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Mighty Hiker

Social climber
Vancouver, B.C.
Topic Author's Original Post - Jun 23, 2009 - 07:38pm PT
Yes, that's right, the Yosemite Climbing Association's annual 2009 Yosemite FaceLift starts in exactly three months, on September 23rd. It goes for five days, through the 27th, and features friends, fun, and hard work. Don't miss it!

You can read about the 2008 FaceLift, and the other good work of the YCA, at http://www.yosemiteclimbing.org/category/events/facelift/facelift-2008, and of course there's lots of threads and photos here on SuperTopo. The two most recent:
http://www.supertopo.com/climbing/thread.html?topic_id=454474
http://www.supertopo.com/climbing/thread.html?topic_id=816593
Ed Hartouni

Trad climber
Livermore, CA
Jun 24, 2009 - 12:41am PT
on my calendar
Cpt0bvi0u5

Gym climber
San Diego CA
Jun 24, 2009 - 12:50am PT
Well im going to end up skipping college for a week for this lol
L

climber
Just takin' the long way home...
Jun 24, 2009 - 12:51am PT
I'm probably going to have to quit my job--or threaten to--but I will definitely be at this one.
Captain...or Skully

Social climber
North of the Owyhees
Jun 24, 2009 - 12:52am PT
See ya there, L....
bluering

Trad climber
Santa Clara, Ca.
Jun 24, 2009 - 01:00am PT
WTF? Is L back???

I'm there!
L

climber
Just takin' the long way home...
Jun 24, 2009 - 01:00am PT
Looking forward to it, Cap'n. I'll bring the LIVE cats if you bring the COWS. ;-)



Edit: I am SO excited to meet you, too, Bluering!
Lynne Leichtfuss

Social climber
valley center, ca
Jun 24, 2009 - 01:07am PT
Totally wonderful .... L is there along with Skully and Bluey. Don't forget to email Ken for a campsite. This year looks to be as awesome as last. Peace :D
L

climber
Just takin' the long way home...
Jun 24, 2009 - 01:18am PT
Where have you been diggin' in the glorious dirt of Earth, Khanom? Your farm could be a nice destination one day...


Hi Lynne--looking forward to watching you beat all the boyz at cards again...if rumor has it correctly.
Lynne Leichtfuss

Social climber
valley center, ca
Jun 24, 2009 - 01:33am PT
Sweet L,,,,,we be looking forward. And we will all have a blast.
nature

climber
Tucson, AZ
Jun 24, 2009 - 01:43am PT
wow... that sucks. L is owed a lifetime of sushi and I won't be able to deliver this time around. But this does mean less than three months until BhaktiFest in JTree.
bluering

Trad climber
Santa Clara, Ca.
Jun 24, 2009 - 01:56am PT
WTF?!?? No Summit in Yellow Pines this year? No sushi?

whatever. I like your dog better than you anyway, Doug, can you send her out? :)
JEleazarian

Trad climber
Fresno CA
Jun 24, 2009 - 01:59am PT
I'm marking it down. This will be my first. I hope I get to meet all my ST friends and foes (well maybe I should put "foes" in quotes).

John
bluering

Trad climber
Santa Clara, Ca.
Jun 24, 2009 - 02:01am PT
Nice, I hope to meet ya, John.
nita

climber
chica from chico, I don't claim to be a daisy
Jun 24, 2009 - 02:20am PT
Hey- Hey -Hello...We missed you!*

Yippy..Miss L is back and going to the Facelift!!! So, what exactly about today.. June 23, 2009...brought you back?



ps.. ..Are you going to bring the Jello train wreck thing?

Cheersxoxomissnita;-)

Lynne Leichtfuss

Social climber
valley center, ca
Jun 24, 2009 - 02:52am PT
Well if nitas excited...WE are ALL excited. Can't wait....for the Lift. JE...no foes at the lift we seriously all have fun, joke and get along.

I think L. I met you @ 5 years ago at the JTree Climbers reunion at KP's house. Looking forward to seeing you again gal. :D

Jaybro

Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
Jun 24, 2009 - 02:56am PT
It won't be the same without Eric or Nature, but then there's L! I think we can all make it happen!
MisterE

Trad climber
One Step Beyond!
Jun 24, 2009 - 09:31am PT
Had the pleasure of finally meeting L at the widefest in JTree - good to see you back on the Taco!

Skip and I are planning on attending this year - looking forward to meeting Skully and seeing some familiar faces as well!
SteveW

Trad climber
The state of confusion
Jun 24, 2009 - 09:41am PT
Welcome back ms. L!!!!!


We've missed you.


Unfortunately, I won't be at Facelift this fall. . .


