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killclimbz
Sep 17, 2004, 10:07 PM
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In reply to: In reply to: eh, it's all good. i've been excommunicated. Will someone give this woman a beer? :-) I somehow have a feeling she would agree.
mmm, beer good, must go get some...
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crazyfingers
Sep 17, 2004, 10:20 PM
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Boulderites, can you see the fires? Radio just reported a fire in Eldo and in left hand. :shock: Hope everybodies safe.
KT
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calamity_chk
Sep 17, 2004, 10:35 PM
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In reply to: In reply to: eh, it's all good. i've been excommunicated. Will someone give this woman a beer? :-) I somehow have a feeling she would agree.
cheater. i just IM'd you to see if you wanted to go get beer.
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hstewart
Sep 17, 2004, 11:01 PM
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In reply to: Boulderites, can you see the fires? Radio just reported a fire in Eldo and in left hand. Hope everybodies safe. KT
yeah, apparently it was a controlled burn that got out of hand. haven't heard anything else...
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nthusiastj
Sep 17, 2004, 11:42 PM
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If that fire hurts my chances of getting on the Edge tomorrow, I'll be pissed!
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timstich
Sep 18, 2004, 12:15 AM
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In reply to: If that fire hurts my chances of getting on the Edge tomorrow, I'll be pissed!
They have already reopened the road into the canyon. The fire was due south below the Mickey Mouse Rock area. So you'll be on the Edge tomorrow? Cool. I'll be near there on something else, not sure what just yet. Perhaps we shall meet on the East Slabs, nod quietly, and then procede to beers.
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timstich
Sep 18, 2004, 11:41 PM
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Congrats to Erik and Jeremy on their successful climb of Naked Edge. We were over on Anthill Direct and got to see most of Erik's skillful onsighting of each pitch. Though they brought some water, they both staggered down the East Slabs where we met them at the car. Dehydrated and a little dizzy, they took off for the Eldo store at 93. I saw Jeremy buy a gallon of water and a soda. Nice work, dudes.
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nthusiastj
Sep 19, 2004, 3:36 AM
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Ug... I seriously, seriously hurt all over.
The route was stellar! The exposure is mindblowing! The moves were all tricky and thin. Erik is the MAN for leading the route with no falls.
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crazyfingers
Sep 19, 2004, 4:00 PM
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In reply to: Ug... I seriously, seriously hurt all over. The route was stellar! The exposure is mindblowing! The moves were all tricky and thin. Erik is the MAN for leading the route with no falls.
congrats bro!
KT
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wannabe
Sep 19, 2004, 11:28 PM
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Tracy, how did shelf road go? Sorry I couldn't make it, I decided to skip out and climb some lower angle stuff until I get my wrist back up to strength. So I went and did the Bieratadt to Evans via the sawtooth ridge. Instead of doing the rolling traverse as suggested by Roach I stayed as high on the ridge as possible without doing more than a move or two of 5th class climbing. Actually traversing the ridge up high was fun due to the exposure and made the trip worthwhile. :D
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wanderinfree
Sep 20, 2004, 3:18 AM
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And congrats on the stellar lead on the third flatiron today, Jer. That 5.7 got majorly sketch at times.... ah, hell. Face it. Pure relaxed fun.
And Holly--Thanks for the great company and fine leading style on Sat. I was particularly impressed that you trusted my route finding skills. :shock: I'll go to church with you anytime. 8^)
--kim
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zozo
Sep 20, 2004, 1:48 PM
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In reply to: I went and did the Bieratadt to Evans via the sawtooth ridge. Instead of doing the rolling traverse as suggested by Roach I stayed as high on the ridge as possible without doing more than a move or two of 5th class climbing. Actually traversing the ridge up high was fun due to the exposure and made the trip worthwhile. :D
Hey, I might be doing this route this weekend! Was there any snow? How long did it take you? If you ever do any more 14'ers give me a buzz.
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mother_sheep
Sep 20, 2004, 2:10 PM
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Hey Wannabe. I didn't make it to Shelf. Instead I camped and climbed in Golden Gate Canyon SP. Sunday I did the Great Dihedral on Hallets. We were tempted to push further after we completed the route but all hell broke loose in the skies over the peak. I'm glad we didn't. My back and lats and quads are so sore!!!! Anyone getting out after work today?
