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TKingsbury
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MT
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Topic Author's Original Post - Nov 29, 2007 - 01:40pm PT
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So there's a good amount of options, but I think the Butte area has drawn the most interest.
(from first ascent press)
This map is an overview of the climbing around Butte.
If you notice along I-90 there is a road (Delmoe Lake Rd.) that loops north from exit 233 to exit 241.
There is a multitude of climbing and free camping through-out here, as well as a nice lake to hang out at.
Some developed climbing options include:
-Dragons Back
(Owl Dihedral, 5.8 2 pitch)photos stolen from RC.com
-Spire Rock
(Dream Weaver, 5.9)usually a TR or lead...
(Practice Chimney, 5.5)
(Left Crack, 5.8)
(Tormentor, 5.10)
these are all shot of the Queen, but there is also good 2 pitch climbs on the King as well
-Homestake Pass
(Gillette Edge, 5.7)
(Dancing Fingers, 5.10)
(Hidden Harvest, 5.11)
-Fantasia
photo from RC.com
-Roof Rock(usually a mountain bike approach)
-Whiskey Gulch(bouldering)
(The Spade)
-Humbug Spires (south of Butte)
(The Wedge)
(Dogleg Crack)
(Balcony Direct)
There are also about 7-10 other bouldering 'zones' interspersed through out the area that are in development, along with lots of potential for new routes and problems.
Check out some of the guidebook here:
http://firstascentpress.com/butte-guide.html
The Pipestone Hot Springs on the map is closed, but I marked the Renova Hot Springs (south of Whitehall) which is a nice close spot for a (free)post-climb/evening soak.
Hot spring info:
http://www.trails.com/tcatalog_trail.asp?trailid=HGR211-018
whatda y'all think?
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mojede
Trad climber
Butte, America
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Nov 29, 2007 - 01:44pm PT
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I would be available for practically any local support needed, including, but not limited too: area beta (climbing and camping), shuttling service, town to camp supply runs, et al.
An airport serves Butte that has a few carrier options.
edit: cuz Blowboarder, your fam' make da trip ?
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 29, 2007 - 01:55pm PT
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That's really up to the folk wanting to come up.
Spring might be a nice time, or perhaps sometime close to the(potential) City of Rocks gathering or Vedauwoo gathering....
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 29, 2007 - 02:02pm PT
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Anyone and everyone who wants to is welcome to attend!
Hopefully this thread can get the details sussed out...
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Internofchoice
Trad climber
NYC,NY
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Nov 29, 2007 - 02:04pm PT
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King and Queen Spire are awesome. Did them a couple years ago on a road trip. Dreamweaver was fun. Not sure if I would boulder it though. But that's just me.
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mojede
Trad climber
Butte, America
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Nov 29, 2007 - 02:31pm PT
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Random photo from: serc.carleton.edu/images
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TwistedCrank
climber
Ideeho
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Nov 29, 2007 - 02:31pm PT
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Pork chop sandwiches instead of sushi?
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
New York, NY
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Nov 29, 2007 - 02:33pm PT
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I would definitely be interested....
Even though I can't see half the photos(loading time is absurd...been waiting 10 minutes already)
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mojede
Trad climber
Butte, America
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Nov 29, 2007 - 02:37pm PT
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TCrank--don't forget about the pasties and gravy !
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Tarbuster
climber
right here, right now
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Nov 29, 2007 - 02:38pm PT
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I am favoring the bouldering venue on one of the days, as it works so well for socializing.
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 29, 2007 - 02:38pm PT
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I probably went a bit overboard on photos(~30)...I'll try to resize some of the bigger ones...
Just trying to give people an idea of the area...
EDIT for Roy:
It'd be great do a day of bouldering. Lots of options and areas...hopefully we can organize some zone tours for those interested...
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mojede
Trad climber
Butte, America
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Nov 29, 2007 - 02:42pm PT
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Jaybro, how about this virgin tasty that I stumbled upon Sunday ? Maybe you too, HJ.
Note the OE 800 can at the base for scale. Hands to wider.
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 30, 2007 - 05:46pm PT
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Tarbuster
climber
right here, right now
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Nov 30, 2007 - 05:53pm PT
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Slow up on the double overhung OW slots fer a bit eh?
Just lookin' at that stuff, my rhuematism is kickin' and my 'roids are a flarin'.
I'm ultra psyched to knock 'em dead for 20/30 minutes on the V0+ highballs though.
Goin' to Montana soon...
Gonnah be a dental floss tycoon!
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 30, 2007 - 05:58pm PT
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Roy I have a bunch of V0+ highballs for ya! Stuff for everyone out here...
Do you have a preferred time frame for this event?
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Tarbuster
climber
right here, right now
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Nov 30, 2007 - 06:09pm PT
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Summertime?
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Kartch
climber
belgrade, mt
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Nov 30, 2007 - 08:10pm PT
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I would but Montana's ghey.
Just kidding, I can cook some dutch oven taters and do what ever else.
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HighGravity
climber
Here, but will be there next week
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Nov 30, 2007 - 08:56pm PT
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I want to go and depending on time of year...I just may.
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minexploration
Social climber
Whitefish Montana
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Nov 30, 2007 - 10:13pm PT
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Are we allowed to drink green beer if we attend??
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unimog
climber
windy corner in the west
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Nov 30, 2007 - 11:16pm PT
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Give a date as to were and when and ill throw the old Lasso in the truck for Flossing Montana Rock.
Sasha
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 3, 2007 - 01:20pm PT
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With Moj constantly finding gems, I'm starting to itch for the Batholith...
Roy suggested summertime...July could be a bit hot, but June or August are great times...
Would trying to align this near the Vedauwoo sushifest help or hurt attendance?
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xtrmecat
Trad climber
Kalispell, Montanagonia
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I'm in. As long as it doesn't conflict with my wall trip in late May that is. Worked out the details yet? When???
Bob
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Tarbuster
climber
right here, right now
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Would it help or hurt a Vedauwoo gig attendance?
Prolly 50/50: some, who need to travel a ways, might like to link the two bashes, while others need to budget their road trips and would prefer some spread between the events.
Right now, June or August: no diff for me, so let's let the idea roll around some more.
We can bump this thread every now and then -people will be more interested to commit & plan in the 2-3 months prior.
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mojede
Trad climber
Butte, America
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Roy, how's 3/23-3/31 look for you ?
While the idea of having it near the Boogaloo 2 time sounds good, the two venues are 10+ hours away--not exactly good for the plane crowd. On the other hand, drivers from "down under" (UT and South) could link the two. Your thoughts ?
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Tarbuster
climber
right here, right now
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March Mojede?
Sounds cold, even though there is an MT banana belt.
I'm more flexible later in the year, as I need to appropriately space additions to my calendar (got a couple winter/spring trips in the hopper already).
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
sorry, just posting out loud.
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is ice involved? either for drinks for climbing?
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mojede
Trad climber
Butte, America
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Prolly no ice, Munge, but maybe a lil' snow for the gurgling apparati-hehe.
Check here for more updates: http://widefetish.com/simplemachinesforum/index.php?topic=66.msg521;topicseen#msg521
Sounding more like June, so ya'll have the option of hitting the Humbug Spires--and the two small lakes (w/camping) will be thawed for convenience.
We don't want any fair-weather folk to bring their puffy clothes and shiver, ya know ?
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ground_up
Trad climber
mt. hood /baja
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T.... very nice, very inspiring thread! Your posts are always good cuz' you always seem to be gettin out and have pics ta boot...I'm flyfishin Montana this next year and now I can add some climbing in areas I wasn't aware of .....thanks for takin the time.
Ground
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Big
climber
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A pasty and evening at the Metals Bank to top all of that off. It's so good to see motivated peeps taking advantage of the ridiculous amounts of stone around Butt.
Did the town go off with the passing of Mr. Knievil?
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mojede
Trad climber
Butte, America
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A lot of stuff on Evel in the Standard, with a full section coming out on Sunday.
His memorial service is set for Monday at the Civic Center--I guess that they are anticipating a bunch of people showing up.
The Metals Bank is now a new sports bar, but our pasties still rule along with the "wop chops" at the Freeway (Muzz is pretty saddened by Evel's departure).
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Big
climber
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A sports bra. Aaa, Bar. That's to bad. Lived a few blocks away and lost track of a lot of time there. Please tell me the Vu is still the Vu. Would be heart broken...I have bumped into folks with Vu hats in 2 other parts of the country.
I suspect non-stop wake for the rest of the month is in order.
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 6, 2007 - 12:18pm PT
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How does June sound to you folks?
Ground and Big - y'all should consider coming out for this.
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mojede
Trad climber
Butte, America
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Big, The Vu is most certainly still the bar as you know it, only now they are a WiFi Hotspot.
The times, they are a changin'.
Fortunately, SOME things remain the same.
Backing down for another day.
Plucking a plum.
photos by realmojede
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Tarbuster
climber
right here, right now
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June?
I'm in.
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Big
climber
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Spoke to the better looking half last night. She seemed very open to a June trip north. Bouldering followed by rest days flogging the local waters sounded like a good way to spend a week.
Would be sooooo pumped to see some of the new discoveries in the batholith.
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
New York, NY
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June sounds good to me! Although...August is good too because it's so humid here at that time...
I don't care though. I want to go and will do my best to be there whenever it's planned.
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 7, 2007 - 12:31pm PT
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SWEET!
maybe start looking at/suggesting dates within?
Big - We're more than happy to show you the goods, we also would really like to see what you were bouldering on back in the day.
Taken Jan 28th of this year...rain shadow baby! Hope tomorrow and Sunday cooperate...
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mojede
Trad climber
Butte, America
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Dec 10, 2007 - 12:51am PT
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Out walkin' around today, found these for any takers ?
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roslyn
Trad climber
washington
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Dec 10, 2007 - 10:26am PT
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well, this is one gathering that is close to my neck of the woods
and if the Ekat makes an appearance............well that would be delightful
if the dates work for me...............count me in
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 11, 2007 - 12:04pm PT
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Hard to tell from Hutch's photos, but this new zone we scoped on Sunday is pretty exciting. He sure does know how to make it look cold out there though.
earlier in the day and a thousand or so feet lower in elevation:
This is the list of those interested so far:
-TKingsbury
-Mojede
-Blinny
-The RealBlinny(maybe)
-TwistedCrank(?)
-Happiegrrrl
-Tarbuster
-Kartch
-Stich
-HighGravity
-unimog
-Minexploration
-xtremecat
-ground up(?)
-Big
-roslyn
-RussWalling (a maybe)
I've yet to hear from Jaybro or scuffyb who expressed some interest prior to this thread...where you guys at?
did I miss anyone?
Blinny, when is this guitar show?
anyone wanna suggest dates?
Sounds like I may have Archer's Mob lined up for the event as well...their fiddle player is starting to figure out the OW inverts...