:-(
Crimpergirl

Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
Jun 24, 2009 - 10:23am PT
Hurrah for L! We are planning on making it as well - though it'll be a short trip. That darn work thing....
JEleazarian

Trad climber
Fresno CA
Jun 24, 2009 - 11:02am PT
Thanks, bluey and Lynne. I hope to meet you both.

John
BoKu

Trad climber
Douglas Flat, CA
Jun 24, 2009 - 12:42pm PT
I'll be there with the family. I'll probably bring the Break-o-tron in case anybody wants to test Aliens or maybe just break stuff.

One of the things I'd like to do there is funk out a fixed OP Link cam that's been cluttering the fourth pitch of After Six for a couple years. Yeah, that's cleanup...
JOEY.F

Social climber
sebastopol
Jun 24, 2009 - 01:09pm PT
Guess I'll have to find someone else
to shut down the fire with at 0darkhundred
since Khanom won't be there...
Ihateplastic

Trad climber
Lake Oswego, Oregon
Jun 24, 2009 - 01:14pm PT
Been on the calendar for months. But I always say that and then something happens. I do have Robbins coming to Portland for a talk on 9/24 but hope to get there for the weekend, at least. Maybe I should set up a booth with Hollow Flake/YCA shirts!
Mighty Hiker

Social climber
Vancouver, B.C.
Topic Author's Reply - Jun 24, 2009 - 01:26pm PT
Perhaps the thread should be "Three Months to FaceLiftOff!!!111"

I think there is entertainment every night of the FaceLift - speakers, pictures, and a dinner. Maybe we should have a kick-off event for the SuperTopians who are there on the night before it all starts - September 22nd - at Yellow Pines? We can all get together, whether staying at Yellow Pines or Crane Flat, eat, and have a party, then get down to work/fun. Then perhaps a BBQ or something social on other afternoon (Saturday?), leaving people time to get to the speakers, the El Portal fall hoe down, etc.
donini

Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
Jun 24, 2009 - 04:06pm PT
I'm pretty sure I can make it- it will be my first. I need to make up for the big mess I left in the 70's.
scuffy b

climber
Sinatra to Singapore
Jun 24, 2009 - 06:19pm PT
yeah...sandbags scattered all around the place...
Lynne Leichtfuss

Social climber
valley center, ca
Jun 25, 2009 - 12:30am PT
Say, no mention of the party night with the band and DANCING. We are still having the fun night....right Ken. What band do we have this year...for the dancing....did I mention the dancing ? hahaha. :D lynnie
Mighty Hiker

Social climber
Vancouver, B.C.
Topic Author's Reply - Jun 25, 2009 - 12:35am PT
If sandbags are to be FaceLifted, donini isn't the only one who should be there...
Chicken Skinner

Trad climber
Yosemite
Jun 25, 2009 - 01:04am PT
Hi you all,

I am still trying to work out the evening programs. I got a late start this year due to the Autry exhibit. Don't worry, they will be good. Lynne, there will be music, Jonathan McEuen and Danny Wilson for sure and trying to get the drummer from Supertramp. There will be dancing!

Ken

P.S. Those of you that need camping need to contact me as it is filling up. I need to know names of people, how many, which nights (22-27 available) and campground preference (Camp 4 or Yellow Pines. I have overflow at Tamarack and Crane Flat which is strategically located for Tuolumne. That is the best I can do. It is still crowded in the Valley then and we are lucky to have all that.
Lynne Leichtfuss

Social climber
valley center, ca
Jun 25, 2009 - 01:53am PT
Know all on your huge plate sir ! But we are THANKFUL there will be dancing. :D lrl
Ed Hartouni

Trad climber
Livermore, CA
Jun 25, 2009 - 02:23am PT
sent you email Ken!
Mighty Hiker

Social climber
Vancouver, B.C.
Topic Author's Reply - Jun 25, 2009 - 02:56am PT
Our 'job' at the FaceLift, apart from seeing friends and having fun, is to help the Yosemite Climbing Association and so the park. A bit of focus on making that happen.

It's a lot of work organizing the FaceLift, and Ken and his team have more than enough to do already. Please make it as easy as possible for them with regard to arrangements, especially camping. Let Ken know asap if you're coming, if so whether you need accommodations, and if so, where you'd prefer to be. Be definite about your plans, and don't show up at the last minute without arrangements.

Please also read through the threads posted in the OP on this thread, with regard to how things went at the FaceLift last year. No getting around it - the camp behaviour of some was not seen positively.

The roolz for all campers in the Valley are at http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/campregs.htm They're pretty definite on certain behaviours, e.g. noise, and those rules apply to all, even do-gooders in group camps.

I believe that the intention this year is that the number of YCA people at each site will be managed, to stay within what's permitted. There was some talk about having our own campground 'hosts', to keep an eye on things. Also, perhaps the quieter people will be at Yellow Pines, and those wanting a bit more freedom at Crane Flat or Tamarack.

