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virginiapine
Aug 1, 2007, 5:39 PM
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Hi folks, I've put in detailed directions on how to reach the various sections of this crag, both from above and below - except for Patio Ledge, with which I am unfamiliar. Please review these directions and PM me for additions/corrections. And please do add the routes that you have climbed on this crag! It's quite incomplete as compared to the Reflector Oven, PATC Wall, Summit Wall, and Sunset Walls, and now (as of yesterday) the Lower Ridge Trail Slab. I'll be working pretty steadily on the whole Old Rag section of the routes db, so have a look at it regularly. Michael Doyle "virginiapine" Charlottesville
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dharmatreez
Aug 1, 2007, 6:11 PM
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Michael thanks for the work you are putting in to update the database Old Rag is on my tick list for VA next year its greatly appreciated that you are contributing beta, big ups you need any topos drawn, just check out my profile, if you like what you see, i'd be more than happy to contribute long happy trails and safe climbing jae
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virginiapine
Aug 1, 2007, 6:26 PM
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dharmatreez, thanks for the note! You sound like the type who might really like Old Rag - a nice hike in (uncrowded when you start early - and the earlier, the more time for climbing!), and then getting well off-trail to a number of the crags. And nothing beats granite for climbing - just don't forget to tape up your hands for the cracks!!! Your topos look very nice. Mine are much rougher (have a look at the Lower Ridge Trail Slab for the links to them). I've made them into PDFs to try making up for this - e.g., they'll at least print out nicely... Cheers, virginiapine
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nnowinowski
Aug 1, 2007, 6:43 PM
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everyone should do alpenglow it is increeedible!
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dharmatreez
Aug 1, 2007, 6:46 PM
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just what i like long approaches and some solitude at the rock plus i've been looking for some great granite might have to get there sooner than i thought i checked out the topos you put up, they are solid with beta, i'll have to take them with me. again, thanks for working on the database jae
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virginiapine
Nov 2, 2007, 9:46 PM
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To all, I've done more work on the God Crag section - added a few routes and re-ordered everything so that all routes are in a logical order within their areas. Anybody been out there lately? It's been really beautiful with the fall foliage and perfect temperatures... Cheers, Michael Doyle Charlottesville
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ebsuku
Nov 5, 2007, 2:44 PM
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virginiapine wrote: Anybody been out there lately? It's been really beautiful with the fall foliage and perfect temperatures... We were out as well this weekend, it was great! For us it was more of a first time familiarization trip, got some good climbs in though. Awesome views!
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LexnBirf
Nov 27, 2007, 11:15 PM
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We were out there weekend before last, perfect day. Lex
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munky
Nov 27, 2007, 11:39 PM
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Me too. Perfect climbing in a perfect setting. All I gotta say is thank god the approach is 3 miles it keeps the crowds away.
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zealotnoob
Nov 28, 2007, 12:28 AM
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A buddy and I, for want of a lil epic, took off for Old Rag from DC after work a couple weeks ago, got to the north ridge lot at 830--well after dark--hiked, scrambled and bushwacked to the Oh My God Dihedral, climbed it and returned to the lot by 1230...was in bed by 230. It was kinda spooky by headlamp...
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zealotnoob
Nov 28, 2007, 12:30 AM
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We plan on going back next weekend to climb Bushwack Crack. Any recommendations for other climbs in that realm of difficulty?
(This post was edited by zealotnoob on Nov 28, 2007, 12:31 AM)
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munky
Nov 28, 2007, 1:41 PM
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Strawberry Fields/tart as one pitch and Report to Sickbay as one pitch. Both are awesome lines. Sickbay is easier. Fields has a hard section right off the belay of pitch 1 that could result in a broken foot if you're not careful .
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