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climbsomething
Mar 19, 2007, 5:19 AM
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When: MAY 18-20
Camp: TBA, but should be free and big enough for at least a medium group (so, not my front yard :) ). Perhaps that spot near the Overlook? You know the one.
a.k.a., Whatever Annual AZ Gathering and Chili Cook-Off
I'm not sure how it happened but I think I've been tasked with getting an AZ party going. So, let's get on with it.
WHEN: Whenever. The sooner, the less likely the forests are to be closed for fire danger. Post potential dates, we'll vote on them later. Try to keep them in the spring, not summer (and try to avoid Memorial Day weekend, oy)
WHERE: I've always been biased to Flagstaff, and now that I live here, that's pretty much cemented into place. Flag has the most mild weather, the most camping opportunities, and the most diverse climbing for all. So, unless somebody lodges a very compelling protest, Flag it is. However, the forests do like to catch on fire here, so if anybody has a viable plan B, post up anyway.
WHO: you and yours. I would like to extend an extra-special invite to people from SoCal, Central Cal, Vegas, Moab, and the back of a CRV with Flawda plates *cough*
WHAT: limestone sport at the Pit, columnar basalt at the Forks and the Overlook, red sand groveling at Sedona, limestone roof tugging at the Draw, and old man finger-tweakers at Glorias and Elden.
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-at least two of our local boys, Reno and my Alex, will be preparing some wicked camp chili. Reno makes his in a Dutch oven, and Alex makes his with chiles and onions slow-roasted on the grill over mesquite chips. Anybody else who wants to bring/make some homemade chili, please do! And some charcoal liners fer yer shorts 
-There'll probly be some whisky making the rounds too. And definitely tequila and vino, especially if the SoCal peeps come.
-Dogs are cool, as long as they're not bastids.
-Alex and I are camera nerds, so if you climb with us (we usually travel as a unit) you're likely to get some fancy-shmance "from above" photos.
So, post in this thread (rather than PMing me) if you're interested, how big your party is, and what dates would be best.
(This post was edited by climbsomething on Apr 4, 2007, 4:02 AM)
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bizarrodrinker
Mar 19, 2007, 12:27 PM
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I am a party of one. And will be in the are in early-mid May so that would be a cool addition a potentially phenominal trip.
If that is too late, oh well. Maybe some other time.
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AZBones
Mar 27, 2007, 10:57 PM
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I'm game, let me know when/where. If fire hazards are bad this year, I know it's a hike from where you are, but Mt. Lemon will give some good options, drive up the mtn until it's cool enough and start climbing.
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cbell3889
Mar 27, 2007, 11:30 PM
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The wife and don't climb more than about 5.9 but would love to come and maybe catch a climb two with you guys. Been in arizona a little over a year and still learning our way around out. Let us know when and where. I work Sundays but am way up for Friday and Sat.
Chad
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snoangel
Mar 28, 2007, 8:36 PM
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There's a possibility that my bf and I may drive out from SoCal.
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bizarrodrinker
Mar 29, 2007, 1:08 PM
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May 18th-20th would be sweet. The weekend before Memorial day.
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reno
Mar 29, 2007, 2:22 PM
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In. Party of one plus a dog.
Can ride-share from PHX. Plenty of space in the Yukon.
Sno: Leave the BF, and just bring your sense of... uh... "adventure." 
Chad: Don't worry about not climbing hard. I suck on the approach hike, and will be more than happy to loaf on easy stuff all weekend.
Bizzaro: That's a perfect weekend.... I second that suggestion.
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Mar 30, 2007, 6:55 AM
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I'd love to go but will already be in the area for memorial day weekend. No way I can get out there two weekends in a row. Yes, I'm finally going to brave that road again. 
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pharmboy
Apr 2, 2007, 6:32 PM
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The wife and I will be out at the family camp on Mormon 5/20-5/26. We were out last year and did our first few climbs at the Pit. We'd love to meet some climbers while we're out this time around.
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gandolf
Apr 2, 2007, 6:54 PM
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Yeah, I would be interested. Sometime in May would be better than April. Number in Party - 2 maybe 3
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curt
Apr 4, 2007, 2:07 AM
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So, when is this shindig?
I gotta round-up my posse.
Curt
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climbsomething
Apr 4, 2007, 2:40 AM
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reno wrote: In. Party of one plus a dog. Can ride-share from PHX. Plenty of space in the Yukon.
I got you a present to spiff up your office, btw. You will like.
May 18-20 sounds cool. Let's go with it. I hope the forest isn't closed. Um, we could always go to Buffalo Park, right? heh
Curt, bring me the Bobs!!
Kelly... you'll be in Flag on Memorial Day? With Art? *titters with excitement and hides the tequila*
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reno
Apr 4, 2007, 3:18 AM
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climbsomething wrote: reno wrote: In. Party of one plus a dog. Can ride-share from PHX. Plenty of space in the Yukon. You mean your wife is letting you borrow her truck? heehee. Is the dog Casey? I got you a present to spiff up your office, btw. You will like.
Yep, Casey. More reliable than Ivan at the crag. Won't run off after a rabbit, either.
And I thank you in advance for the gift. I'm sure it's lovely.
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raymondjeffrey
Apr 4, 2007, 3:56 AM
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this is gonna be a blast!!! I vote for May (whatever wknd was previously mentioned). Let's pick a free campground too.
jefro
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climbsomething
Apr 4, 2007, 4:03 AM
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raymondjeffrey wrote: this is gonna be a blast!!! I vote for May (whatever wknd was previously mentioned). Let's pick a free campground too. jefro
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thomasribiere
Apr 4, 2007, 10:32 AM
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reno wrote: curt wrote: I gotta round-up my posse. This posse? [image]http://www.rnib.org.uk/xpedio/groups/public/documents/publicwebsite/public_annu90-91-3.jpg[/image] 
nice!
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raymondjeffrey
Apr 4, 2007, 11:06 PM
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I live down yonderr in Queen Crik so if somebody needs a ride or whatever then let me know.
Hill, yer gonna plan the whopper of all whoppers let me know if you need anything with all the shit that needs to be planned.
Holla holla
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curt
Apr 6, 2007, 1:45 AM
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reno wrote: curt wrote: I gotta round-up my posse. This posse? 
Those are our dates. We saw 'em first, so butt out--and go find your own.
Curt
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crackrn
Apr 6, 2007, 3:44 AM
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I'm off work that weekend so I"ll be there. The hubby, unfortunately, works so I'll be a solo.
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snoangel
Apr 6, 2007, 10:52 PM
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So is May 18-20th confirmed??
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climbsomething
Apr 6, 2007, 11:53 PM
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snoangel wrote: So is May 18-20th confirmed??
So plan on it.
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bizarrodrinker
Apr 8, 2007, 2:57 AM
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Splendid.
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