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thestatusquo
Nov 5, 2008, 8:39 PM
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Hey everyone,
I'm looking to get into ice climbing/mountaineering this winter. And I thought, 'hey why not go to the Ouray Ice Festival.' As I'm a trad climber, I don't really know any ice climbers and what not.
Since I'm a beginner on ice, I'd likely take one of the beginner clinics, but I'd like to meet up with some people since I won't really know anyone and won't likely be able to convince anyone I know to go out there with me. I haven't bought a ticket yet, so I don't know when I'd fly in, but it will likely be into Montrose. I'll be coming from California.
So I'm just throwing that out there. Any tips and advice are welcome.
thebest,
thejoe
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sungam
Nov 5, 2008, 9:56 PM
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Bring lotsa cash. Ice climbing aint cheap.
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thestatusquo
Nov 5, 2008, 9:59 PM
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I already have boots, crampons and tools, so I've already dropped quite a bit.
I just don't have any of the gear for leading. To that end, I'd like to just follow people for a while.
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sungam
Nov 5, 2008, 10:06 PM
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Heh, I won't have any of my gear save my tools boots and poons with me when I get there 
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lisap
Nov 5, 2008, 10:14 PM
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Hi Joe,
Let us know when you're flying in and someone can come get you. I'll have a car there this year and it's definately about time I repay the favor. Reno's been the airport bitch for too long. As of now it looks like we'll be in Ouray on the 7th or 8th. We'll be heading out of town at the crack of dawn on Sunday if you need a ride back to the airport as well.
LisaP
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lisap
Nov 5, 2008, 10:25 PM
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If anyone is looking to buy boots, I have quite a few pair for sale. Check them out in the Classifieds section. I'll deliver to Ouray :)
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reno
Nov 6, 2008, 12:14 AM
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thestatusquo wrote: I just don't have any of the gear for leading. To that end, I'd like to just follow people for a while.
You don't want to lead ice your first (dozen or more) times.
It's a steep learning curve, vastly different than anything you've ever done before. My advice, and it's the same that was given to me by many better and older ice climbers, is this: Take a couple years, learn to climb ice smoothly and efficiently. Learn to make good tool placements and front point placements on one swing. Learn what sort of ice will and what won't hold. Then think about leading.
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redpointron
Nov 6, 2008, 2:50 AM
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sungam wrote: Ron, yes I'll be there next week. Not totally sure of the days, though. I'm arriving on friday and leaving at some point to go to the new.
give me a holler when you know the days...
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thestatusquo
Nov 6, 2008, 2:41 PM
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Awesome.
Should I fly into Montrose? I'm looking to buy my ticket in the next couple days. I'd likely fly in on the 7th/8th and leave on the 11th (so probably take the shuttle back to the airport?)
And I'm not sure about a place to stay yet. Is there a cheap place everyone stays, or do ice climbers follow the trend of other climbers: pack as many people into one room for as cheap as possible. I wouldn't mind sharing and crashing on the floor with a sleeping bag.
thejoe
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lisap
Nov 6, 2008, 3:48 PM
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In reply to: Looked in the classified and didn't see them, what size? I'm looking to convince the fiance to come out for the weekend. New boots would seal the deal.
It's in the shoes section, but it's all jumbled together. Here's the details:
Boots for sale:
EMS Arete - New A crazy-strong all-leather design for year-round backpacking. Though not insulated, the Arete is supportive enough for light mountaineering and easier ice climbs. This is a pretty fab choice when you need one boot to handle a variety of demands. Rough-out leather is heavily treated with silicone and backed up by a waterproof Gore-Tex membrane. Vibram Vertige outsole is a classic mountain unit that boasts an aggressive tread pattern to latch onto treacherous terrain. Toe and heel ridges accept step-in crampon bails. Outsole is stiff enough to keep from popping out of a crampon. Rocker shape permits a natural (non-Frankenstein) stride onto mixed terrain.
http://www.ems.com/...ormics_Pricefish.com
Condition: Some Brand New or some pairs worn 1-3 days lightly.
