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climberdee
Jun 26, 2002, 7:31 PM
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Now there is really no place to climb in AZ this summer. The forest service just closed all of the Coconino Forest effective June 26. This includes Jack's Canyon. Phoenix Rock Gym...here we come!!!!
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climbsomething
Jun 26, 2002, 7:49 PM
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*complete and utter devastation*
ok, time to go buildering at UofA and hope the campus police don't catch me
OK, time for me to scream again: the second half of this big fire, that pushed things over the edge, was started by a lost hiker, signaling for attention from a news helicopter overhead that was.. um, FILMING A FOREST FIRE. good one, genius, there's already a raging forest fire within miles of you, so what do you do? start another one now hundreds of homes and businesses (and trivially, crags) have been lost because of one moron. some people really need to have #5 cams placed where the sun don't shine, ya know?
OK, end rant that said, please join me in a rain dance
*still mourning*
~Hillary (the Jacks freak)
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climberchic
Jun 26, 2002, 10:46 PM
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I'll be at PRG tonight if anyone [sniff, sniff] would like to join me for a pity party.
*sigh*
~Erica
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moonshine
Jun 26, 2002, 11:34 PM
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i think climberchic should quit her job and move to bishop!!
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bmsullivan
Jun 27, 2002, 12:45 AM
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Sigh..........have to cancel this weekends trip to Jacks. At least we have a good rock gym.
I see California in my near future.
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climberchic
Jun 27, 2002, 12:57 AM
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I agree, moonshine!
climberchic should just quit her job and move to...
hey wait. That's me.
oh well. I still agree
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jt512
Jun 27, 2002, 2:10 AM
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As ususl, just as I start planning a trip to Jacks...
There's always SoCal. PM me if you need beta or a partner.
-Jay
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climberdee
Jun 27, 2002, 12:47 PM
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JT...what is there to climb around Loma Linda? Why would you come all the way to Jack's from CA?
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climberchic
Jun 27, 2002, 2:18 PM
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Donna~
He's climbed it all.
Twice.
~Erica
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linsdog
Jun 27, 2002, 2:56 PM
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Dammit...was just planning to head up there for July 4th weekend. Saw clouds the other day though....Now if they would just stay and dump.
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rock_diva
Jun 28, 2002, 6:57 AM
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Wow - I feel sorry for all my climbing pals back home in AZ - every day there's more bad news! Come roadtrip with me No fires to be seen anywhere today at City of Rocks...
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jt512
Jun 28, 2002, 6:53 PM
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*LOL*
yeah socal sucks dude. like there's only one .14a dude and after you've like totally wired it dude there's like nothing left to do. so like I wanted to check out A Z dude but like its totally on fire dude. so now I have to climb at williamson again dude but like the road to there is on fire too dude so I have to make the gnarly drive to frickin pasadena dude just to get to frickin Williamson dude where there is like one 5.13 that i've got totally wired dude.
No, seriously, I need to get out more and climb on different types or rock. I've always heard that the climbing at Jack's is rad, but everytime I plan a trip there, my plans get diverted.
-Jay
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rocknpowda
Jun 28, 2002, 7:07 PM
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Rock diva-
how is the weather right now in the city, are you desperately seeking shade and not climbing mid day or is it bearable?
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climberchic
Jun 28, 2002, 7:46 PM
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Anyone want to climb with us at Malibu Creek this weekend? May try to head out to Williamson on Sunday or...
how far is Bishop from L.A.?
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smithclimber
Jun 28, 2002, 8:53 PM
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Five hours or so.
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rock_diva
Jun 30, 2002, 5:10 AM
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Rocknpowda -
It's hot in the City, but there are plenty of routes in the shade. We were climbing all day, sun and shade. Those Idaho boys don't seem to be bothered by the sun!
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crackaddict
Jun 30, 2002, 6:34 AM
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Hey linsdog that cloud was a smoke plume not a thunderhead. He he he
Nah it really sucks here right now. So many plans on hold.
But we have some hidden gems here. Where there is a will there is a way.
Right climbsomething!
Hey JT sorry about your trip. Jacks is cool and I think you would like it. I will PM you as soon as it opens up again.
Till then I'll be in Utah!
Oh yeah rock_diva. Brag Brag Brag! But you'll have to come back sometime! And be stuck climbing at the gym like the rest of us.
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cragchica
Jul 1, 2002, 9:08 PM
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I too mourn the closing of Jacks
So now, with virtually nothing lef to climb in AZ...road trips are the way to go.
Anybody want to go to Yosemite?
Consider this a desperate plea:
I had a trip planned to Yosemite for the 11th -14th, but my ride's car broke down and he'll be flying. I can't afford a plane ticket and don't have a car, but I am still trying everything I can to get there. I live in Tucson, but chances are I can get to Phoenix to meet if somebody there would be willing to carpool.
I have a friend waiting in the Valley for me... he says it's been beautiful there. Gorgeous weather... highs in the 70s and 80s everyday! And who can pass up Yosemite? It's... well... Yosemite!
So as if that's not reason enough on it's own, have pity on a poor stranded Arizonan.
Andria (aka cragchica)
P.S. Did I mention... my first born and/or indentured servitude can be thrown into the deal.
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climbsomething
Jul 1, 2002, 10:07 PM
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Andria! I can help ya out. The need to go to the Valley, I hear, can be crippling if not satisfied. So I...
Oh wait. I don't have a car either
Look everybody! Two servants for the price of one!
*cough* Crackaddict! *cough*
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jt512
Jul 1, 2002, 10:16 PM
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No car and your whole state is on fire! Get a couple of cheap ariline tix to Ontario, CA. I'll pick you up at the airport and we'll climb go climbing at Williamson.
-Jay (indentured servants, hmmm)
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climberdee
Jul 1, 2002, 11:08 PM
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JT...where is Williamson in relation to L.A.? How far a drive is it from Phoenix? What kind of rock is there? Inquiring minds want to know...
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jt512
Jul 1, 2002, 11:23 PM
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Williamson Rock is in the Angeles National Forest in the mountains just northeast of L.A. The nearest town is Wrightwood. It's about an hour's drive from Pasadena, if that helps. Maps-on-us.com shows that it is 350 miles from Phoenix.
The type of rock is "highly featured granite." It is hard like Yosemite granite, but rougher, but not grainy or crystally like quartz monzonite. There are approximately 300 sport routes; no gear. Ratings from 5.6 to 5.13a. Angle from slabby to moderately overhung. Elevation 6500'. Temperatures in the shade are in the 70s.
-Jay
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climberdee
Jul 2, 2002, 12:59 AM
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Jay...thanks for the beta. Just might have to come out there and check it out!
Climberdee
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linsdog
Jul 3, 2002, 6:44 PM
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Hmmmm...smoke that dumps rain? At least it did finally rain here in North Phoenix! Has anyone heard if it is raining elsewhere in AZ?
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cragchica
Jul 5, 2002, 6:40 PM
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No rain in Tucson... yet.
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