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mooch
Trad climber
Tribal Base Camp (Kernville Annex)
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Topic Author's Original Post - Apr 18, 2017 - 08:53am PT
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Happy to announce that Kris Solem, author and all-around-cool-guy is putting on his slideshow presentation "Wild Times In High Places", in addition to the eagerly waited 'Needles Climbing, A Complete Guide' at Kern River Brewing Co in Kernville, May 20th @ 5:30PM. A Facebook event page has been created and seating is limited (40 max). So, please RSVP to the event page. Please, no mass grouping (ie Joe Smith +20). If you have questions, please forward them to climb_on_dude@yahoo.com. In addition to the slideshow, KRBC has recently created a Russian Imperial Stout aptly named 'Igor Unchained', after the classic Needles route itself and to honor the FA'ist, Herb Laeger; a Kern River Valley local. This brew will be featured at the slideshow. Visit the event page for current and upcoming details, as there may be more surprises in store!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1176147179161724/
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Matt Sarad
climber
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Apr 18, 2017 - 09:30am PT
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I am on the list. Looking forward to it. Igor is on sale in Bakersfield.
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Paul W
Trad climber
Visalia, CA
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Apr 18, 2017 - 10:09am PT
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Do I have to have Facebook to sign up? My girlfriend and I would love to go, but neither of us is on the Facebook
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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Apr 18, 2017 - 10:28am PT
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I don't DO FB ether.... what do I do????
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Matt Sarad
climber
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Apr 18, 2017 - 11:03am PT
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Try this:
This is a LIMITED seating event (40 persons MAX), so please RSVP by posting to this event as 'GOING', to reserve your seat. Forward all questions to Dave Daly via email:
climb_on_dude@yahoo.com.
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rincon
climber
Coarsegold
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Apr 18, 2017 - 11:08am PT
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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Apr 18, 2017 - 11:46am PT
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Going ..... e-sent
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Ksolem
Trad climber
Monrovia, California
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Apr 18, 2017 - 12:40pm PT
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Hi Matt, I think a lot of folks don't do FB because they don't want to. Privacy concerns, time sink or some other reason. I hit up Dave about taking reservations from here via email, and registering them himself plus a list here. We'll see if he bites, or has a better idea.
I said this on the other thread. I think this one will probably be the last of these shows for me. Don't get me wrong - they're piles of fun and I'm learning a lot about presenting. This thing has snowballed, with all of these requests coming in and me saying yes to all.
I want to change my focus now, to do programs using my climbing and other things I've done to help motivate people with epilepsy to find more in life, to promote awareness of epilepsy, and to raise money for the Epilepsy Foundation.
The B'Field crew should come up to Kernville. Of course camping up there on Sat. night might be wise. We don't want lose anyone driving down that Kern Canyon road with a belly-full of Igor Unchained Stout :-)
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mooch
Trad climber
Tribal Base Camp (Kernville Annex)
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 18, 2017 - 12:46pm PT
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Matt, glad your coming. Then again, you're local. LOL. Oh, and about the Igor in Bakersfield. SSSSSHHHHH....... ;)
If you have questions, please forward them to climb_on_dude@yahoo.com
As my Dad used to say, "If all else fails.......follow the directions." ;)
I will compile a list here and update as the email and FB RSVP's come in. Once we reach the 40 mark, that's it. Kris, I'm going to chat with Jillian tonight about some extra possibilities as we discussed. I'll chat with you later. List of people to be made soon. Got those folks covered who already posted they want to come.
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mooch
Trad climber
Tribal Base Camp (Kernville Annex)
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 18, 2017 - 12:55pm PT
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Rincon, you coming?
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mooch
Trad climber
Tribal Base Camp (Kernville Annex)
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 24, 2017 - 04:30am PT
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As an update to the event, there will be a raffle! Proceeds will be going to Access Fund. Got some good prizes, so be sure to hit the ATM before arriving. You must be present in order to claim prizes won. Also, make sure you get settled in over at the brewery before the show starts at 5:30PM so you have enough time to grab a beer, buy your raffle tickets and head upstairs for the show. I have also updated the list.....over half full on this limited capacity show. Make sure you send me an email or sign up for the event on FB to reserve your seat!
