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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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Topic Author's Original Post - Jan 5, 2017 - 08:37am PT
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We're all inspired by giant peaks, incredible ridges, steep big walls, and soaring pinnacles.
But I think I'm not alone in my love of more humble stone features. Anyone? Beuhler?
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 5, 2017 - 08:42am PT
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This is the kind of thread I expect to draw Mouse and DMT into at least!
Maybe even Sesh Lord Jefe if he can take a picture of something besides giant boulders!
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Sorry Bruce.
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thebravecowboy
climber
The Good Places
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my first boulder, prior to any formal technical climbing, was an 8m diameter rounded glacial erratic in a central MI forest. The big granite Candy Rock was at the edge of rolling fallow fields woth no development in sight. A fine place for my father to induce affinity for the rock, after the dastardly act of moving us away from the Alabama
Hills. I dig the lone small fieldstone.
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Fritz
Social climber
Choss Creek, ID
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One of the joys of our rocky 5-acre ranchette is the thousands of humble basalt field stones, although I'll admit to elevating some above their original humble beginnings.
Up our "crick" the humble stones are abundant.
Harley (the cat) keeps track of the rest of the humble field stones.
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hooblie
climber
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clode
Trad climber
portland, or
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Bouldering wall literally right outside my tent, Chimney Lake, Eagle Cap Wilderness.
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Darwin
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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I like the thread. I can still picture the first rocks that poke up from the grass lands just East of Oakdale (I think) on the drive from the Bay Area to the Valley. I think there are similar ones on 140 and down east of Clovis, too. I always thought of the Barrow Downs in the Fellowship of the Ring, give the Valley fog that can occur there.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there say, survival...
wow, i really love these... thanks for sharing...
*neat puppy pillow, happygirrrl... :)
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hooblie
climber
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this chunk called me in, it had a story that slowly unfolded.serious scars, and a kind of solitude but with signs of resistance.this remnant almost made me jump. a bygone battle, over what?taking stock of the bigger picture ... an excavation site, the scene of a clash near old route 66. relinquished iron at the foot of the stalwart, sharing a donor site and a settlement, nine decades inbut the real story runs way deeper than that
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hooblie
climber
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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NOT humble field stones. Possibly among the world's top field stone models, these beauties grace
the north side of Hwy 140 just outside the picturesque and sleepy hamlet of Catheys Valley.
[Click to View YouTube Video]
Let's be clear about true field stones.
First, though, I'd like to say that in my opinion, WC Fields had stones as big as any man. Did you see the stunts? My god!
Also, not all stones found in fields are field stones. You may have your opinion, but mine is based on observation in the field(s) of field stones and cobbles, which are commonly found in the same places.
The difference is night and day...cobbles are rounded and smoothed, while field stones, good for building, are angular and roughly-shaped. Both may have lichens or moss attached.
Cobbles are used by folks here in the valley, where they are abundant, especially out in the dredge tailings by Snelling and Merced Falls; but frankly, the style is not appealing--all that cement that is used is not beautiful, it's a waste. It just looks tacky. All those plant borders and porches and facings...tsk-tsk, you shoulda used brick.
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Humble ain't a werd in Texas, hombre!
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Cragar
climber
MSLA - MT
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Tombstone topography sure is coo. Dingus seems to take quite a bit of notice of his surroundings and I think has posted pics of other tombstone zones..? Like the fields a bit further north than Mariposa..
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Cragar
climber
MSLA - MT
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awesome!!! keep 'em coming, por favor! I like the mix of digger(foothill) pines, scrub oak, melty columnar and some moss!
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hooblie
climber
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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There's a spot I like to go here in the center of town: the courtyard of the El Cap Hotel on Main and M.
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TradEddie
Trad climber
Philadelphia, PA
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Glyder Fawr, Snowdonia.
Not so humble, and not really a field, but beautiful rocks that are too small to climb.
We had near zero visibility in snow and fog at this summit, so I keep this shot to remind me to go back sometime.
TE
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MH2
Boulder climber
Andy Cairns
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Cairns. We need cairns. Got any cairns?
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hooblie
climber
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no cairns, but i bring you the head of mitch mcconnell
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hooblie
climber
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Jan 29, 2017 - 10:46am PT
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stone cold bumpand sprig
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hooblie
climber
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Feb 13, 2017 - 08:42am PT
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Nick Danger
Ice climber
Arvada, CO
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Feb 13, 2017 - 09:32am PT
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Survival, I love your posts, and this is another wonderful thread.
Reilly, Classic Enchanted Rock pic.
Hoablie, You have a keen eye for lichen-covered rox.
Trad Eddie, that's no rock, that's a stegosaur!
