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BriClimbs
Mar 26, 2010, 6:15 PM
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To start the new quarter off right, I took off on my solo roadtrip on a whim to join friends of a friend at Smith Rock OR. The rain clouds clung to the pass, and I was greeted with the sun as I entered Eastern OR. When I got there, this is what I found:
This place was starting to feel like home. I met 12 new people, all from WWU, all awesome. We had quite the climbing party.
Ahh! When can I go back??
Fun 5.9. I forget what wall we were on.
View from the Student Wall on Day 2.
5.11 somethin lead climb; this guy kicked ass and took names alllll day.
So did this guy.
Amazing trip, so glad I decided to get out and go. Good weather, good people, good beer, and great climbing. Now time to get back to my 2nd love: chemistry. From climbing to taking ochem, ochem lab, ecology, and research (I get to synthesize and study anti cancer compounds!). Ohhhh what a wonderful life.
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boymeetsrock
Mar 29, 2010, 7:59 PM
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Sounds like you had a great time! Thanks for the pics.
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boardline22
Mar 31, 2010, 4:56 AM
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hey
thanks for the TR, it got me interested in Smith
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BriClimbs
Mar 31, 2010, 5:40 AM
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Awesome! Yeah, I highly recommend it. A wide variety of routes, different rock types, and all in a beautiful place. If you ever make it there, be sure to go to the Deschutes Brewery in Bend. They brew some damn good beer. Perfect after a long day at the rocks (where to find good beer=the best travel tip :D ).
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mrtristan
Apr 1, 2010, 6:26 PM
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Man, I need to make it to Smith one of these days.
Great last picture, btw!
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BriClimbs
Apr 1, 2010, 8:27 PM
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Hey thanks! We stood there squeaking at that guy for a few minutes, he just stood up..."Hey, yeah, take a picture, see if I care!" Those marmots have no fear. And neither do geckos; saw one scramble up a V12 boulder problem in 5 seconds flat. Where can we get grip like that??
Yes, def get out to Smith. It's wonderful.
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moose_droppings
Apr 1, 2010, 9:46 PM
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Thanks for the TR.
Looks like the weather is nice there this time of year. What were the over night lows temps.
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BriClimbs
Apr 1, 2010, 11:51 PM
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Cold, at or below freezing. We had plastic jugs with frozen water in the mornings. Overnight temps are going to be chilly for awhile, but manageable with a good fire and a good cold weather sleeping bag.
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CamCardon
Apr 5, 2010, 6:00 AM
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Man, this place looks sweet! Have you been out to any places in eastern WA?
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