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robbovius
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Jake, wasn't so bad, got up on sevearl faves. but man, I am fat, old, and out of shape. good times though. not terrifically freezing. asctually worked up a sweat at one point.
there was one other person there solo toproping stuff on the prow. saw him climbing outside corner.
was nice to get on some routes. jason and I are going to make that our saturday playground whenever we can from now until the summer.
jeremy where's that at?
Shear, that's VY kewl. I hope I can work things out so that I can make it out to florence.... kind of a haul for me though. 75+ miles. have to see what I can do.
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jakedatc
Feb 17, 2008, 1:58 AM
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either a weird angle of Yos or perhaps Sierras?
Cool rob... i figured it wouldn't be terrible once i saw that it was into the 30's today. I'm out of shape too but in different ways.. i used to be all about the endurance stuff and do routes and routes all day but they were all moderates.. now that i've focused more on hard boulders and steep sport routes it's all power. Which i think is sweet since i can hold stuff i've never been able to before but i get tired easier.
Had a good long session at the gym though. got there at 12:30.. did routes for a while.. then bouldered for a long time with my friend Booth and Sean (who just got back from a 6mo climbing road trip and is freaking raging right now.. 2 v10's at Hueco.. daayam) finished up around 6 when the hands stopped working.
might go for a short ride around on the bike tomorrow.. we shall see
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orangekyak
Feb 17, 2008, 5:56 PM
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Tuolumne.
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robbovius
Feb 17, 2008, 6:35 PM
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jakedatc wrote: either a weird angle of Yos or perhaps Sierras? Cool rob... i figured it wouldn't be terrible once i saw that it was into the 30's today. I'm out of shape too but in different ways.. i used to be all about the endurance stuff and do routes and routes all day but they were all moderates.. now that i've focused more on hard boulders and steep sport routes it's all power. Which i think is sweet since i can hold stuff i've never been able to before but i get tired easier. Had a good long session at the gym though. got there at 12:30.. did routes for a while.. then bouldered for a long time with my friend Booth and Sean (who just got back from a 6mo climbing road trip and is freaking raging right now.. 2 v10's at Hueco.. daayam) finished up around 6 when the hands stopped working. might go for a short ride around on the bike tomorrow.. we shall see
biggest problem I was having yesterday was high steps and single leg pushing. my fricken bouldering wall has NO leg work in it.
I'm going to get back to the weights and start some elbow PT and leg work. get my endurance up. that trip I want to take to Mnt Webstah is gonna be pretty leg intensive.
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nurocks
Feb 17, 2008, 6:50 PM
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Rob you are sore, and we climbed like junk for reasons other that age and being out of shape. The real reason was that despite having coffee, we lacked FAT PILLS. Withought fat pills and joe, climbing in the sub freezing range is highly suspect. Next time there should be fat pills.
Have fun w/ Pam and I'm def game for some more saturday morning outings. (I think we have found a way to beat my work schedule.)
Later,
Jason
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jakedatc
Feb 17, 2008, 8:25 PM
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orangekyak wrote: Tuolumne.
dammit.. that was my original guess but googled it and the pictures didn't look similar.. have fun anyway :)
no biking today.. effing cold
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robbovius
Feb 18, 2008, 1:52 AM
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nurocks wrote: Rob you are sore, and we climbed like junk for reasons other that age and being out of shape. The real reason was that despite having coffee, we lacked FAT PILLS. Withought fat pills and joe, climbing in the sub freezing range is highly suspect. Next time there should be fat pills. Have fun w/ Pam and I'm def game for some more saturday morning outings. (I think we have found a way to beat my work schedule.) Later, Jason
no shit, and we only had a cup of java, not a BOX.
enough sugar and caffeine, we're flyin' to the top.
Hey, as a reminder, FUG 6, 3/1
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robbovius
Feb 18, 2008, 6:24 PM
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Hey Jason!
check this, from the NWS website.
"Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42."
Quarries, 9:am?
Hey, roll call for FUG 6?
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Gmburns2000
Feb 18, 2008, 6:53 PM
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robbovius wrote: Hey Jason! check this, from the NWS website. "Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42." Quarries, 9:am? Hey, roll call for FUG 6?
Wait, is that the 23rd or the 1st you're talking about?
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robbovius
Feb 18, 2008, 7:40 PM
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Gmburns2000 wrote: robbovius wrote: Hey Jason! check this, from the NWS website. "Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42." Quarries, 9:am? Hey, roll call for FUG 6? Wait, is that the 23rd or the 1st you're talking about?
FUG 6, 3/1. I also want to get out this saturday 2/23 if I can. gotta get training for the summer. legs need work, lead head needs work, etc etc. wanna get on some routes.
