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redpointron
Jun 8, 2004, 12:29 AM
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In reply to: Hey Ron, you heading to Muir this weekend (12th), or RRG? I am wanting to head to RRG if you are still up for it. I am still waiting on a buddy from Ellitsville to let me know if he can go or not, but I would be up for car-pooling. Anyone is welcome.
sam, muir is a new area down near the r.r.g. i am planning on going down BUT i cannot leave until saturday morning. if you wanted to link up at my place around 7 a.m. and drive down that would be cool. 8^)
In reply to: Redpointron, the 3 cabins being built along the road are by 3 seperate owners, who purchased thier land when Muir Valley was created. Respect thier privacy as much as possible. Drive by slow, wave if you see anyone.An amicable association between them and climbers must be maintained for Muir to be a success! Thankyou, Bruisebrother ( the sheriffs deputy)
thanks for the info bruise....i spoke with one woman near the red roofed place on the way in and waved at a gentleman near the big building on the way out. trust me...i learned at the buford pusser school to "tread softly and carry a big stick (clip)". thanks again, maybe our paths will cross down in ky.
In reply to: Ron- I think I can make it to HH on thursday, let me know what you think. By the way great climbing this weekend. Eric
thursday sounds great. want to meet around 2 p.m. when they open up. based on the forecast it should be about 150 degrees in there....
r.r.
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sportster
Jun 8, 2004, 3:16 PM
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ron- sounds great, lets plan to meet at HH at 2 on Th.
easton- when are you going to head down to RRG, I want to try my hand at some easy trad routes.
Eric
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easton
Jun 8, 2004, 9:17 PM
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In reply to: easton- when are you going to head down to RRG, I want to try my hand at some easy trad routes. Eric
I am hoping to head there this weekend (12th). A buddy of mine may go along. If he doesn't and no one else wants to go, I'll probably tag along with Ron to Muir. Muir doesn't have much in my climbing range. I would like to hit some easy trad (easy for me is 5.5 or 5.6). 5.7 would be the top I would want to try without more practice.
Eric, if your up for it let me know when you are free. The plan is to head down Sat. morning and back Sunday night.
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sportster
Jun 8, 2004, 10:13 PM
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Easton- Are you feeling up for doing tunnel route, remember is the one that was highly recomended to us by those guys at the parking area, its supposed to be like a 5.6 but mostly like 5.2
I dont know if I can make it this weekend, My sister is graduating on friday, so maybe I can sneak away from the fam. early on saturday and meet up with you guys to head down. Also ron is going to muir, we were down there last weekend and this place is great, you really want to check it out.
Eric
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redpointron
Jun 8, 2004, 10:45 PM
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sammy...
i am not dead set on muir. it wouldn't be bad to go back. it is good and you would enjoy some of the routes. powers says there is some easier bolted climbs at rebel (a part of muir) but there is no guide online. would have to link up with someone to have them give a tour. maybe we could hook up with powers sunday morning and do that. we can play saturday by ear. it's allllllllll gooood.
r.r.
p.s. eric, check out the thread on redriveclimbing.com about snakes. my buddy eric g. (the dude in the i.u. vehicle) posted yesterday about a snake at the top of kampsight. remember that rattling / buzzing i heard? i know you love snakes.
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easton
Jun 9, 2004, 4:01 PM
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Sounds good Ron and Eric. I'll plan on heading that way Saturday. I will probably stay in Ellitsville Friday night and catch up with you guys Saturday. Not sure if a friend will be coming along or not.
Ron- I was checking the routes at Muir, and there were some that looked great. I am up for exploring. I just want to put up a trad lead or two if anyone is willing, and Muir looks a little tough for my skills.
Eric, I thing the tunnel route is closed, maybe? I heard someone say something about it, but I don't remember what or who said it. I am up for it if it is open. Long approach, though!
I'll be in touch tomorrow about when and where to meet up with everyone.
Sam
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redpointron
Jun 9, 2004, 5:46 PM
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In reply to: Ron- I was checking the routes at Muir, and there were some that looked great. I am up for exploring. I just want to put up a trad lead or two if anyone is willing, and Muir looks a little tough for my skills.
if we get up early sunday morning maybe we can hop on roadside attraction. 2 pitch 5.7 in your ball park?
r.r.
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sportster
Jun 9, 2004, 9:37 PM
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Sam, I spoke with the fam and I think I can make it on saturday, my sis graduation is on friday night. In that case what time are you and ron leaving?
Ill PM you with my new cell #.
Ron- we are still on for tomorrow, TH.
Glad to be going to the red, are you going both days or just one?
I want to lead that 9 cleanly at Muir and take a shot at that first climb we did. Either way its on :twisted:
I looked for the thread but im too computer illiterate to find it, but if that was a snake on that climb then maybe it was a good thing I could not get past that bolt. Nevertheless Im still going to climb it, snake or not.
Eric
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redpointron
Jun 9, 2004, 9:46 PM
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i was hoping to hit the road around 7 a.m. on saturday morning. maybe we could do muir on saturday. let you have a go at the routes you would like. and hit roadside early on sunday -- beat the crowds as much as possible--sammy could have a run at roadside, plus all the other stuff there.
i will be at hoosier heights tomorrow at 2 p.m.
r.r.
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sportster
Jun 9, 2004, 9:56 PM
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sound like a plan
Eric
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easton
Jun 10, 2004, 4:41 PM
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On a completely different note, anyone around here into aid climbing? I have moved into trad, though I still need a lot of practice/training, and I want to start looking into aid. I figure I could start buying gear now, so by the time I actually get to climb something, I'll have the stuff.
