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zozo
Mar 2, 2005, 1:51 PM
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If I end up not logging alot of butt time at Keystone on saturday I'll want to climb somewhere. Skibby, Im going to pm you later. A 14'er sounds pretty damn cool for sunday. I was hoping to save La Plata for a Ellingwood Ridge weekend. I could be talked into it though.
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crazyfingers
Mar 2, 2005, 2:31 PM
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R&J north Thursday night about 6pm. Looks like we got 3 maybe 4 so far. Come one, come all. KT
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climb14er
Mar 2, 2005, 3:29 PM
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I would think that the standard route up LaPlate with some minor avy changes would be more than enough of a winter climb. It's a very long day depending on conditions. Ellingwood Ridge in the winter, I personally wouldn't think so as this is a demanding summer's climb. Very few people attempt that in the winter. Good luck if you do., :wink:
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zozo
Mar 2, 2005, 3:31 PM
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In reply to: I would think that the standard route up LaPlate with some minor avy changes would be more than enough of a winter climb. It's a very long day depending on conditions. Ellingwood Ridge in the winter, I personally wouldn't think so as this is a demanding summer's climb. Very few people attempt that in the winter. Good luck if you do., :wink: Thats what I meant, I want to save La Plata for this summer. I dont want any part of that route in the winter! At least not yet :) Thanks though.
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sharpie
Mar 2, 2005, 4:42 PM
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Current rose for the central mountains.... http://geosurvey.state.co.us/...alMo030120051502.jpg If you guys go out there be careful; after 24 hours of avy flirting myself last weekend, I know that conditions are prime right now.
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killclimbz
Mar 2, 2005, 8:25 PM
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Hey the avy situation is really not that bad. It's in the middle of the charts so to speak. Good route finding and sound decision making (including a willingness to back off, if it doesn't go your way) should get you through it. Then again I've never done La plata. How is it for a descent? Unfortunately I have to help a friend move this Saturday or I might be interested. It is getting close to that spring time of year. I am planning on doing Dead Dog Coulior on Torreys (done it before, it rocks!) and another 14'er still undecided at this time.
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bustinmins
Mar 3, 2005, 12:19 AM
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Gary, I hope you're doing well. It has been a while. How is the new job? Skibs watch your butt! :) To everyone - update on brown - "it was a good experience and I get to TRY AGAIN in August." :) I'm off to Tucson - see ya~ JD
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killclimbz
Mar 3, 2005, 3:54 PM
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Hey Skibs, Unfortunately I still work on Sundays. My only BC day left this week (got out tuesday of course) is Friday. Got to help my buddy Steve move into his new pad Saturday. James, Sorry to hear about Brown. You'll get 'em next time around. The job is just that, a job at this point. They wouldn't call it work if it was fun. :? It's getting close to climbing season. We all are going to have to get out and do some climbing come April. I'm thinking a day of backcountry riding at Monarch Pass and a day of climbing at Shelf would be a good combo. At least for me. The nagging injury to my wrist is feeling pretty good. I am going to try to start working out at my friends home gym next week. I'll let you know how it goes. It's either hold up fine or blow up. One or two sessions should tell me what is going to happen.
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zozo
Mar 3, 2005, 11:21 PM
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Yea I dont really care where I climb on saturday. Just post up and I will probably show. Martha what's sunday looking like? Peak or Slab?!
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rainontin
Mar 4, 2005, 2:28 AM
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Hey everyone, I am new to the forum, but I've been around this site for a while. I was just wondering if any of you go to Paradise often? I'm there Tuesdays 11-2, Thursday nights 9-11, and weekend mornings when I'm not outside. I'd love to lend a spot or belay to new faces, so let me know if you need a partner. OBLIGATORY GRADE BRAGGING TO COME: I'm a solid 5.11 on-sight on lead and boulder around that level as well. Again, let me know if you need a partner. Thanks!
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bustinmins
Mar 4, 2005, 12:29 PM
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In reply to: Hey everyone, I am new to the forum, but I've been around this site for a while. I was just wondering if any of you go to Paradise often? I'm there Tuesdays 11-2, Thursday nights 9-11, and weekend mornings when I'm not outside. I'd love to lend a spot or belay to new faces, so let me know if you need a partner. OBLIGATORY GRADE BRAGGING TO COME: I'm a solid 5.11 on-sight on lead and boulder around that level as well. Again, let me know if you need a partner. Thanks! Welcome to the group. There are a few paradise people here but also a few Rock N Jamn and BRC people as well. Glad to have you aboard - look forward to meeting up with you at some point. JD
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crazyfingers
Mar 4, 2005, 2:32 PM
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shorty, angrybudist: good seeing you guys last night, have fun climbin ice and tear up the race course this weekend. Some rumors going around about CCC this weekend. Anybody clippin bolts? Maybe be up there Sunday. KT
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timstich
Mar 5, 2005, 12:41 AM
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In reply to: ...It is getting close to that spring time of year. I am planning on doing Dead Dog Coulior on Torreys (done it before, it rocks!) and another 14'er still undecided at this time. Are you talking about skiing it, or climbing it? I agree, climbing it was cool.