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Feb 19, 2008, 11:47 PM
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I just wanted to pop in and let everyone know that I got out to climb some ice last week and we managed to snag a FA. Yes there are a few left here in the Daks if you are willing to work for them.
I forgot my harness so I tied one with a hunk of static and settle with following. We put up a really nice 3+ we called Sans Défaillance. Photo attached I can't remember how to imbed it.
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nurocks
Feb 20, 2008, 1:34 AM
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This could work. There is a distinct possibility that I might have a house guest that friday night. So there is a chance that she might want to come along or she might not. I've climbed with her in Acadia before, but I don't know if she's climbed since. Anyway, you ok with a 3rd?
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exostratics
Feb 20, 2008, 2:01 AM
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Hey I got a doctors appointment tomorrow at 11 in Boston and I'm going to stay in town and go to Metrorock if anyone wants to meet up. Let me know.
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robbovius
Feb 20, 2008, 12:31 PM
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C4c, awesome!!! I am planning on getting into ice next winter. I am lately of a mind that it looks like a WHOLE lotta fun. ;-)
jason, of course your guest is welcome. I'm planning on getting there around 9. Exostratics might also join in.
weather's looking mighty cooperative right about now funk soul brothaz...
EDIT TO ADD>>>
..cooperative, minding the possibility of snow accumulation friday night. alpine quarries anyone?
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cracklover
Feb 20, 2008, 1:50 PM
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Rob, I'm in for FUG VI, definitely. And maybe this weekend, not sure about that yet.
On another note - anyone want to buy a pair of Sportiva Mythos? Size Mens 9 (Euro 42). They're in good shape. Only used in the gym. Decided they don't fit me.
GO
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losbill
Feb 21, 2008, 10:58 PM
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Todd -- Good deal on the FA! Highly doubt we will find any FA possibilities at the Gunks in a "few weeks" (yeah, I'm ready). That ground has been somewhat worked over!!
Don't want to wish "bad weather" upon all my ice climbing friends, but I am beyond ready for the rock season. It has been a lousy winter "climbing season" due to less than optimal weather. I have a real climbing jones going on!!!
Regarding FUG, the less I know the better. Sort of along the lines of what you don't know can't hurt you!!!
But what I do know is climbing and doughnuts seem to be involved. Are they combined in anyway? For instance, is there a jelly doughnut TR relay race or anything like that going on? I want to be sure to appropriately focus my training regime for the event.
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jammer
Feb 22, 2008, 1:25 AM
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Yaaawwwwnnnnnn! Guess it's time to come out of retirement! How's everyone been? Springs around the corner. What's everyone planning?
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core
Feb 22, 2008, 3:46 AM
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jammer wrote: Yaaawwwwnnnnnn! Guess it's time to come out of retirement! How's everyone been? Springs around the corner. What's everyone planning?
mmmmm rock...
Plans are in the makes for some late summer international climbing, stay tuned.  Local training plans are mostly focusing on finding the intersection of two functions: (1) onsight mileage and (2) and onsight grade-pushing (the usual).
AND, for those of you going to play on the much younger and softer granite, I highly recommend this route:
IMO, it resembles New England climbing. It's really fun and it's a style you'll be familiar with...you know, painful cracks and superb laybacks. Great it is.  Do it, fo sho.
edited to add. FUG. ON.
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Feb 22, 2008, 4:01 AM
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Nice ... where is it?
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core
Feb 22, 2008, 6:14 AM
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In Yosemite. I heard there might be some Mass Climbers out there soon. 
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A place where I have always dreamed of climbing, but could not find the legs to get there. Enjoy!
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cracklover
Feb 22, 2008, 4:53 PM
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Gmburns2000 wrote: core wrote: In Yosemite. I heard there might be some Mass Climbers out there soon. Yeah, can't wait. I hear there's a couple of groups going. I know we're looking at the second week of june. When are other folks thinking?
Not I (sadly). Are Tiff and Josh going? What about Alison O? And of course Tim and Kevin live out there now. And does Eric E count as a MassClimber? I know he usually just pops his head in here to slap folks around when he's feeling uppity.
Speaking of winks. Julia, does that wink mean you'll be hitting the Valley too?
It's my favorite place to climb, so I hope I can live it vicariously through all of you. Lots of TRs, please!
GO
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Feb 22, 2008, 5:20 PM
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cracklover wrote: And does Eric E count as a MassClimber? I know he usually just pops his head in here to slap folks around when he's feeling uppity. GO
Not in. If nominated I won't run, if elected will not serve - so on and so forth. I have my role.
The Valley in June could be really nice - or it could be really hot. But even if it is hot there are other nearby options that would be good (and cooler).
I'm going to Red Rock/JTree in a few weeks. Hopefully I will do something bigger in August - Valley/Sierras, or Tetons, or Banff/Lake Louise or...
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