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freeskicolorado
Oct 7, 2005, 11:40 PM
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In reply to: For a good laugh, check out the maze of handicap ramps they installed near the lock..there had to be a better way to do that..
I thought that was hilarious too. It might have been easier to just install a freaking elevator.
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mowz
Oct 12, 2005, 11:09 PM
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I'm coming to the Gunks this weekend. More than likely, I'll be heading into the Gunks (Trapps) and maybe Rumney. I am aware that the weather right now is a bit wet. Do you know how the weather will be this weekend?
If it does rain, what are good dry routes? Please help.
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happiegrrrl
Oct 13, 2005, 2:56 AM
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mowz....getcherass right over to the Events & Gatherings forum and check out the Gunks Gathering thread. The weather forecasts are listed.
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happiegrrrl
Oct 21, 2005, 1:05 PM
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I don't care if the is forecast for rain....I'm heading upstate this afternoon. I'm looking at that van as my country home, I think.... Gonna stop at Campmor on the way, and get a tarp, just in case I need to create a little bit of an umbrella.
I'll be camped at the MUA on the north side till Monday. If you see Junior parked(grey van), stop by and have a cup of cocoa.
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troutboy
Oct 21, 2005, 1:22 PM
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In reply to: I don't care if the is forecast for rain....I'm heading upstate this afternoon.
Way to keep the faith, sister. Remember last weekend (and the other hundred or so over the last couple years where the prediction was wrong) !
As for me, I'm staying home, it's gonna rain :roll: .
T
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jackflash
Oct 27, 2005, 12:48 AM
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Beautiful Gunks weather...check
Willing partners...check
Nightly happenings...check
Flu virus...huh?
Damn you Murphy!
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climbingbetty22
Nov 7, 2005, 10:40 PM
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This past weekend was another gorgeous one at the Gunks!!! Completely uncharacteristic of early November weather in New York.
I got lucky and got to make it down for the weekend. In terms of climbing one of the highlights of my trip was finally leading my nemesis climb. Now I can transition into winter and let this rock season go without the thought of "if only I had done that one climb....." :D
Happie....Jason & I saw the van there this weekend. Hope you had a good time and enjoyed the awesome weather!
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pjcozzi
Nov 8, 2005, 3:41 AM
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Anyone hear of any break ins at the MUA recently? I camped there this past weekend and saw lots of broken glass on the right side of the road when your heading toward 44/55. Yet another reason to sleep with your gear. lol.
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happiegrrrl
Nov 8, 2005, 6:04 PM
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Someone "rolled in" to the MUA on Friday night about 11pm....Rolled right up and into the rear of poor Junior, scaring the bejesus out of me. Then...they simply turned off the car and got out, still lip-locked with my little van's hiney! I had to ask them to back (the F) up, if they didn't mind, so I could open the hatch in the moring to get stuff out.....
Anyway - Betty - Yes, I had a great weekend - what weather! Saturday I got to follow on a few climbs that were challenging but within my onsight following ability. Got to spot my leader as he started up Sente (and made it with no mishap), and then to try to climb it (gave up after a few trys and got a power assist until I was past that first smear).
Sunday, I was partnerless, but made the best of the day by walking the cliffline and familiarizing myself. I did some traversing sections, and took time to watch some parties go up some harder(at least to me...) routes.
Non-climbing related - Had dinner on Sat. nite at the seafood place - Gel...(?) - Delicious, but spendy. And on Sunday, at the LemonGrass Thai place - wonderful, at a more reasonable price range.
I am thinking on heading up this Friday night, and will be seeking partners for Sat/Sunday...... Weather looks awesome.
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chrisb
Nov 11, 2005, 12:28 AM
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Happie,
Chris here (guy who walked up and said hi Sunday morning). That's a drag about your van and not finding a partner Sunday. I hope everything worked out okay with your friend who had the troubles the other night...
Nice meeting you in person. I'll be out with some newcomers tomorrow (Friday) if our schedules work out. I'll look for your van to say hi if you're around.
cb
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happiegrrrl
Nov 11, 2005, 1:58 AM
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Hey Chris - Don't worry about Junior(the van). He wasn't hurt. It's just that...well, being a New Yorker, he thinks it's rude for someone to bump him and not apologize!
As for being solo on Sunday, it's also not a problem, because I got to take the time to scout the cliff base. When I am with partners, I never have the chance to make note of the various routes and their locations. Plus, I did do some hard traversing, so I got my exercise that day.
I'm up both days this weekend, and so maybe I'll see you around.
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iloverocks
Nov 25, 2005, 5:33 AM
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Please can someone contact me as far as training during the winter, where is good to climb indoors in nyc, and if you need a friend to travel to rock gyms out of nyc... thats what I am looking for. Thanks!
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matterunomama
Nov 28, 2005, 1:03 AM
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Oh.....
You should definitely watch the website climbrockclub.com.
The New Gym in New Rochelle is going to be so awesome. It won't be open until spring but Worth The Wait. Great climbing-- good holds, interesting walls, lots of bouldering if thats your passion, good management..even a sauna and beer bar! (It shares those facilities with a tennis club.) The kids are off in a private room (not just a private area) tactfully called the "Training room"-which can also be used for belay tests, warming up etc. You can see into the main gym thru a giant plate glass window, and parents can watch from a mezzanine above-thus getting them off the floor while they watch and encourage their little darlings as they hang from the ropes flailing. Check it out!