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scuffy b
climber
The deck above the 5
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Dec 11, 2007 - 12:18pm PT
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Interested, interested, of course.
Committed to a trip to the City,
Vedauwoo Boogaloo,
Backpacking closer to home.
Keep dribbling out those tempting
photos.
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goatboy smellz
climber
colorado
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Dec 28, 2007 - 06:17pm PT
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Anyone else getting [url="http://www.widefetish.com/"]itchy[/url] for a road trip.
C'mon lets nail down some dates for this Batholith Bash.
Montana here we come...
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mojede
Trad climber
Butte, America
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Dec 28, 2007 - 06:54pm PT
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"The man with the plan" (TKingsbury) is vacationing in his homeland and won't re-taco until Monday morning (or so).
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 4, 2008 - 12:16pm PT
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What do y'all think about the first week in June? The 1st is a Sunday, so I could get things settled in on the 30th or 31st(of May) and take the next week off. So I could be there from May 30 to June 8...it also gives people a choice of two weekends if their time frame is more limited...kinda in the bugalooo vein...
The guitar show Blinny mentioned is June 27 to 29, which is the only June conflict I know of...I have a pretty open schedule though...
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Jaybro
Social climber
The West
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What about right after the 15th or so, I'd have to play hookey as a student but I'd be off as a teacher.
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 4, 2008 - 12:34pm PT
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Just fine with me. What dates do you have in mind Jay?
Start it up around the 16th or more around 20th?
I'm wide open out here...
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scuffy b
climber
Stump with a backrest
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Any idea of the drive time between City of Rocks and the
Batholith?
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 4, 2008 - 12:54pm PT
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It's around 5.5 to 6 hours...
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Brian in SLC
Social climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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I can usually get from SLC to Dillon in 5 hours.
Last time I climbed in the Humbugs was when I ran into you, Tom, and we got rained off our route. Grudge match!
Be fun to slog up another classic coulior in the area too, depending on June snowpack. Or, try something "alpine"...
Might be fun. Count me in as a maybe.
Cheers,
-Brian in SLC
(but FROM Montana)
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Tarbuster
climber
right here, right now
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I'm in for whatever time slot Jaybro indicates.
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mojede
Trad climber
Butte, America
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Salt Lake City to Butte via I-15 is 420 miles. I have driven this in just under 5 hours, because I was in a rush to get the kids out of the car.
Once you hit the Montana border, 75-85 mph is only a $20.00 citation, no report or record. Drive 79 mph all day and not get looked at by LE.
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Brian in SLC
Social climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Once you hit the Montana border, 75-85 mph is only a $20.00 citation, no report or record. Drive 79 mph all day and not get looked at by LE.
Used to be only 5 bucks, didn't know it went up. And, "resonable and prudent". Watch the frost heaves if you have a low clearance car and are going, uhhmmm, really fast. It is neat watchin' the sparks fly at night.
Also, watch your speed at night. That 20 bucks probably only applys on a dry, clear day.
The places to watch from SLC to Dillon are just south of Poke-a-feller and the turd by Dubois, who'll cite you for going 3 mph over some days.
Safeway in Dillon for good beer. And Peets French roast.
-Brian in SLC
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mojede
Trad climber
Butte, America
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The $20.00 fine is for both day AND night. It is essentially a low-penalty ticket because of passing situations. The legislature did not feel it was fair to issue full-on speeding violations for circumstances that occur often on the Freeways (and US Highways).
As Brian mentioned, road conditions vary, heads-up driving when trying to make time.
"The Freeway", just off I-90 and Montana Street (Butte) offers a Wop Chop Special for $4.25--A deep-fried pork chop sandwich with trimmings and jo-jo or fries. Yummy AND healthy, hehe.
edit: On snow/icy roads the fine may not apply but NOBODY goes that fast then.
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 7, 2008 - 01:06pm PT
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Couple of new problems from over the weekend...
this this has training kick-thru written all over it...
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HighGravity
climber
Here, but will be there next week
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Jan 17, 2008 - 01:55pm PT
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Have exact dates been planned yet?
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 17, 2008 - 01:58pm PT
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Nothing official...sometime after the 15th of June.
Hoping Jaybro will chime in here...
This is the list of those interested so far:
-TKingsbury
-P.Kingsbury
-Mojede
-Blinny
-The RealBlinny(maybe)
-TwistedCrank(?)
-Happiegrrrl
-Tarbuster
-Kartch
-Stich
-HighGravity
-unimog
-Minexploration
-xtremecat
-ground up(?)
-Big
-roslyn
-RussWalling (a maybe)
-scuffyb
-Jaybro
-Brian in SLC(a maybe)
-goatboy smellz
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Jaybro
Social climber
The West
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Jan 17, 2008 - 10:42pm PT
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My teaching ends 6/11. The classes I attend start that week (one week night, class is the other is online, I think))I'm planning to play hooky one week, I'd rather go (to school) the first meeting, so, about anytime after the 12th, works for me! I'll probably be able to drag Mike F along from SLC.
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roslyn
Trad climber
washington
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Jan 18, 2008 - 12:07am PT
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later june/july could work for me. i'm glad there's folks still interested!!!
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 18, 2008 - 12:05pm PT
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Well since the 12th is a Thursday, we could setup on Friday the 13th, people could filter in over the weekend, and run it through the week and into the following weekend...I could probably hang out until the 22nd...
June 13th though the 22nd?
With a full moon on the 18th we better do some night climbing...or at least a full moon soak...
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HighGravity
climber
Here, but will be there next week
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Jan 18, 2008 - 04:06pm PT
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I'll double check my schedule, but that could work out well.
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Sly
climber
AK
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Jan 21, 2008 - 04:35am PT
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Late june Might just work for a MT ho-down...Dang those p-stone pics look nice. will there be commitments (24oz cans), safety, and gormet cooking? and granite to grope? Goodness I miss the granite....
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 21, 2008 - 11:17am PT
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We got what you're looking for Sly...
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 26, 2008 - 09:14pm PT
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Jaybro
Social climber
The West
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Jan 26, 2008 - 09:19pm PT
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oh Tom, (and all) you're such a tease!
"yippee aiy yo, kaihyea"!
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goatboy smellz
climber
colorado
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Jan 26, 2008 - 09:22pm PT
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Is that shot in Gallatin Canyon Tom?
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the museum
Trad climber
Rapid City, SD
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Jan 26, 2008 - 09:27pm PT
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TK isn't it a blast to jump the gap at your feet?
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 26, 2008 - 09:27pm PT
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No that's the King, out in the batholith. If you look at the map in the beginning of this thread it's labled 'Spire Rock'.
We could camp right by there if we wanted, it's in the middle of the goods...
(pics from today...a bit chilly...)
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 26, 2008 - 09:31pm PT
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The jump is super fun!!!
the other way was a bit snowy though...
(This gap is also contains the 'practice chimney' found in the OP)
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Tarbuster
climber
right here, right now
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Jan 26, 2008 - 09:35pm PT
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"The BATHOLITH"
...& uh...
*"Middle of the Goods"*
That's where I'll be!
Sat/Sun = June 14/15!!!
Jay?
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 26, 2008 - 09:39pm PT
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you're cracking me up over here!!
Good to hear though Roy.
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the museum
Trad climber
Rapid City, SD
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Jan 26, 2008 - 09:40pm PT
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TK I used to live in Bozeman 22 years ago. We climbed at "Pipestone" all the time. And at Delmoe.
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goatboy smellz
climber
colorado
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Jan 26, 2008 - 09:42pm PT
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Those hunter orange biners are styling.
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 26, 2008 - 09:43pm PT
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museum:
NICE!
fun stuff out there
You've been alot of places, I've been watching your posts...heheh...you have MT photos? I'd love to see them!
edit:
gotta be safe out their...
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Jaybro
Social climber
The West
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Jan 26, 2008 - 09:50pm PT
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The photos are great, but I'm looking forward to seeing, in pperson, what the 'dental floss tycoons' have to share!
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 26, 2008 - 09:58pm PT
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I think we may have a few things for ya Jay. With the amount of exploring that's been happening I think we even will have a room for some new routing...or at least some OW problems that are stumping me!
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Crimpergirl
Social climber
St. Looney
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Jan 26, 2008 - 10:09pm PT
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Can't make any plans for a little while, but I could possibly be in the area at that time. It'd be nice to finally make it to Montana. Fingers crossed that I'll be in the area then!
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the museum
Trad climber
Rapid City, SD
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Jan 26, 2008 - 10:59pm PT
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While in Bozeman I got flooded and I lost a ton of stuff including my pictures, etc. from that time period. Sorry- I got nothin'.
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mojede
Trad climber
Butte, America
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Jan 26, 2008 - 11:12pm PT
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Bummer, I bet with a name like "the museum" you had some good ones, too.
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Tarbuster
climber
right here, right now
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Jan 26, 2008 - 11:26pm PT
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Rally people, Rally...
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scuffy b
climber
Stump with a backrest
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Jan 27, 2008 - 05:55pm PT
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June. The Batholith. The Middle of the Goods.
Any insect issues?
Anyone know the age of the Batholith?
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 27, 2008 - 06:36pm PT
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Generally I don't seem to remember insects being an issue, around the lake somewhat, but not too big of a deal.
If we go into Humbugs(which we should!) the bugs could be a bit bad while hanging out around the base or in the forest, but nothing a little spray and dryer sheets can't handle.
Not too sure on the age of the rock out here...hopefully someone else can chime in on that subject.
Heading upto the balcony...
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goatboy smellz
climber
colorado
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Jan 27, 2008 - 07:14pm PT
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bugs...?
You're worried about bugs...?
Good God man there's grizzlies out there... mountain lions...
horny bull moose...BIGFOOT...
hell, haven't yah heard, a satellite could fall on us...
and your asking about bugs?!?
just between you and me, i'm scared chitless.
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Ricardo Carlos
Trad climber
Off center, CO.
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Jan 27, 2008 - 07:25pm PT
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IN, in and IN
Rich Sims
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scuffy b
climber
Stump with a backrest
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Jan 27, 2008 - 07:27pm PT
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Goatboy...I couldn't think of anything else to say...
but askin ain't the same as worryin
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TwistedCrank
climber
Ideeho
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Jan 27, 2008 - 07:47pm PT
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It's Cretaceous. The Batholith that is. About 70 million years old. Crack pumpin dinosaurs and all that. Serious.
My appearance depends on some possible big travel this summer.
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mojede
Trad climber
Butte, America
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Jan 27, 2008 - 10:02pm PT
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From Wikipedia:
The Boulder Batholith is a small batholith in southwest Montana, exposed at the surface as granite and serving as the host rock for rich mineralized deposits at Butte, Montana and other locations.
