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infiniteexposure
Nov 17, 2005, 10:58 PM
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Turtle Rock in JT:
Probably climbing there this weekend - Vogel says that the walk-off is a little obscure. Normally I would not be concerned, but I think it's the only time he's actually mentioned walk-off difficulty. Can anyone describe the way down?
Thanks!
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esoteric1
Nov 17, 2005, 11:46 PM
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there are two different ways...one is real quick...and the other takes some time to find.
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socalclimber
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If you have to ask, you're gonna have to learn. There are 2 walk offs... so to speak. Just remember, keep your rope and gear with you till you are sure of the descent. A stranded climber is a dead climber. At worst case, just leave gear behind and come back for it. Is your life worth a couple of $50 cams???
Robert
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scrappydoo
Nov 18, 2005, 1:26 AM
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"Oh yeah, that's a walk off challenge my friend"
"That's it!: it's a walk-off!"
(damn, I love Zoolander...)
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boltdude
Nov 18, 2005, 3:04 AM
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"It's a Walk Off" - 5.10b, 2 bolt face to hand crack, natural anchor, walk off back. Left of "Really, Really Ridiculously Good Looking" and "Eugoogooly". Tell you where it is sometime after we tell the guidebook author...
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phaedrus
Nov 18, 2005, 4:28 AM
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phaedrus moved this thread from General to Regional Discussions.
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tansofun
Sep 24, 2007, 9:11 PM
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[quote "infiniteexposure"]Turtle Rock in JT:
Probably climbing there this weekend - Vogel says that the walk-off is a little obscure. Normally I would not be concerned, but I think it's the only time he's actually mentioned walk-off difficulty. Can anyone describe the way down?
Thanks![/quote]
Bumping the thread in hopes of getting an answer
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fredbob
Sep 25, 2007, 2:28 AM
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infiniteexposure wrote: Turtle Rock in JT: Probably climbing there this weekend - Vogel says that the walk-off is a little obscure. Normally I would not be concerned, but I think it's the only time he's actually mentioned walk-off difficulty. Can anyone describe the way down? Thanks!
Actually, the new guide has beta for every descent off every formation, including tricky and technical ones. As the guide says, it is off the western end of the formation (several possibilities exist). But, if you are uncertain, best to scope it ahead of time (take 5 minutes to head over to the west side of the rock and figure out the best way down.
(This post was edited by fredbob on Sep 25, 2007, 2:29 AM)
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