY? :(
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 18, 2016 - 06:40pm PT
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Moosedrool! Whoooo-hooo! We're on for Lescó.
Thank you for being willing to share a gourmet meal with us!
Since we are uncertain about what "spicy" is in Polish cooking, can you give us comparisons to what we can relate too in other regional cuisines?
Mexican, Thai, western U.S.?
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 18, 2016 - 07:34pm PT
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Moosedrool! Thank you again for the awesome meal offer! Lots of us will be willing to help you with food prep, cooking, and drinking. Just ask for what you want!
Anita!
Harley, the cat, is available 2 hours west. The last official pet at our COR party was Pente, the world's best dressed cat in 2012, courtesy of Crimpergirl & Brassnuts.
She was the guest of honor.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Jan 18, 2016 - 09:36pm PT
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Fritz-
As you already know--I'm always good for some fine (cheap) wine as my contribution!
BDC
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Jan 19, 2016 - 09:31am PT
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Masha and I hope to make it but I can't say for sure yet. If we do we will probably get our usual site across the road. We have the dogs, so a separate site just makes sense. Boris was older and well-behaved but these new pups are still learning how to not chew the crap out of everything.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 19, 2016 - 11:47am PT
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Wayno! We hope you & Masha can attend. It wouldn't be a party without you.
Unfortunately, I just heard from Big Mike & he isn't going to be able to make it down.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Jan 19, 2016 - 12:39pm PT
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That sucks. I was just thinking that I would love to spend a whole day out cragging with Big Mike. I'm gunna miss you there, buddy!
Is this guy gonna make it?
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 19, 2016 - 07:00pm PT
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Wayno? The legendary Mouse From Merced?
I just emailed him to let him know we are asking for his attendance.
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Spider Savage
Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
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Jan 19, 2016 - 10:36pm PT
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I am in as usual. Part of a complete summer road trip.
Whatever is needed, I'll bring it.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Jan 20, 2016 - 03:04am PT
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It is with great disappointment that I must pass on this awesome get together this year.
It is simply too long to leave a new employee, still in training with my manager. I made this mistake last year and it didn't end well. I think i can manage a couple days to sneak away for a long weeked but a week is just too much. Hopefully i will have things more stable for 2017 and i can return again.
Have fun everyone!!
Mike
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Jan 20, 2016 - 07:55am PT
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Big Mike-
Sorry to hear we will not see you this year. I was looking forward to getting a climb with your, after a long time of talking about doing so....
Rodger
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KristenB
Sport climber
Almo Idaho
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Jan 20, 2016 - 08:12am PT
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Hello,
An update on the food availability in Almo.
The Tracy Store (now under new management - Kent and Janice Durfee) does not sell alcohol. They have a few more more grocery items.
They have expanded their breakfast options. Commercially made frozen breakfast sandwiches.
They also have breakfast burritos made by a local woman. They are under $3.00 in the store.
They are frozen in the store and still tase very good when reheated in the microwave at the store.
They are egg sausage potato and bell pepper wrapped in a flour tortilla.
If you would like to get an order together she will make up a bunch for you and can do a veggie version if needed. I had her make a bunch for a two day NPS meeting in October and she brought them to the meeting in a crock pot - hot! Each person got one burrito with a small container of OJ and a shared bowl of apple slices for $5.00 per person.
She will need about 2 weeks of lead time--we dont go to town that often out here :-).
Janis does egg sandwiches at the store - made to order.
Janis also has sandwiches and a hot lunch special (under $8.00).
The Steakhouse is closed for the winter but should be opening in March.
The Almo Inn and Outpost restaurant is for sale 1.3 million if anyone is interested. Under good management it would be a going concern so think about it.
Rock City is still Rock City and will be jam packed again this summer.
They have sandwiches in the cooler and the best beer selection in hundreds of miles.
There are people in the Almo area who are fabulous cooks and would welcome the extra cash to "cater" rustic meals for groups.
Perhaps that is an idea for the Wednesday night meal????
Most of them would probably do dutch oven meat and potatoes and dessert with salad. No idea on price but I am betting you would think it was a good deal.
See you all in June!
Kristen
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Jan 20, 2016 - 07:43pm PT
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Bumpity Bump!
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Jan 21, 2016 - 07:10am PT
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I guess you are going to have to come north Brokedown! :)
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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This thread needed a bump....
So...BUMP!
