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daly88
Jul 1, 2008, 1:56 AM
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does anyone know something about the routes eric horst put up in birdsboro, pa?? there is one called romania 5.14 and it is the first 5.14 in pa. just wondering if some one else has tried this route
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quiteatingmysteak
Jul 1, 2008, 2:22 AM
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He posts on here fairly frequently. I think you can search him out somehow.
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gblauer
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Jul 1, 2008, 3:12 AM
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Lots of people try it. I think there has only been one person (in the 5 years I have been going) that actually got up the climb.
One of my regular climbing partners works it now and again.
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daly88
Jul 2, 2008, 1:21 AM
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thank you i just started climbing there and it was just hard to find info on the place
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roninthorne
Jul 2, 2008, 1:55 AM
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Wait a minute... the guy writes a Falcon Press Guide about crags all over WV, VA, and MD where he didn't put up any routes, but there's no beta on one of his lines back in homestate PA that is actually worthy of some historical documentation as a first?
Priceless...
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gblauer
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daly88 wrote: thank you i just started climbing there and it was just hard to find info on the place
Ok, for route information go to:
http://www.readingrocks.com/Downloads/birdsboro.pdf
There are now more than 70 climbs at BBO. If you are going to the long slabs PLEASE wear a helmet. This area was recently developed and it's still rather dirty and loose.
Also, we are conducting the second annual climb and clean event at Birdsboro the weekend of September 26th. Come give something back, have some fun and join your fellow climbers for a fun weekend.
Finally, please contribute to the bolt fund (there is a box at the crag) as we are actively replacing anchors and bolts. The funds for these bolts come from generous climbers and our climb and clean fund raising effort.
Enjoy the crag!
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rastafarout
Jul 2, 2008, 3:02 AM
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These routes are all bolted?
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lodi5onu
Jul 2, 2008, 12:08 PM
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In reply to: There are now more than 70 climbs at BBO. If you are going to the long slabs PLEASE wear a helmet. This area was recently developed and it's still rather dirty and loose. Also, we are conducting the second annual climb and clean event at Birdsboro the weekend of September 26th. Come give something back, have some fun and join your fellow climbers for a fun weekend. Finally, please contribute to the bolt fund (there is a box at the crag) as we are actively replacing anchors and bolts. The funds for these bolts come from generous climbers and our climb and clean fund raising effort. Enjoy the crag!
...So i guess Birdsboro hasn't changed much in the 2 years since i've been there...
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gblauer
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Jul 2, 2008, 12:37 PM
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rastafarout wrote: These routes are all bolted?
These are all bolted routes.
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mr8615
Jul 3, 2008, 3:36 PM
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roninthorne wrote: Wait a minute... the guy writes a Falcon Press Guide about crags all over WV, VA, and MD where he didn't put up any routes, but there's no beta on one of his lines back in homestate PA that is actually worthy of some historical documentation as a first? Priceless...
Ever been to Bubba City?
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rtwilli4
Nov 4, 2008, 4:07 AM
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mr8615 wrote: roninthorne wrote: Wait a minute... the guy writes a Falcon Press Guide about crags all over WV, VA, and MD where he didn't put up any routes, but there's no beta on one of his lines back in homestate PA that is actually worthy of some historical documentation as a first? Priceless... Ever been to Bubba City?
Or anywhere else in the New? I don't know how many routes he's put up there but it's more than a few.
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currupt4130
Nov 4, 2008, 4:23 AM
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mr8615 wrote: roninthorne wrote: Wait a minute... the guy writes a Falcon Press Guide about crags all over WV, VA, and MD where he didn't put up any routes, but there's no beta on one of his lines back in homestate PA that is actually worthy of some historical documentation as a first? Priceless... Ever been to Bubba City?
Not really a good example, maybe I don't climb there enough (Bubba City) but I'm not a fan of many routes in Bubba City. That place is a big choss fest.
(This post was edited by currupt4130 on Nov 4, 2008, 4:24 AM)
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mr8615
Nov 4, 2008, 4:33 AM
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currupt4130 wrote: mr8615 wrote: roninthorne wrote: Wait a minute... the guy writes a Falcon Press Guide about crags all over WV, VA, and MD where he didn't put up any routes, but there's no beta on one of his lines back in homestate PA that is actually worthy of some historical documentation as a first? Priceless... Ever been to Bubba City? Not really a good example, maybe I don't climb there enough (Bubba City) but I'm not a fan of many routes in Bubba City. That place is a big choss fest.
I wasn't commenting on the quality of the routes, merely the fact that he's put some up.
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rtwilli4
Nov 4, 2008, 5:55 AM
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currupt4130 wrote: mr8615 wrote: roninthorne wrote: Wait a minute... the guy writes a Falcon Press Guide about crags all over WV, VA, and MD where he didn't put up any routes, but there's no beta on one of his lines back in homestate PA that is actually worthy of some historical documentation as a first? Priceless... Ever been to Bubba City? Not really a good example, maybe I don't climb there enough (Bubba City) but I'm not a fan of many routes in Bubba City. That place is a big choss fest.
I wouldn't go that far. It is an interesting place with some great climbs, some not so fun climbs, and a few loose rocks.
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lodi5onu
Nov 4, 2008, 1:10 PM
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In reply to: Not really a good example, maybe I don't climb there enough (Bubba City) but I'm not a fan of many routes in Bubba City. That place is a big choss fest.
I love it...
Bubba City is not only comprised of Sandstonia and Beer Wall
Ames, Headless and Central Bubba contain some of the most bullett proof rock in the gorge
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mr8615
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lodi5onu wrote: In reply to: Not really a good example, maybe I don't climb there enough (Bubba City) but I'm not a fan of many routes in Bubba City. That place is a big choss fest. I love it... Bubba City is not only comprised of Sandstonia and Beer Wall Ames, Headless and Central Bubba contain some of the most bullett proof rock in the gorge
True, some especially fun gear routes down there. Horst is most well known for Sandstonia/Tattoo development recently.
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full1346
Nov 5, 2008, 1:42 AM
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search it. its been TRed by one dude and redpointed by another guy for which the route is named for.
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