The batholith is composed of at least seven and possibly as many as 14 discrete rock masses called plutons, which formed beneath the earth’s surface during a period of magma intrusion about 73 to 78 million years ago (Late Cretaceous time).[1] The rising buoyant plutons resulted from subduction along what was then the west coast of North America. Regional uplift brought the deep-seated granite to the surface, where erosion exposed the rocks and the mineral veins they contained.
The Boulder Batholith was named for the prominent rounded boulders that typify its landscape, the result of spheroidal weathering of fractured granite. It measures approximately 75 miles north-south by about 25 miles east-west, rather small in comparison to most batholiths.
...the rocks are identified as Butte quartz monzonite. The Butte quartz monzonite is an equigranular rock consisting o 35% plagioclase, 30% potassium feldspar, 20% quartz, 15% hornblende and biotite with minor accessory minerals. Locally the rock includes areas with crystals of potassium feldspar up to 10 inches in length (chicken heads?).---A climber's guide to Butte, Dwight Bishop.
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TwistedCrank
climber
Ideeho
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Jan 27, 2008 - 10:48pm PT
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Yep. Boulder Batholith. Idaho Batholith. Sierra Nevada Batholith. All more or less the same age and the same composition.
And we pull on three of em too.
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 28, 2008 - 12:43pm PT
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Sounds like the dates are firming up to be:
June 13th though the 22nd
This is the list of those interested so far:
-TKingsbury
-P.Kingsbury
-Mojede
-Blinny
-The RealBlinny(maybe)
-TwistedCrank(?)
-Happiegrrrl
-Tarbuster
-Kartch
-Stich
-HighGravity
-unimog
-Minexploration
-xtremecat
-ground up(?)
-Big
-roslyn
-RussWalling (a maybe)
-scuffyb
-Jaybro
-Brian in SLC(a maybe)
-goatboy smellz
-Sly(might work out)
-Crimpergirl(fingers crossed)
-Ricardo Carlos
-Christa
-Prod
-Hard Rock
hope I didn't miss anyone...
Another thing to consider is the approach into the Humbugs. I highly suggest folks go out and at least tick off the Wedge(pictured). If y'all are interested in doing some climbing out here, it'll either be a long day or you could do an overnight(since it's ~4 miles in). If folks are interested in camping out there, we could do a group meal(s) out there to cut down on weight etc...
just something to consider...
some good details and pictures here:
http://www.summitpost.org/area/range/299390/the-humbug-spires.html
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Hard Rock
Trad climber
Montana
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Jan 29, 2008 - 09:45am PT
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I could guide people in the back way to the Wedge for a quicker one day climb. I should be around. If people are around Spire Rock (and the Fish Creek road is Ok) it would be faster coming from Spire Rock. -Kurt
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Prod
Social climber
Charlevoix, MI
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Jan 29, 2008 - 09:49am PT
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Sounds PFC. Put Christa and Prod on the pretty interested list.
Prod.
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mojede
Trad climber
Butte, America
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Jan 29, 2008 - 10:01am PT
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Thanks, Kurt. I was planning on also being a "tour" guide for the folks participating. The expanse of the Batholith needs local support to help the Bashers get what they are looking for in the climbing department.
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 29, 2008 - 12:46pm PT
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That's rad Kurt! Always good to have another local around for this.
edit: Psyched Christa and Prod are thinking of coming too, among others! We might get a pretty good turn out....
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homemade salsa
Trad climber
west tetons
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Hey Montana climbers- Anyone have or know of a Montana climbing accident that should be in Accidents in North American Mountaineering? I am gathering info on MT and ID for Jed Williamson for this year's ANAM.
Pop me an email if you do.
And those Humbugs look really fun- I think we are out of town that week but if not, it isn't far from Driggs ID where I live.
thanks
salsa
Lynne Wolfe
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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OK, a beer and two shots and there's no way that I'm about to read 100 posts, but somebody email me and clue me in.
There is a mule that I kept for a decade and then my partner took him up by Flathead Lake about 16 years ago and if he makes it through another Montana winter outdoors I feel honor bound to drop by and scratch his ear just the way he likes.
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Jaybro
Social climber
The West
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Scuffy, I think mid -june '08 will be the 'Age of the Batholith,' for many of us, anyway...
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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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I'm thinking... put me in as a maybe...
good t-shirt graphic:
Age of the Batholith
It Came From The Late Cretaceous!
One Last Climb Before the Meteorite
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 4, 2008 - 02:01pm PT
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List of possible attendees:
-TKingsbury
-P.Kingsbury
-Mojede
-Blinny
-The RealBlinny(maybe)
-TwistedCrank(?)
-Happiegrrrl
-Tarbuster
-Kartch
-Stich
-HighGravity
-unimog
-Minexploration
-xtremecat
-ground up(?)
-Big
-roslyn
-RussWalling (a maybe)
-scuffyb
-Jaybro
-Brian in SLC(a maybe)
-goatboy smellz
-Sly(might work out)
-Crimpergirl(fingers crossed)
-Ricardo Carlos
-Christa
-Prod
-Hard Rock
-homemade salsa(if not out of town)
-Piton Ron(if his mule survives another MT winter?)
-Ed Hartouni(a maybe)
-Betty J
-ionlyski
-LizR
ANY QUESTIONS?
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goatboy smellz
climber
colorado
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Is the base camp going to be at the lake or the hot springs?
Or is that still up in the air?
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 4, 2008 - 04:20pm PT
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That still needs to be figured out.
The hot springs are about 20-30 minutes from Whitehall, which might be a bit far from the climbing to be the base camp.
There is developed camping around lake, but I think it's pay($) camping. There are group sites there though, as well as toilets.
Another option is basically anywhere along the Delmoe lake road. There are numerous free sites that can accommodate many people.
Perhaps Mojede or I can get out and snap some photos of potential sites.
I've been working on the google earth virtual guide/tour if people are interested in taking a look at the layer...it's still in the preliminary stages though...
Eventually when we do figure out the potential camping sites, I can link the photos to their geographic positions, so people can see where the camping is in relation to the climbing and the lake. It'll hopefully also give you an idea of what areas you want to check out...
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Betty J
Boulder climber
Cheyenne
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Count me in...
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Brian in SLC
Social climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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The hot springs are about 20-30 minutes from Whitehall, which might be a bit far from the climbing to be the base camp.
Which hot springs? They still do nude night at Norris? Used to be Sunday night...
That'd be an option, too. Camp at Neat Rock. Could bbq up some rattlesnake... Revenue Spires...hmmm...
Silver Star?
New Biltmore is near the Beaverhead. Rumor, ahem, to be some climbing near there. Also rumored that an old, semi famous climber dude lives nearby (Herb S.). Some climbing near by in the T Roots and Rubies (but, not the sweet Boulder batholith stuff).
Spire Rock near Pipestone. Always wondered about the hot springs there...from an online source:
Pipestone Hot Springs
Preview: An abandoned hot springs with decaying resort buildings easily seen from a public road. A large quonset hut about 200 yards east of the road contains the swimming pool, which for a time was an open-air facility. A steady stream of hot water can be seen flowing from the pool building area, past the old guesthouse, under a footbridge, and then under the gravel road where you are standing. To the west of the road stand an old wooden dancing pavilion and a smaller drinking pavilion located over one of the springs. About a hundred yards southeast of the hotel, along the banks of Pipestone Creek, you might catch a glimpse of the 19 remaining guest cabins hidden downstream among tall cottonwoods. Developed, but in ruins.
Seems like there used to be a public campground (KOA?) near Pipestone too. Speakin' of Pipestone, ran into Jim Wilson a couple weeks ago here in SLC at the OR shoe...
On the other side of the fence, there's Jackson. Bit far to decent rock though. Neat place. Elkhorn, too. Pretty close to some alpine climbing if you don't mind some hiking... Pop down into the Wise River Club, say hi to the elk, get a burger and a beer...(toss a line, etc).
Tom, you, ahem, ain't never been to Warm Springs, have ya? Ha ha.
Spire Rock would be a great venue. What about up off Homestake?
Moose Creek: too bad there's not a big flat spot near the trailhead into the Wedge. Some room nearby, though, I'd imagine. And, there's a Blue Moon Saloon nearby too, I seem to recall...
-Brian in SLC
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scuffy b
climber
Stump with a backrest
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The Biltmore has reopened?
I hadn't heard of Herb leaving JH.
Isn't there some hot spring setup in Boulder?
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ionlyski
Trad climber
Kalispell, Montana
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OK, I'm in. After taking the kids to the City of Rocks, immediately after school's out (June 5th I think) for a week, I'll send em home to practice more knots and head up to Butte. Might not arrive till the 16th or so.
Arne Boveng
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 5, 2008 - 06:24pm PT
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Which hot springs?
Sorry, I should have been more clear. I was referring to the Renova AKA the Waterloo hotsprings, a bit south of Whitehall along the Jefferson River. (I marked it on the map in the OP)
The Pipestone hot springs, though closer, are unfortunately 'off-limits'...
The KOA type camping just off the Pipestone exit has also recently closed, complete with for sale signs...I guess it's hard with the abundance of free camping nearby...
I think somewhere along the Homestake Pass/Delmoe Lake Road would be the best bet. It's close the climbing and the lake(Delmoe) and both Whitehall and Butte are close. We could do it close to the King & Queen, or basically any number of clearings along the road.
I plan on getting out there this weekend, so maybe I can get a couple camping site shots...
--------
Good to hear other are going to join in on the festivities. Right on! You've been added to the Official List™™™
Cheers,
Tom
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Hard Rock
Trad climber
Montana
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TK-
Camping around spire isn't bad. If you want a big group together the 4 way intersection isn't bad. Flat anyway.
I think I have 3 or 4 guides left I can bring if you or Kevin remind me. I could also pick some up from Wilson or JoJo for people to buy (remember the profit from the rope climbing half of the book goes to Dwight's mom).
Also, Mountain Bikes are good fun and useful for Roof Rock or the front side of the Humbugs.
-Kurt
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 10, 2008 - 10:07pm PT
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 11, 2008 - 10:02am PT
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mojede
Trad climber
Butte, America
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Feb 11, 2008 - 11:04am PT
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Hardrock sent me this photo to post for him.
Kurt K. on Dwight's Roof (5.12?), Friend's Rock-Humbug Spires.
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mojede
Trad climber
Butte, America
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Feb 11, 2008 - 12:05pm PT
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TK trying to figure a sequence to send.
Success.
Unfortunately, my camera batteries fell out during the crux mantle move.
The chalked up knob was the key to unlocking the problem.
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 11, 2008 - 07:00pm PT
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No worries Hutch, cause I got a pic of you doing the knob hand/foot match...
That pic of Dwight's Roof is BAD ASS...thanks for sharing Kurt. I'd love to see more from your collection if possible...
No pics snapped of the camping areas yet folks...sorry, I got a bit sidetracked doing the east tracks circuit...soon though...maybe sooner if mojede goes and snaps them.(if you want to kev...)
