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Gmburns2000
Sep 21, 2010, 9:34 PM
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jakedatc wrote: Gmburns2000 wrote: snoopy138 wrote: Gmburns2000 wrote: gmggg wrote: Gmburns2000 wrote: gmggg wrote: wonderwoman wrote: jakedatc wrote: Gmburns2000 wrote: wonderwoman wrote: I don't think walking off is a pain in the ass at all. But then again, I've usually been offered a ride from the top without even having to stick out my thumb.  I flashed my boobs once, too, but they kept driving.  Its funny because everyone I've ever done that walk with has always been like, "it's OK, we'll just walk off," and by the time we get to the 14th frigging turn with the gate still nowhere in sight the conversation tends to turn to, "where the fuck is the bottom of this thing?!?!?!"  You have like a 5 minute approach at the bottom.. sack the fuck up you lazy bastard. 5 minutes? Are you sprinting down or something? Approach -> the crag. And +1 for walking off. But if you have to complain about an extremely short paved! walk off then you probably shouldn't be climbing at all. Anyone on the west coast would be laughing there asses off if they knew the details of what you guys are talking about. that road is a lot less extremely short than you might think it is...and it's more than 15min from the top to the car. It's about a mile from pooper to pooper. btw - slightly off topic, but I discovered Hurrincane Mtn Rd last night on the drive back (I was experimenting with drive-home routes) and that is a kick-ass road! The drive down, at night, with no one else on the road, was unbelievable! This may be where I say I was lucky to have not hit a deer, but still, wow, what a thrilling ride down the back side of that mountain! Ok I just looked up the road on google maps. From the cliff top to the intersection of Chapel rd and Cathedral Ledge rd. (Further than the most likely parking spot) is 1.4 miles. That's on a paved road, going downhill. I think 15 minutes might be a tad too fast, but 20 is certainly reasonable. see above response to Jake. ^^ I measured it yesterday in my car... ~1.1 miles from pooper to pooper. I'd say that's closer to 25-30min. I have bad knees, though, so that pounding is rough on me. ~2 miles an hour, downhill? are you crawling? most people walk about 2-3 miles per hour on an average pace, depending on fitness level and terrain (does not include carrying gear). downhill I am MUCH slower than normal because of the harsh impact on my knees, pavement or not. 1.1 miles for a half hour = 2.2 mph. Slow, but not completely out of range. Weird.. Saturday Epoch's 4 year old hiked 1 mile on mostly flat uneven trail in less than an hour with stops to save many catapillars by moving them off the trail. so what you're saying is your fitness level is less than that of a 4 year old.
if that's what you're saying then yeah, but again, to reiterate, since you completely missed it the first time, I'd rather climb than walk, the walk is longer than people realize, and there are altnernatives.
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wonderwoman
Sep 21, 2010, 10:49 PM
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Why don't you guys just set up a 'Descent Off Thin Air Race'?
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jakedatc
Sep 21, 2010, 10:56 PM
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wonderwoman wrote: Why don't you guys just set up a 'Descent Off Thin Air Race'?
cuz I won't climb there?
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Gmburns2000
Sep 21, 2010, 11:05 PM
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wonderwoman wrote: Why don't you guys just set up a 'Descent Off Thin Air Race'?
cuz he won't climb there.
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Gmburns2000
Sep 21, 2010, 11:05 PM
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Gmburns2000 wrote: wonderwoman wrote: Why don't you guys just set up a 'Descent Off Thin Air Race'? cuz he won't climb there.
and he'd cheat with a car at the top
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wonderwoman
Sep 21, 2010, 11:30 PM
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jakedatc wrote: wonderwoman wrote: Why don't you guys just set up a 'Descent Off Thin Air Race'? cuz I won't climb there?
You're missing out. It's beautiful & challenging.
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jakedatc
Sep 21, 2010, 11:39 PM
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wonderwoman wrote: jakedatc wrote: wonderwoman wrote: Why don't you guys just set up a 'Descent Off Thin Air Race'? cuz I won't climb there? You're missing out. It's beautiful & challenging.
I've been, doesn't appeal to me. I can get to the gunks in a shorter amount of time.
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