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matterunomama
Nov 28, 2005, 1:10 AM
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That last post was a bit of a non sequitor. Sorry about that. It was in response to Irenes Sept post quoted below.
[Just curious if anyone around here was at the opening of the new gym in Valhalla this past Saturday (www.thecliffsclimbing.com)...and if anyone is willing to share thoughts.
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happiegrrrl
Nov 28, 2005, 3:21 PM
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Don't worry....it's not too ahrd to follow this thread, moving at the pace of a turtle in winter! (That gym sounds like a nice one, btw.)
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alpine_monk
Nov 28, 2005, 8:12 PM
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stupid crack will be mine! damn that crack is... well, stupid. another day I guess. the big fall made my knee look like a gigantic purple tit. damn 5.12 R's.
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happiegrrrl
Nov 29, 2005, 2:06 PM
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I didn't mean that it is "winter" here in the N/East....I menat that this thread moves as "slowly as a turtle in winter!" And thus, it's not hard to figure out when a post refers to a different one.
The weather HAS been kind to us, I think! I guess to make up for all that rain......But, as the Icicles(ice climbers) said - that rain was like mannah from heaven.
As for me - I am heading off to California to morrow morning. The weather says it should be in the 50's to 60's during the day. Lucky Meeeeeee!
Oh - if anyone is going out there, I'll be at JTree till 12/11, probably. Might head back to Red Rocks for the last few days, but I didn't try to hook up any partners.....lazy me. Anyway - if you're out there, or know someone who is, and looking for climbing partners, send me a PM.
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jimyyyy
Dec 2, 2005, 4:50 PM
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Hey to all Jewish Rock Climers of the East Coast, Though I have only climed a little I have a huge respect for Climbing and Climers.
My name is Theo Kisch, I am an Artist, single, Jewish, and I live in Manhattan. I admit it I do things differently, I take the “road less traveled” as Robert Frost said so beautifully. I have truly made Unusual choices in my life, and I am proud of them, but I do not fit easily into some simple mold. And for a long time I felt very much alone, I thought there must be other Jews like me, but, I did not know where to find them, so I moved to New York, and I still did not know where to find, my, Tribe. Now others, and myself, are gathering, and forming a community. A community of Creative Jewish singles, living in or around Manhattan. We are looking for Jewish singles of the East Coast, like you, that take chances and call it Adventure, consider themselves Open Minded, and are proud of it. But, the single most important thing after you being Jewish, single, and living in and around New York City, is that you do not fit easily, into some simple mold. If this sounds like you, then you are home, and I invite you to E-mail me, at jimyyyy@aol.com; and then, you will not be alone.
Peace, and Love,
Theo, jimyyyy@aol.com
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jimyyyy
Dec 2, 2005, 4:51 PM
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Hey to all Jewish Rock Climers of the East Coast, Though I have only climed a little I have a huge respect for Climbing and Climers.
My name is Theo Kisch, I am an Artist, single, Jewish, and I live in Manhattan. I admit it I do things differently, I take the “road less traveled” as Robert Frost said so beautifully. I have truly made Unusual choices in my life, and I am proud of them, but I do not fit easily into some simple mold. And for a long time I felt very much alone, I thought there must be other Jews like me, but, I did not know where to find them, so I moved to New York, and I still did not know where to find, my, Tribe. Now others, and myself, are gathering, and forming a community. A community of Creative Jewish singles, living in or around Manhattan. We are looking for Jewish singles of the East Coast, like you, that take chances and call it Adventure, consider themselves Open Minded, and are proud of it. But, the single most important thing after you being Jewish, single, and living in and around New York City, is that you do not fit easily, into some simple mold. If this sounds like you, then you are home, and I invite you to E-mail me, at jimyyyy@aol.com; and then, you will not be alone.
Peace, and Love,
Theo, jimyyyy@aol.com
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climbingbetty22
Dec 5, 2005, 6:02 PM
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In reply to: In reply to: Don't worry....it's not too ahrd to follow this thread, moving at the pace of a turtle in winter! (That gym sounds like a nice one, btw.) Don't worry, people are still getting out though. Gymnastc and I climbed at the Gunks this last weekend, and saw all_that_is_rock, dbyte, and others there. GO
Oh boy...I hope no punches were thrown...
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cracklover
Dec 5, 2005, 8:16 PM
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In reply to: In reply to: In reply to: Don't worry....it's not too ahrd to follow this thread, moving at the pace of a turtle in winter! (That gym sounds like a nice one, btw.) Don't worry, people are still getting out though. Gymnastc and I climbed at the Gunks this last weekend, and saw all_that_is_rock, dbyte, and others there. GO Oh boy...I hope no punches were thrown...
??? He was very friendly actually! I really hardly know the guy, and as far as I know, he never did anything bad to me. I'm not sure he was such a sweetheart to you, but that's not my business, especially since I know you don't think I was that good to you either, so I don't draw any conclusions.
Besides, it was too cold for that! :P
GO
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climbingbetty22
Dec 6, 2005, 12:16 AM
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Eh, he and I mutually decided to move on. It was one of those summer things anyway. I am seeing someone else, who conveniently lives in New Paltz. :wink:
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