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mooch
Trad climber
Tribal Base Camp (Kernville Annex)
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 28, 2017 - 08:03am PT
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A little update on the event.......getting in some good raffle prizes from near and far. Some big ticket items too.......a 9.2mm 80 meter rope from Black Diamond, BD cams, a rafting trip with Sierra South, just to name a few. Raffle ticket prices are as follows: (1) ticket = $4, (3) tickets = $10, 10 tickets = $20. Again, you gotta RSVP for the event and you have to be present to claim an prizes won. Also, get there early to purchase tickets (CASH ONLY) and grab a beer from the brewery before heading upstairs to the slideshow at 5:30PM. After the slide show, Eric Giddens (owner and master brewer) will be providing a tour, followed by the raffle. Above, is the current RSVP list. Email me if you plan on making it at climb_on_dude@yahoo.com
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G_Gnome
Trad climber
Cali
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Apr 28, 2017 - 02:20pm PT
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So is there a get together to climb on Saturday and Sunday that weekend?
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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Apr 28, 2017 - 03:12pm PT
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We will need to get some exercise before a bunch of beer drinking....
and then a post drinking climb to sweat out the poison...
so yes I would recon so... I hope its cold that weekend.
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mooch
Trad climber
Tribal Base Camp (Kernville Annex)
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Topic Author's Reply - May 1, 2017 - 08:54am PT
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I'll recon the options before you all come up. Marco went up to Ghost and Spirit last weekend, which means that Sherman Pass is open to the second cattle crossing gate. Not sure if the Cherry gate is locked or not. As far as access goes to Dome Rock and The Needles, hearing that there is still a bunch of snow preventing access between Trail Of 100 Giants and 3 miles north of Ponderosa on 107.
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mooch
Trad climber
Tribal Base Camp (Kernville Annex)
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Topic Author's Reply - May 1, 2017 - 08:56am PT
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An updated list of RSVP's:
Okay Folks, this will be the current standing list used for those that have RSVP through FB or email. As hosts, Kris and I don't count.
Erin Havrilesky
Amy Jo Ness
Myles Moser
Matt Sarad +1
Guy Keesee
Paul Sousa
Allison Diller
Dave Diller
Mark Krebs +1
Rebecca Bruner
Blair Nicodemus
Anthony Longobardo
Paul Weber +1
Cory Brooks +1
Ming-iun Hsieh
Barb Taylor
Mark Rhodes
Dillon Karp
Jillian Wilson +1
Linda Jarit +1
Dwight Kroll
Jessica Art
John Greer
Alison Annunziata
Alexandre Barahona
Amanda Harris
Jeff Ferkins
Ligaya Ferkins
Kalen Oldham +1
Steven Mendoza
Dmitri Schlesinger
Richard Hooven
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mooch
Trad climber
Tribal Base Camp (Kernville Annex)
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Topic Author's Reply - May 1, 2017 - 09:00am PT
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I forgot......the first brew is on me, during the slide show! Your choice of either 'Igor Unchained' or 'Hop Nookie'.
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mooch
Trad climber
Tribal Base Camp (Kernville Annex)
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Topic Author's Reply - May 4, 2017 - 12:17pm PT
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Only NINE spots remain! Get your RSVP''s in!! Going out tomorrow to scout out the approach to Voodoo Dome at The Needles, lopers in hand (expecting new growth vegatation on the approach trail). I'll check out other options (Cherry Hill Rd to the Domelands and hopefully access to Dome Rock). Will keep all updated on road access to the The Needles, of course. In the meantime, here are some of the items slated to be won at the raffle.....a rafting trip, BD cam, Kuhl Spyfire Down Jacket, (2) signed 'The Needles: A Complete Guide' guidebook signed by Kris, framed shot of The Needles, bottles of Kern River Brewing 'Igor Unchained', limited edition 'Igor Unchained' KRBC t-shirts, Yeti Ramblers, lots of hats and other t-shirts! And....drum roll please....a Black Diamond 9.2 mm 80 meter rope!
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Ksolem
Trad climber
Monrovia, California
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Nice.
That cord will let you do Airy Interlude from the ledge to the top of Igor Unchained in one epic pitch. So, for whoever wins it, that's the way you have to break it in!
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jeff constine
Trad climber
Ao Namao
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Awesome you got it done! Congrats! Can't go booked gigs all month!
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Matt Sarad
climber
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Jeff Firkins sent in and is waiting for a reply.
