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charley
Mar 12, 2008, 7:17 PM
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Glad to hear you had fun. The eyebrows are something else to get used to, huh? That is a nice area to climb and just a bit further than the rrg.
The ecp is going to stone over easter. I think I am going.
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TimmyC
Mar 14, 2008, 1:25 PM
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Hey all. I posted looking for a partner in the MD/PA/WV area but havnt gotten much resonse back yet. went to college in Willamsport so i used to climb in Bellefont (sp?). just seeing who is in the area.
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dvs
Mar 14, 2008, 2:34 PM
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TimmyC wrote: Hey all. I posted looking for a partner in the MD/PA/WV area but havnt gotten much resonse back yet. went to college in Willamsport so i used to climb in Bellefont (sp?). just seeing who is in the area.
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thrill_seeker
Mar 18, 2008, 6:08 AM
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I live in western PA i would love to climb with you. If u get this hit me up... I go camping in west VA in the summer not far from cooper rocks. So if your interested let me know.
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Rayman
Mar 24, 2008, 3:02 AM
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Anyone interested in checkin' out some big SWPA ice video highlights, go to www.wildfilmproductions.com > CINEMA. Added some clips from 2006-2007 ice season. The 'Beast' (Griz,Brint) and the 'Sick-le' (Tim,Doyle). Also completed a photo-book highlighting the 'Ridge' - new bouldering area up here near C'ville - that is available as a download-able (?) eBook. Thanks.
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truello
Mar 24, 2008, 1:34 PM
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I had to skim them really fast because I'm at work but those look pretty damn sweet. The ice is impressive.
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charley
Apr 1, 2008, 3:09 AM
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I'll check the pics in a minute.
I was at the mill sunday. There were a few topropes up but I was bouldering. Alot of the routes were climable although the rock was cold and there was ice here and there. Ross boulder looked ok but had ice around it on the ground. There was a group there from sru.
Spring is here and we will be getting out soon.
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WVUCLMBR
Apr 2, 2008, 1:16 PM
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Speaking of Coopers the gate opened yesterday. As far as bolts @ Coopers goes thats probably never gonna happen. I believe that the CRRCC (coopers rock regional climbers coalition) has been trying to get bolts/shuts @ top of blocks to prevent further tree damage. The state park caters to tourons who like to break glass bottles on the rocks and hump each other in the woods. Pick up the new bouldering guide if you've never been as the best spots are often the hardest to find. Also, when you check the weather remember that Coopers is 5-10 degrees colder than Morgantown.
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markc
Apr 2, 2008, 5:32 PM
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WVUCLMBR wrote: The state park caters to tourons who like to...hump each other in the woods.
I don't like the broken bottles, but what the hell's wrong with a little quality time in the woods?!? Any park that caters to that sort of activity should be praised.
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WVUCLMBR
Apr 2, 2008, 5:52 PM
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It's these tasty snails we have...I think they are an aphrodisiac or something. (If u don't know about the 3-toothed snail don't ask (yes, even snails in WV are short on teeth)).
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charley
Apr 2, 2008, 10:13 PM
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I'll be down with some friends on sunday. A nice way to get the season started. A good way to find out how bad of shape I'm in.
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WVUCLMBR
Apr 3, 2008, 12:17 PM
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I might be up there Sunday also. The reason being I was supposed to be going to Seneca with the wife, but she has some soriety (yes, my 30yr old wife is still doing BS for her soriety) so now I have no partner. Anyone heading down to Seneca sunday lookin to climb some 5.4-5.7 stuff to start the season off?
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charley
Apr 3, 2008, 3:58 PM
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I'm leaving for the mill in awhile, coopers on sunday and maybe lisbon or the mill on mon.
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truello
Apr 3, 2008, 8:50 PM
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Just got out of the Grand Canyon. Spent two nights at the campground just off of the Colorado. Hike took 4.5 hours down the South Kaibab trail (7 miles, 4800 feet). Came up today on the Bright Angel trail in 7 hours (9.5 miles). We've done 45+ miles so far this trip. Ouch. Hopefully I have enough juice left to climb at Red Rocks tomorrow...