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phylp
Trad climber
Upland, CA
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I'm not going to make it this year, folks. Too much else going on. I will miss the fun though.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 3, 2016 - 08:46pm PT
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phylp! We will miss you. Sorry you can't make it.
On the bright-side, I got an email tonight from a strong & young Utah climber that brought some fun to our gathering in 2014. He thinks he might be able to fit our party into his schedule.
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Gregory Crouch
Social climber
Walnut Creek, California
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Feb 16, 2016 - 06:08am PT
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Fritz, I think I'm going to have to give up my spot... I'm going to have to spend the summer with my ass (mostly) strapped to a desk...
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 15, 2016 - 09:09am PT
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I just updated details in the first post of this thread.
Phylp & Greg! You will be missed, we'll likely remember to drink a toast for each of you!
Other campsites at the city are booking up fast & as I note in the opening post, the 3 camp-sites closely adjacent to our Twin Sisters group camp are now booked.
Our favorite COR Ranger-historian, Kristin, has moved to Missouri, but promises to visit during our get-together.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Mar 15, 2016 - 10:00am PT
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Nice Photo, Fritz. Jackson's Thumb is nicely lighted in the evening Alpenglow.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 15, 2016 - 01:37pm PT
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I'm sorry to report that our Twin Sisters Group Camp just filled up with campers. There still are 22 campsites available at City Of Rocks for nights of June 19 - 23, and another 20 campsites at nearby Smoky Mountain campsite. See my first post of this thread for campsite details.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 18, 2016 - 02:13pm PT
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TradHog: Almo Inn is about 8 miles east near the Park HQ. Amazingly nice place for rural Idaho.
http://www.almoinn.com/rooms
There are also Yurts available at Smoky Mountain campground. See my link in the first post for those.
Princess Heidi & I have tested the Almo Inn on cold fall nights and she is quite happy there.
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Karen
Trad climber
Prescott, AZ ~ God's country!!!!
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Mar 18, 2016 - 05:56pm PT
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Had the good fortune of staying in the Almo Inn and it is very nice. Restaurant is excellent there as well!
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Gnome Ofthe Diabase
climber
Out Of Bed
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May 11, 2016 - 06:30am PT
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blasted, Bad Knee, have to wait BUMPZ = a BBK-HTW-B
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - May 11, 2016 - 08:39am PT
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I just updated campsite availability at COR (9 camps still available) & at nearby Castle Rock State Park's Smokey Mt. Campground (26 camps still available) for nights of June 19-22.
Our Twin Sisters Group Camp remains fully booked, but folks are invited to visit.
Here's a photo of Twin Sisters taken during the Fortieth Parallel Survey. The survey conducted field work from 1867 to 1872.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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May 12, 2016 - 03:31pm PT
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OMG! Only 5 weeks away and counting!
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - May 19, 2016 - 11:45am PT
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DMT! Thanks for the aerial shots. I added our Twin Sister Group Camp to this one.
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Mark Force
Trad climber
Ashland, Oregon
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May 19, 2016 - 03:24pm PT
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^^^How cool is that! Thanks. Can't wait to be there.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - May 19, 2016 - 09:25pm PT
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DMT! I'm glad you picked City of Rocks out from your flight.
Were you on a Bay Area to Chicago flight.
Is your last photo of the Wind Rivers?
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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May 20, 2016 - 06:29am PT
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One month and counting!
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dlintz
Trad climber
Neebraskee
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May 20, 2016 - 05:11pm PT
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Long time lurker/rarely post. It's been awhile since I've been to the City. You guys make me want to go!
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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May 22, 2016 - 11:02am PT
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Sure there will be fine wines, great food and campfire tales galore and pleasant hikes in riverine streambeds alive with birds but, now keep this to yourselves, there is even a modest amount of climbing in the vicinity.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 1, 2016 - 02:23pm PT
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I updated the first post on the thread just now.
We've had a few dropouts, who will be greatly missed:
Spider Savage, AK Trad & Friend, & Pat Tackle.
However, we can now add 2 more folks to our camp. Anyone want to join?
ImStein & friend will be staying at another camp Mon-Weds nights, so we can also add two more to our camp group for those nights.
Post here or email me, or both.
Please read my first post on this thread, before saying yes!
It looks like our weather pattern has shifted from cold & wet to hot & dry. Hopefully, it will be perfect by June 19th.