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mooch
Trad climber
Tribal Base Camp (Kernville Annex)
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Topic Author's Reply - May 5, 2017 - 05:50pm PT
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UPDATE
Good news for those that are thinking about hitting up local climbing areas during the weekend of the slide show. First, Lloyd Meadows Road is OPEN! This is the road that heads north from Johnsondale, out to the climbers trail for the base of Voodoo Dome (part of The Needles), approximately 13.5 miles from turning onto that road. Maggie and I spent 4 hours doing "spring cleaning" (lopers in hand) on the trail..... boy, did it need it! Lots of overgrown sections. Easy to read now....all the way to 'White Punks On Dope'!
Next, the Great Western Highway is OPEN too! Went to Dome Rock first......access road is dry and snow free! Went to the Needles Lookout Rd next. Sadly, there is a 5 ft diameter tree blocking access about 1/4 mile down the road. No idea when the forest service will cut it back. Possible other trees laying over the road too.
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mooch
Trad climber
Tribal Base Camp (Kernville Annex)
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Topic Author's Reply - May 5, 2017 - 06:14pm PT
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Btw, at the current moment.....FOUR spots left! Just so you know, the brewery WILL NOT allow over 40 people. I'll update when we reach the limit.
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mooch
Trad climber
Tribal Base Camp (Kernville Annex)
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Topic Author's Reply - May 8, 2017 - 08:47am PT
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Added Dmitri, Kris. We are close to closing the RSVP's. Only TWO spots remain. Here's a photo of some of the raffle prizes waiting to be won! :)
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hooblie
climber
from out where the anecdotes roam
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i'll take one of those seats for the show, please? and thankyou! if you'll handle the facebook function for me ... richard h. ... looking forward to this
edit: thanks mooch & krbc, and especially kris. see you on the 20th.
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mooch
Trad climber
Tribal Base Camp (Kernville Annex)
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Topic Author's Reply - May 8, 2017 - 10:38am PT
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Gotcha! Adding you to the list, Richard.
ONE AND DONE FOLKS! Who's is gonna be?
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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mooch..... may I bring a date?????
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mooch
Trad climber
Tribal Base Camp (Kernville Annex)
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Topic Author's Reply - May 8, 2017 - 10:54am PT
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No, you can't bring your colostomy bag, Dood. ;)
Seriously, do you have someone in mind?
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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Well I will need a belayer....I do wish to climb something that weekend. Lots of people who will not commit to something X weeks in advance, but on thursday will go... heck ya, I want to go climbing...
Maybe Jeff, Levy, Josie, Jenny,Joe etc.. you never know....
but don't worry, with many of these things, I end up climbing something then end up rapping off in the DARK and wondering why everything was scheduled for such a early start. I have missed Funerals, Weddings and the like cause of the climbing.
see you there.
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mooch
Trad climber
Tribal Base Camp (Kernville Annex)
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Topic Author's Reply - May 8, 2017 - 11:15am PT
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I think I need to dust off the enigma to interpret your ramblings. Soooooooooooo.......
Have you cyphered Guyzo's ramblings yet? The Fuhrer is waiting!
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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No worries Mooch....
If I have to many folks in my entourage to fit into the KRBC.... I will just buy the place and hold a private party. :>)
see you on the 20th.
EDIT..... Jeff. Who are the two dead beats hanging with Kris at Texas?
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mooch
Trad climber
Tribal Base Camp (Kernville Annex)
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Topic Author's Reply - May 8, 2017 - 11:35am PT
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Don't shoot the Gestapo's messager but KRBC is FIRM on the 40 person limit, thus the RSVP list. Just sayin...
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mooch
Trad climber
Tribal Base Camp (Kernville Annex)
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Topic Author's Reply - May 8, 2017 - 01:42pm PT
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OK Folks....we are officially FULL! As stated previously, KRBC will not allow more than 40 people MAX. Those people that RSVP'd, please check in at The Backyard of Kern River Brewery with Jillian, 30 minutes PRIOR to the slide show.....very important! This will give you enough time to buy raffle tickets and grab a beer before heading upstairs to the show. The show will start 5:30PM. Please don't be "that person" who didn't reserve a seat and insists on getting in anyway. See you all there!!
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jeff constine
Trad climber
Ao Namao
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2 deadbeats lol that can out climb you.
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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2 deadbeats lol that can out climb you.
LOL-- dude... that's a given. who are they?
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jeff constine
Trad climber
Ao Namao
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Malcome Ball on the left, the other person I can't remember his name.
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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That Malcome dude knows how to do real hardwood floors... not the glue down ones-- but the honest to god hardwood floor like you would have in your home if it was built in like 1867 in England. Thats quite a skill....
