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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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Thats 85% of it... Voodo Dome is just showing a little bit of one side, on the right side of that shot.
Its even more impressive when viewed in real life, from the lower road at Needlerock creek.
You must make the trip.
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AP
Trad climber
Calgary
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The Season? Late spring through fall?
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Ksolem
Trad climber
Monrovia, California
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Depends on the year. This is a big snow year so the gate on the dirt road could be closed 'till June. If you hike the road it's about three miles to camping and another two or less to the crags...
Here's the classic shot from Dome Rock hundreds of people have taken, shows the full extent from a distance.
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nathanael
climber
CA
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Last year was pretty dry and the gate was still closed till June 1
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Ksolem
Trad climber
Monrovia, California
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Last year was pretty dry and the gate was still closed till June 1
Yeah I know. Don't get me started about that :-)
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Ksolem
Trad climber
Monrovia, California
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Hi Craig. Damn, we have some catching up to do!
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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Last year was pretty dry and the gate was still closed till June 1
Yes don't get me started.... At one time we were able to climb on Voodo as soon as the snow melted out, from the much lower, south facing road... dry years meant early March... But for $$$$$ reasons the FS can't send one person out to chop up any down trees or move any rocks off of the road so we, and other out door users, can't enjoy the boating, fishing and camping located out at the Forks of the Kern. By June its way to hot to go and climb all the excellent multi-pitch climbs found at Voodo... Very Lame IMHO.
Several people have volunteered equipment and labor to go do this for them...... but all efforts have been given a firm NO.
Its about time to start calling the two FS offices every day and asking the question... When is this road going to open up?
and be sure to write your congressman-- early and often.
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Bad Climber
Trad climber
The Lawless Border Regions
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Looks like great shows. Wish I could catch one. And that book! Lots of folks been waiting for that. It drives me crazy when OUR gov't won't allow us access to OUR land--or even let us fix it up to make it possible. Land of the Free? Yeah, right.
BAd
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Tarbuster
climber
right here, right now
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AP from Calgary said:
Looks like some of the cleanest rock in the universe If you are a connoisseur of granite, this place is an absolute must visit. And do it while mind and body are still relatively strong and elastic. The climbs are steep, technical, and generally demand a high standard of style and execution from the applicant!
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Ksolem
Trad climber
Monrovia, California
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Roy, you have a gift with words. It's an honor to have your contributions in my book. Seriously, your remarks about Liquid Sky and Duty Now for the Future are highlights of the whole project for me.
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G_Gnome
Trad climber
Cali
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I'll second Kris' sentiment. We really do appreciate your wordsmithing Roy.
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Tarbuster
climber
right here, right now
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Thanks, fellas.
The guidebook is looking really good, Kris! Just went through it cover to cover the other day.
One of my favorite photos is the Greg Epperson shot on page 137 of Kevin Daniels and Rico Miledi in, not on, The Nautilus.
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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Dumb question from someone who has never been there.
Is that group of rocks in the first photo the full extent of the Needles?
Looks like some of the cleanest rock in the universe
In 40 years of climbing all over North America, this is the single best cragging area I've ever climbed in.
My biggest climbing regret is that I didn't get to the Needles sooner. It's an incredible place, and I'm sorta pissed that Kris isn't bringing his show to Seattle. But if you love climbing... Go there.
Here's a TR I posted after my visit
http://www.supertopo.com/climbing/thread.php?topic_id=704406&msg=704406#msg704406
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Flip Flop
climber
Earth Planet, Universe
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Yeah Kris, bring that show to Tahoe. Is there a gate or can the public go in there and clear the trees?
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Rumour has it that a total of three loose rocks have ever been found there.
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Yinzer
Trad climber
Los Angeles, CA
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I have to agree the length / time of the closures is excessive and unnecessary. The roads are usually in fine shape and with climate change... it's an absolute cook-fest most of the time during the months they are 'open'.
sounds like the top-entrance gate might be the perfect candidate for a ski-tour in to dry-rock send in the next few months. I've heard stories of people mountain-biking in on the lower-road (far!!) but I absolutely love the rock quality and calm fishbowl-like-setting of the surrounding ridges and where the formations sit.
Last I called in december to check on the roads, I think I got a number about who (tulare county officials?) specifically does the gate-openings. If we all keep kindly recommending, it's possible that a new open of may 1 could happen eventually..
Excited for this book show!!
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justthemaid
climber
Jim Henson's Basement
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Cool. I've been eagerly awaiting the guide. Thanks for all the hard work Kris.
I'll be lurking in the SF valley on the 15th so I'll be able to make it to Northridge. Yay!
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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Kris..... ya gotta take the show on the road... Seattle, Portland, Bosie, Tahoe,Denver, Bolder and beyond....... the world demands satisfaction.
Yintzer... X-country skiing in the top way.... this year. The lower road melts out all on its own.... its a 12 mile bike ride to Needlerock creek.
I know of a few climbers who ride in with camping gear and get some great climbing on Voodo.
See ya at the show.
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