Cheers,
Tom
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mojede
Trad climber
Butte, America
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Feb 11, 2008 - 09:03pm PT
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I'm going to the Bozone sometime this week, and can shoot some possible locales on the way through with the kids.
What options were you thinking of, Tom ? Send me some GE pinmarks of suggestions and I'll hit those first.
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LizR
Trad climber
Montana
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Feb 12, 2008 - 01:42pm PT
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count me in
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 12, 2008 - 02:14pm PT
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Oh sh#t oh shit!
Liz makes her first taco post! Right on!
(are we gonna finish this thing Liz??)
How's the shoulder doing?
Cheers!
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 14, 2008 - 12:20pm PT
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mojede
Trad climber
Butte, America
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Feb 14, 2008 - 01:23pm PT
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 15, 2008 - 01:22pm PT
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The search continues...
I believe there's rocks on that there hill fellas...
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goatboy smellz
climber
colorado
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Feb 15, 2008 - 03:23pm PT
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yo Tom, are you creating a KML file or link in Google Earth for that map up thread?
I went in to GE and couldn't find anything in the community view for that part of Montucky.
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mojede
Trad climber
Butte, America
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Feb 15, 2008 - 03:23pm PT
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Using technology to search out new climbing potential--brilliant. Makes the job of explorer/pioneer much easier.
By utilizing this resource, the Batholith crowd will never have to guess where to look for hidden gems and plums.
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HighGravity
climber
Here, but will be there next week
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Feb 15, 2008 - 03:33pm PT
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Checked the schedule and I'm sorry to say I'm not going to be able to make it before June 28th. But, after that I'm off for a month and could maybe make the drive out for a later gathering if anyone would have me.
Eric
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 15, 2008 - 04:53pm PT
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goatboy - Since this beta is 'in progress', I haven't released it to the community, just to certain folks to help the exploration/psyche...so check your email! Report back too if you feel inclined...If other attendees want to see it too, just pipe up and I'll send it your way...
HighGravity - thanks for letting us know one way or the other. As for later in the summer, if you want to come up, we'd be happy to join you.
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goatboy smellz
climber
colorado
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Feb 15, 2008 - 05:36pm PT
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Got it Tom, and WOW...there's alotsa rock up in them thar hills.
Solid work in putting that together.
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 15, 2008 - 05:59pm PT
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Thanks! I'm glad you like it.
We're just starting so scratch the with this...hopefully by the time the bash rolls around, I'll have a more complete layer to share.
BTW those 'overviews' of Leggit, Clearcut, Cobbles, and Silverbox were just recon missions...no one to my knowledge has laid boot to stone at any of those places...yet.
by June these things will be 'Good to go'
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 20, 2008 - 01:34pm PT
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Is it June yet? the weekend? or at least 5pm?
Age of the Batholith - June 13-22.
List of possible attendees:
-TKingsbury
-P.Kingsbury
-Mojede
-Blinny
-The RealBlinny(maybe)
-TwistedCrank(?)
-Happiegrrrl
-Tarbuster
-Kartch
-Stich
-unimog
-Minexploration
-xtremecat
-ground up(?)
-Big
-roslyn
-RussWalling (a maybe)
-scuffyb
-Jaybro
-Brian in SLC(a maybe)
-goatboy smellz
-Sly(might work out)
-Crimpergirl(fingers crossed)
-Ricardo Carlos
-Christa
-Prod
-Hard Rock
-homemade salsa(if not out of town)
-Piton Ron(if his mule survives another MT winter?)
-Ed Hartouni(a maybe)
-Betty J
-ionlyski
-LizR
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mojede
Trad climber
Butte, America
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Feb 20, 2008 - 04:39pm PT
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If you find yourself "bored" after the pebble wrestlin' and rope gunnin', there's this smattering of short, wide crackies that look ripe for free soloin' adventurers.
Eastern edge of the Boulder Batholith.
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 10, 2008 - 10:12pm PT
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A few weeks ago late in the afternoon, Mojede, the brother, and myself happened across a good concentration of good sized freestanding boulders. We were pretty psyched.
This one drew my eye the most...but I knew it would be a challenge...
The batholith rewarded our efforts with darkness, snow, and by getting us lost on the walk out(adding ~1.5 miles). Though that seems to happen when she shows off some of her goodness. A sort of balance...
Due to snow, we return two weeks later. We did a walk about and toured the area. There is much stone, but were soon drawn back to the magnet of the area...
...then somehow match and huck...though it hasn't happened yet...come and get it!
We then headed back to the trail, and I showed the fellers this thing...
and end up walking out in the dark...again.
Just another zone patiently waiting for the bash...
Cheers!
Sorry for the lack of overview photos, more to come in the future...
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mojede
Trad climber
Butte, America
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Mar 10, 2008 - 10:40pm PT
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I can't believe that we walked by this and didn't even touch it--pity, but it ain't goin' nowhar.
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mojede
Trad climber
Butte, America
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Mar 11, 2008 - 10:37am PT
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12 hour pebble-bump to give the mornin' work crowd some new pics to look at.
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Jaybro
Social climber
The West
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Mar 11, 2008 - 11:07am PT
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Yahoo! from work...
... though, I'd rather be there!
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goatboy smellz
climber
colorado
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Mar 11, 2008 - 11:21am PT
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You’re going to need something more than Olympia beer to get up that.
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 11, 2008 - 11:31am PT
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heheheh...but goat, I was just trying to hydrate...it's the water!
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P.Kingsbury
Trad climber
Bozeman
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Mar 12, 2008 - 06:05pm PT
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nice shots tom.
were they stoked?!?
rest day at the moab library; gettin my a*# kicked at the creek!
bill weaves is coming out here on friday...extending the trip by hopefully a week or more.
cheers,
pat
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mojede
Trad climber
Butte, America
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Mar 12, 2008 - 10:47pm PT
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Headquarters for the "Age of the Batholith" bash.
The Eastern center of the BB. Interstate 90 runs between the trees and the OW playground. Spire Rock is sunlit at upper right.
Just a teaser/bait photo that I shot hastily tonight trying to catck TK for a sesh.
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Fluoride
Trad climber
Hollywood, CA
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Mar 13, 2008 - 12:34am PT
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Count me in on the possible list. My current BF is from Bozeman and his family still has a ranch back there. We were going to road trip back for a visit early in summer so this could be perfect timing.
Even though it's in June and I feel like I'd be cheating on Yosemite, the change of pace would be fun. :)
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 13, 2008 - 12:15pm PT
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Pat, they were pretty happy. We gave Jeff a quick tour of the westside clusters too. Afterwards he said something along the lines of, "improving Butte bouldering by 100%"
So I guess we can a couple more believers to list...
Rad that Billy's meeting you out there...git sum kid!
Sorry we missed ya yesterday Hutch...I'll post some photos this afternoon hopefully...
Right on Fluoride! You'll have to hit the Gallatins as well since you'll be in Bozeman.
Cheers!
EDIT: Hutch, that shot was taken from above the highway looking over towards Tony's then eh? Any goods up on the bench in that area?
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Hard Rock
Trad climber
Montana
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Mar 13, 2008 - 04:59pm PT
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TK-
I have 3 or 4 anchors on some stuff above Tony's. Might also be a 5.12 or 5.13 40' face. Gave the route to Dwight for a birthday present (much cheaper that way) but he never got around to it.
I can show it to people sometime (the June gathering for sure).
Of course, we could give everyone who shows up there own project.
-Kurt
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 13, 2008 - 05:12pm PT
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That is an AWESOME idea Kurt!
How fun would that be!?! Hutch and I have some possible locations as well. It doesn't seem too 'out there' to scope and prep 30 lines or so...
Fresh lines! Come and get it! Talk about incentive...
Age of the Batholith - June 13-22
List of possible attendees:
-TKingsbury
-P.Kingsbury
-Mojede
-Blinny
-The RealBlinny(maybe)
-TwistedCrank(?)
-Happiegrrrl
-Tarbuster
-Kartch
-Stich
-unimog
-Minexploration
-xtremecat
-ground up(?)
-Big
-roslyn
-RussWalling (a maybe)
-scuffyb
-Jaybro
-Brian in SLC(a maybe)
-goatboy smellz
-Sly(might work out)
-Crimpergirl(fingers crossed)
-Ricardo Carlos
-Christa
-Prod
-Hard Rock
-homemade salsa(if not out of town)
-Piton Ron(if his mule survives another MT winter?)
-Ed Hartouni(a maybe)
-Betty J
-ionlyski
-LizR
-Fluoride
-Scott Cole
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mojede
Trad climber
Butte, America
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Mar 13, 2008 - 06:13pm PT
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5 seconds from Interstate 90.
Quasi-legal parking/pull-off approach.
edit: Okay, twenty.
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 13, 2008 - 08:11pm PT
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Couple from yesterday...
Hotdog in the Hallway
Cheers
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Scott Cole
Trad climber
Jackson, WY^
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Mar 13, 2008 - 10:30pm PT
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You can count me in. Its just a short trip from here, so how can I pass it up.
Scott
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 14, 2008 - 05:16pm PT
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Right on!
You're on the 'list'
Cheers!
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Kalakay
Big Wall climber
Bozeman, MT
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Mar 22, 2008 - 12:11am PT
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Hey,
The Boulderama Extravaganza you're planning sounds pretty cool. Fritz and I are coming, I hope. Right now I've got more important things to talk about. We're just about ready to publish the Bozeman rock climbing guide...
Okay, I paused to give you time to laugh, but I think it's really gonna happen. We need photos of you guys doing what you do best--posing on your favorite routes. Contact me if you've got something you want to share. It's guaranteed to make you famous!
Thanks,
-Tom Kalakay
tkalakay@bridgeband.com
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Mighty Hiker
Social climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Mar 22, 2008 - 12:29am PT
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The possibility of a midsummer break has become intriguing. Where is the event taking place, or least near to where?
I promise not to bring any wolves.
Now, if someone could just explain the reference to dental floss...
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mojede
Trad climber
Butte, America
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Mar 22, 2008 - 12:58am PT
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MH, I am guessing on this one, but I believe the reference to be from a Zappa tune "Moving To Montana" in which dental floss is mentioned. Not being a Frank fanatic, I am not positive of this.
Check upthread for the dates, but I think the 3rd week of June is pretty accurate. The place is in between Butte and Whitehall, MT; but only as a center for gathering. Climbing-wise, there are many options, depending on your particular interest; and you WILL leave satisfied. E-mail me or TKingsbury if you want specifics, or have a question in mind. Us Montuckans take care of guests who go out of their way to visit us.