And he usta run laps on Viscous at Stoney... BITD. Good to know he is still alive and kicking.
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Ksolem
Trad climber
Monrovia, California
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The other guy is Bruce Bourassa.
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jeff constine
Trad climber
Ao Namao
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Still alive and living in Venice Beach area.
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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Well thanks for that.
Jeff to bad you wont be at the show... your whit, humor and stories will be missed.
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mooch
Trad climber
Tribal Base Camp (Kernville Annex)
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Topic Author's Reply - May 9, 2017 - 09:12am PT
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I think there will be enough whit "whit" you around Guyzo! Don't forget your Hawaiian shirt and peace pipe. ;)
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mooch
Trad climber
Tribal Base Camp (Kernville Annex)
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Topic Author's Reply - May 15, 2017 - 08:55am PT
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FINALIZED RSVP LIST
Erin Havrilesky
Amy Jo Ness
Myles Moser
Matt Sarad +1
Guy Keesee
Paul Sousa
Allison Diller
Dave Diller
Mark Krebs +1
Rebecca Bruner
Blair Nicodemus
Anthony Longobardo
Paul Weber +1
Cory Brooks +1
Ming-iun Hsieh
Barb Taylor
Mark Rhodes
Jillian Wilson +1
Linda Jarit +1
Dwight Kroll
Jessica Art
John Greer
Alison Annunziata
Alexandre Barahona
Amanda Harris
Jeff Ferkins
Ligaya Ferkins
Kalen Oldham +1
Steven Mendoza
Dmitri Schlesinger
Richard Hooven
Bruce "Slick" Watts
Kevin Daniels
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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May 16, 2017 - 08:41am PT
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Mooch ..... looks like "33"... so room for "walk ups"?
Its OK if we lock the Paparazzi outside, but the true fans deserve to see this.
anybody looking to climb?
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mooch
Trad climber
Tribal Base Camp (Kernville Annex)
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Topic Author's Reply - May 16, 2017 - 09:07am PT
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Guy.......you missed the "+1" next to some of the names. Take another stab, old man! ;)
And, no walk ups.....slackers had plenty of time to RSVP. Additionally, ONLY RSVP folks can purchase raffle tickets. Kris's show is gonna start promptly at 5:30PM. No late arrivals.......you snooze, you lose.
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hooblie
climber
from out where the anecdotes roam
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May 16, 2017 - 09:38am PT
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did i mention my schitzenhiemer's? we (all my personalities) can get along in one wide seat tho
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Paul W
Trad climber
Visalia, CA
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May 16, 2017 - 10:14am PT
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I'll be climbing both Saturday and Sunday. I've only ever been to Kern Slabs and New Directions. I was thinking of hitting Dome Rock early Saturday. Who else is coming to climb, and where?
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mooch
Trad climber
Tribal Base Camp (Kernville Annex)
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Topic Author's Reply - May 16, 2017 - 11:18am PT
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^^^^No doubt! That's The Muffin Man! B-Nic!
[Click to View YouTube Video]
Looks like the forecast for the Kern Valley area is going to be a bit warm Saturday (mid 80's)......too warm for Kern Slab and New Direction. I know a few people who are attending that are headed to Dome Rock and The Needles to climb. The climbers lower approach to Voodoo is now cut back and marked well with cairns. So, WPOD is a good objective. Best start early to avoid a warm approach.
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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May 16, 2017 - 11:27am PT
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Paul W ..... Dome Rock will be quite warm...
Mooch.... any first hand report about Vahalla? I know if the falls are going full bore, all the climbs are wet from the spray.
Can you rip on over to it and check?
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Ksolem
Trad climber
Monrovia, California
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May 16, 2017 - 11:35am PT
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Take mosquito repellent to Dome Rock. They might not be around, but there's some springs/wetland down the hill under the rock. I've been eaten alive there at this time of year. Don't let this comment keep you away, Dome Rock is perfect right now.
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mooch
Trad climber
Tribal Base Camp (Kernville Annex)
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Topic Author's Reply - May 16, 2017 - 11:55am PT
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Can you rip on over to it and check?
Better I ask Marco since my week is super busy at work and at home. I would still believe that Valhalla would be pretty warm too. The creek is moving at a good clip though. No sure if Valhalla is approachable.
