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scallywag
Sep 9, 2004, 7:03 PM
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Well as of now i am an illegal alien in the lovely land of the US of A, so am headed up to Canada with a 12mth working visa, with my destination being Canmore/Banff for the winter, but the trip will start with Nova scotia.
I catch the ferry to NS ont he 19th, i will be staying around Halifax and Trenton till the 27th, and then head over to Newfoundland, St Johns, for a week, and then up to Quebec/Blanc Sablon via the ferry, and from there i will hitch hike my way across to canmore.
YEAH BABY! what an adventure!
Besides NS and NL, i have friends in Montreal, Kingston, TOronto, Sudbury and Winnipeg. so will definitely be in those areas. wouldn't mind spending a couple days around quebec city.
None of these friends climb, so i would really appreciate it if there were some people out there that would take me under there wing and show me some of the fantastic rock around the country.
PLEASE PRETTY PLEASE :D
I have a good trad rack to offer, and in a pinch would use my doubles, but really want to keep them pristine until the ice season.
PM or Post would be swell!
cheers, sal. :wink:
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granite_grrl
Sep 9, 2004, 7:10 PM
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I used to live in NS, still know a lot of people there. It sounds like you're into route climbing, and I'm afraid that I've seen mostly boulders on this website.
Send me a PM on what sort of stuff you're interested in doing and I can try to put you in contact with some folk that can hook you up. The Climb Nova Scotia BB is down :? but you may be able to contact some people from Teth's website: www.novascotiaclimb.com.
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scallywag
Sep 9, 2004, 7:56 PM
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If all NS has is bouldering than that is good enough for me! i just want to get out and have a reason to put my shoes on! :D
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greg8941
Sep 9, 2004, 8:48 PM
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If you want to come to Edmonton I can show you around. I frequently go to Jasper, Canmore, and Banf. I want to ice climb more this year and I know some sweet places. I met two guys form OZ on a house boat trip and became pretty good friends with them. They were great guys but they just went home. Cheers
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halfstep
Sep 10, 2004, 6:46 PM
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Wow, that sound's like an adventure. You'll have to let me know how the hitch-hiking from Blanc Sablon goes. Are you going to hitch to Cartwright and then grab the ferry to Happy Valley-Goose Bay or take various boats down the coast?
I'm in Calgary with daytimes and most weekends free to climb. Let me know when you reach Alberta, I'll be glad to head out for a climb with you. I also spend a bit of time in Medicine Hat (for work).
I'll potentially be in Montreal in November (first week or two). If you are there then we can hook up, if not...then in Alberta.
Have an awesome trip.
Halfstep
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scallywag
Sep 12, 2004, 1:54 AM
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Greg - I will definitely take you up on the ice climbing when i get to alberta! I have three ice screws making up my ice rack so far! hahaha! but i do aslo have a new set of 8.6 bluewaters to offer!
I am stoked to get into a bit more - did a couple weeks of mucking around in the adirondacks this past January - i just have to start liking the cold a bit more! :?
and as for the hitchhiking - i don't have a plan whatsoever - thats the beauty of it - but i do appreciate any tips anyone has to offer!! :wink:
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marcallain
Sep 13, 2004, 1:43 PM
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If you happen to be in Ottawa on a weekend and want to climb, send me a shout and I can show around our little crags!
allain_marc@hotmail.com
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Sep 13, 2004, 1:59 PM
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In reply to: Besides NS and NL, i have friends in Montreal, Kingston, TOronto, Sudbury and Winnipeg. so will definitely be in those areas. wouldn't mind spending a couple days around quebec city. None of these friends climb, so i would really appreciate it if there were some people out there that would take me under there wing and show me some of the fantastic rock around the country. cheers, sal. :wink:
Sally - You have friends in Toronto but they don't climb? I'm offended! I replied to your email. Let me know when you'll be around and we can head up to lion's head or something. Are you coming on your own or is Kim making the trip with you? Write me back!
Ian
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scallywag
Sep 13, 2004, 2:39 PM
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Sorry Ian! i totally didn't think of you when iw as writing it - was just thinking of all my camp friends!
Of course i have someone to climb with in Toronto! awesome! THanks for the email too - i will definitely be swinging by!! probably mid to late october.
when does it get too cold to climb??
well i will definitely see you then matey anyways!
cheers and beers, sal.
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tallnik
Sep 14, 2004, 12:03 AM
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That depends what you consider to cold to climb...
