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dukeandbeads
Jan 12, 2007, 2:26 AM
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I went last year and had a really great time. I don't think I'll be able to go this year, though.
If you go, and aren't too thrilled about camping (it was pretty darn windy last year!), the Bonnie Springs Hotel is close, clean, and reasonable.
Anne
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hugin
Jan 12, 2007, 5:57 PM
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It falls on the "working Friday" week of my 9/80 schedule, so I'm on the fence. Thinking about it, tho.
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chanceboarder
Jan 12, 2007, 6:11 PM
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I want to go, I have yet to actually make it to any of them before. I was trying to go last year but couldn't make it work out. Everyone keeps talking about how great it is so I think I've definitely got to check it out this year.
Jason
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ccr_1980
Jan 16, 2007, 5:33 PM
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It might be a bit soon for people to be making hard plans, but me thinks that I would like to drive out there on say, that Thursday and stay a few days after it is all said and done (maybe Tuesday/Wednesday). Does anyone else have a similar quasi-plan from the Boulder/Denver/Springs corridor?
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echo
Jan 16, 2007, 11:10 PM
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Im definitely coming this year, and couldn't be more excited! bringing a few friends with me from sunny San Diego... I promise, we'll try and bring nice weather along with us.
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macherry
Jan 17, 2007, 12:38 AM
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i had a great time last year, but this year is a no go..............i'm bummed!
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lextalion
Jan 18, 2007, 10:43 PM
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Got my clinics scheduled today. Been three years in a row now. Always a good time.
It appears as though there won't be as many of the big name pros out this year. Then again we'll see what actually takes place. The website this year doesn't tell who's teaching what.
Love taking the clinics from Vera S. P & Jim D last year.
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slowhand
Jan 18, 2007, 11:03 PM
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I was planning on making a Vegas trip in March anyways. I'm gonna be there for sure...I think we're just gonna stay in Vegas though..
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lextalion
Jan 19, 2007, 4:40 AM
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slowhand wrote: I was planning on making a Vegas trip in March anyways. I'm gonna be there for sure...I think we're just gonna stay in Vegas though..
Just thought of it. But check out RED ROCK Station CASINO. It is just in side of Vegas on the corner of w. Charleston & the Hwy 215. I stayed there this last may and things were very nice. I don't know what the rooms are going for currently, but you might be able to get a deal. Besides its closer than many of the other hotels.
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jason_martin
Jan 19, 2007, 4:31 PM
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lextalion wrote: Got my clinics scheduled today. Been three years in a row now. Always a good time. It appears as though there won't be as many of the big name pros out this year. Then again we'll see what actually takes place. The website this year doesn't tell who's teaching what. Love taking the clinics from Vera S. P & Jim D last year.
It's very early in the scheduling process. Many pros haven't signed on yet. They tend to trickle and sign on all winter which makes it difficult to schedule them.
In years past they obtained the clinic instructor first and then put the course on the web. This forced administrators to wait a long time before letting people know what they could take. This year they listed the courses first and are finding the athletes to teach the courses second. It makes it easier from an administrative perspective. And it makes it easier for people to sign up for clinics.
There will be lots and lots of big names there. Most of those you saw over the past few years will return, as well as a few new athletes.
Jason
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lextalion
Jan 19, 2007, 5:28 PM
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Sounds like you're tied in with Mgear. And as always even the pros are procrastinators like the rest of us climbers.
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hanginaround
Jan 19, 2007, 5:46 PM
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I was out there last weekend. We had lows in the teens. It kinda felt like sleeping in your freezer. The days were sunny and the rock was warm so it turned out to be a good weekend. I'm signed up, but hoping for warmer weather.
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quadfire
Feb 12, 2007, 9:58 PM
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I'm thinking about going. Need to double check the dates and make sure I'm not busy with something else.
Never been before so I'm hoping I can make it.
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lagarita
Feb 15, 2007, 6:07 AM
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I definitely want to go... My wife and I are making flight hotel and car arrangments as I type. It seems a lot of the clinics that I want to take are already full. Is there a lot to do besides the clinics? I may just get the festival pass for my first time.
Is anyone else going from the northeast area?
Hope to see ya all there.
Sean
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jason_martin
Feb 15, 2007, 2:51 PM
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lagarita wrote: I definitely want to go... My wife and I are making flight hotel and car arrangments as I type. It seems a lot of the clinics that I want to take are already full. Is there a lot to do besides the clinics? I may just get the festival pass for my first time. Is anyone else going from the northeast area? Hope to see ya all there. Sean
One thing that has happened in the past with the Rendezvous is that those who only come to the evening festivities find many of the long classic routes in the canyons uncroweded. This is an amazing find anytime in March, but even more amazing due to the fact that so many climbers are visiting the canyon that weekend.
The clinics -- which run about four hours -- cut deeply into a climber's ability to get out all day. This equals a lack of lines on popular long routes!
If you don't want to get out into the hills, there are tons of events at Spring Mountain Ranch during the Rendezvous. Lots of competitions, slideshows, and games...
In other words, the answer is yes, there are a lot of other things to do aside from clinics.
Jason
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artm
Feb 23, 2007, 6:57 PM
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I'll most likely be out there.
Staying in town with friends though.
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hhelbein
Feb 24, 2007, 2:41 PM
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I'll be camping out while there. Anyone know where I can pick up some JetBoil fuel in the area?
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vegastradguy
Feb 24, 2007, 4:19 PM
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hhelbein wrote: I'll be camping out while there. Anyone know where I can pick up some JetBoil fuel in the area?
desert rock and/or sports chalet both carry it, i believe. just drive straight into town on charleston, they're both on your right- sports chalet is first.
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jhundrup
Feb 25, 2007, 10:22 PM
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I'll be there for sure...anyone else from North Idaho/Eastern Washington or any of my old contacts on here going?
Jared
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jhundrup
Mar 7, 2007, 4:45 PM
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I was talking to the organizers of the event yesterday and they said that it is filling up rapidly. There are roughly 24 more spots for the beginner package left. If you know anyone that is new and would like to take the beginner workshop, weekend clinics, festival all access, and get a load of gear for $349 you should send them to the site to get signed up. It’s a good deal and I’m sending a couple of my new climbing buddies there to check it out. http://www.mountaingear.com/rr07/
http://www.mountaingear.com/rr07/FridayIntro.aspx
Jared
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brianofalaska
Mar 9, 2007, 9:07 AM
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im going to the rendezvous 4 the first ti,e this year. im signed up 4 a couple classes over the weekend but i would love to stay 4 a few days and do some climbing. anyone have any similar plans? im planning on staying in the campground.
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quadfire
Mar 13, 2007, 3:22 PM
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It's getting closer! I can't wait.
My wife and I are driving up Friday morning.
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tonithegreat
Mar 14, 2007, 4:04 PM
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It's a loooooooong trip from Florida, but I'll be there for the Rendezvous and for some climbing after! The weather out there looks like it has been awesome, and I'm really inspired by the people teaching the two clinics I got, Greg Child and Julia Niles. They both look like super rock ninjas.
I'm breaking a really long posting hiatus on rc.com to write this, too. None of my climbing friends are traveling with me, so hopefully I can make some new friends to hit some sport routes with in the afternoons after the clinics.
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hugin
Mar 22, 2007, 9:47 PM
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hey ... what do they do if there isn't a teacher for a clinic by now? Am I at risk for not getting my clinic taught?
(excited for the Sharma-taught redpoint clinic tho. It'll be good to learn how to send the hard problems from such an accomplished redpointer.)
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