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nextascent
Mar 5, 2005, 3:21 AM
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In reply to: shorty, angrybudist: good seeing you guys last night, have fun climbin ice and tear up the race course this weekend. Some rumors going around about CCC this weekend. Anybody clippin bolts? Maybe be up there Sunday. KT Rumors? I don't want no stinkin rumors :) Hmmm, mebbe I could belay slave. Or I could just go ski again this weekend. Decisions, decisions!
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timstich
Mar 5, 2005, 4:07 PM
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I'm definitely in for Highlander crag on Sunday. Post up if you are too. Meet at the dirt pullout right after the 93 and hwy 6 intersection and carpool in. 9:30 AM sound good?
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crazyfingers
Mar 5, 2005, 10:02 PM
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Holly and I are in, plan to meet at 9:00 am at Highwire for a couple quick warm ups and then head up to highlander or wall of the 90s. Lisa come on out, been to long... you can TR one handed ;). See you out there Tim. KT
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nextascent
Mar 5, 2005, 10:29 PM
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Cripes...I could likely not do Highlander with a good hand :) Waiting on a call about skiing, if it falls through then I'll probably come along for some great outdoors and belay help. Hey..haven't done Highlander at all...approach seem ok with a splint on my hand? (it's pretty protected in it)
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timstich
Mar 6, 2005, 2:30 AM
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OK, I missed getting the rental skis back to REI before 7pm, so I have to return them tomorrow morning at 10 AM. So I'll see you guys out there in CCC after that chore is done.
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mother_sheep
Mar 6, 2005, 3:07 AM
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You guys have fun! I'll be on the Green Spur tomorrow. I haven't done much trad this winter so this is day 1 of prep for my Red Rox/Zion trip. Oh man, I can't wait. The route looks so beautiful. 58 and sunny tomorrow, low winds as well. Will be a perfect day to be out and climbing in the Front Range.
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nextascent
Mar 6, 2005, 3:58 AM
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Ah it's sticks for me tomorrow :) Gonna go play with some flatlanders visiting. One of them made me a mitt for my cast and sent it to me so I can't wait to meet her. Have fun tomorrow. I'll be seeing ya soon!
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phaedrus
Mar 6, 2005, 6:11 AM
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After dealing with route hogs in Boulder Canyon today and not actually being able to climb, I'll be up at Table Mountain with my youngest and some of the kids from my climbing team... I'm planning on a quick trad bit or two and then clipping some bolts as well.
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wannabe
Mar 7, 2005, 2:52 AM
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Good for you SKibs! I had a day to myself a while back, Dec. 3. I did the same thing; except I skied up Bierstadt on my skinny touring skis and leather boots. The ride down was a bit exciting, sastrugi , but there was snow cvering the whole west face. Fun! :D
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el_capitan
Mar 7, 2005, 2:39 PM
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Hey Everyone, I haven't been on this site at all for a few months now but now I am back and looking to get back into climbing. Looking to climb weekdays at CCC (I get off of work at 3pm and can be there by 3:15pm) and weekends at Eldo (I got my state park pass now as well). Hey bustinmins (and others) are you guys still climbing Wed nights at R&J North? Tim, Kyle, I would be up for climbing with you guys again anytime. Lastly, does anyone on this site or know anyone that climbs at the Point Athletic Club? I live right next door and I can get a montly membership for $40 and use the gym and the wall but I was wondering if anyone actually uses the wall. ~Sung
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zozo
Mar 7, 2005, 3:42 PM
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It's kinda far out but I wanted to see if there was any interest cuz these trips because it will take a bit of planning, but Im wondering if anyone is interested in hitting the Eolus and Wilson groups in the San Juans? Id like to do one trip early summer and the other late summer. The peaks are alittle bad ass. I think the easiest route is class 3. These are the last six peaks I have to do in the San Juans.
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climb14er
Mar 7, 2005, 3:55 PM
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The 14ers in Chicago Basin have a reputation for more 'bark than bite'. If the weather is fine and the routes are in reasonable condition, these peaks are fun. I've climbed on both snow and rock in the Basin and even threw in the NE ridge direct of Eolus and it was a blast. Coming down off of Eolus is no fun as it's slippery in many spots. The 'sidewalk in the sky' or something like that is totally overrated. It's wide and solid. It's a great area and be careful re: the marmots in the basin. They will chew up anything with sweat on it including tents. Have a great trip!
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