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superdiamonddave
Jul 31, 2002, 3:58 PM
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The 2002 annual Quartz fall gathering will take place on the 5th and 6th of October. For those who do not know, It is located about 20 miles North of Altus, OK. We will be allowed to camp at "Old Baldy" for (I believe $3.00 per person per night.
This is one FUN TIME so come one come all!
Also, for future reference, the dates will always be the first weekend in October for the Fall Gathering and the first weekend in April for the Spring Gathering.
See ya there.
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pushfurther
Aug 2, 2002, 11:20 PM
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I'll be there..my first quartz experience..
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superdiamonddave
Aug 5, 2002, 9:09 PM
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Hey that's great Push. If you like bouldering, there is plenty of tricky problems as well as several new test pieces on the North side.
Some of the classic slab climbs have a real pucker factor that takes some getting used to, but the climbing and the comeraderie at Quartz is awesome. We usually build a fire in the main cave and shoot the breeze and toss back some cold ones well into the night.
Also, if you want a great calazone, several of us head to the town of Blair on Saturday night.
See ya there.
Dave
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calamity_chk
Aug 5, 2002, 9:12 PM
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Yay!! My first ever multi-pitch was "Pizza Face" .. we had to fend off little mtn goats and everything .. count me in!
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superdiamonddave
Aug 5, 2002, 9:16 PM
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Right on about the goats. Aren't they cool? And those little guys can climb!
See you there too,
Dave
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paintinhaler
Aug 24, 2002, 11:57 PM
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This place have any sport climbing?
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cyberclimber
Aug 25, 2002, 1:05 AM
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I've got it written on my calender, provided gumbies are allowed, of course. Hope you can point me toward some easy climbs, I've only been to Quartz one time and I couldn't find anything I could flail up (of course I had only climbed a couple of times, had no guide book, no one was there, I had little gear and I didn't really trust my wife to belay me back then,,,not much has changed ) My roids didn't much like the pucker factor on the climbs I saw, so I just bouldered.
Anyway, sounds like fun. I'm sooo ready for next weekend at the Wichitas, YEAH. Then just one month later and another Oklahoma gathering,,, woohoo
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superdiamonddave
Aug 27, 2002, 8:55 PM
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There really isn't any sport climbing at Quartz, but there is "sporty climbing" (read run-out high pucker factor). But in all honesty, there are climbs there for every level of difficulty. Also the bouldering at Quartz is some of the finest you will find anywhere. Recently there have been several new problems and many projects on the north side of the formation.
The old timers originally put the climbs up on lead, hand drilling all the way. This is why most of the climbs are considered run-out. Most of the cruxes are protected adequately, with moderate ground between the occasional bolt. Some routes have recently had bolts added (with permission of the original ascentor). This tames the climb a little bit. Bwah, ha, ha, ha. (Passthepitonspete's diabolical laugh.)
It's tricky on some climbs, but most can be top-roped if you so desire. You will however, need two ropes tied together to do this. I can't wait!! I just love Quartz!!
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cyberclimber
Sep 6, 2002, 2:49 PM
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Man this thread is hard to find, can't we get it moved to upcoming events?
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superdiamonddave
Sep 6, 2002, 3:35 PM
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I don't know how to do it, but maybe one of the administrators will do it.
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cyberclimber
Sep 6, 2002, 3:59 PM
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Yeah, I know the feeling, I don't know how to do anything cool or useful on this site. I will PM Sauron and see if he can get it done for us.
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sauron
Sep 6, 2002, 4:46 PM
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Moved to Events & Gatherings.
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superdiamonddave
Sep 6, 2002, 5:19 PM
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More on the subject with photos:
http://www.wichitamountains.org/
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cyberclimber
Sep 6, 2002, 6:38 PM
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Yeah!! We are moved and much easier to find now. Thanks Sauron.
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bean
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ok, since nobody wants to get on this thread, fine, but I know that I would like to know how many if any people will be going to the Quartz gathering? I am really excited about going and climbing with all of you guys, but I feel like nobody else is wanting to go, so please post something so that I know youll be there
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knotrocket
Sep 16, 2002, 12:17 AM
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Any easy aid??
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climbnnow
Sep 16, 2002, 1:09 AM
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Just bought my new shoes today!! I'm there!
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chuckd278
Sep 16, 2002, 2:17 AM
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Knotrocket,
There are a few aid climbs, but as far as the ease I don't know.
Chuck
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chuckd278
Sep 16, 2002, 2:23 AM
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Hey bean,
Im going and I know of about 6 others that are going with me. Each year people seem to just show up. Are you getting there on Friday? If you are you will only find a few of us there, but most people get there on Saturday. Anyway if you want PM me and I will give you my contact info.
Chuck
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pushfurther
Sep 16, 2002, 2:37 AM
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bean, i'm going, and i think knotrocket is coming with me, depending on if he can get off of work.
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camhead
Sep 16, 2002, 3:17 AM
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I'm going to try to make it as well, unless school gets too difficult.
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bean
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Thanks Guys!!
You all are the best....I was hoping someone would answer me. Anyway I actually think my friend and I are going on thursday night, I am skipping my friday class (oops) ...and then climb all weekend !! yeah yeah so chuck, I'll get your info soon
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cyberclimber
Sep 16, 2002, 1:06 PM
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Hey Karie, thanks for motivating us to post to this thread, I was afread it was a mistake to move it, I was afread no one knew where it was.
I'm planning to be there, just not sure when and for how long. It's probably too soon to take off work to go climbing again, so I will probably show up Saturday. Give me your profs number and I will let him know where you really are Friday
I go back to the doctor Wednesday and I hope to get rid of this ugly blue boot, I'm not sure just how much climbing I will be able to do, but I'm getting really anxious to find out. I was pretty disappointed with my climbing pictures from the last trip and I hope to redeem myself at Quartz. You get out of it what you put into it and I have got to stop being so lazy and work it a bit harder. Anyway, I look forward to taking some more pics of you showing off your climbing flexability. See ya in a couple of weeks.
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calamity_chk
Sep 16, 2002, 2:44 PM
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*jealous jealous jealous*
I'm gonna miss a kick-ass gathering at my first multi-pitch zone. ..
Sorry that I wont be able to climb with everyone, but thanks to my piss-poor planning skills and lust for desert climbing, I'll be in Moab that weekend .. regardless, I'm looking forward to reading through the trip reports! Not to mention learning aid on the Kingfisher, himself .. w00t!! w00t!! hehehe
Of course, if they've built a waterslide at Quartz, I'm gonna be beside myself with jealousy ..
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superdiamonddave
Sep 16, 2002, 3:02 PM
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A typical Quartz Gathering consists of 30-40 people. Since this is the first time it has been posted on RC.com, I expect the number to be slightly more.
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