Ron and Eric, I'm still waiting on my buddy to let me know, but I'll be in touch today one way or another.
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crazyfingers
Jun 10, 2004, 9:45 PM
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In reply to: hey crazyfingers BSU 2003 baby. I'm still here, but leaving tomorrow (sat the 15th) morning. where in CO are you, I'll be visiting Mother_sheep on Mon and Tues (thanks to Ron :P ) and then Staying in Mancos/Durango until the 30th. Where you at? later all C ps, ron, sam whats new?
Sorry I missed your post, hope you had fun with Mother_sheep. PM me if you make it back to CO.
KT
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crazyfingers
Jun 10, 2004, 9:54 PM
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In reply to: In reply to: I grew up in NW Indiana, but now live in CO. If any of you folks make it out this way PM me, I"ll climb witcha. Unless you're from Muncie... then I'll drink witcha, BSU 97'. Have fun folks... and come visit. KT If only I had seen this 2 weeks ago! I just got back from CO and did some climbing. It was awsome. I got to play at Garden of the Gods (a little), saw Eleven-Mile Canyon, Climbed at Taylor's Canyon with a local who is an awsome climber, and climbed at the place just above Golden a couple of times. Anyway, I am back and looking to head to the Red some time soon. If anyone is game in the next couple of weeks, let me know.
place above Golden is called Table Mountain, if you make it back out this way try Clear Creek Canyon just west of Golden on 6. Better rock, better routes. Glad you had a good trip.
KT
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redpointron
Jun 10, 2004, 10:50 PM
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crazyfingers, i love when you jump in the mix...it's kind of like a visit from the promised land.
8^)
don't forget i am coming out in september...get together the weekend of the 10th and i'll be around all that next week. there is a thread in "events"
come back and see us. we'll go to the red.
r.r.
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redpointron
Jun 11, 2004, 5:53 PM
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easton...
go to muirvalley.com and fill out the liability waiver online. if your buddy from elletsville is coming have him do the same. see you at my place at 7 a.m.
r.r.
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easton
Jun 11, 2004, 8:19 PM
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I'll be there with my friend about 7am (at Ron's place). He'll probably drive and I can ride with him and we can follow/meet you guys there.
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redpointron
Jun 11, 2004, 8:26 PM
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sounds good sam...
don't forget to sign the waiver...
has your friend climbed any?
i am bringing the camera...get some good shots.
r.r.
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Jun 11, 2004, 10:06 PM
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boo :twisted:
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easton
Jun 11, 2004, 10:09 PM
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Yeah, he has climbed, and can lead belay, though he doesn't have a lot of experience. I'd say he can lead 5.6 or 5.7, TR 5.8 to 5.9. He has a bum foot right now, so he may just hang out or belay. I filled out the waiver and told him to do so, too.
Sorry you can't tag along Greenspace. Let us know when you are back in the area. I'll definitely look at spending more time out west and we'll catch up.
I will bring my camera, too.
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redpointron
Jun 11, 2004, 10:22 PM
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In reply to: boo :twisted:
you pop up, out of the blue, and all you say is "boo". what is going on? are you chasing bears? be safe and hope to see you in september...
8^)
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redpointron
Jun 14, 2004, 5:49 PM
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another exciting weekend....
problems with windshield wipers in downpours, lowering off in downpours, orange feet, (lead) climbers with static lines :? & :shock: , more lowering off in downpours...
this weekend had it all.
i don't have the time to go into detail, but...
sammy and eric had an excellent adventure on roadside attraction (and eric has the war wounds to show it)
AND
traddaddy if you are lurking around. you need to hook up with easton and show him some of those trad skills. he's dying to learn...
r.r.
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easton
Jun 14, 2004, 11:26 PM
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Yep, great weekend. Thanks Ron and Sportster! The lightning wasn't too bad 8^)
The trad lead was great, can't wait to try out more. Eric, I don't think I can this weekend, though.
I popped up one of Ron's pics under the route info at Left Flank. Ron, if you want the pics you took, I can send em to ya.
PS, I tried changing my user name, but it won't let me.
-Kid Cheeto
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redpointron
Jun 14, 2004, 11:58 PM
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In reply to: I popped up one of Ron's pics under the route info at Left Flank. Ron, if you want the pics you took, I can send em to ya. -Kid Cheeto
was it the picture of you on "to defy the laws of tradition" or was it me on "fuzzy undercling"? if it was me...move it to military wall from left flank. if it was you, it is in the right place. either way, it hasn't been approved yet, but i look forward to seeing it...
talk to one of the smart folk that run this rc.com ship. you have to change your name to....
kid cheeto
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easton
Jun 15, 2004, 1:53 PM
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In reply to: was it the picture of you on "to defy the laws of tradition" or was it me on "fuzzy undercling"? if it was me...move it to military wall from left flank. if it was you, it is in the right place. either way, it hasn't been approved yet, but i look forward to seeing it... talk to one of the smart folk that run this rc.com ship. you have to change your name to.... kid cheeto r.r.
Yes, its me, I didn't get any pics of you. My buddy had a rough time figuring out how to open the lens cover or some other technical problem....sorry Ron. The pic is approved and up.
I may have to look into the name change thing. Still have orange toes, BTW.
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andy_lemon
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Hey kid Cheeto... Andy Lemon says it will cost you a $20 donation to change your name. I think they made that the standard fee. But what is cool is that you get these neat hands underneath your username because you'll be a "partner".
Went to Draper's yesterday... The first pitch of The Outline is classic, you guys have to do that if you haven't.
Where is traddaddy?
later,
Andy
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