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flamer
Dec 19, 2004, 12:15 AM
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Got my first ice of the year in today....Hernia be damned!!
Enjoyed it- but I would rather see it all melt and have the lazy days of summer back, rock is so much better....
josh
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mother_sheep
Dec 20, 2004, 3:19 PM
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Cool Josh.
We climbed Loch Vale again on Sunday. Everything is a grade or so easier since its so hacked up. You can hook your way up most of the routes. Nonetheless, it was great being in the Park for some more practice.
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flamer
Dec 21, 2004, 2:55 AM
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Climbed ice in vail today....fun...but still thinking about rock....
josh
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zozo
Dec 21, 2004, 9:33 PM
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I want to climb ice on sunday!! Yes I do. Sharpie? MJ? Flamer? Larry, Sheep if the plans go south?
Forgot I have Friday off to!! Weeeeeee
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zozo
Dec 22, 2004, 4:57 PM
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Anyone want to hit something friday?
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mjroche
Dec 22, 2004, 5:42 PM
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Zozo: I figured you'd still be sick after watching the Broncos game instead of climbing on Sunday. Glad you're feeling better. Friday is out for me (family in town and all), but how does Jan 8 look for you? Or maybe even tonight at the gym if you're game?
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zozo
Dec 22, 2004, 5:49 PM
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Hey Mike - Patriots fan here but Im sick from watching them to!! Im a working stiff here in the springs again and wont be making it up to R&J much anymore.
Dont see anything on the 8th so I put you in the calendar. Do you have any ice screws? I would lead anything at Silver Plume.
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mjroche
Dec 22, 2004, 6:48 PM
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I thought you were moving up here one of these days. As for the 8th, I can probably get my hands on some screws, so let's keep the 8th on the books.
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zozo
Dec 23, 2004, 2:16 PM
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Was going to but I landed a job down here. Going to see how it plays out.
Can anybody get away for anything tommorow?
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mjroche
Dec 23, 2004, 5:06 PM
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Dave: Glad to hear about the job down there, but sorry you won't be commuting up here much anymore. by the way, I forgot if you needed to borrow any gear for Ouray in January. If you still do let me know, MJR
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mother_sheep
Dec 24, 2004, 5:31 PM
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Sharpie and I hit Fishcreek in Steamboat yesterday. It was a whopping 5 degrees outside. The ice was okay. The steeper ice in the center was still very thin. No chance og getting a screw in there. Pretty doubtful that it would hold you either if you try to step on it. The right and left sides of the falls are in. Both sides are very easy, 3- at best (more leading for me!!!). The approach is cake too. So if you're in the area it's worth a visit. It will really be awesome once the center of the falls if frozen.
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darkside
Dec 28, 2004, 2:57 PM
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CO is a GO
:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
Can you tell I'm looking forward to it :roll:
Anyway will be in the Boulder/Denver area next week for some ice climbing and looking to hook up with someone each day. I fly in on the 4th January and out on the 13th and will be based at Ambers place. She wants me to pop her ice cherry but doesn't think she will want to climb many days (Oh how little she understands the cold side :twisted: ).
I will be down in the Adirondacks for the next few days though and I won't have internet access so please don't be offended by no immediate reply. I have all my own lead gear and happily lead up to W4 but above that makes me not so happy on lead :shock: or very happy to second. I would be more than happy to second the Fang for someone or other W5's. Hell if I like the look of them I may even be tempted to try leading one (Doh... what did I just say :? )
Send me a PM if you have a chance to climb between the 4th and 13th thanks. I'm looking forward to meeting some of the CO crew of RC.com.
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mother_sheep
Dec 28, 2004, 3:08 PM
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Hit night ice in Clear Creek Canyon last night. It was surprisingly good. The ice was in pretty good shape in spite of the warm temps during the day. Kudos to the ice farmers out there (you know who you are)! You're doing a great job!!!!
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timd
Dec 29, 2004, 2:25 AM
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Hey Mother sheep, I am so glad you and Sharpie got up here. Fish creek falls is a great place to learn to lead. Did you two enjoy the scenery? I know it's nothing compared to RMNP but it's still beautiful. Hope to have you guys back up in the area soon
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flynbrian
Dec 29, 2004, 2:39 AM
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thank-you thank-you very much.....
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mickymac1
Dec 29, 2004, 3:28 AM
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In reply to: thank-you thank-you very much.....
Elvis is in the building!!
I may be up for some of this nite ice climbing after Ouray!! :D
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mother_sheep
Dec 29, 2004, 10:23 PM
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In reply to: Hey Mother sheep, I am so glad you and Sharpie got up here. Fish creek falls is a great place to learn to lead. Did you two enjoy the scenery? I know it's nothing compared to RMNP but it's still beautiful. Hope to have you guys back up in the area soon
Hey Tim! Yeah, it was pretty. It was pretty cloudy so we really couldn't see much. But it was a fun trip out for sure.
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mother_sheep
Jan 3, 2005, 2:00 AM
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Moffat Tunnel ice is in. The commonly known area is pretty solid. Hero ice on the left side is all wet but still climbable. More routes exist up there. While in the parking lot, look right up the hill past the tunnel. 2 sections are in, one of which goes at about 40' of WI4. The other area further down, we did not try but from what we could see, it looks fun. Short routes with no people. I knocked off a microwave size block off the WI4 route but some loose stuff is still up there. CAREFUL! So glad I wasn't leading it (I was going to) and really glad my partner was not below me.
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killclimbz
Jan 3, 2005, 3:59 PM
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I've been down riding Backcountry on Wolf Creek Pass, Treasure falls on the west side is really fat. Looks like a great ICE route. Not sure how tall it is, but it looked like a couple of pitches.
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timd
Jan 4, 2005, 6:29 AM
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How is Silverplume looking? Is my new 59 meter rope long enough? I want to head down that way this next weekend.
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mother_sheep
Jan 4, 2005, 6:57 AM
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In reply to: How is Silverplume looking? Is my new 59 meter rope long enough? I want to head down that way this next weekend.
Silverplume is in and yeah, a 59m rope will suffice. 59? :lol:
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timd
Jan 4, 2005, 12:02 PM
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Yeah! my other post explains the tragic events of that day. Thanx Mother Sheep!
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cire
Jan 4, 2005, 7:23 PM
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Jan 14,15 16 Ourray or south utah
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jason_himick
Jan 5, 2005, 6:06 PM
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Looking for a partner for ice climbing/mountaineering, weekend day trips in and around the Roaring Fork Valley. I can lead WI3 and follow 4, and most likely 5 once I get in climbing shape.
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timd
Jan 8, 2005, 5:25 AM
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The new Rifle report:
The Final Curtain is in
The Tree route is in.
Stone free is in, thin in spots.
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