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goatboy smellz
climber
colorado
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Mar 22, 2008 - 09:09am PT
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I might be movin' to Montana soon
Just to raise me up a crop of
Dental Floss
Raisin' it up
Waxen it down
In a little white box
That I can sell uptown
By myself I wouldn't
Have no boss,
But I'd be raisin' my lonely
Dental Floss
Raisin' my lonely
Dental Floss
Well I just might grow me some bees
But I'd leave the sweet stuff
To somebody else . . . but then, on the other hand I would
Keep the wax
'N melt it down
Pluck some Floss
'N swish it aroun'
I'd have me a crop
An' it'd be on top (that's why I'm movin' to Montana)
Movin' to Montana soon
Gonna be a Dental Floss tycoon (yes I am)
Movin' to Montana soon
Gonna be a mennil-toss flykune
I'm pluckin' the ol'
Dennil Floss
That's growin' on the prairie
Pluckin' the floss!
I plucked all day an' all nite an' all
Afternoon . . .
I'm ridin' a small tiny hoss
His name is MIGHTY LITTLE
He's a good hoss
Even though
He's a bit dinky to strap a big saddle or
Blanket on anyway
He's a bit dinky to strap a big saddle or
Blanket on anyway
Any way
I'm pluckin' the ol'
Dennil Floss
Even if you think it is a little silly, folks
I don't care if you think it's silly, folks
I don't care if you think it's silly, folks
I'm gonna find me a horse
Just about this big,
An' ride him all along the border line
With a
Pair of heavy-duty
Zircon-encrusted tweezers in my hand
Every other wrangler would say
I was mighty grand
By myself I wouldn't
Have no boss,
But I'd be raisin' my lonely
Dental Floss
Raisin' my lonely
Dental Floss
Raisin' my lonely
Dental Floss
Well I might
Ride along the border
With my tweezers gleamin'
In the moon-lighty night
And then I'd
Get a cuppa cawfee
'N give my foot a push . . .
Just me 'n the pygmy pony
Over by the Dennil Floss Bush
'N then I might just
Jump back on
An' ride
Like a cowboy
Into the dawn to Montana
Movin' to Montana soon
(Yippy-Ty-O-Ty-Ay)
Movin' to Montana soon
(Yippy-Ty-O-Ty-Ay)
Movin' to Montana soon
(Yippy-Ty-O-Ty-Ay)
Movin' to Montana soon
(Yippy-Ty-O-Ty-Ay)
Movin' to Montana soon
(Yippy-Ty-O-Ty-Ay)
Movin' to Montana soon
(Yippy-Ty-O-Ty-Ay)
Movin' to Montana soon
(Yippy-Ty-O-Ty-Ay)
Movin' to Montana soon
(Yippy-Ty-O-Ty-Ay)
Movin' to Montana soon
(Yippy-Ty-O-Ty-Ay)
Movin' to Montana soon
(Yippy-Ty-O-Ty-Ay)
Movin' to Montana soon
(Yippy-Ty-O-Ty-Ay)
Movin' to Montana soon
(Yippy-Ty-O-Ty-Ay)
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Hard Rock
Trad climber
Montana
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Mar 24, 2008 - 09:13am PT
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Tom-
Ok, I believe the guidebook is coming out. The good news is I put $15.00 in a long term CD 4 years ago for the purchase of the guide. Now with inflation I think I can make money on the deal.
-Kurt
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 24, 2008 - 01:27pm PT
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N I C E
Getting psyched for this event...I may have even lined up another band to play...so we looking at (hopefully) two nights of music...
Age of the Batholith - June 13-22
List of possible attendees:
-TKingsbury
-P.Kingsbury
-Mojede
-Blinny
-The RealBlinny(maybe)
-TwistedCrank(?)
-Happiegrrrl
-Tarbuster
-Kartch
-Stich
-unimog
-Minexploration
-xtremecat
-ground up(?)
-Big
-roslyn
-RussWalling (a maybe)
-scuffyb
-Jaybro
-Brian in SLC(a maybe)
-goatboy smellz
-Sly(might work out)
-Crimpergirl(fingers crossed)
-Ricardo Carlos
-Christa
-Prod
-Hard Rock
-homemade salsa(if not out of town)
-Piton Ron(if his mule survives another MT winter?)
-Ed Hartouni(a maybe)
-Betty J
-ionlyski
-LizR
-Fluoride
-Scott Cole
-Kalakay
-Fritz
-Mighty Hiker
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goatboy smellz
climber
colorado
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Mar 24, 2008 - 02:39pm PT
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And if it rains we can all crash at your house, right Tom?
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 24, 2008 - 05:06pm PT
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You KNOW this GB! heheh...it'd be a bit like that game where you see how many people you can cram into a phoneboth...
I actually have a lead on a pretty big tepee, and hopefully we can get some sort of large tarp shelter going...I'm not planning on rain though...just mainly for shade and fun.
If it *did* rain, we could always play around in the huge friggin quarried out cave...
Rumor has it that a route has recently gone in here...not sure on the details though...
couple shots from the weekend:
Cheers!
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Mighty Hiker
Social climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Mar 24, 2008 - 05:11pm PT
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Thanks for the info - I found Butte & Whitehall on the map. Only a (long) day's drive from here. I'm a definite maybe at the moment, and probably won't know until late May or early June if I can make it.
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mojede
Trad climber
Butte, America
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Mar 24, 2008 - 05:20pm PT
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Folks who bring kids are first in line to quarter at the mojede4 digs if inclement weather should strike.
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mojede
Trad climber
Butte, America
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April bumps !
3 Men and an Offwidth: Dom. TKings, Moj.
"How'd you beat me to the top, Mojede ?"
Testing out new options and availabilities for the "Bashers".
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 21, 2008 - 06:08pm PT
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Thought I'd give a bump and give some updates...
Tax season is now over so I can concentrate on more important concerns, such as the Bash, and catching up on the massive SFHD thread...
So AWhit, a fellow batholither and poster on ST, ended up moving down to UT. Before he left(a few weeks back) he imparted his knowledge of the Bourbon Boulders via a extensive tour with the GPS and camera. It was a bit snowy still up near the continental divide, so we only mapped the front areas, though it ended up around 115 mapped problems on 70-80 boulders...
Here is an overview the area in general, showing some main crags and updating the newly mapped stuff, just to give you a bit of an idea...
Feel free to let me know if you're interested in exploring this Google Earth, I'll try to pass it along...
Here are some recent shots:
Mojede has also been out exploring new terrain, here are a couple:
I wanna traverse this...
The Bash begins in less than 2 months...I'm getting pretty psyched...hope y'all are too.
Cheers!
Tom
EDIT: anyone notice Dom's stellar foot technique in that photo Mojede posted upthread? LOL
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Jaybro
Social climber
The West
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Apr 21, 2008 - 07:28pm PT
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Hoh man, I can't wait.
Tom, that March 24 post, second from the bottom, did you steal that from a Stolby site?
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 22, 2008 - 11:32am PT
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Haha, just another random chimney...though he looks pretty classy in those boots...
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Tarbuster
climber
right here, right now
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Apr 22, 2008 - 11:52am PT
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I just spoke with my Montana sponsor,
It looks like I'll be there the weekend of June 14/15th, which would be the beginning of the gathering...
Anybody else ready to stake a claim?
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quartziteflight
climber
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Apr 22, 2008 - 12:22pm PT
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Yo man. I'm a maybe. Those problems look pretty damn nice...
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unimog
climber
windy corner in the west
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Apr 22, 2008 - 12:31pm PT
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Ill make it down for a few days with T-buster
Sasha
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eeyonkee
Trad climber
Golden, CO
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Apr 22, 2008 - 05:43pm PT
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Montana, huh?
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 23, 2008 - 12:02pm PT
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Right on! I'm grinning over here...
I'll be showing up sometime on the 13th...talked to the band (Archer's Mob & other jammers) sounds like they're psyched and have a generator etc...sounds like they are currently aiming for the first weekend as well...
(EDIT: listen here: http://www.myspace.com/archersmob);
eeyonkee, you should come up! You too quartziteflight!
Age of the Batholith - June 13-22
List of possible attendees:
-TKingsbury (IN)
-P.Kingsbury
-Mojede (IN)
-Blinny
-The RealBlinny(maybe)
-TwistedCrank(?)
-Happiegrrrl
-Tarbuster (IN)
-Kartch
-Stich
-unimog (IN)
-Minexploration
-xtremecat
-ground up(?)
-Big
-roslyn
-RussWalling (a maybe)
-scuffyb
-Jaybro
-Brian in SLC(a maybe)
-goatboy smellz
-Sly(might work out)
-Crimpergirl(fingers crossed)
-Ricardo Carlos
-Christa
-Prod
-Hard Rock
-homemade salsa(if not out of town)
-Piton Ron(if his mule survives another MT winter?)
-Ed Hartouni(a maybe)
-Betty J
-ionlyski
-LizR
-Fluoride
-Scott Cole
-Kalakay
-Fritz
-Mighty Hiker
-quartziteflight
-eeyonkee (big maybe(not baby))
-Domingo (60/40)
Cheers!
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scuffy b
climber
up the coast from Woodson
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Apr 23, 2008 - 06:30pm PT
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eeyonkee, it'll be like Vedauwoo without all the
FREAKIN CROWDS!!!!!!!!!1
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eeyonkee
Trad climber
Golden, CO
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Apr 24, 2008 - 10:16am PT
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Age of the Batholith...I like it. Put me down as a big maybe (not baby).
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 24, 2008 - 11:44am PT
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Right on!
On a side note, I'd say the rock isn't as sharp as the woo...still sharp though...
Bourbon Boulders, AWhit collection...
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Domingo
Trad climber
El Portal, CA
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Apr 24, 2008 - 12:46pm PT
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Add Domingo to the list of potentials... I'm 60/40.
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 24, 2008 - 01:55pm PT
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Cool Domingo!
Yet to be climbed crag...photos courtesy of Mojede
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Brian in SLC
Social climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Apr 25, 2008 - 04:10pm PT
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Ahhh, mispent youth...
-Brian in SLC
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 25, 2008 - 04:37pm PT
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NICE!
Thousands of Gallons of Icy Cold Oly
OH HELL YEAH!
Getting me thirsty of this Friday afternoon...
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Brian in SLC
Social climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Apr 25, 2008 - 04:49pm PT
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1000 gallons my arse, how 'bout a 1000 KEGS!
Purportedly at the time, the largest single day consuption of beer in the world.
-Brian in SLC
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Tarbuster
climber
right here, right now
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Apr 25, 2008 - 04:51pm PT
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"Tarwater"???
WTF.
Now there's a band whose vinyl I won't find down at the used record store.
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 25, 2008 - 04:56pm PT
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That's a proud title to hold...sounds like quite the fest
I was wondering about Tarwater myself...hahah
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Brian in SLC
Social climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Apr 25, 2008 - 05:02pm PT
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Tarwater, here's what their website says about them:
There were a number of different incarnations of this band between 1971 and 1989 and each roster boasted top-shelf, world-class musicians. This compact disc loosely centers on the Tarwater you would have seen in 1977 and part of '78. Now some of you were there, but for those who weren't, it was sorta like this...