Also, Jim & Angela have offered to supply a main course for dinner on Weds night & are looking for folks to help with side dishes. I still have two folks from Orem UT. who have offered to feed the masses on that night too, so we should have a variety of food.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 1, 2016 - 08:31pm PT
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Moose sighting at COR this weekend. They must have heard their hero Moosedrool would soon be there. I am sooooo-not-excited about dealing with grouchy mom-mooses with calves in COR creek bottoms.
But the rainbows were nice this weekend, due to lots of rain. Here's one off the park Facebook site.
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GLee
Social climber
Montucky
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Email sent Fritz.....
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Angela and I have volunteered to provide the third night entrée which will include this seasons morel mushrooms....it's been a banner year in the San Juans!
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Mark Force
Trad climber
Ashland, Oregon
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You're welcome to sign me up for gofer-slicer-dicer-mixer-dishwasher.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 3, 2016 - 05:17pm PT
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Glee, sorry, but ST did not get your message to me, so I just sent you one through ST. If in doubt, post here.
Best Wishes & I'll save you a spot, until we can share more info.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Consider yourself conscripted Mark....don't forget your shoes, we even climb at this event.
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Mark Force
Trad climber
Ashland, Oregon
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Oh, crap! Climbing? I didn't know there was going to be climbing!
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 3, 2016 - 09:06pm PT
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Mark! It's ok, hang with me, Heidi, Mark Mason, & ImStein, and if we work at it, during the long Donini climbing days, we can do hikes, talk climbing, & maybe come up with other excuses to avoid El Donini testing our abilities.
ImStein & I were talking about Tom Patey's classic story "The Art of Climbing Down Gracefully" in The Games Climbers Play."
I suggested ImStein might try Patey's ploy number 8 or 13, and show up in his 1970's Galibier Double boots. If questioned, it is obvious to all but a sport-climbing fool, that he is in training for "the Greater Ranges."
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Mark Force
Trad climber
Ashland, Oregon
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It will be so much fun to hang out with you and the crew.
Don't follow that Patey guy. He was a piker... ;-)
And, he hung out with a bunch of wannabes....
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 4, 2016 - 12:16pm PT
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GLee has been added to our guest list.
However, we can still add 1 more person to our camp. Anyone want to join?
ImStein & friend will be staying at another camp Mon-Weds nights, so we can also add two more to our camp group for those nights.
Post here or email me, or both.
Please read my first post on this thread, before saying yes!
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11worth
Trad climber
Leavenworth & Greenwater WA
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Fritz, Did you get my e-mails sent through Supertopo?
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 4, 2016 - 01:57pm PT
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Jim: I think all I received from you was your response back in Jan. to my invite email to you. I kept that.
Hi Ray,
Happy New Year to you!
Thanks for the invitation. I would definitely like to attend this years gathering at Twin SistersGroup Camp in June.
I did go back to the "City" in October. The Aspens we we spectacular.
Great photos of the sky in your world!
See you in June.
Thanks again ,
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Spider Savage
Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
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Boy that Theater of Shadows is a fun climb. I'd like to add a line to that rock over to left.
Sorry to flake out this year. I have to attend a mandatory wedding (not my own).
I will probably swing by after everyone is already gone. :-(
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11worth
Trad climber
Leavenworth & Greenwater WA
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Fritz,
I sent an e-mail last week stating that I have a campsite now because a friend is coming to climb for a couple of days. I still plan to attend all morning and evening functions as well as climb with anyone from our gathering. This will free up one more spot at the group site for you. I also said I would bring a large salad and bread for the Donini meal on Wednesday night.
Feel free to add my name to my 11WORTH handle so people know my name. Thanks,
I hope this is OK.
Jim Phillips
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 4, 2016 - 05:16pm PT
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Jim: Thanks for the update. Not a problem. Looking forward to seeing you again.
OK! Now we have room for two more in our Group Camp. Looks like you would be wise to post here if you want to attend, since I appear not to be receiving ST messages.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Thanks for the salad offer Jim, Angela and I are doing either chicken or pork loins in a morel sauce.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Bump for Kevin
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Fritz
Social climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 9, 2016 - 06:39am PT
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Donini! Kevin from Idaho is added to the camper list.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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I have a reservation for Campsite #49 in the vicinity of Bath Rock, with an arrival date of Sunday June 9, and departure Friday June 24. I've accepted an invitation to hang out with RKM at his cabin, and will not need this reservation any longer. I've been keeping it--just in case--for any others wishing to attend the climbing clusterfuk. I'll be around a lot of the time and available for climbing. Not sure how long I'll be staying--as it's weather dependent for me.
