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calista
Oct 19, 2005, 1:43 AM
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i'm wondering if someone is going to be at birdsboro on sat. who wouldn't mind showing some ppl around .. i've never been and was gonna go on sat. with 2 or 3 others if the weather is good .. we have our own gear and are going to lead but it'd be cool if someone could just point out some good climbs .. we live in philly and prob have room to drive some extras too
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gblauer
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Oct 19, 2005, 2:00 AM
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you might want to contact kimmyt...she goes there quite a bit...I will not likely be around this weekend.
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kimmyt
Oct 19, 2005, 1:13 PM
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actually some folks were talking about possibly going to bboro this saturday. i will post again when i see them on thursday and we decide what we are doing.
K.
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maxiter
Oct 19, 2005, 1:24 PM
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How's Birdsboro for TRing?
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climbinganne
Oct 19, 2005, 1:28 PM
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you can top rope every climb if i recall (you may have to rap to the anchors on the big wall)
y'all have fun
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kimmyt
Oct 19, 2005, 2:05 PM
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TRing is not encouraged at Bboro due to loose stuff. Also, while TRing is possible, it's slightly dangerous (bolted anchors are set well below the cliffline).
If you're looking afor a place to TR in PA I would go to Ralph Stover.
K.
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maxiter
Oct 19, 2005, 2:14 PM
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In reply to: TRing is not encouraged at Bboro due to loose stuff. Also, while TRing is possible, it's slightly dangerous (bolted anchors are set well below the cliffline). If you're looking afor a place to TR in PA I would go to Ralph Stover.
Stover is my "local" crag -- one I always thought had a lot of loose stuff. And I'm to assume Birdsboro is worse?
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gblauer
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Oct 19, 2005, 2:24 PM
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Birdsboro is very loose on the top. The chains are typically well below the top of the cliff line.
TRing at Birdsboro is highly discouraged. That being said, there are several leads that are 5.8 and below. Further, you can climb some of the easier lines, traverse and set up harder climbs.
Finally, there are always folks out at birdsboro who would be willing to put up a line for you. Just ask!
Gail
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calista
Oct 19, 2005, 9:10 PM
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yea just let me know about sat .. we actually could go to stover too if ppl are goin there .. we're not really set on birdsboro we've just never been there and thought we'd check it out
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maxiter
Oct 20, 2005, 12:13 AM
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It's starting to look like rain all weekend.
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kimmyt
Oct 20, 2005, 2:19 PM
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Looks like I at least wont be climbing this weekend. My necks in pretty bad shape and I'm going to give a rest on the physical stuff. I can try and send you a PM next time we head out though.
K.
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taino
Oct 20, 2005, 2:50 PM
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In reply to: Looks like I at least wont be climbing this weekend. My necks in pretty bad shape and I'm going to give a rest on the physical stuff. I can try and send you a PM next time we head out though. K.
I told you that position #28 required some warm-up and a lot of flexibility - but did you listen?? NOOOOOOO! :P
Looks like the weekend is a wash, anyway. Feel better soon.
T
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