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wannabe
Sep 20, 2004, 2:35 PM
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David, There was no snow on the route but it was quite windy and cold higher up on the ridge. As far as reccomendations go, this is the best way to climb Bierstadt and Evans and was enjoyable. Starting at guenella sp? pass hike up bierstadt on the popular route, go down the sawtooth ridge you can make this as fun as you want by staying high if you feel uncomfortable without a rope then just drop down some. You will cross over the ridge to finish this section of the route and then on to Evans. The ridge on Evans can be climbed totally on top. Then finish by coming down the gulley between Bierstadt and Spalding there is a faint trail and your feet might get wet in the willows or you could reverse your tracks, but I chose to do a loop. I will let you know when I do another 14er, I am already contemplating one this weekend. Have fun and it is going to snow this week in the high country :D you will want to add a little time to your trip plan, the sawtooth will take approx 1-1.5hrs or more depending on route selection.
Tracy, glad to hear you had a good time...sore muscles are good :twisted: Too bad the weather didn't cooperate.
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mother_sheep
Sep 20, 2004, 2:42 PM
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In reply to: David, There was no snow on the route but it was quite windy and cold higher up on the ridge. As far as reccomendations go, this is the best way to climb Bierstadt and Evans and was enjoyable. Starting at guenella sp? pass hike up bierstadt on the popular route, go down the sawtooth ridge you can make this as fun as you want by staying high if you feel uncomfortable without a rope then just drop down some. You will cross over the ridge to finish this section of the route and then on to Evans. The ridge on Evans can be climbed totally on top. Then finish by coming down the gulley between Bierstadt and Spalding there is a faint trail and your feet might get wet in the willows or you could reverse your tracks, but I chose to do a loop. I will let you know when I do another 14er, I am already contemplating one this weekend. Have fun and it is going to snow this week in the high country :D you will want to add a little time to your trip plan, the sawtooth will take approx 1-1.5hrs or more depending on route selection. Tracy, glad to hear you had a good time...sore muscles are good :twisted: Too bad the weather didn't cooperate.
Hey Vince, let me know if you want to get the kids out climbing this weekend. I have the kiddos all weekend.
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flamer
Sep 20, 2004, 3:17 PM
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I'm off for a month in Yosemite, surfing on the coast, and climbing in Red rocks....
Hopefully some of you will want to climb when I get back!!
josh
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mother_sheep
Sep 20, 2004, 3:23 PM
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In reply to: I'm off for a month in Yosemite, surfing on the coast, and climbing in Red rocks.... Hopefully some of you will want to climb when I get back!! josh
A whole month? Damn. Have fun friend of tweaker.
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nthusiastj
Sep 20, 2004, 3:34 PM
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In reply to: I'm off for a month in Yosemite, surfing on the coast, and climbing in Red rocks.... Hopefully some of you will want to climb when I get back!! josh
Have fun Josh.
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the_pirate
Sep 21, 2004, 12:48 AM
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Woo hoo, mentioned in the Front Range thread. This must be what it feels like to win an Oscar or a spelling contest. Great times in Colorado, even if I did get outclimbed by a girl with a broken foot. I hope it isn't another two years before I make it back.
One thing, though.... Everyone in CO does this weird thing with their face where they look at you and curl up the corners of their mouths. I don't get it and it makes me nervous.
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mickymac1
Sep 21, 2004, 1:00 AM
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In reply to: Woo hoo, mentioned in the Front Range thread. This must be what it feels like to win an Oscar or a spelling contest. Great times in Colorado, even if I did get outclimbed by a girl with a broken foot. I hope it isn't another two years before I make it back. One thing, though.... Everyone in CO does this weird thing with their face where they look at you and curl up the corners of their mouths. I don't get it and it makes me nervous.
Nelson make the move like I'm doing and just move out there!!! :lol:
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calamity_chk
Sep 21, 2004, 1:13 AM
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when are you moving out here? word on the street is that you teach people the basics of ice climbing for cheap.
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