OK, there you are, looking at the stage for the first time. You see a bunch of guys milling around up there. A few seem to be somewhat nicely dressed, while others look like they just clocked out from a carwash or a landfill. They all seem to be screwing around, tuning instruments, consuming inordinately huge quantities of whisky, beer and other substances not listed in the Surgeon General's Guide to a Long and Healthy Life. You turn to the guy standing next to you and say, "Maybe if they'd clear that bunch of drunken as#@&%es off the stage, Tarwater could come out and start playing."
Hilarious.
http://www.tarwaterband.com/band.html
-Brian in SLC
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 25, 2008 - 05:16pm PT
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hahah
That's pretty cool.
Well...it's about time for me to check out for the week, consume some libations and head towards the batholith...hopefully I can pull myself away from climbing/exploring and snap some pictures for potential camping...
According to a todays mid-afternoon field report from Mojede it's dry from Dragons Back -> east...sounds good to me...
Cheers!
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Brian in SLC
Social climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Apr 25, 2008 - 05:19pm PT
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I'll be Almo Pluton bound m'self this weekend. Have a good 'un.
Cheers,
-Brian in SLC
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Tarbuster
climber
right here, right now
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Apr 25, 2008 - 05:32pm PT
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Thanks for those little tidbits Brian.
Keep your boot rubber clean and your hands well chalked fellas.
Giddyup!
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eeyonkee
Trad climber
Golden, CO
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Apr 25, 2008 - 05:36pm PT
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I was just reading up on the Idaho-Bitterroot batholith. I didn't realize it is only on the order of 50-60 million years old. I had assumed it was over a billion years old, like all of the granites in Colorado. I've always had a thing for younger granites.
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nature
climber
Santa Fe, NM
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Apr 25, 2008 - 06:51pm PT
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man... i wish I could make it but it's very doubtful. My schedule is packed. Nice list of attendee's. I hope it works out for ya'll's.
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Jaybro
Social climber
The West
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Apr 25, 2008 - 09:44pm PT
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yipee ay o kay (f-ing)A!
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - May 5, 2008 - 04:44pm PT
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From the Wheat Thins cliff on Saturday...
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - May 7, 2008 - 11:59am PT
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You in?
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - May 9, 2008 - 12:12pm PT
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A couple new ones from Mojede's walkabout yesterday...
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Tarbuster
climber
right here, right now
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Just bought my plane ticket to Missoula last night.
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - May 9, 2008 - 12:26pm PT
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NICE!
It's approaching quick too!
Heading out this weekend...I should probably get the camping situation covered...pics/maps and such...hopefully get a couple options.....
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mojede
Trad climber
Butte, America
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Tarbuster, TomK says you may need a ride from Missoula to the Batholith.
E-mail me at the ST addy listed and we can figger out the rest, should be no prob.
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P.Kingsbury
Trad climber
Bozeman
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im thinking that ill be there!
the shot of the crack on the skinny prow, with the lonely pad looks sick kev!
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - May 9, 2008 - 01:01pm PT
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Atta boy Pat! Glad you'll be traveling back for it...
you gonna stay in your bivy cave? LOL
'nother cool one from Kev...
light approach...flat landings...lots of boulders...
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Hard Rock
Trad climber
Montana
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Kevin - I'm in Missoula - when is Tar's flight in?
I'm a bit flexible as to when I head over.
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mojede
Trad climber
Butte, America
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Kurt,
Tarbuster has to return a rental car after an appointment in Hamilton. Sounds like he'll be ready to go to Butte between 7:00 and 8:00pm Friday the 13th. I know that you have Fridays off, but I figgered that you'd want to blast town before then.
I told Roy that I would be in Missoula waterslidin' with the kids that day, and can head back to Butte at his convenience. We'd prolly roll into Butte around dark (10ish), and he can have the option to be shuttled out to the gang, stay at my place that night, or whatever he chooses. That's all I know for now.
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tahoetun
Trad climber
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May 15, 2008 - 12:35pm PT
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Wow, stoked to have finally come across this thread. Pen me in for a definate maybe. It would be great to meet up with some more local climbers. I live near Hamilton
(home to Blodget and Lost Horse canyons) and would be happy to carpool from here or the Missoula area.
Just a plug for a possible side trip:
Blackleaf Canyon near Choteu, MT (about 170mi N of Butte). 5 pitch incredible limestone sport climbing 5.6-12. Many routes plus literally miles and miles of potential.
http://www.rockclimbing.com/routes/North_America/United_States/Montana/North_West/Blackleaf_Canyon/
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Blowboarder
Boulder climber
Back in the mix
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May 15, 2008 - 01:03pm PT
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OK, penciling it on the calendar right now.
I can pick peeps up in missoula on the drive thru if I can swing this.
them boulders look like real gneiss granite.
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mojede
Trad climber
Butte, America
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May 15, 2008 - 01:07pm PT
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Gonna bring the fam, cuz ?
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - May 15, 2008 - 01:59pm PT
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SWEET!
Less than a month away folks!
Age of the Batholith - June 13-22
List of possible attendees:
-TKingsbury (IN)
-P.Kingsbury (IN)
-Mojede (IN)
-Blinny
-The RealBlinny(maybe)
-TwistedCrank(?)
-Happiegrrrl
-Tarbuster (IN)
-Kartch
-Stich
-unimog (IN)
-Minexploration
-xtremecat
-ground up(?)
-Big
-roslyn
-RussWalling (a maybe)
-scuffyb
-Jaybro
-Brian in SLC(a maybe)
-goatboy smellz
-Sly(might work out)
-Crimpergirl(fingers crossed)
-Ricardo Carlos
-Christa
-Prod
-Hard Rock
-homemade salsa(if not out of town)
-Piton Ron(if his mule survives another MT winter?)
-Ed Hartouni(a maybe)
-Betty J
-ionlyski
-LizR
-Fluoride
-Scott Cole
-Kalakay
-Fritz
-Mighty Hiker
-quartziteflight
-eeyonkee (big maybe(not baby))
-Domingo (60/40)
-tahoetun (definite maybe)
-Blowboarder (penciled in)
Is your name on the list?
Does it have an IN next it?
Talking to the band to firm up details this week...still sounds like we're planning on the first weekend for the music...bring musical implements if you want to jam...
also sounds like Dom and Fruh(from some of my TRs) will be out for the week...as well as a handful of Bozemanites who hope to come out for a day or so too...
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Blowboarder
Boulder climber
Back in the mix
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May 15, 2008 - 02:05pm PT
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moh head aye (yeah, i was pronouncing it mo-heed until yesterday),
don't know yet, that's why it's penciled.
there's another calendar that must be checked first.
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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May 17, 2008 - 02:01am PT
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If I had to choose between Europe for a month or Montana for a week........boy;...it would be a tough choice.........
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Jaybro
Social climber
The West
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May 17, 2008 - 02:07am PT
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I'm 'IN'!
-unless the sun goes black
even then there is a lag time...
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Dogtown Climber
Trad climber
The Idyllwild City dump
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May 17, 2008 - 02:08am PT
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The Wedge
Cool look-in stone.
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Mighty Hiker
Social climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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May 17, 2008 - 02:51am PT
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I probably won't be able to make it after all. I just got back from a week in Saskatchewan, driving all the way. Family. Swift Current - north and somewhat east of where you'll be. (Actually, I got all the way to Regina.) About 5,000 km of driving altogether, in a week.
As you might guess, I need a break from driving. But maybe I'll get recharged, work out the time off, and be there anyway. You never know.
Have fun!
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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May 17, 2008 - 03:21am PT
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - May 17, 2008 - 10:59am PT
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That's alot of driving MH! Hope you get rested and motivated, and head on down though!
Glad yer staking a claim Jay! Right On!
Age of the Batholith - June 13-22
List of possible attendees:
-TKingsbury (IN)
-P.Kingsbury (IN)
-Mojede (IN)
-Blinny
-The RealBlinny(maybe)
-TwistedCrank(?)
-Happiegrrrl
-Tarbuster (IN)
-Kartch
-Stich
-unimog (IN)
-Minexploration
-xtremecat
-ground up(?)
-Big
-roslyn
-RussWalling (a maybe)
-scuffyb
-Jaybro (IN??)
-Brian in SLC(a maybe)
-goatboy smellz
-Sly(might work out)
-Crimpergirl(fingers crossed)
-Ricardo Carlos
-Christa
-Prod
-Hard Rock
-homemade salsa(if not out of town)
-Piton Ron(if his mule survives another MT winter?)
-Ed Hartouni(a maybe)
-Betty J
-ionlyski
-LizR
-Fluoride
-Scott Cole
-Kalakay
-Fritz
-Mighty Hiker (needs to recharge, cross yer fingers folks!)
-quartziteflight
-eeyonkee (big maybe(not baby))
-Domingo (60/40)
-tahoetun (definite maybe)
-Blowboarder (penciled in)
Talked to the band yesterday...sounds like they got a bar gig on the 14th...so they are now planning on the 15th/16th? or the following weekend...either way it should be a good time...
Thanks for the Bumps Todd, nice pics too!
here's a couple I ran across from December...
Heading out that way in an hour or so...should be a good day out there...
Cheers!
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - May 21, 2008 - 01:11pm PT
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The band confirmed for Sunday the 16th (sounds like an early evening show for this one) and the following Saturday, the 21st. So either weekend you should be set for some live tunes...
Camping is getting close to being pinned down too...Hopefully Mojede will eventually pop in with details...
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mojede
Trad climber
Butte, America
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May 21, 2008 - 01:25pm PT
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The weather is crap this week, but I'm hoping at least to take some re-con camp photos for y'alls perusal.
A Montana legend still at it: Gray Thompson at Roof Rock
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - May 21, 2008 - 02:15pm PT
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LOL...I was looking at that thread this morning!
Don't know those folks...looks like they were having some fun though...
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mojede
Trad climber
Butte, America
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May 21, 2008 - 02:17pm PT
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Saw it, but can't help. I hope they get reunited.
BTW: What the h3ll was that mattress-thing about in the first pic? It didn't look like a crash pad, and the Humbugs aren't particularly good for bouldering anyway, too grainy and loose--better for trad-craggin'.
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - May 21, 2008 - 02:23pm PT
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beats me Moj...Looks like it would be a pain in the ass to hike it up in there too...hopefully I don't have to run into it out there this season...
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mojede
Trad climber
Butte, America
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May 21, 2008 - 07:33pm PT
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This is about the best camp location to date. It is 6.5 miles from the Interstate, and 13.5 miles from Butte. It is centrally located to nearly all of the Batholith climbing spots (bouldering, cragging, etc...). There is some water trickling through a close meadow, has ample firewood (two established rings), and is 2wd accessible. It is 100 yards off the main Delmoe Road (gravel/dirt) and is secluded enough to be quiet.