My two pebbles worth:
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ydpl8s
Trad climber
Santa Monica, California
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Feb 13, 2017 - 10:28am PT
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Some are perfect for having lunch on.
Some are hanging out in well known places.
Some are hoping to be used artistically.
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Cragar
climber
MSLA - MT
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Feb 13, 2017 - 11:26am PT
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Curt Gowdy is a zone of hella humble stones that sure make the MTB there quite fun....as well as a lot bouldering and even some roped stuff, I'll bet some WY locals would know.
Fun place to ride for sure and some might find the zone humbling but if anything, they'll admire the fall..
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Fritz
Social climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Feb 13, 2017 - 12:39pm PT
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MFM! Since you are caring about cairns: Cairns. We need cairns. Got any cairns?
With a month's delay, here you go!
This not-so-humble field stone is about 10' tall, covered with significant petroglyphs & it most likely is a lingam, since there is a nice yoni crack right behind it. The orange stuff on its top is lichen.
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Feb 24, 2017 - 07:59am PT
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Does not do well in cairns.
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 24, 2017 - 10:50am PT
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Oplopanax
Mountain climber
The Deep Woods
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Feb 24, 2017 - 12:13pm PT
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seems erratic
Pourin' one out for distant fallen pillar too. Sniff
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Gnome Ofthe Diabase
climber
Out Of Bed
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Feb 24, 2017 - 12:15pm PT
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Perr - fecklesssimilarities wreckinln' the joint
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the Fet
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Tu-Tok-A-Nu-La
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Feb 24, 2017 - 12:23pm PT
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climber bob
Social climber
maine
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Feb 24, 2017 - 02:56pm PT
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hooblie
climber
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Feb 25, 2017 - 06:39pm PT
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Studly
Trad climber
WA
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Feb 25, 2017 - 06:53pm PT
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 27, 2017 - 12:52pm PT
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Mar 13, 2017 - 03:50pm PT
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Photos made just below Catheys Valley off 140. Easy fence hop for some cool bouldering on sharp edges...and the view is splendid. Plenty of parking space, but no water. Please leave chalk bags in the car.
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McHale's Navy
Trad climber
From Panorama City, CA
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Mar 13, 2017 - 07:35pm PT
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ß Î Ø T Ç H
Boulder climber
ne'er–do–well
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Mar 13, 2017 - 11:20pm PT
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the Fet
climber
Tu-Tok-A-Nu-La
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Mar 17, 2017 - 02:06pm PT
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A few properties down from mine. If it was on my property it wouldn't be so untouched!
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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May 20, 2017 - 01:14am PT
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hobo_dan
Social climber
Minnesota
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May 20, 2017 - 05:37am PT
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I'm finding this site to be strangely erratic
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hooblie
climber
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BL
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BL
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hooblie
climber
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hooblie
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Jun 21, 2017 - 08:59am PT
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Nick Danger
Ice climber
Arvada, CO
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Jun 21, 2017 - 12:25pm PT
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Jun 21, 2017 - 12:29pm PT
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hooblie
climber
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Jul 23, 2017 - 08:04pm PT
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Jul 23, 2017 - 11:34pm PT
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Define humble...:-)
I think they thought they were being dutiful and respectful, if not humble. All I know is 200 miles is a long damn ways to haul ten ton rocks by hand.
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little Z
Trad climber
un cafetal en Naranjo
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Jul 29, 2017 - 07:26pm PT
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originalpmac
Mountain climber
Timbers of Fennario
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Jul 29, 2017 - 07:52pm PT
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Oowhee! That rock Survival posted with the moss and mushrooms is awesome!
Reilly, where is that stonehenge looking stack of rocks?
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Jul 29, 2017 - 09:55pm PT
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Pmac, it's down by Ouray, Donini helped build it!
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hooblie
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Aug 24, 2017 - 08:07pm PT
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hooblie
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Aug 31, 2017 - 08:30am PT
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Aug 31, 2017 - 08:44am PT
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Don't mention my name, though.
Instead, tell them hooblie sent you.
:0)
You nailed those Lee's Ferry boulders, man!
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hooblie
climber
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oh my ... is that chest hair?
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Flagstones Into Exile
goodbye to my Juan
goodbye my Rosita
goodbye to my flat rocks
hello back yard
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hooblie
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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^^^Now, that's volcanistic aestheism or some such, per our discussions, nawmean, bud?