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Nanobody
Trad climber
Fresno, CA
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May 16, 2017 - 12:20pm PT
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Me and the wife were going to go to Dome Rock before the show. Looking forward to jumping on anti-Jello crack
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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May 16, 2017 - 02:13pm PT
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Mooch.... Valhalla is air-conditioned... all the climbs on the hikers right side... are in the shade. My personal experience ... if the sun is shining in Kernville...the rocks are hot.
only problem with Dome rock.... how are you going to leave in time to get to Kernville by 5:00? Dome gets really nice about 3pm this time of year.
We will see...
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Nanobody
Trad climber
Fresno, CA
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May 16, 2017 - 02:25pm PT
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Is is possible to drive straight south from Dome Rock to Kernville, or is that road still closed? i.e. do I have to drive around?
The heat does not bother me so much, I live in Fresno, Tollhouse is a death-reflector-oven, but I have still climbed it in the heat ;)
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mooch
Trad climber
Tribal Base Camp (Kernville Annex)
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Topic Author's Reply - May 16, 2017 - 09:23pm PT
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Nanobody....pay no mind to anti-fun old dood. Suffering is not on his agenda. ;) Nah, you can make it from Dome Rock to Kernville fine. I'd allot yourself at least 2 hours of flex to drive back in time for the check in...5PM.
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Fat Dad
Trad climber
Los Angeles, CA
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May 16, 2017 - 10:21pm PT
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If you hop on Anti Jello first thing it won't be too bad though, like Guy said, it's nice when it goes into shade in the afternoon. Stellar route. The Great Western Hwy. (from Ponderosa south to Johnsonville) is open.
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Contractor
Boulder climber
CA
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May 17, 2017 - 06:34am PT
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This is a nice spot to cool off after climbing Dome Rock.
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Fat Dad
Trad climber
Los Angeles, CA
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May 17, 2017 - 09:48am PT
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^^^
That is a nice spot. I'll be up there with the kids over Memorial Day weekend (so no climbing) and will have to make a stop there.
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craig morris
Trad climber
la
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May 18, 2017 - 05:48pm PT
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Glad you sold out but disappointed that I didn't make the cut. So no walk-ins? (';')
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mooch
Trad climber
Tribal Base Camp (Kernville Annex)
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Topic Author's Reply - May 22, 2017 - 01:10pm PT
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Kris's slide show was a SUCCESS! A full house! Thanks Kris, for sharing your pics, memories and kick ass stories. Who hauls out a trumpet deep into the backcountry and plays Brahms?? Kris Solem, that's who! Good to see a few of the new generation "old Dads".... Guy Keesee, Dwight Kroll, Bruce "Slick" Watts, Scott Loomis, Craig Harris, just to name a few! Guyzo stole the show with him donning a women's small t-shirt that he won at the raffle!! Btw, the raffle produced nearly $500, which has been sent off to Access Fund in support of keeping Bears Ears a beautiful resource for the generations after us. Here's a few shots at the brewery....
Introducing Kris
Kris starting with the mouth watering pics
"Plane rides that buzz close to the Needles give me a woody!"
A captivated crowd
Damn glad to be here!
Minutes before the raffle
The crowd eagerly awaits their chance to win a few ropes, cams and other juicy items up for raffle
"Up for raffle.......one women's small t-shirt. Drum roll please!
And the winner is........GUYZO!!
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mooch
Trad climber
Tribal Base Camp (Kernville Annex)
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Topic Author's Reply - May 22, 2017 - 01:30pm PT
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Yah, and he was getting ripped on a few pints of Igor Unchained too! LOL
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Matt Sarad
climber
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May 22, 2017 - 04:49pm PT
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A fun time was had by all. Kris and I talked for a short while after the raffle.
He said he would be happy to lead an expedition to the Rincon next Winter.
My friend Mark chatted up the pilot who helped Kris get the aerial shots of the Needles. We have a flight in the works maybe sort of possibly.
As for Igor in a bottle, my head was pounding all day Sunday after a pint of a new double IPA and that Igor.
Great to meet you Mooch.
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BLUEBLOCR
Social climber
joshua tree
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May 22, 2017 - 05:01pm PT
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Bet it was Awesome! TFPU.
Already had tix for the JTMF, you know!?
Just can't wait to climb at the needles in a few months😋
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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May 22, 2017 - 05:32pm PT
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MOOCH... Thank you for putting this together.
Kris .... Thank you for the show.
That Igor Unchained, was pretty darn good. Hats off to the Brew Master.
Tad... ripped, yea hahahaha THX
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