Comes with a bottle of Nikwax
Shipping not included. (Will deliver to Ouray Ice Fest)
$120 Size 37 (us4) and Size 37.5 (us4.5)
$175 Size 42 (us8.5) Size 42.5 (us9) Size 47.5 (13) Size 46 (11.5)
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lisap
Nov 6, 2008, 3:50 PM
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PS. Congrats Mark!
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redpointron
Nov 6, 2008, 7:53 PM
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thestatusquo wrote: Awesome. Should I fly into Montrose? I'm looking to buy my ticket in the next couple days. I'd likely fly in on the 7th/8th and leave on the 11th (so probably take the shuttle back to the airport?) And I'm not sure about a place to stay yet. Is there a cheap place everyone stays, or do ice climbers follow the trend of other climbers: pack as many people into one room for as cheap as possible. I wouldn't mind sharing and crashing on the floor with a sleeping bag. thejoe
dude, are you THE joe or THE status quo?
find a place to stay...soon. vic is probably full, as with the box canyon lodge. i bet that the best western has rooms and it's pretty sweet.
and YES fly into montrose. durango is on the wrong side of the pass and if it snows....it's a long drive around.
redpointRON
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noshift
Nov 6, 2008, 7:55 PM
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sounds good man hope to see you there
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redpointron
Nov 22, 2008, 2:53 AM
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if this thread is ANY indication of the fest....
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carabiner96
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If this thread reaches 10 pages before the fest, i'll take my top off. If it reaches 20, whomever posts the most in the thread gets a bodyshot. Or...no, we'll vote to see who gets a b-shot. See campground in a few days, but nominations are being accepting here now or in my inbox!
maybe if it hits 40 pages, a double shot with me and geo?
(This post was edited by carabiner96 on Nov 22, 2008, 3:12 AM)
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redpointron
Nov 22, 2008, 3:22 AM
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carabiner96 wrote: If this thread reaches 10 pages before the fest, i'll take my top off. If it reaches 20, whomever posts the most in the thread gets a bodyshot. Or...no, we'll vote to see who gets a b-shot. See campground in a few days, but nominations are being accepting here now or in my inbox! maybe if it hits 40 pages, a double shot with me and geo?
i just wanted to save this posterity...so when you sober up...
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mr8615
Nov 22, 2008, 3:26 AM
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Umm... bump.
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carabiner96
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its fo real, browski! hahahaz!
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reno
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carabiner96 wrote: If this thread reaches 10 pages before the fest, i'll take my top off.
OK, we need clarification of this proposed top-taking off event.
You DID mean that you'd do so AT the festival, with the rest of us around to witness such event, correct? I mean, taking your top off when you're sitting alone in the dorm room doesn't count.
And, while it's too late to change now, 10 pages? That's only another 4 posts. Heck, that won't be a problem at all.
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reno
Nov 22, 2008, 3:52 AM
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reno wrote: And, while it's too late to change now, 10 pages? That's only another 4 posts. Heck, that won't be a problem at all.
Correction. THREE more posts.
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redpointron
Nov 22, 2008, 3:52 AM
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reno wrote: carabiner96 wrote: If this thread reaches 10 pages before the fest, i'll take my top off. OK, we need clarification of this proposed top-taking off event. You DID mean that you'd do so AT the festival, with the rest of us around to witness such event, correct? I mean, taking your top off when you're sitting alone in the dorm room doesn't count. And, while it's too late to change now, 10 pages? That's only another 4 posts. Heck, that won't be a problem at all.
3 posts.
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redpointron
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redpointron wrote: reno wrote: carabiner96 wrote: If this thread reaches 10 pages before the fest, i'll take my top off. OK, we need clarification of this proposed top-taking off event. You DID mean that you'd do so AT the festival, with the rest of us around to witness such event, correct? I mean, taking your top off when you're sitting alone in the dorm room doesn't count. And, while it's too late to change now, 10 pages? That's only another 4 posts. Heck, that won't be a problem at all. 3 posts.
correction 2 posts.
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