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mountainman
Apr 7, 2008, 12:30 AM
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There must have been a giant bus driving from Pittsburgh to Coopers on Sunday, April 6. I saw many people that I haven't seen in years. When we were first getting some ropes ready, there was a little kid crying and a dog barking. We feared the worst.
However, it was a delightful day. It never warmed up that much. Ray fought me for my belay coat!
There were ropes everywhere, and it was easy to climb into oblivion, which I did.
I'll try to list some of the people I saw there.
Jim Shurr & his daughter Melissa from Porterville
Christian Mason, his daughter Alex and girlfriend Rainy.
Bill & Amy Bose
Charles & Annie Jones & their lovely daughter Beatrice
Bill & Judy Forester, Hank Jaffe.
Scott Ridenour, Dale & wife from Erie, Joe from WV
Ray Tuttle
Toni, Shawn, Chuck's friend Chris & son
Elizabeth & Bob Barrow, Claudia
A mess of young people from Pitt
Boulderers up the wazoo
Where was John Popp?
It actually was a great time, and I hope a great time was had by all. I never stopped grinning, although it was my typical first day: not nearly as strong as I want to be.
Anybody have time to climb any weekday?
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Jim wrote: I have found green mythos ( smaller size ) on a oval carabineer left at the sunset wall.
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WVUCLMBR
Apr 7, 2008, 12:59 PM
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I drove down to seneca where it was cold and rainy....sucked....I'm headin up 2 coops after wurk today to do some TR solo. Nice as hell today......Glad to hear everyone was out at Coopers.
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dvs
Apr 7, 2008, 1:21 PM
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mountainman wrote: Anybody have time to climb any weekday?
Wish I did. But, looking ahead to the weekend - does anyone want to climb this weekend - New or Red (or Blue or Green or anywhere)? I have been cooped up inside working for the past two weekends (well, not all the time - did manage to get out for 2-3 hr road ride yesterday) - and *must* climb outside soon.
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WVUCLMBR
Apr 7, 2008, 3:30 PM
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I'll be up there today and possibly tommorow.....gonna be working on building anchors (not a noob, just finished 2nd edition anchors and wanna try some tips out) and perfecting my cinch TR setup. Look for me on Mr. Clean or around there.
NOTE: I work/live 10 minutes from Coopers so anyone going after work (I usually leave 3-4) on any given day can usually PM me on here if they need a partner.
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charley
Apr 7, 2008, 9:46 PM
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I was at the mill this afternoon. The rock was nice, damp in spots, green in spots but nice.
Jim's daughter is michelle. Coopers sure was filled yesterday. It was good to get out on the rock and see all the ppl.
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charley
Apr 15, 2008, 6:00 PM
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Who's going to nrgr?
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WVUCLMBR
Apr 15, 2008, 6:10 PM
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Me & wife (kuperkutie). We will be the one's with the monkey plates.
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truello
Apr 15, 2008, 7:02 PM
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Girlfriend and myself, Beau and anyone else that may decide to join us.
Unfortunately I can't get there until late Friday night because I have a business trip to Chicago and get back (to Pittsburgh airport) Friday around 7 or 8.
Sucks that there won't be as many people but at least the lines to the kegs won't be as long 
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WVUCLMBR
Apr 16, 2008, 12:04 PM
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It would be cool to have a little rc.com camp set up @ rendezvous. Airport @ 8pm?....ouch.....I'm afraid beer will be gone by the time you roll in.
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charley
Apr 17, 2008, 12:21 AM
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I saw truello and beau plus a few other young folks at the mill today. I did my easy route twice and belayed my friend on a few more. It was a lovely warm spring day. I had a great time. I watched these young folks make 5.9 look easy. I was making 5.5 look like a workout. I've had dinner and now drinking a beer.
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truello
Apr 17, 2008, 1:30 AM
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It's about heart and fun and not numbers, right?
Was such a beautiful day, the routes were only wet deep inside the holds.
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