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Bruce Morris

Social climber

Belmont, California

Sep 7, 2011 - 03:23pm PT

One of the big problems is that local climbers have not inundated County Parks, SC Recreation and Parks Commission, and the SC County Board of Supervisors with letters demanding that Summit Rock and environs be re-opened to climbing. Until this year, everyone has been laying down and taking the shaft without one word of complaint. Prof. White is of course a strong ace to play. And a petition drive is about to start sending the politicos the message that voters don't like what's going on. Democracy does take time and patience and is not the easiest way of doing things. Now if I was the great dictator, Summit would be open in a minute. But then again!?

noal elkins

climber

Sep 7, 2011 - 04:03pm PT

A petition is a great idea especially if it can be circulated at Bay Area gyms. Castle Rock and Summit Rock seem to attract many beginner climbers from the gyms who are transitioning to the outdoors. I would venture to say that most of these folks do not follow this forum, have heard of the Access Fund, or have any idea of the closure. If there is a way I can volunteer or help out getting signatures at the gym I would be more than willing to offer my time.

kev

climber

A pile of dirt.

Sep 7, 2011 - 04:06pm PT

Or encourage some of the hunters to , well, um,....

murcy

Gym climber

sanfrancisco

Sep 7, 2011 - 04:20pm PT

How about a simple name and email address for us to write to?

Thanks for all your efforts!

Bruce Morris

Social climber

Belmont, California

Sep 8, 2011 - 02:15am PT

Think relevant email addresses should be posted on the Access Fund site in the near future. The Re-open Summit Rock petition should be available in the lobbies of Planet Granite Belmont, Sunnyvale and San Francisco soon too.

It's also a good idea to keep in mind that the Audubon Society reads the stuff published on this forum. Talking about shooting birds is not a good way to win over their hearts and minds. Too many climbers, it seems to me, engage in anarchistic-libertarian rants and anti-authoritarian posturing without sitting down and writing a letter to the Santa Clara Board of Supervisors complaining about the Summit Rock closure. Come on gang! Sit down and write a letter of complaint to your elected representatives. They are acutely aware of the ire of potential voters. But if they don't know you're irritated by the actions of SC County Parks, they'll just assume things are hunky-dory up at Summit Rock.

bluering

Trad climber

Santa Clara, CA

Topic Author's Reply - Dec 31, 2011 - 07:18pm PT

Im climbing tomorrow or Monday or both! Who's in???

Cal Ridge and Mt Doom will be warm all day.

Fred, Cait, Fatty, Susan (is excused)....I'm heading up with Mishka, let's do it!

Or course, newcomers to the pack are welcome.

Mighty Hiker

climber

Vancouver, B.C.

Dec 31, 2011 - 08:47pm PT

But can you raise a glass or bottle? If so, you're in good shape for tonight.

Jaybro

Social climber

Wolf City, Wyoming

Dec 31, 2011 - 09:11pm PT

Those gyms will kill ya, Sully! Daphne flailed me to within an inch of my life in one yesterday.
Here's raising a virtual glass of fizzy water to another 100+ outside day year in '12!

Jingy

climber

Somewhere out there

Dec 31, 2011 - 09:55pm PT

Given the recent trolling…. I'm surprised shmooew is not tooled when visiting the local grocer

VVVVVVVV What act? VVVVVVVVVVV

bluering

Trad climber

Santa Clara, CA

Topic Author's Reply - Dec 31, 2011 - 10:39pm PT

Jingy, you're act is getting really lame, bro....

mike a.

Sport climber

Jan 1, 2012 - 01:00pm PT

it's going to be in the high 60's today at castle,i think going climbing at castle is need to bring in the new year, happy new year, happy climbing!

bluering

Trad climber

Santa Clara, CA

Topic Author's Reply - Feb 2, 2012 - 08:34pm PT

This weekend will be ripe. Anybody wanna go? Most of my usuals will be in the Valley, no doubt. Anybody wanna go?

I think the shady spots will even be fair game. It should be a warm and perfect day.

dfinnecy

Social climber

'stralia

Feb 2, 2012 - 08:57pm PT

I'm planning on heading to Castle Friday (tomorrow) morning for a bit of bouldering. I'll have a harness if you are looking for someone to hold the rope. Come say hello if you are around Parking Lot rock or CR proper and see a mid 30s guy with no pad and an old pair of Mythos.
-Darren

bluering

Trad climber

Santa Clara, CA

Topic Author's Reply - Feb 2, 2012 - 09:17pm PT

Sully, let me talk to Stacy and see what day works out for her and John. I'll be in touch here.

I'm working tomorrow dFinnecy, but otherwise I'd be game. Me and 'A farewell to arms' got a score to settle. I tried to onsight that rig on lead (on gear), but flailed at the crux. Looks doable but boy is it a sloper-fest at the crux!!!

dfinnecy

Social climber

'stralia

Feb 2, 2012 - 09:29pm PT

Might be able to make Saturday morning as well, I'll update here tomorrow when schedule becomes clear.

bluering

Trad climber

Santa Clara, CA

Topic Author's Reply - Feb 2, 2012 - 09:34pm PT

Sully, let's go Saturday. The Superbowl is Sunday and the guys I just talked to are football heads. The CANNOT miss it, an d I wanna see it too.

Anyway I just talked to Jeff (you met at my party) and he seems to be in for Saturday. He's going to try to contact Kenny and Clark (also at the party) to see if they wanna go.

My pregnant neighbor Wendy may also want to go. Let's do it! I'm thinking Mt Doom or the Platypus region. We'll call it on climbing day in the parking lot. Cal Ridge is always cool too.

Woot!

EDIT: Hey D, if you can make it Saturday, let me know what 'morning' means in terms of a time. I can get up there by 9am, but most of my crew is slow outta bed. But We can hook up with them later if you want an early start.

Keep me informed...