It's entirely up to Ken, and what works. But we need to help however we can, and one way we can help is by behaving responsibly.

Boring sermon ends, but I should add that if there is excessive noise at Yellow Pines after 10 PM during the FaceLift, I have arranged with jstan and the Yosemite Marching Band for reveille at 6:01 AM. jstan will lead the way with his bagpipes, followed by a rousing performance by the band. There is ample opportunity for lively behaviour at the FaceLift's evening events, especially on Saturday and Sunday nights - no need to bring it back to camp.
nita

climber
chica from chico, I don't claim to be a daisy
Jun 25, 2009 - 12:07pm PT
I actually sorta agree with thenotsofatone...

letusnotbesofuddyduddy....

Plenty of Bear boxes and full water tank please...
Any possibility of having some bear proof recycling containers?
Thanks....


jstan

climber
Jun 25, 2009 - 12:09pm PT
Thanks for the updates Anders. Though I have the bag off the pipes now.

Even 30 years later we all are still aware of the trouble Chuck Pratt had with yapping dogs in C4.

Would be nice if thirty years from now campers are not still complaining about those climbers in Yellow Pines.

Consider how that can affect us.
Lynne Leichtfuss

Social climber
valley center, ca
Jun 26, 2009 - 12:11am PT
Ahhhh, I am tonight basking in the subdued, quiet revelry of Yellow Pine. The soft, quiet harmonica of pennsylevy. The soft and quiet guitars. The soft quiet drums, and LOUD TAMBORINE of Lynnie.....just havin' fun. I promise I'll be good. Really !!11
bluering

Trad climber
Santa Clara, Ca.
Jun 26, 2009 - 12:14am PT
So is Charlie Sheen (pennsylenvy) gonna show?

Where is he? He plays a badass harp!!!!!!

Lynne Leichtfuss

Social climber
valley center, ca
Jun 26, 2009 - 12:29am PT
ekat, if you have time show us your incredible play you're bringing to the Lift (guitar). If anyone hasn't heard this gal sing ..... yo missing out. Could easily be on the charts. Right Jingy ?

I'm bringin' ....guitar (ekat said she'd lead the route with it) of course my friend the red tamborine, the drum (has some name I always forget) and the key of C harmonica.

Life grate at the Lift. With all the jazz, don't think bears will venture to close.

Mighty Hiker

Social climber
Vancouver, B.C.
Topic Author's Reply - Jun 26, 2009 - 02:14am PT
I'm trying to recruit some other Canadians for the FaceLift. It would be nice to have company for the drive.
happiegrrrl

Trad climber
New York, NY
Jun 26, 2009 - 11:10am PT
I have to start thinking about booking my flights. Looking forward to Yosemite and my second FL.
Jingy

Social climber
Flatland, Ca
Jun 26, 2009 - 03:36pm PT
Mighty Hiker - Good luch volteering more Canadians....

Lynne - Yes, eKat has a great set of vocal cords. can't wait to try to sing along with more Joni Mitchell'esque type songs. Big Yellow Taxi!!!!

Good stuff, and 3 months is right around the corner...
Lynne Leichtfuss

Social climber
valley center, ca
Jun 27, 2009 - 12:13am PT
Music and Cheers to the Lift 111!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTQubWecuv8
Lynne Leichtfuss

Social climber
valley center, ca
Jun 27, 2009 - 12:43am PT
Can you tell I'm excited about September and seeing you all :DD

Back in our relatives day there was no trash to pick up.


Two great aunts..... :D
Lynne Leichtfuss

Social climber
valley center, ca
Jun 27, 2009 - 12:50am PT

Torrey picked up trash every day at Facelift last year. He loved it and made alot of friends where ever he went.

"Say Lynne Grams, listen to Anastasia this year and don't pack so much sheee,,,,,please." hehehe Torrey.
Chicken Skinner

Trad climber
Yosemite
Jun 27, 2009 - 03:44pm PT
Thought I would post this link which has a section from last years Facelift near the end of the video. http://www.clifgreennotes.com/videos.php

We will be having a similar evening program this year but a little bigger.

Ken
Lynne Leichtfuss

Social climber
valley center, ca
Jun 29, 2009 - 01:24am PT
Yeah, agree kat.... too wonderful for the scene. You can use mine, it's not close to being blanchard, but it's playable...Cordoba, made in Spain model 45R, made in 2002.
Lynne Leichtfuss

Social climber
valley center, ca
Jun 29, 2009 - 01:26am PT
Ken, cool video, anyone thinking about going to Facelift .... watch. When you go to the Lift you will never be the same. Peace and abundance of Joy focused on the Valley ....2009.
Barcus

Trad climber
San Luis Obispo, Ca.
Jun 29, 2009 - 07:55pm PT
Sure gonna try to make this trip!
Ricky D

Trad climber
Sierra Westside
Jul 7, 2009 - 04:40pm PT
Jeff - if the grilling thing starts to get too out of hand - you might want to consider having Meatfest be a catered affair.