If you want this site for this time period, contact me at my personal e-mail address: rraubach@hughes.net. I paid $74.20 to the State of Idaho for said reservation.
Update-edit: If no one wants this campsite, I'll be cancelling the reservation and getting a refund. My deadline for doing this will be this coming Sunday evening. That is, 6/12/2016.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Jun 10, 2016 - 09:15am PT
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Bumpity, bump, bump.
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Brian in SLC
Social climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Jun 10, 2016 - 09:34am PT
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BDC...your reservation for 9 June? Or, 12 June? Edit...or did you mean 19 June?
Say hi to RKM!
We might be there this weekend...but, I'm a M-F 9-5 kinda guy. So, no mid week fun for me.
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Rick A
climber
Boulder, Colorado
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Jun 10, 2016 - 09:42am PT
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Quite happy to say that I will be able to join in the frolic, and make my first visit to COR.
I am staying in another campground with a flock of Front Range folk, but I look forward to meeting ST folks and renewing some old acquaintances!
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Jun 10, 2016 - 09:51am PT
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Brian--
Yes, you are correct. I typo'd the date, as it IS the 19th that the site is available. Site 49 is shaded, private, and has a bit of a huck uphill to get there--only about 50 yards or less. Great campsite, and one of my favorites at CoR.
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Fritz
Social climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 10, 2016 - 12:05pm PT
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Rick A! By all means, drop by for a visit. I'm looking forward to meeting you.
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clockclimb
Trad climber
Orem, Utah
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Jun 11, 2016 - 09:55pm PT
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11worth - I am posting here in case you don't get my private message. I would like to provide a fruit salad for Donini meal night. Let me know what you think. Jordan Day - Provo area
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Jun 12, 2016 - 06:05am PT
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My campsite #49 is NO LONGER AVAILABLE.
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11worth
Trad climber
Leavenworth & Greenwater WA
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Jun 12, 2016 - 09:19am PT
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Jordan,
I did not get your message. A fruit salad sounds like a great addition to the Tuesday night meal. My salad will be a green salad with tomatoes. I will add bread and two bottles of wine. Donini can give final approval as it is their night. Looking forward to seeing you.
Jim
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Fritz
Social climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 12, 2016 - 10:30am PT
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Twin Sisters Group-Camp is now full for Sun-Weds nights, June 19-22.
Also, one of our remaining two spaces for Mon-Weds nights is now taken by Jordan's son.
However!
If you want to visit, bring some fine beer, wine, or liquids you imbibe & stop by. Feel free to inquire about sharing dinner with us too!
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Jun 12, 2016 - 06:58pm PT
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Sounds good Jordan. The entrée is going to be marinated pork loin with (picked this Spring) morel mushrooms. Your fruit salad and Jim's green salad will be great additions.
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Happy Cowboy
Social climber
Boz MT
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Jun 12, 2016 - 07:28pm PT
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I'll be at COR with the gruesome twosome, big Penny and lil Sue. Camping at #30 6/20-22, near Inner City trailhead. We'll see you on the rocks and hope to make it to your sisters camp for a visit.
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Fritz
Social climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 12, 2016 - 07:38pm PT
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Happy Cowboy! How can we resist, with ST names like yours?
We're looking forward to your visit!
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Fritz
Social climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 13, 2016 - 07:46am PT
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Last night 2 Anonymous from BC emailed that they would not be able to attend, thus opening up 2 spots at group camp. Before contacting me, please read the 1st post on this thread.
If anyone else that reserved camp spaces is not going to be able to attend, please contact me via email or post here. Since I have to prepay for those camping spots when I check in on Sunday, knowing you won't attend does save money & our concerns that climber friends that don't show up came to a bad end.
I will be mostly out of internet contact until Thursday 6/16, so don't expect an immediate response to posts here.
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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Jun 13, 2016 - 07:59am PT
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I sure wish I could have made it this year but every even year we have a big sailboat race.
Next year I AM going to make it!
Keep a tight rein on the Moosedrool! We threaten each other with being road trip partners to this event!