Zoomed in
Close by camp quickie (OW)
Close by camp quickie (finger)
Hope this fits the bill for all involved, and there is a decent turnaround for trailers, as well.
edit: The "road" seen running through camp is an ATV/4wd road that doesn't see too much traffic (there are way better places to ride) and is the only small pitfall. I doubt that it will present much of a problem if we put up a few "Supertopo Reunion" signs on the road entrance, maybe a well placed car (or 2) as well.
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ionlyski
Trad climber
Kalispell, Montana
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May 21, 2008 - 08:27pm PT
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Hi There,
When was the photo of Grey taken? What an awesome guy.
Arne
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mojede
Trad climber
Butte, America
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May 21, 2008 - 09:01pm PT
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Gray, David Vaughan, and partner Julie were at Roof Rock on Saturday the 17th. With two other parties (including us) up there, we guessed that people were staying closer to home because of gas prices.
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roslyn
Trad climber
washington
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May 21, 2008 - 10:16pm PT
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sadly, i won't be able to make it. my mom has been seriously ill and i will probably be going back to see her those dates
have fun kids
maybe next time!!!
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Jaybro
Social climber
The West
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May 21, 2008 - 10:25pm PT
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Mighty, if you get recharged, think you could swing by here and give me a lift? I realize it's not on your route, if you take the absolute shortest way...
It's not looking good, here...
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mojede
Trad climber
Butte, America
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May 21, 2008 - 11:07pm PT
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Bummer, Jaybro--I have been getting sore legs running around the hills trying to find an OW that you can't get first try. If I find one that might fit the bill, I'll save it for next year, eh?
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - May 22, 2008 - 02:55pm PT
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Sorry to hear that roslyn...
You too Jaybro...so the sun is turning black after all, eh?
What's that mean for the CA interest?? How about the rest of y'all?
Now that it's getting close to the event, it's getting mighty quite on this thread...
Here are a couple from the weekend...
Delmoe Lake
Some lake-side bouldering
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Hard Rock
Trad climber
Montana
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May 22, 2008 - 05:54pm PT
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OK - I add something.
In the picture of the lake - just out of view to the right my friend use to unicycle down the trail from the Lady of the Rockies - about 5 miles from the Lady and say 3000 feet down. Of course, he biked up to the ridge top before he started down.
Tom - if people bring their mountain bikes - I will get them on some trails.
-Kurt
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - May 22, 2008 - 06:20pm PT
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That would be quite the downhill...even with two wheels. Wouldn't mind checking out some trails...I'll prolly get distracted by the rocks though.
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - May 22, 2008 - 06:53pm PT
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One more bump before I leave the work...
Y'all can break the news to me if you can't make it, I can handle it. I rather hear that you're coming though, and that I'm gonna need to buy more beer!
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Tready
climber
Montana
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May 22, 2008 - 09:00pm PT
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Finally, my constant lurking pays off!
I might be able to get someone from Billings to come up with me, but if not, will someone who doesn't have a prayer at sending anything over .10+ sport (trad's a whole 'nother ball game: well...the #1's too small, the 3's too big, and I just dropped my #2...)or v3 have some folks to bum around with? Keep in mind I never venture into the wild without a good supply of tasty adult beverages!
Sounds like a blast though. I patch potholes M-F, so I relish any opportunity to get away from asphalt on the weekends, and meet more local climbers. I could probably actually do both weekends now that I think about it...
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, Ca.
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May 22, 2008 - 09:07pm PT
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Tready, do it! The kingsbury's and Mojede's seem like the genuine article, you'll have a blast...trust me.
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - May 23, 2008 - 11:38am PT
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Such kind words from Bluering...
I dug up some photos for today...fodder for bumping...
Tready - come on out! There is plenty of rock at all levels to check out.
Tom
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mojede
Trad climber
Butte, America
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May 23, 2008 - 12:26pm PT
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Tready, Tom speaks great wisdom. There is so much stone to explore, that you just have to decide what type of fun YOU want to have, and we'll make sure you find it.
The party supplies arrived under cover a few night ago.
edit: BTW, Tom's shot is on the East side of the Continental Divide, mine is 20 miles West on the other side, in Butte.
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - May 23, 2008 - 02:12pm PT
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Another December shot...Dom with the full face mask on a fun boulder complete with sand landing...
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - May 23, 2008 - 04:50pm PT
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'nother angle of the previous problem...
Lower Moose Creek...with the cooler in tow...
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Tready
climber
Montana
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May 23, 2008 - 07:03pm PT
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Alright, well ya talked me into it. I'm going on about a 1000 mile roadtrip this weekend for a job interview, so I dunno about both weekends, but for sure one of 'em.
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - May 23, 2008 - 07:37pm PT
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Right on!
good luck with the interview too.
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Jaybro
Social climber
The West
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May 23, 2008 - 09:50pm PT
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i'm not completely toast on this one yet, all it would take is a declined bit ona house on one friend's part or maybe a rasberry blight, or a sudden breathrough in frenchfry technolgy to put this one back on the fron burner.
-or a positive lottery experience...
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - May 27, 2008 - 12:39pm PT
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I'm keeping my fingers crossed Jay! Hope you can figure something out...
Age of the Batholith - June 13-22
List of possible attendees:
-TKingsbury (IN)
-P.Kingsbury (IN)
-Mojede (IN)
-Blinny
-The RealBlinny(maybe)
-TwistedCrank(?)
-Happiegrrrl
-Tarbuster (IN)
-Kartch (IN)
-Stich
-unimog (IN)
-Minexploration
-xtremecat
-ground up(?)
-Big
-RussWalling (a maybe)
-scuffyb
-Jaybro (Hmmmm)
-Brian in SLC(a maybe)
-goatboy smellz
-Sly(might work out)
-Crimpergirl(fingers crossed)
-Ricardo Carlos
-Christa
-Prod
-Hard Rock
-homemade salsa(if not out of town)
-Piton Ron(if his mule survives another MT winter?)
-Ed Hartouni(a maybe)
-Betty J
-ionlyski
-LizR
-Fluoride
-Scott Cole
-Kalakay
-Fritz
-Mighty Hiker (needs to recharge, cross yer fingers folks!)
-quartziteflight
-eeyonkee (big maybe(not baby))
-Domingo (60/40)
-tahoetun (definite maybe)
-Blowboarder (penciled in)
-Tready(IN)
-Erik Christensen(IN)
The Lorax(.10) on the Queen...
For those wondering where the camp is located...I'm pulling together a map(or two) to help with locating the spot.
Lemme know what you folks are thinking...cause I'm having trouble concentrating on other subjects...
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - May 27, 2008 - 02:00pm PT
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Mojede sent me this cool out-of-print(1989) post card:
Looks(to me) like a bit west of Tony's Canyon...
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - May 27, 2008 - 02:37pm PT
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~6.5 miles from the Interstate
Here is the link to look at the location in Google Earth or Google maps:
http://bbs.keyhole.com/ubb/showthreaded.php/Cat/0/Number/1177810/an/0/page/0#1177810
Note that the camp site shows up west of the Delmoe Lake road, when looking at the road layer in google maps,which is false....but if you look at the satellite imagery, you'll notice that the road layer is inaccurate, and that the camp is actually east of the road
The camp site is located on the east side of the road...there will also be a sign of some sort.
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mojede
Trad climber
Butte, America
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May 27, 2008 - 04:13pm PT
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A shot of the next batch of rock to viewers left on post card.
Dragon's Back (trad roped-climbing) is the large rock hump dominating the left of the photo.
Left of Dragon's Back: Upper Wheat Thins area.
Interstate is at road cut.
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Kartch
climber
belgrade, mt
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May 27, 2008 - 05:38pm PT
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Hey Tom,
It looks like I'll be out there June 13-15th. Let me know if you need any support or other local resources.
(as if this hasn't been bumped enough - sheesh.)
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - May 27, 2008 - 05:50pm PT
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Well right on Kartch!
Good to hear another confirmation...not too many of those yet. Maybe bumping it a few more times will help...hehehe
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Erik Christensen
Boulder climber
Bozeman, MT
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May 28, 2008 - 12:12am PT
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You can probably count me in for one or two of the weekend days. Here's a few more pics to whet everyone's appetite.
Myself on Beginners Lead between drizzles on Saturday at the Queen.
JoFo cruisin' on a wet Cruise Control also at the Queen.
MC sending Out of Order at the Queen.
MC trying a chest jam on Super Squeeze at the Queen
Myself on Wave Runner at Whiskey Gulch last year.
JW on Caught in the Act at Whiskey last year.
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - May 28, 2008 - 11:31am PT
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Nice shots Erik! Glad you're coming out as well.
A dome beyond the Friends Rock...AWhit took this last summer sometime...
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - May 28, 2008 - 02:25pm PT
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For those mulling over gas prices and trip expenses, I want to throw this out there.
There is ALOT of copper wire in the pass area. It's from the old powerlines that were hacked down/replaced, but the lines were just left sitting. Last year I saw a guy pulling out 40+ pounds in a short afternoon. At(edited for better accuracy) ~2.50 a pound stripped or $.80 a pound with insulation, you could probably pay for your gas with an easy day of hiking and collecting...I know some places that are RIPE too.
Something to think about I guess, I'd be willing to lend a hand too...maybe I should post this in the recession skills thread...
'nother Humbugs formation from the AWhit files...
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mojede
Trad climber
Butte, America
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May 28, 2008 - 02:32pm PT
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I think, Tom, that the lines along the tracks were for telegraph usage, but copper nonetheless. Maybe I can do a MTN bike recon of "our" areas and re-affirm our assessments.
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - May 30, 2008 - 01:41pm PT
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, Ca.
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May 30, 2008 - 02:27pm PT
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Holy Shnikes, Tom! That dome behind Friends rock looks absolutely kick ass!!!
Ah, man....
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mojede
Trad climber
Butte, America
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May 30, 2008 - 02:38pm PT
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Gonna go check out the biggest blob of monzonite pictured 1/2 mile East of camp on Saturday--hope it has SOME climbing on it, making it a "no-driving required" crag for the bashers.
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - May 30, 2008 - 02:44pm PT
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Thanks BR, wish you could make it out here...
Hopefully I can join you tomorrow Hutch...maybe tonight if I can find the motivation.
This one would be considered 'drive to then hike in' crag...
A bit in the backwaters...
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 3, 2008 - 02:15pm PT
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In 10 days, I will be there.
Will you?
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the museum
Trad climber
Rapid City, SD
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I'm sorry I will not. I feel bad that I lived there for a while and climbed there a ton but I can't do it.
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 4, 2008 - 11:42am PT
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Hey the museum,
Thanks for letting us know, hopefully we can meet up and climb at another point in time...there's always the Vedauwoo fest...
Now...how about the rest of y'all?
♪♫♫♪♪♪♫ ☺
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Hard Rock
Trad climber
Montana
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i will be there.
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scuffy b
climber
watching the flytrap
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I won't be able to make it, Tom.