The owner of Todds Cookhouse BBQ in Oakhurst does some damn fine vittles - owner/chef ran the restaurants at Disneyland for a number of years.


http://www.toddsbbq.com/catering.html
JEleazarian

Trad climber
Fresno CA
Jul 8, 2009 - 02:26pm PT
No grill, but I can bring some charcoal, for those who still use it.

John
Mighty Hiker

Social climber
Vancouver, B.C.
Topic Author's Reply - Jul 8, 2009 - 02:48pm PT
If I remember rightly, there are some "fixed" BBQ grills at Yellow Pine. Two years ago, at the first FaceLift SushiFest, we got some charcoal and fired them up, for the non-fish eaters.
Jaybro

Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
Jul 8, 2009 - 02:57pm PT
I can loan a propane tank for the cause of the carrnivores, but no mammal flesh ony grill.
Lynne Leichtfuss

Social climber
valley center, ca
Jul 8, 2009 - 03:02pm PT
fattrad, I have a bbq. I'm just too horribly sad to talk about fun things now. You can email me. lynne
Jingy

Social climber
Flatland, Ca
Jul 8, 2009 - 03:50pm PT
It's coming.....

Just read something about half dome slabs being a mess... any takers on clean of that area?

I may dread the hike out there to get the goods, but... I'd push myself to get it done!

Cheers all, and see you there.
Jaybro

Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
Jul 8, 2009 - 04:17pm PT
I'd go there!
Mighty Hiker

Social climber
Vancouver, B.C.
Topic Author's Reply - Jul 8, 2009 - 04:30pm PT
Yes, I'd gladly go on some good hikes, and do some cleanup on the way, during the FaceLift. Maybe even Snake Hike...
Wayno

Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
Jul 8, 2009 - 07:14pm PT
I am going to try my damnedest to make it this year. If I do, I can help with any cooking duties. Anders, I'de go hike the Snake with you. I've never done it.
Jaybro

Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
Jul 8, 2009 - 07:23pm PT
Done it twice, you guys will love it!
Chicken Skinner

Trad climber
Yosemite
Jul 8, 2009 - 11:42pm PT
NPS has suggested that bigger group dinners can be done at Sentinel Beach Picnic Area after normal hours so that impact in Yellow Pines is not so great. Of course, it would have to be cleaned up every night.

Camping is pretty much full in the Valley. I have a lot left in Tamarack Flat and looking into other alternatives. I have camping available for 500 this year including Tamarack. I am working on the shows and sponsors right now. Will let you know more later.

Ken
chez

Social climber
chicago ill
Jul 8, 2009 - 11:45pm PT
Excellent job Ken! Man your a hard worker, remember Westcon?
Chicken Skinner

Trad climber
Yosemite
Jul 8, 2009 - 11:51pm PT
You are that Chez, I was wondering. Of course I do. Still doing the same type of work without near as much the labor part. See Keith pretty often.

Ken
Barbarian

Trad climber
slowly dying in the OC
Jul 9, 2009 - 04:42am PT
I'm in.
Jeff, I may be able to bring my grill.
happiegrrrl

Trad climber
New York, NY
Jul 9, 2009 - 10:03am PT
"Just read something about half dome slabs being a mess... any takers on clean of that area? "

I would LOVE to do that clean up.
chez

Social climber
chicago ill
Jul 11, 2009 - 01:32am PT
Ken,
Say hey to Keith if you see him.
Mighty Hiker

Social climber
Vancouver, B.C.
Topic Author's Reply - Jul 11, 2009 - 01:45am PT
Perhaps we should start the FaceLift with a Face Off. That would be a very Canadian thing to do. Although the FaceLift may not be well suited to be a contact sport, and a litter stick wouldn't be much use for hooking, or a slap shot.

Edit: We could even have cheerleaders. Uniforms. Terrifying masks. Marching bands. (Pinky?)
Chicken Skinner

Trad climber
Yosemite
Jul 11, 2009 - 01:51am PT
Plenty of hockey pucks to pick up.

Ken
MisterE

Trad climber
One Step Beyond!
Jul 11, 2009 - 04:34am PT
Anders, you are way too young for a facelift - don't do it.

Jeepers, Man - just look at MJ!

Lynne Leichtfuss

Social climber
valley center, ca
Jul 22, 2009 - 03:02am PT
So ....... Fattrad......still need a bbq for the Lift ?.....have tank will travel. Let me know. I also know how to bbq steak et al. Looking forward to this Grand Event. Yo gonna be in Tuloumne in August ??? Daphne too ?
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