Have a blast,
Susan
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Fritz
Social climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 15, 2016 - 08:10am PT
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Ralph T is able to join us for Mon-Weds nights.
It will be great to see him in action again at The City.
Weather is looking very promising. We are entering a drying & cool trend & today's forecast shows Sun-Tuesday at COR going from highs in the high 60's to highs in the high 70's, with zero chance of precip. Woohoo!
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Jun 15, 2016 - 08:23am PT
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Fritz....in looking at the cover page for the event I fail to see the mandatory pitch per day requirement.....a mere oversight I assume.
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Fritz
Social climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 15, 2016 - 09:12am PT
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Jim: Of course you are correct. As I learned long-ago in the Sawtooths, the climber uphill of you, threatening you with a large rock is always correct.
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Fritz
Social climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 16, 2016 - 07:01am PT
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I'm calling it PERFECT weather conditions.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Jun 16, 2016 - 11:56am PT
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I've already contacted Fritz that I will be unable to attend this time. Car issues, first, among others.
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Captain...or Skully
climber
Boise, ID or the fricken Bakken, variously
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Jun 16, 2016 - 12:30pm PT
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Wish I could go, I'll be there in my thoughts. Have fun!
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Fritz
Social climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 16, 2016 - 05:53pm PT
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Skully! As mentioned previously: you are in our thoughts, & we will drink multiple toasts to your continued recovery.
Next year for Sure!
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Jun 16, 2016 - 06:33pm PT
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You'll love Wells....bingo every night at Rosie's. Turn left at the Conoco, go two blocks and look for the discrete red light on the right.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Jun 16, 2016 - 06:37pm PT
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I think donini meant "bango, bango" every night at Rosies.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Jun 16, 2016 - 06:53pm PT
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Moose, sharp end....great. After bingo at Rosies's you'll be so relaxed placing gear will be an afterthought
Brokendown....too bad you can't make it.
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Fritz
Social climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 17, 2016 - 07:18am PT
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Moosedrool! Wells is one of the major schist-holes on earth. There are far better motels, eats, & houses of ill-repute, 50 miles west in Elko.
On a more serious note, I heard from Hardly-Visible = Kevin, that he is nursing his sick cat and won't be able to attend. He & Brokedown will both be grreatly missed.
Just looked at an updated weather report. Still zero chance of precip, but temps now in the low 80's for highs.
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Mark Force
Trad climber
Ashland, Oregon
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Jun 17, 2016 - 07:25am PT
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Kathie has decided to stay home.
I do have some nice bottles of wine packed!
Really looking forward to the trip. Thanks, Frtitz!
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Jun 17, 2016 - 07:28am PT
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Great...the Force is with us!
Had a nice day in the Black Canyon yesterday getting tuned up to drink some of that vino.
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Mark Force
Trad climber
Ashland, Oregon
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Jun 17, 2016 - 07:30am PT
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^^^^Jealous!
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11worth
Trad climber
Leavenworth & Greenwater WA
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Jun 17, 2016 - 07:47am PT
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Road trip! I will arrive late Sunday.
Picking up wine at Silvara Winery and beer at Icicle Brewing Company. Both in Leavenworth. Yes, I will bring climbing gear.
Jim
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Jun 17, 2016 - 07:54am PT
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Masha and I wish you all a great time.
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Mark Force
Trad climber
Ashland, Oregon
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Jun 17, 2016 - 04:14pm PT
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Wish you could be there, Wayno!
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Jun 17, 2016 - 07:43pm PT
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Really bummed that I can't make it. A Pack rat chewed up my wiring harness in the BMW!
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Fritz
Social climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 17, 2016 - 09:38pm PT
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Wayno & Masha! We will miss you! Toasts to you folks too.
Brokedown! Packrats & car wiring! OMG!
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11worth
Trad climber
Leavenworth & Greenwater WA
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Jun 18, 2016 - 10:45am PT
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My truck is in the dealers shop for a recall and some other repairs. They gave me a free loaner with no mileage charges! See you Sunday.
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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Jun 18, 2016 - 10:49am PT
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Sh#t, Why am I here sanding wood.? :(
Sacrifices we make to go spend a bunch of time at sea, of which at least a few days(ok, several) I will be desperately sea sick.
Next year!!!! Yes yes yes
Everyone Have fun, be safe, climb high and party mightily!
Susan
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Fritz
Social climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 18, 2016 - 11:40am PT
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I just learned that our camping fees have been paid by an anonymous climbing benefactor.
