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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Original Post - Dec 12, 2018 - 11:13am PT
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I am pleased to announce that the Granitica Festival 2019 will be happening in Flagstaff over Memorial Day weekend May 25-26 at the Flagstaff Aquaplex located at 1702 North 4th Street Flagstaff, AZ 86004. The theme is: The Soft Parade- Sedona Climbing and we will be examining the history of climbing in Sedona over two full days from 10 AM to 6 PM with a host of speakers discussing their adventures with image support as possible.
Third time is the charm here and we look forward to a fantastic event with a Sindicato banquet open to all attendees to be held on Memorial Day at the Fort Tuthill County Campground Group sites B, C and D. Details on the speakers roster will be forthcoming as I hear back from everyone. Right now we have Paul Davidson, Jim Haisley, Lee Dexter, Scott Sellers, Bill Hiscox, Tom Taber, David Lovejoy, Tim and Larry Coats, Jeff Snyder, Zach Harrison, Jake Dayley, John Mattson, Laura Sabourin, Tim Dolan, Glenn Rink, Mike Lawson, Stan Mish, Blake McCord and Derek Field.
Tickets are available through the Flagstaff Climbing Center for $30 plus tax and can be purchased here http://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioId=31814&stype=43&prodid=14069
This is a rare opportunity to come and hear about the adventures of several generations of Sedona climbers past and present and meet these folks. Don't miss it!
Here is the schedule.
The Soft Parade- Sedona Climbing Program
Saturday May 25
10 AM to 11 AM Introduction and Dave Rearick Interview
11 AM to 12 Noon Scott Sellers, Bill Hiscox and Tom Taber
Noon to 1:30 PM Lee Dexter and David Lovejoy
1:30 PM to 3:00 PM Lunch Break
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM Larry and Tim Coats
4:00 PM to 4:30 PM Paul Davidson and Jim Haisley
4:30 PM to 5:00 PM Steve Grossman
Sunday May 26
10 AM to 10:30 AM Steve Grossman
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Glenn Rink and Mike Lawson
11:00 AM to 11:30 AM Stan Mish
11:30 AM to Noon Tim Dolan
Noon to 12:30 PM David Bloom
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM Jeff Snyder, Zach Harrison and Blake McCord
1:30 PM to 3:00 PM Lunch Break
3:00 PM to 3:30 PM Jake Dayley
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM Laura Sabourin
4:30 PM to 5 PM Derek Field
Closing remarks
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Dec 12, 2018 - 01:05pm PT
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Bump for more history of climbing choss in crampons!
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 12, 2018 - 03:23pm PT
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The chalk cliffs of Dover, Sedona is not!
I did see a steep ribbon of ice that was close to 1000' long poking around there one winter though.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Dec 12, 2018 - 03:40pm PT
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Will you post up info for lodging like you did for the great Oakdale places.....clean, quiet and not expensive?
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 13, 2018 - 10:05am PT
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Lynne- Because there is going to be a Sindicato banquet held in connection with this particular Festival I needed to schedule it around a Monday holiday and ended up with Memorial Day. That doesn't make for the easiest or cheapest motel bookings for me or any other out of towners coming to the event. Flagstaff is a moderately large city and there are lots of options including camping. Folks that are interested in coming to the banquet are going to need to be able to camp out for that one night in any case as it will likely be held away from town either in Sedona or at a campground nearby Flag.
I am giving folks plenty of advance notice to make arrangements easier.
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Meech
Trad climber
PHX and SLC
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Dec 13, 2018 - 11:15am PT
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This sounds rad! Stoked for everything to get finalized.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Dec 13, 2018 - 12:26pm PT
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Showing my ignorance....what is a Sindicato banquet?
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Dec 13, 2018 - 12:30pm PT
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Dunno about Flagstaff but I know what it would be in Chicago! Invitation only!
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Reeotch
climber
4 Corners Area
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Dec 13, 2018 - 01:37pm PT
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Lynne,
Begin your education with a read of the introduction to "A Cheap Way to Fly"
if you can still find a copy . . .