Most people I know pack it in during late October/early november.
More cheers, more beers.
Nik
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scallywag
Sep 14, 2004, 1:56 PM
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Well to be honest - i am a bit of a coldie (WHen you haven't had a winter for 4 years and the avg temp of your winters was 12 degree C you don't really have to wonder why!) but i am going to give it my best shot!
And if anyone in Canmore/Banff has any friends of friends that are decent people and renting out accomodation for cheap - dont forget that you (kinda) know someone who would be great! :wink: ! :lol: !
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scallywag
Sep 16, 2004, 6:24 PM
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So still trying to find someone to go boulder with in NS??? :(
i get in onthe 19th. will be there until the 27th.
cheers.
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scallywag
Sep 24, 2004, 6:42 PM
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Anyone wanna go climbing in Quebec or Montreal?
I will only be passing through each briefly, but would pause to climb.
I'll Probably hit Quebec by Monday or Tuesday. Depends on how nice the motorists are! Am heading there from Trenton NS if anyone is passing thru.... :D
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scallywag
Oct 1, 2004, 3:32 PM
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So i managed to hitch from nova scotia to quebec city in one day - but no climbing : ( doesn't anyone climb in quebec?? maybe coz i dont speak french :lol:
anyways, i am heading to toronto probably sunday, maybe for the whole week. if there is anyone out there wanting to climb on a weekday let me know!
also - who knows when it will be too cold to climb around calgary - or is it already??
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missedyno
Oct 1, 2004, 4:46 PM
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well, let me know if you want to climb at the gym in the evening next week...
jumpingrock is in toronto and i think he's looking for a partner...
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jumpingrock
Oct 1, 2004, 4:52 PM
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Hmmm Weekdays especially next week arn't really good for me. Next weekend on the other hand... especially considering I have no family here to spend Thanksgiving with.
If you want Calgary info I would send a pm to Winter. She would have some good climbing info for ya.
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sir_chalkalot
Oct 2, 2004, 9:10 PM
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Have you considered a stop in Bon Echo?
http://www.rockclimbing.com/...p.cgi?Detailed=38209
Quite unique climbing and arguably the best multi-pitch in Ontario. It's located half-way between Ottawa and Toronto.
I see that you're coming through Ottawa - I may be available to show you around our locals crags.
George.
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kman
Oct 2, 2004, 10:50 PM
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I am in Canmore and want to climb climb climb.
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missedyno
Oct 3, 2004, 2:58 AM
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hold yer horses, kman. he has to trek across the praries before you get to play.
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scallywag
Oct 3, 2004, 3:10 AM
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*ahem* *cough* *cough*
that would be she
thats right - a SWF hitchhiking by herself across canada.
- do you think I'm on the side of the road long?? :lol:
but i would love to take you up on the offer to climb in the gym one night - wheres the place to be and the best night to go??
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missedyno
Oct 3, 2004, 3:20 AM
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yeah i'm bad for that. a lot of people have assumed i'm a guy, and i assume that anyone without "chick" chic" or "chik" in their name is a guy.
i'll be at the Rock Oasis on Monday night probably on my own - getting there at 5pm, hope to boulder.
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scallywag
Oct 3, 2004, 6:11 AM
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Hey Kman -
will be in canmore by the 18th of October.
Will be looking for a job and a place to live.
And climbing partners!
Hope it is still warm enough there to climb some rock, and if not, hope the ice gets good quick!
I am pretty new to ice - but eager to get into it!
woo hoo - something else to buy gear for (but just wishing had someone elses credit card
:lol: !)
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jumpingrock
Oct 3, 2004, 7:00 PM
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Hey Jess, I'll likely be there Monday night (but not till 6:00 or so) and since it seems that I might be hitching up to Lion's Head will Scallywag and *thriller* on the weekend it just might be a good idea to meet with Sally.
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scallywag
Oct 4, 2004, 4:42 PM
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Cant get there tonight unless someone can give me a lift back to hamilton. (I can get to the gym OK).
I'll be staying there for the week, hopefully climbing with Grant tomorrow.
still have Wednesday and Thursday free if anyone wants to climb then too.
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missedyno
Oct 4, 2004, 5:00 PM
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i'll post here what my gym schedule looks like for this week... once i figure it out.
our furnace at home is broken and we're expecting the technician to return either today/tonight/tomorrow/tomorrow night.
sigh.
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