Woohoo & thank you!
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Grippa
Trad climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Jun 18, 2016 - 05:03pm PT
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WOW! That is so awesome Fritz! Everyone have a great time up there.
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Spider Savage
Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
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Jun 18, 2016 - 05:58pm PT
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booked a room in Wells for the Saturday night.
Be sure to get a hot cup of "Cat House Coffee" in the morning at Bella's. It's not bad.
I'm heading up on Wednesday morning. Shooting for Zion and Yellowstone.
Wishing I was up there tonight. Fond memories.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Jun 18, 2016 - 06:34pm PT
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Don't let this thread fool you. Sure there has been a lot of talk about the fine wines and gourmet food that will be served up...BUT, I know this crowd, a bunch of self deprecating folks who bring out the fingerboards when the sun is over the yardarm...and train, train, train!
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Fritz
Social climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 19, 2016 - 06:25am PT
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Mark Mason & I will be in camp by 2:00 PM or so. Setting up camp, setting a rope. Gotta get our pitch in before the party starts.
Here's this morning's U.S. Weather Service forecast for The City.
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BLUEBLOCR
Social climber
joshua tree
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Jun 19, 2016 - 10:34am PT
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^^^ Oh boy, you guys are stoked! 114 in JTree today.
sounds like your in for a dreamy time:)
Climb safe!
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Captain...or Skully
climber
Boise, ID or the fricken Bakken, variously
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Jun 19, 2016 - 03:12pm PT
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Rain on the parade, Dwain.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Jun 19, 2016 - 04:29pm PT
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I wish i could make it down!!
Have fun everyone!!
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Jun 19, 2016 - 05:57pm PT
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rev·el·ry
revəlrē/noun
lively and noisy festivities, especially when these involve drinking a large amount of alcohol.
It may be a premature decision on my part to attend next year.
Despite my poor reaction to the altitude two years ago, I had an enormous amount of fun, which is all I ask from climbing.
I really would have liked to hop on a bus and surprise you guys by hitching in from the nearest stop in Podunk, Novada, or some town on the Interstate in Idontno.
It used to be my modus operandi to drop in unannounced, presuming on my friends, who knew my ways and always made it worthwhile for me to be with them.
I'm certain that won't happen this year, but only because I'm short on the spondulix and that's just the way it so often goes.
You have your fun and games and fine wines. (Bingo or bango or bungle all sound good). Please think of me and raise a glass for me like you will for Skully.
MooseGun, let donini have a couple of leads when he's teamed with you--I think you can trust him. :0)
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BLUEBLOCR
Social climber
joshua tree
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Jun 19, 2016 - 10:56pm PT
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Hope you'all are doing the crack of dooooooooommmmmmmmm, about now!?
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Spider Savage
Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
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Jun 22, 2016 - 09:15pm PT
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Looking forward tothe photos. Everyone is off line and enjoying the isolation. No cell contact at The City.
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Fritz
Social climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 23, 2016 - 04:45pm PT
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Great times at "The City" with a wonderful group of climbers. Many thanks to all for your camp help, food & beverage contributions, financial support, & good cheer.
Here's our last night's toast to The Captain or Skully, who attended last year. That toast was just one of many toasts to friends who could not attend.
New attendee Kpinwalla2 & his wife & daughter, brought 2 cases of their own homemade City of Rocks wine to share with us & also shared a copy of his book on the geology of COR.
More to follow.
I do need to mention that we all "went big," but I think Moosedrool "went biggest", by having the most fun climbing."
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Captain...or Skully
climber
Boise, ID or the fricken Bakken, variously
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Jun 24, 2016 - 09:24am PT
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Thanks for the toast....I love that place & wished I could have been there. Cheers from the elks
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Jun 24, 2016 - 11:13am PT
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Yeah, kinda bummed I missed it. Too much on the plate right now. Masha misses all the good folks, too.
Next year, Skully, next year.
Now more pics, please.
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Fritz
Social climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 24, 2016 - 11:37am PT
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A few more photos. It was warm, but our highest temps were only in the mid-80's for two days & our rain amounted to about 15 drops per square foot on a warm morning.
Life is good in "The City."
