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jaybee
Dec 29, 2001, 4:55 PM
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A 4 month job in Maryland eh? So I suppose you'll be hitting Seneca while back East eh? Sweet!
Anyway, I'm a bit nervous about the whole driving in LA thing. I'm coming from KY, and a town of around 32,000 souls. I've driven in Atlanta, D.C., and Vegas, but am not a big fan of big city driving (seems way more dangerous than climbing) and would appreciate some beta on the best way to get from LAX to J-Tree. Should I just jump on I-10 and pray a lot?
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rrrADAM
Dec 29, 2001, 7:30 PM
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Naw...
Depending on the time... You may have to jump on the I-10, and "wait alot".
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hangerlessbolt
Dec 30, 2001, 1:32 AM
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Just returned from J-Tree. Got a few climbs in early in the morning...then the clouds opened up and the wind started howling. Looks like a wet weekend. Not too cold though.
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rrrADAM
Dec 30, 2001, 8:27 PM
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OK... I'm off to J-Tree in 20 mins, be there till Wed the 2nd. (praying for happy weather.)
If you go... Look for my Pathfinder, plate reads RRRADAM.
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Dec 31, 2001, 10:37 PM
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Word from rrrAdam is that all the campsite's are full in J-tree. But he's at Campsite #28 at Jumbo Rock. He'll be there till Wednesday. Look him up when you get there.
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sauron
Jan 1, 2002, 10:14 AM
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rrradam+folks,
people still going to j-tree for the weekend of the 12th of Jan?
I'm having to start making a decision on whether I wanna go or not REAL soon (like, by the end of this week)
anyone know anything 'bout how the weather would be in 2 weeks? >:)
- d.
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fo_d
Jan 1, 2002, 2:30 PM
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I will be there the 9th thru the 13th, I think Hangerlessbolt will be there and nikegirl, I thought there was someone else besides rrradam and Karen but I cant remember for sure. to check on the weather go here http://www.weather.com/weather/local/USCA0528?GO=GO
looks like mid 60's for highs and uper 30's for lows.
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nikegirl
Jan 1, 2002, 7:22 PM
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This is my confirmation, that I, for sure will be there...Planning on a weekday, looking for the better weather day. And for sure,Saturday, the 12th.
Can't wait!
I'm not familiar with the board, or location...but, will check here, on a regular basis, before I leave.
Unfortunatly, we use an Airport, internet connection. Traveling doesn't allow for any connection with my laptop.
Where is this Internet cafe' people are talking about?
I'll have a cell.
Have no idea how the service will be.
ok...babbling on....
Hee hee, I'm a little nervous!!
T
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hangerlessbolt
Jan 1, 2002, 11:43 PM
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I may head out for a day on Wednesday the 9th. I'll definitely be there that following weekend.
Nikegirl:
Your cell should work until you get into the park.
As well, the Beatnick (sp) cafe has internet service at a cost of .15 per minute. It's located a few blocks before the park's West entrance. If you are heading East on the 62, the cafe will be on your right hand side.
If you get to Joshua Tree and are still unsure where the cafe is, ask around...someone will know.
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rrrADAM
Jan 2, 2002, 10:42 PM
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There's a Library with IN service across the street diagonally from Nomad Ventures outside the West Entrance.
My cell (ATT) work near Saddle Rock.
And Karen and I will be there from the 9th to the 13th... Will put a note on the HVC info board.
Just got back from J-Tree over the New Years... GREAT weather, GREAT climbing, even went shirtless yesterday.
~Adam
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addiroids
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I will be there this weekend (Jan 4-6) and probably next (sat 12th only) staying at the Gordon Ranch. Look for a grey 1990 Toyota Camry. Basically if you see plates from Nebraska, it will be me or some of my buddies who have come down for a week. We will all be staying at Todd's, so come find us. I have a green rope and will be on 5.7's to 5.9's and maybe a .10 or two if the weather is perfect. Just got back from 4 days at Red Rocks. Froze our asses off, but had a ton of fun on Cat in the Hat, Olive Oil, The Black Dagger (pitch 3 is my new favorite pitch), and Geronimo.
TRADitionally yours,
Addiroids
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nikegirl
Jan 3, 2002, 6:39 PM
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ok,
so how are we all gonna pair off? I'm coming by myself, on the Saturday the 12th.
I'm not going to invade partners, but, gonna have to plan on whom I'm going to climb with.
Hangerless, you mentioned 5.7's, somewhere...
you know where they are, yes??
Gonna have to show me...about,k? Climb together??
I'll PM you... can you figure the routes...and maybe set up a meeting place...I'll leave that up to you.
Adam and Karen,
I'll contact you when I get to P.S. for the earlier in the week day climb...and Saturday, climbing too???
I wish for sunshine, folks...
big ol sunshine...rain here is getting to me...
Any takers on bouldering???
