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8flood8
Jun 5, 2005, 12:56 AM
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i was invited on a camping trip out there and i was looking at some websites. i noticed that there are some huge limestone cliffs in the background of the park. Is climbing prohibited out there, or do any locals know what the condition of the rock is? i would love to get out there and climb!
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austinclmbr
Jun 7, 2005, 2:07 AM
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going to Garner next month, used to go every year as a kid. The face you are most likely looking at is called old baldie. plenty big to climb, I haven't ben out there since I started climbing but I am taking my gear for sure when I go. I doubt very seriously if there are any bolts but there is a ttrail to the top, along with some caves, great bouldering for sure. I doubt if climbing is prohibited b/c eveyr fucking year some druken idiot falls off that damn thing and they have yet to close the trail to the top. Not sure about trees, rocks, cracks at top to anchor off of, since I don't have a trad rack I am planning on about three 50ft lengths of web to see if I can set up some anchors on whatever I find that looks bomber. Might be a little choosy but I don't think so, seems like It was great rock but at 13 yrs old I would climb just about anything not knowing of the dangers I was putting myself in.
when are you going? I don't have a confirmed belyer/partner as of yet....
-Jason
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8flood8
Jun 7, 2005, 2:21 AM
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Hey Bro
i think we are planning on heading out on the weekend of the 18th or so.
not sure yet tho!
i'll call ya or pm ya when we figure it out
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luker
Jun 7, 2005, 2:34 AM
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how did i know when i saw this title that jason would be involved in this thread. =P
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8flood8
Jun 7, 2005, 3:59 AM
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thx
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rqf4
Jun 7, 2005, 6:33 AM
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I remember reading in an old "Texas Parks and Wildlife" mag about at search and rescue competition being held there. Might wanna look over that, if you can find it.
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austinclmbr
Jun 7, 2005, 7:26 PM
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very funny Luke ! I need to find out when I am going (my mommy is making the reso's) I know I have some extra space for a few guests I will have my secretary call and find out the beta on legality. (secretary = mom) but assuming it is legal and not total choss... anyone from Austin or SA interested? It is only about 2.5 hour from here...
-J
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8flood8
Jun 12, 2005, 10:16 PM
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still not sure when we are heading there... and kinda seeing if weather favors e-rock anyway :P my new roomie has a trad rack!
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austinclmbr
Jun 12, 2005, 11:16 PM
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went fishing with moms this weekend. I am not going until aug 18th. So if anyone from the Austin or surrounding areas is up for it...
Flood, don't pass up the opportunity to go to Ganrner even if you don't climb. I have been to EVERY state park in Texas...Garner is hands down the best. I mean 100 degree weather and a river named the FRIO for gods sake!!
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