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euroford
Jul 16, 2003, 7:58 PM
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well, the subject says it all. i've been living in chicago about 5 months now and i havn't been out climbing once. my wife doesn't climb and i havn't met that many poeple yet. soooo, if another 25ish year old moderate skill male climber needs a partner to head out a couple times a month please drop me a PM.
i have all climbing gear sans trad rack (we are definitly working on that), full backcountry camping/hiking gear, a reliable car, enough skills and experience to stay out of trouble and get out of it as necessary, and a bunch of vacation days burning a hole in my pocket so a couple of midweek trips would be fun.
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mingthemerciless
Jul 16, 2003, 8:58 PM
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One word my friend: Metamusal
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sroehlk
Jul 16, 2003, 10:49 PM
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Sorry :) 25 FEMALE climber here.
But I have plenty of 25ish MALE (and female) climbing partners and we normally climb at Vertical Endeavors, so you should stop by some time. There is always someone in that age range there. Another place to try is Hidden Peaks to the west and Lincoln Park Athletic Club to the north - both in the city. There are plenty of climbers out there :D we're just not in town much on the weekends. That's the problem with living the the flatlands of Chicago.
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bandycoot
Jul 16, 2003, 11:02 PM
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I've seen so many threads (joke or not) by guys asking for a female partner. I think this is the first! Probably because he is married....
Josh
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euroford
Jul 16, 2003, 11:09 PM
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In reply to: I've seen so many threads (joke or not) by guys asking for a female partner. I think this is the first! Probably because he is married.... Josh
we have a winner 8)
i realized today that i live about a 3 minute slow paced hike away from hidden peaks. so i guess i best get my self over thier.. but i gotta admit, i'm just not a big fan of gym climbing, i do need the workout though.
though i'm sure if i found a male climbing partner who happened to have a non-climbing female significant other my wife would be thrilled :)
actually though, she has expressed a slight intrest in climbing, who knows, she may actually like it when she gets a chance to try.
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sroehlk
Jul 17, 2003, 2:40 PM
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You just have to get your wife out there. Has she climbed before? What didn't she like about it? Does she know how to belay? If not teach her (or get her a set of lessons) and then head up to Devils Lake for a little TR, trad, or bouldering fun (no sport up there). The lake also has great camping and hiking, plus you can rent a canoe and paddle around the lake. It really makes a nice weekend trip and is only 3 hours or so away. Just book a camp site early (reservations require two nights) and the first come fill fast!
Definitely try Hidden Peaks - see you have climbing so close by and you didn't even know it!
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euroford
Mar 4, 2004, 4:55 AM
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okay, bringing this old thread of mine back up to the top. i've met some cool poeple that i've climbed with thanks to this board, but not yet anybody who i've felt has the same dedication to the sport that i do. i'm sick of going to VE and need to hook up with a dude that wants to go do more outdoor climbing.
i'm actually hopeing to head to devils lake this weekend, but i realize nobody may even see the thread by then so its up in the air. if anybody is intrested, send me a pm, we'll hook up for a beer here in town, and make some plans to head to devils lake or sumptin.
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enjoimx
Mar 4, 2004, 8:48 AM
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Dude i am your partner. I have the same dedication, desire, and lack of partners that you do. too bad im in centrral cali and your in chicago. man we need partners. lol. good luck finding one.
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will14
Mar 5, 2004, 6:05 AM
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I have the same predicament in St. Louis. I moved back to the area from Springfield, MO in Aug 03 and still have not been able to find a regular partner, so I have been driving back down to Arkansas every chance I get. It seems like everyone I meet who climbs just wants to go to the gym. I am a 24 year old single guy who also has modest abilities, although, I do have most of a trad rack. Still a little light on larger cams. I could probably work out a trip to Devil's Lake or Southern Il sometime in early April. let me know if you are interested. Also, it is a bit of a drive for you, but I am going to Sam's Throne AR the weekend of March 19th.
Will
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shank
Mar 5, 2004, 3:05 PM
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I live in Tn, but I climb in So. Il. alot. If you are ever coming down to this end of the state let me know. I am always up for climbing with new people.
I'm freshly 26, climb up to the 5.9 range mostly, have redpoint a few hig 10's, climb every weekend the weather allows (no gym here), and I am male.