I'd like to give it a try again...
this should be entertaining, to say the least...
but, really want to give bouldering there, a try.
let me know, Hangerless...if your game.
T
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hangerlessbolt
Jan 4, 2002, 6:20 AM
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Hola Nikegirl~
I'm totally up for it. Saturday,right...?
PM me and we'll figure out where to meet.
Can't wait..this should be a blast!
Hasta!
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sauron
Jan 4, 2002, 7:03 AM
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Well...
It seems I'm going. Yep, freaky ol' me is gunna fly all on his own to great big LAX, drive across the state, and go climbing for a weekend..
I should be out there sometime on the 10th (Plane arrives LAX at 4:30pm, and then however long it's to drive out there.) - and then I take a late evening flight back on the 13th.)
I'm curious, how many of those who'll be there, are going to be wimps and stay in motel vs. roughing it camping? I've got camping gear+mummy bag, so I'm not too worried about the cold, but I'd rather not be the only one camping (gets kinda boring/stuff, ya know:)
Anyways - T/hanger/whoeverwants, I wouldn't mind pairing up either, or something.. *shrug* whatever - just don't wanna be a drag for those who climb much better than me... :-)
- D.
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rrrADAM
Jan 4, 2002, 7:50 AM
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Damn 'T'...
I put the idea in your head about coming down, aren't you gonna climb with Karen and I also ??? Ya know, we can all climb together... I know lots of Areas that have all grades of climbs on the same face, Thin Wall for one.
rrrADAM
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nikegirl
Jan 4, 2002, 8:53 AM
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dom:
I'm one of those whimps...staying in a condo in P.S.
I am going to say, right now...I've no idea what to expect...I want to climb. I want sunshine.... I am looking forward to it all!!! I'm looking forward to meeting you all.
We're going to have a blast!!
Just, Fill me in on the details.
T
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rrrADAM
Jan 4, 2002, 9:48 AM
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While J-Tree is just North of Palm Springs... It's a
BIG
park, with no entrance facing Palm Springs. Expect 45 minutes to get to the entrance, and another 20 minutes to get to where we'll be.
rrrADAM
p.s. If you need a ride, I'm sure we can come get you, and bring you back.
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Jan 4, 2002, 11:23 AM
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My daughter and I are staying in a motel, probably the sands 10 min from the gate,
Yeah I was kinda hoping we would all climb in the same area, I,m bringing 2 ropes and all my other gear we can probably set up a good range.
rrradam whats the deal with top rope setup there? are there ancores or do you set them up with webbing and pro? I dont mind bringing out all my webbing but I don't want to unless we might need it. will we climb any sport routes? ok thats all the questions for now. looks like we wont get there till late Wed night, I'll get in the park and check the message board and then just cruise thru to try to spot your site, then just let me know what time you want to start climbing and ill be there.
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rrrADAM
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Unless you plan on leading any Trad routes... I have everything to set up TR's after I lead them. I can even set up multiple TR's after just climbing one route.
Thin Wall, just one face, has a few bolts for TR, but they are 5.10d and 5.11b. There are many .7's-.9's also on this wall, but I'll have to use gear to set up TR's for these.
rrrADAM
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jaybee
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I'll be there from the 7th-11th. Will be camping (hopefully at Hidden Valley) and climbing easy to moderate trad. I'll be there with a crack gumby, so i hope to get him to lead a 5.5 or so while we're there since there really are no good easy routes in the Red. I'll be the guy with the hillbilly accent.
-JB
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Jan 5, 2002, 12:00 AM
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Don't forget about the Josh 2 tents & 2 cars per site rule. The rangers hassle me all of the time about it. Has anyone ever gotten a group site?
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I'm going out early Sat morning from Long Beach. If anyone wants a ride from LA or points south let me know. Will stay Saturday night, climb Sunday AM and leave Sunday PM.
PS. Hey Adam, did Ball Bearing, 1st pitch, on Saturday. Did better than last weekend.
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rrrADAM
Jan 7, 2002, 1:45 AM
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I'm gonna post pics of you on Touch & Go tonight jeep.
Glad to here you did BB. Your daughter really liked both pitches of that climb.
rrrADAM
p.s. Thanx for the camping stove again... Karen loves it. See ya Sat.
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fo_d
Jan 7, 2002, 9:49 PM
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Adam, I'll be arriving at J-tree late Wed. night so I won't be able to hook up with you till Thurs. morning (I still can't decide if I'm going to camp or not) what time would you like us to stop by your camp site?
ttyl
Les
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rrrADAM
Jan 7, 2002, 10:44 PM
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Karen and I will arive in J-Tree on Wednesday, staying thru Sunday.
I'll leave a note on the Hidden Valley Campground BB to "RC.com" stating where our campsite is, and where we are climbing daily.
Look for my Silver/Gold 2000 Pathfinder with Ca plates that read: RRRADAM.
Party's on...
~Adam
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