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 13, 2018 - 02:50pm PT
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Lynne- The Sindicato Granitica is a social group of northern AZ climbers that started a club (for lack of a better way of describing it) back in the early 70's. They would throw banquets regularly and invite climbers from all over the state to get together and party. We haven't had one for decades so the time is ripe to do so again while everyone is still alive and kicking.
These guys set an example for community that has been the inspiration for a lot of the work that I now do with NACHA. The Beanfests down in Tucson were a direct outgrowth of the Sindicato banquets and our love of fun and proud regional camaraderie.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Dec 13, 2018 - 03:35pm PT
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Sounds awesome! A new experience.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Dec 13, 2018 - 03:38pm PT
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If you have another party after all of these years provide a lot of chairs and remember...9:00 pm is the new midnight.
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hooblie
climber
from out where the anecdotes roam
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Dec 13, 2018 - 03:53pm PT
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aquaplex! lazy river, hot tub, sauna. you know the scene ...
speedo dudes charming up the blue hairs by the haremload.
maybe get the party started early/late on the southwest chief?
https://www.amtrak.com/routes/southwest-chief-train.html
walk or skate distance from the depot, people
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 13, 2018 - 09:16pm PT
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Jim- Judging by the events in Room 302 at Oakdale on a Saturday night 9 PM is the new 3:30. That bottle of Whistle Pig Rye didn't last 15 minutes!
I had to duck out early but everyone else seemed to pass Warren's Sustained Drinking Test admirably the next day.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 23, 2018 - 01:53pm PT
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Granitica Bump...
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 1, 2019 - 01:10pm PT
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Lining up a place for the Sindicato banquet on Memorial Day shortly.
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deschamps
Gym climber
Flagstaff, AZ
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Make sure to include presentations on the new routes going up in Sedona. The stuff going up in the past few years is 4 star quality climbing on very good rock, generally in the 5.11 and 5.12 range and between 4 and 9 pitches. These routes would be classic at any major climbing area including Red Rocks.
You could also include a presentation on All Systems Go, Sedona's hardest pitch. Just freed last year at 13+ after about 5 years of attempts by various locals.
Sedona's past is awesome but the present is pretty darn great too.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 2, 2019 - 03:45pm PT
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We will be hearing from the whole span of characters, old to new, that have found what they desire out on the soft stone.
The Sindicato banquet will be hald at the Fort Tuthill County Campground Group sites B, C and D close to town.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 15, 2019 - 05:41pm PT
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Bump for fun in the sun.
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dickcilley
Social climber
Wisteria Ln.
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Jan 16, 2019 - 06:31pm PT
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I'm sure any of those guys would tell you all the stories you wanted if you bought them a beer.Hell, theyed probably buy you a beer if you would listen to them.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 20, 2019 - 11:39am PT
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Whatever Dick...
Bump for updated speakers roster.
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Nick Irvine
Trad climber
Flagstaff
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<Posting here for update following> Just discovered this (not sure why it slipped by) and really excited!
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 4, 2019 - 03:41pm PT
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Glad that you are stoked!
Just added Laura Sabourin to the roster.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 9, 2019 - 12:31pm PT
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Just added Tom Taber, Lee Dexter, Jim Haisley, Jake Tipton and Eva Christ to the speakers roster!
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 10, 2019 - 07:59pm PT
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Tim and Larry Coats just confirmed participation adding to the speakers roster.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 27, 2019 - 05:30pm PT
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We only have about 120 seats available so get them while you can.
Climbing November/December 1973
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 26, 2019 - 01:35pm PT
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So Karl Karlstrom and Eva Christ aren't able to attend but I have added Glenn Rink and Mike Lawson to the roster with about a month to go.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 27, 2019 - 03:16pm PT
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Bump for what promises to be a great event.
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Tarbuster
climber
right here, right now
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Apr 27, 2019 - 08:15pm PT
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As with all of the NACHA events, I think this will be a total smash!
Excited to read reports following this year's Soft Parade.