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hooblie
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Sep 12, 2017 - 07:24am PT
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Sep 15, 2017 - 12:58pm PT
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hooblie
climber
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Sep 22, 2017 - 08:11pm PT
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hooblie
climber
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hooblie
climber
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Gnome Ofthe Diabase
climber
Out Of Bed
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Yeah where I'm at, they lock them behind gates and fences
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hooblie
climber
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Oct 17, 2017 - 05:52am PT
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Gnome Ofthe Diabase
climber
Out Of Bed
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Oct 17, 2017 - 10:17am PT
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My latest squeezeNo Chalk Pleeze
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Ksolem
Trad climber
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Oct 17, 2017 - 11:00am PT
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hooblie
climber
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Oct 24, 2017 - 07:51pm PT
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hooblie
climber
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hooblie
climber
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Nov 15, 2017 - 05:46pm PT
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hooblie
climber
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Nov 19, 2017 - 09:16am PT
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quantity counts for something, right?
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hooblie
climber
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Nov 22, 2017 - 07:12pm PT
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hooblie
climber
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Nov 23, 2017 - 06:18am PT
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Nov 25, 2017 - 03:00pm PT
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hooblie
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Nov 25, 2017 - 07:19pm PT
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7SacredPools
Trad climber
Ontario, Canada
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Nov 25, 2017 - 10:30pm PT
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Great pics Craig Morris and Jody. Somewhere in the Sierras I take it?
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hooblie
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Tom
Big Wall climber
San Luis Obispo CA
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Here is what gentrification of a humble field stone looks like in California, c. November, 2017.
The photo was taken from near the base of Bishop's Peak in San Luis Obispo. The "artwork" desecrates one of the area's most popular hiking trails. Bishop's Peak itself boasts great rock with stellar climbing, including Tobin Sorenson's fearsome X-rated "Inner Sanctum".
It is only a matter of time before Swan Slab gets a big, glow-in-the-dark design that says STARBUCKS.
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Gymnogene
Trad climber
Pretoria, across the atlantic
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Jan 16, 2018 - 01:48am PT
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Here is a link to a humble field stone vimeo
https://vimeo.com/182137299
The Reel Thing also made Into The Kloof about the area where An Ode To Rock was filmed, and other short films about trail running and BASEjumping.
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hooblie
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Jan 16, 2018 - 09:44am PT
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^^^ very nice contribution to the thread
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Jan 16, 2018 - 05:12pm PT
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hooblie
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Jan 18, 2018 - 08:09am PT
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DM88T
climber
Dave Tully SanDimas,California
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Jan 26, 2018 - 09:41pm PT
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Jan 26, 2018 - 10:38pm PT
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From Preston Road in Mariposa Co.
These quartz outcrops are common in the area. The one posted up-page is on 140.
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hooblie
climber
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Jan 29, 2018 - 07:24pm PT
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Nick Danger
Ice climber
Arvada, CO
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Jan 30, 2018 - 05:44am PT
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I really love this post. Mny thanks to all who have contributed to me getting field "stoned" here.
cheers
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hooblie
climber
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hooblie
climber
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Nick Danger
Ice climber
Arvada, CO
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Very humble field stone.
Not so humble field stone.
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hooblie
climber
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Feb 22, 2018 - 08:56pm PT
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count the 120 degree, 3-corner nodes
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Feb 22, 2018 - 09:33pm PT
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Yes, it’s been ‘chipped’.
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Nick Danger
Ice climber
Arvada, CO
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Feb 23, 2018 - 07:25am PT
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Humble field stone about to swallow two archaeologists.
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hooblie
climber
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certain stonesfind themselves elevated beyond humble circumstance in light of wildly inappropriate footwear choice
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hooblie
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Mar 13, 2018 - 03:17pm PT
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hooblie
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Mar 13, 2018 - 07:41pm PT
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hooblie
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Mar 27, 2018 - 07:38am PT
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Mar 27, 2018 - 08:37am PT
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hooblie
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May 12, 2018 - 07:16pm PT
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Aug 11, 2018 - 03:07pm PT
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hooblie
climber
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Aug 24, 2018 - 08:59am PT
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Gnome Ofthe Diabase
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Out Of Bed
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Aug 24, 2018 - 10:38am PT
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The wet grasses off to the sideI was headed for the old snagabout a dozen steps into ticville, I stumbled on him
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clode
Trad climber
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Aug 24, 2018 - 03:33pm PT
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Eagle Cap Wilderness.
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hooblie
climber
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Spider Savage
Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
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Central Park NYC
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Nov 18, 2018 - 07:18pm PT
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For a climber to clamber.
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Feb 24, 2019 - 02:48pm PT
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Feb 24, 2019 - 05:32pm PT
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hey there say... i love these stones... just got to see a few more...
will look for some pics, too, to add...
yep-- after the snow is gone... :)
or, from my old photos...
:)
thanks for sharing...
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Kalimon
Social climber
Ridgway, CO
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Feb 24, 2019 - 07:11pm PT
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Talus field stone.
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Feb 27, 2019 - 10:07am PT
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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^^^^ A fitting monument to The Great Carnac! RIP
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