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Jun 24, 2016 - 11:43am PT
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Fuhok I'll have to get a o one of these, haven't been to the city is n d Cade's..lthough I don't drink and it looks like the moose cornered the babes...,
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Captain...or Skully
climber
Boise, ID or the fricken Bakken, variously
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Jun 24, 2016 - 11:55am PT
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That true spirit looks grand....where is that? I should just get the book.huh?
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Jun 24, 2016 - 12:11pm PT
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Skully-
I just looked in Bingham--True Spirit isn't listed.
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Fritz
Social climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 24, 2016 - 01:22pm PT
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Skully! New moderate turf. We climbed two long 5.7's & a 5.5, all with bolts & chains at the top.
Here's a thread from last fall with some Beta.
http://www.supertopo.com/climbers-forum/2701704/City-of-Rocks-photo-TR
& here's an overview photo.
And here's a smaller "friends of Skully" toast to your continued recovery.
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Captain...or Skully
climber
Boise, ID or the fricken Bakken, variously
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Jun 24, 2016 - 03:00pm PT
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Thanks bro. I'll visit your ranchette when I get out, if you don't mind.
Might even bring wine....some Nampa valley classic. Lol.
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Fritz
Social climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 24, 2016 - 04:39pm PT
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Skully! You are always welcome to visit.
Kristen also guided us to an alternative practice area. The approach was harder than some of the climbs & longer too. Still, it is a short walk and west-facing for hot summer mornings. You might be able to contrive a 5.8 if you work at it, but the routes are in the 5.2c to 5.7 a range.
We did climb at our campsite after getting camp set up on a pleasant 70 degree F. Sunday afternoon.
On Monday, after it warmed into the low 80's f., some of us went high above The City on a scenic two-mile hike.
My high-school climbing buddy Chris found a small pinnacle to scramble.
And we enjoyed some great views down to The City.
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Mark Force
Trad climber
Ashland, Oregon
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Jun 25, 2016 - 04:47pm PT
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Thanks to Fritz and Heidi, Mark Mason, and Jim and Angela Donini for getting everything together for this gathering. Good times and I look forward to next year.
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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Jun 25, 2016 - 06:49pm PT
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Niiiiice!!!!!
Susan
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Charlie D.
Trad climber
Western Slope, Tahoe Sierra
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Jun 25, 2016 - 06:59pm PT
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Awesome community......I love this quote of Mouse, I had an enormous amount of fun, which is all I ask from climbing.
Hope to join the fun sooner than later.
Charlie D.
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Fritz
Social climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 25, 2016 - 09:01pm PT
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My high school pals Chris & Imstein/Gordon had a great time. Imstein is enjoying taking photos in an infrared format.
Here's some he would like to share.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Jun 25, 2016 - 09:37pm PT
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Food, wine and campfire tales were great....we even threw in a little climbing.
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Rick A
climber
Boulder, Colorado
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Jun 26, 2016 - 08:55am PT
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What a great time!
I stayed at a different campsite, but ran into most of the group out and about around the city.
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Captain...or Skully
climber
Boise, ID or the fricken Bakken, variously
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Jun 26, 2016 - 09:17am PT
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The City Rules.
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Beilstein
climber
San Rafael
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Jun 26, 2016 - 07:19pm PT
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Thanks for pulling this together Fritz and Heidi. What a fun group of people! Molly and I had a great time, and hope to be back next year.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Jun 26, 2016 - 07:23pm PT
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Yay for the photos.
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Ben Emery
Trad climber
Back and forth the Pacific
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Jun 29, 2016 - 03:46pm PT
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Hey, just to hijack the thread, am hitting CoRs for the first time this long weekend.
Any suggestions for great rock formations/trad routes (5.Easy up into the low '10s) to be getting started on?
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kpinwalla2
Social climber
WA
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Finally home and able to post some photos from the Supertopo COR gathering. What a fantastic group of people! Thanks to all for the great food, wine, and conversation!
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Is moosely really leading City Girls with that rope above his
head???? (unless he took a great fall)!!!!
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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My mistake....in that pic Moose is following Pigs on a Wing. He did lead City Girls.
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crankster
Trad climber
No. Tahoe
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Good looking crew.
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Fritz
Social climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 1, 2016 - 06:53pm PT
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"The City" enjoyed some big thunderstorms the last few days, but this weekend & next week look "blessed," with highs at 81 f.
Thanks all, for "posting-up." Heidi & I and our Idaho friends had a great time! You are all fun-folks to camp & climb with.
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