Holla
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andy_lemon
Mar 5, 2004, 6:00 PM
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I'm freshly 22, male with blonde hair and blue eyes... I live in Indiana but still enjoy long walks on the beach. I climb mostly in TN and SoIll but will venture outside of my confort zone. I have a girlfriend of 5 years who doesn't climb much. I seek a climbing partner interested in poetry, religion, and gazing at the stars.
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ropegun whore
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shank
Mar 5, 2004, 10:56 PM
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In reply to: I seek a climbing partner interested in poetry, religion, and gazing at the stars.
What religion? :lol:
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andy_lemon
Mar 6, 2004, 4:55 AM
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Any, as long as it is worshiped on your own time and doesn't interfere with climbing on Sunday. :lol:
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justsendingits
Mar 6, 2004, 9:07 AM
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Hi,my name is Corky Shankenheimer,I like to climb A4 at night and sleep until 2:pm and then watch reruns of Gomer Pyle.
I pay homage to Belzebub on my own time,sacrafice babies and drink radiator fluid on my own time also.
Andy,we never hooked up,srry. I never got back to you on the secret crags down in So.Ill.
Still want to go???Sport,aid,trad,bouldering,drink beer all night sleep all day???
I leave for Yosemite mid April and will be back mid May.
Also to all Chicago climbers,I will be moving up there in July.Are there any big wall climbers up there???
Grade 6 anyone???
Do you like pain?????
Do you know how to jug and clean????
Make coffee????
lead the A4 pitch???
How bout the Diamond??? Any Diamond climbers in Chicago???
Winter ascent of Mt. Hooker next Feb.????
Zion?????
Chamonix?????
Sears tower with suction cups?????
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smithclimber
Mar 6, 2004, 9:19 AM
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Rich,
You're cracking me up man!
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timstich
Mar 6, 2004, 2:19 PM
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In reply to: okay, bringing this old thread of mine back up to the top. i've met some cool poeple that i've climbed with thanks to this board, but not yet anybody who i've felt has the same dedication to the sport that i do. i'm sick of going to VE and need to hook up with a dude that wants to go do more outdoor climbing.
I feel your pain. I miss my climbing buds back in Texas. You would hardly think there would be so many dedicated climbing people in Austin, but I found them. We climbed every damn week and both weekend days. Can't wait for one of them to come climb with me in May. It's been mostly one-shot outings here. Lame-o.
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andy_lemon
Mar 7, 2004, 12:39 AM
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Dude, did you just say your moving to Charmonix? Let's do it dude, live in France for a year.
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timstich
Mar 7, 2004, 1:39 AM
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Holy shit! Andy Lemon posted right after me. That dude is famous!
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andy_lemon
Mar 7, 2004, 4:53 AM
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Yeh, I'll be hosting a clinic on beer drinking during Derby Fest at the Gorge. Come see me and I'll sign my book for you.
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timstich
Mar 7, 2004, 5:06 PM
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Wait. I got you confused with Andy Gale. Dammmmmmit. But I'll have a beer, too.
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redpointron
Mar 7, 2004, 6:45 PM
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In reply to: I'm freshly 22, male with blonde hair and blue eyes... I live in Indiana but still enjoy long walks on the beach. I climb mostly in TN and SoIll but will venture outside of my confort zone. I have a girlfriend of 5 years who doesn't climb much. I seek a climbing partner interested in poetry, religion, and gazing at the stars. signed, ropegun whore
hey andy...
not sure if my wife is down with me taking long walks on the beach with dudes from evansville, but wanted to know if you or any rc.comer is up for the red next weekend (the 13th and 14th). if not i may be down for so ill.
drop me a line.
r.r.
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kimherlee
Mar 7, 2004, 8:57 PM
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I wish i had a regular partner too
Kim
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greenspace
Mar 8, 2004, 1:29 PM
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are there some metrosexual males up in here?
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erickaclimbstoo
Mar 8, 2004, 2:14 PM
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I too would like a regular partner....but there are no REGULAR peeps out there just CRAZY folks!
Oh wait I still can't climb...although....I'm thinking of trying today after work at VE?????? Do you think my PT will be mad at me??? I don't think I'll tell her today.... :twisted:
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redpointron
Mar 8, 2004, 3:02 PM
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In reply to: are there some metrosexual males up in here?
straight plan for the fireman :lol: :lol: :lol:
chris, i thought you were in california, what's up?
r.r.
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