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Pennsylenvy
Gym climber
A dingy corner in your refrigerator
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Lynn,
I would not allow you to stay anywhere but at my house:) Only thing I can't promise is quiet ! By then you may even be able to sleep in my sweet Vintage Silver Streak trailer on my property. Lynn get's first dibs on choice of accommodations........but anyone in search of accommodations is welcome I also have have a comfy futon and a lovely deck under the stars with an awesome ho tub. Let me know if you are interested ...Tim
P.S. nature , E , doc etc can vouch for comfy vibes @ casa Timeteo :)
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - May 3, 2019 - 10:23am PT
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Stan Mish was just added to the speakers roster to add a bit more Bandito flavor to the mix.
I appreciate your hospitality Tim. Memorial Day weekend is crowded and expensive as far as motel rooms go. I do have a block of them set aside if anyone needs one for Friday and Saturday nights. I have a few to spare at this point but contact me about it quickly as I have to firm up the reservations by May 8.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - May 9, 2019 - 08:56am PT
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Anyone in Flagstaff have two army surplus ammo boxes and a short section of rope for a tug of war? That along with caber tossing and bottle walking were banquet entertainment staples in years gone by.
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Jeff Snyder
Social climber
Flagstaff
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Alrighty choss hounds.... we have all made terrible decisions to climb our lives away in Sedona... now lets all hang out drink beer and talk about it!! Stories of fame and fortune such as ripping my fingers of on lines like this one: "Blood Ceremony" in the Sedona side country...
See you all there!
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the albatross
Gym climber
Flagstaff
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May 11, 2019 - 04:52pm PT
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Steve will you be able to post up a rough outline of speakers before the event for those of us who can’t sit through both full days?
So the party / campout is on Monday at Ft Tuthill?
I’ve got 2 ammo cans and can probably scrounge up some old rope.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - May 12, 2019 - 10:14am PT
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Bump for tall tales of bloodletting, block hucking and grit...in every conceivable place.
I will get the program schedule posted here soon.
The banquet is happening at the Fort Tuthill Campground group sites on Memorial Day Monday. Bring those ammo cans and about thirty feet of 11 mm rope if you can.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - May 13, 2019 - 07:37pm PT
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Just added Derek Field to the speakers roster.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - May 17, 2019 - 09:18pm PT
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Here is the schedule.
The Soft Parade- Sedona Climbing Program
Saturday May 25
10 AM to 11 AM Introduction and Dave Rearick Interview
11 AM to 12 Noon Scott Sellers, Bill Hiscox and Tom Taber
Noon to 1:30 PM Lee Dexter and David Lovejoy
1:30 PM to 3:00 PM Lunch Break
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM Larry and Tim Coats
4:00 PM to 4:30 PM Paul Davidson and Jim Haisley
4:30 PM to 5:00 PM Steve Grossman
Sunday May 26
10 AM to 10:30 AM Steve Grossman
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Glenn Rink and Mike Lawson
11:00 AM to 11:30 AM Stan Mish
11:30 AM to Noon Tim Dolan
Noon to 12:30 PM David Bloom
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM Jeff Snyder, Zach Harrison and Blake McCord
1:30 PM to 3:00 PM Lunch Break
3:00 PM to 3:30 PM Jake Dayley
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM Laura Sabourin
4:30 PM to 5 PM Derek Field
Closing remarks
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the albatross
Gym climber
Flagstaff
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May 18, 2019 - 03:44pm PT
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Looks good Steve.
No Mattson? Pleased to see Bloom on the schedule.
FYI it is forecast to be unusually wet, cold and windy this week in northern AZ. Those coming from out of area should pack for potential light snow flurries.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - May 22, 2019 - 09:14pm PT
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I am pleased to add Joel Unema to the speakers roster with a few days to go. He has touched them all at The Waterfall area which features a host of difficult and bold basalt testpieces and still falls within the Sedona sphere.
If you are planning on showing up up at the door please bring cash to speed things up. We have lots of great raffle prizes including Bluewater ropes and Cauldrons, three $200 Adidas/Five Ten gift cards and lots of Camp gear so bring some cash to get in on that too!
Don't miss it folks!
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ontheedgeandscaredtodeath
Social climber
Wilds of New Mexico
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May 28, 2019 - 10:29am PT
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I just returned from Flagstaff- fun event! Great to see some old friends, meet some new folks and hear tales from a special little corner of climbing!
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