I've got to put my eggs into the August basket, June
just won't work.
This is one not to miss, for those whose options
are still open.
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 4, 2008 - 02:15pm PT
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Atta boy Kurt!
Scuffy, sorry to hear you won't be able to make, but shooting for August(Vedauwoo?) sounds like a good plan too. Hopefully I can make my way south for that...
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xtrmecat
Trad climber
Kalispell, Montanagonia
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Alright already, I'm still in, weather permitting though, the 13th through the AM of the 15th. Will try to talk buddy Steve into it.
Bob
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Tready
climber
Montana
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I can't do the first weekend because I have to take a test, but I should still be able to make it up there the second weekend. There's still gonna be some folks running around then right?
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Kartch
climber
belgrade, mt
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Yo Tom,
Is anyone going to be around Monday? I have a race Saturday morning so I may have to change my time to a half day on the 14th and leave around 9 or 10am on Monday.
Anyone down for dutch over taters on Fathers Day?
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mojede
Trad climber
Butte, America
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Kartch, the band is going to be playing on Sunday (late aft./early eve.), and dutch oven cooking would be awesome. I will be around pretty much every day (maybe w/ kids in tow) to shuttle folks and get them to the goods. My cell # will be available, and reception is pretty good nearly everywhere in the b-lith (Humbugs not-so).
Attendees will all be comped Paradise Valley climbing guides (useless for the batholith, and generally worthless, yet free and look good on the library shelf), so if your a Montanan, it would behoove you to show up.
See y'all there, eh ?
edit: I'm pretty sure that Tom (and maybe Pat) will be there every day, as well.
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 5, 2008 - 10:07am PT
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RIGHT ON! ♪♫♪♪!
Mojede is right. Unless I head into the Humbugs with some folks(thinking mid-week, but day trips in are a possibility too), I'll be camping at the site and climbing at the various crags around Homestake.
Sounds like Pat and our buddy Dominic are also planning on staying the whole time too. Both are pretty psyched, and it should be a good time to just be out in the woods to reset...
Age of the Batholith - June 13-22
List of possible attendees:
-TKingsbury (IN)
-P.Kingsbury (IN)
-Mojede (IN)
-Blinny
-The RealBlinny(maybe)
-TwistedCrank(?)
-Happiegrrrl
-Tarbuster (IN)
-Kartch (IN)
-Stich
-unimog (IN)
-Minexploration(IN)
-xtremecat(IN)
-ground up(?)
-Big
-RussWalling (a maybe)
-Jaybro (Hmmmm)
-Brian in SLC(a maybe)
-goatboy smellz
-Sly(might work out)
-Crimpergirl(fingers crossed)
-Ricardo Carlos
-Christa
-Prod
-Hard Rock (IN)
-homemade salsa(if not out of town)
-Piton Ron(if his mule survives another MT winter?)
-Ed Hartouni(a maybe)
-Betty J
-ionlyski
-LizR
-Fluoride
-Scott Cole
-Kalakay
-Fritz
-Mighty Hiker (needs to recharge, cross yer fingers folks!)
-quartziteflight
-eeyonkee (big maybe(not baby))
-Domingo (60/40)
-tahoetun (definite maybe)
-Blowboarder (penciled in)
-Tready(IN)
-Erik Christensen(IN)
w00t!!1
I forgot to add that I'll eat whatever you choose to make Kartch! heheh, man after looking at that pizza thread, I think I want to try that out...
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minexploration
Social climber
Whitefish Montana
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My wife and I are still in, but depends on if we get bookings at our resort for that time. Right now we are open and are planning to come. But money is > than climbing in wifes eyes.
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 5, 2008 - 10:56am PT
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Well I hope to see you both there!
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xtrmecat
Trad climber
Kalispell, Montanagonia
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Just a quick question and also an offer. Is Friday going to be hopping or just people setting up late in the day? If the latter then I would take Monday off of work rather than Friday. Also anyone wanting a ride from general NW area I have some room. Buddy cannot make it and the scubyroo has some space.Time frame somewhat flexible.(probably more flexible than me)
Bob
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mojede
Trad climber
Butte, America
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I'm planning on grabbing the camp spot Thursday night (?), and will hang out until the Bozeman crew gets there (mid-day ?) Friday. Then I will grab the kids and head to Missoula and pick up Tarbuster--we should be at the bash camp late (but not too late) Friday night.
xtrmecat, Monday may be a more beneficial day to take off to climb, IMO.
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 5, 2008 - 11:23am PT
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Yeah, I probably will be out around noon or earlier(hopefully) on Friday, but I'm not too sure who all are planning to show up and when...
Archers Mob will be playing an early evening show on Sunday(15th), so you might want to hang out for that and climb on Monday too.
Hopefully it'll be hopping in general though!
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 6, 2008 - 12:13pm PT
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1 week from today bump...
So psyched for this vacation, and to meet up with y'all.
Couple more shots of Neil on the Wheat Thins cliff...
This is the OW one right of Turbo Blaster...not sure if it has a name.
The approach to this thing is short, and has some great routes!
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goatboy smellz
climber
colorado
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Work is piling up fast and deep for me Tom,
at this point I'm about 50/50 for the fest depending
on how things shake out in the coming week :(
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 6, 2008 - 12:21pm PT
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Hope you can make it! Rooting for ya out here.
Buckle down GB, you can do it!!1
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Scott Cole
Trad climber
Jackson, WY^
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Hey
Its finaly getting close. I hope the weather this weekend is better than what we have been having in Jackson Hole. I'm looking forward to a little warm rock.
I talked to Herb Swedlund, who says he may come for a day this comming weekend.
See you there!
Scott
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mojede
Trad climber
Butte, America
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The 5-10 day forecast sees this wet, cool weather leaving (around Thursday) and sunnier, warm stuff moving in--not any hot/80(+) stuff, though.
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Scott Cole
Trad climber
Jackson, WY^
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Mojede
Thanks for the weather update. I'll be headed out friday afternoon. I'm planing on riding my bike through Jellystone and arriving before dark friday night. Looks like lotd of fun to be had.
Scott
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 9, 2008 - 11:30am PT
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Right on Scott!
From the 10 day forcast...looking pretty good.
Age of the Batholith - June 13-22♫♪♫
List of possible attendees:
-TKingsbury (IN)
-P.Kingsbury (IN)
-Mojede (IN)
-Blinny (maybe?)
-The RealBlinny(maybe?)
-TwistedCrank(?)
-Happiegrrrl
-Tarbuster (IN)
-Kartch (IN)
-Stich
-unimog (IN)
-Minexploration(IN)
-xtremecat(IN)
-ground up(?)
-Big
-RussWalling (a maybe)
-Jaybro (Hmmmm)
-Brian in SLC(a maybe)
-goatboy smellz (50/50...you can do it!)
-Sly(might work out)
-Crimpergirl(fingers crossed)
-Ricardo Carlos
-Christa
-Prod
-Hard Rock (IN)
-homemade salsa(if not out of town)
-Piton Ron(if his mule survives another MT winter?)
-Ed Hartouni(a maybe)
-Betty J
-ionlyski
-LizR
-Fluoride
-Scott Cole(IN)
-Kalakay
-Fritz
-Mighty Hiker (needs to recharge, cross yer fingers folks!)
-quartziteflight
-Domingo (60/40)
-tahoetun (definite maybe)
-Blowboarder (penciled in)
-Tready(IN)
-Erik Christensen(IN)
Coming up quick....and I'm having problems focusing on other matters...
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Tarbuster
climber
right here, right now
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Saddle UP!!!
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eeyonkee
Trad climber
Golden, CO
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As much as I'd like to go, I'm double-booked with a family vacation in San Diego. Have fun guys and hope to see many of you at Vedauwoo later in the summer.
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 9, 2008 - 12:34pm PT
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Bummer eeyonkee...but you're right, there's always Vedauwoo.
Have fun down in SD!
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scuffy b
climber
watching the flytrap
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San Diego vacation means a little chat with the Mother Superior.
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Jaybro
Social climber
The West
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Does confessing all to the Penquin get one out of a trip to the vice principal's office?
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minexploration
Social climber
Whitefish Montana
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Jun 10, 2008 - 03:48pm PT
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Hmm is it snowing in Butte. We have snow on the ground in Whitefish.
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 10, 2008 - 03:52pm PT
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Looks ok on the top of the Homestake pass...
webcam
Looks like the moisture will move out by Thursday...
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mojede
Trad climber
Butte, America
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Jun 10, 2008 - 03:53pm PT
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It's mostly sunny, but cool and windy. Tonight should bring rain and snow, with it hanging on until Thursday. 60's and clearing on Friday with mostly sunny days getting into the 70's through the weekend.
My compilation of a few forecasts.
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 11, 2008 - 04:27pm PT
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2 more days...my brain is already kinda on vacation...
Along the shore of Delmoe Lake...
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unimog
climber
windy corner in the west
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Jun 11, 2008 - 07:05pm PT
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What shape is the road to the camping in as i am thinking about driving my car as the mpg beats an F350 hands down but it is low to the ground see you Sunday.
Sasha
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mojede
Trad climber
Butte, America
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Jun 11, 2008 - 07:11pm PT
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It's "vette-capable", with an attentive driver at the wheel--from the Interstate to camp-side.
I don't own or drive above said vehicle, but one could make it there. I will report a road update Friday morning when I get back to town from camp.
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unimog
climber
windy corner in the west
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Jun 11, 2008 - 07:31pm PT
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Sounds good
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mojede
Trad climber
Butte, America
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Jun 11, 2008 - 08:10pm PT
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For those travelling East on i-90, the Homestake 233 exit comes up QUICKLY at the top of a hill-corner.
Heads up on this one--if you miss it, there is an "authorized turn-around" close by.
Use discretion and caution if you miss the exit--the next authorized one is 3 miles down at Pipestone, and is recommended.
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Scott Cole
Trad climber
Jackson, WY^
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Jun 13, 2008 - 03:19pm PT
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So; Its Friday the 13th, one of the luckiest days. I'm headed out of Jackson right now, and plan to be there before dark. Now that the snow has finished its pretty nice out. See you soon.
Scole
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goatboy smellz
climber
colorado
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Jun 16, 2008 - 12:29pm PT
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So where's the party people?
You folks having fun yet?
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Blowboarder
Boulder climber
Back in the mix
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Jun 16, 2008 - 02:33pm PT
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Yeah, how about a update for those of us stuck at work?
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Scott Cole
Trad climber
Jackson, WY^
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Jun 17, 2008 - 12:13am PT
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This first weekend was great, fun crowd, lots to climb, lots of beer; what more do you want?
I think we did five new boulder problems on sat.
Scole
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mojede
Trad climber
Butte, America
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Jun 17, 2008 - 10:53am PT
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I will be starting a new TR thread on the gathering--there's getting to be too many photos to download on this one.
Others may do likewise.
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