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CMTomasetti
Feb 20, 2009, 2:49 PM
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Hey all,
I hope everyone is having a good winter climbing season, on ice or in the gym. Spring is on it's way so stay psyched in no time the new river rendezvous will be here.
So, I wanted to see if anyone had any old pitons... lost arrows, knifeblades and/or angles that they were looking to unload and get some cash for.
Apple and I are heading out west again and looking to get some aid gear. I'm on the look out for the aforementioned pins and some hooks. So if you have some or know anyone that does drop me a line and we can talk.
Cheers,
Chris
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thrill_seeker
Feb 23, 2009, 10:56 PM
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Hey whats up everyone in SW PA i am a local climber. Anybody dont know the area and want to get together to go climbing send me a message. As soon as the weather breaks i am going to start my leading climbing. I just got my new cams and lead gear so i want to start learning to lead anything. Hit me UP
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kimcrif
Feb 27, 2009, 10:42 PM
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I will be in western PA May 22-26. I would like to climb somewhere near the Ohiopyle area. I climb sport up to 510b. (I am currently recovering from rotator cuff injury, so not sure I'll be quite up to 5.10b by May.) I will be available for 1-2 days during that time, weekend or weekday. I usually climb at Smith Rock in Oregon (all sport, no trad). I need at least one day of climbing in order to survive the family visit in PA. I am on the lighter side, about 110# so I would like to stay within a 50# range for belaying. Bonus points for safety-consciousness!
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mountainman
Feb 28, 2009, 1:10 AM
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No problem, keep in touch.
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charley
Mar 2, 2009, 1:14 AM
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I was at the mill today. I met a friend and we had a nice afternoon. It was 27 - 28 degrees and a bit of sun. We spent most of the3 time in t5he gulley on the back side of island block. There was a little sun on that wall. There was ice on the ground in places and the rock was cold but we were out on the rock. Ross boulder was doable also. So get your shoes warmeed up. The season is about to start.
I'm hoping to go to nc. in a few days to find some warmer rock though.
(This post was edited by charley on Mar 2, 2009, 1:16 AM)
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mountainman
Mar 11, 2009, 1:11 AM
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Rock season is near. Let's get together and rock on!
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truello
Mar 12, 2009, 3:56 PM
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I'm pretty excited for some warm temps in PA. Beau and I took a trip out west last week and it really left me wanting more.
Now if only I can find some time off of work...
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charley
Mar 12, 2009, 10:52 PM
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A cpl folks from the burgh going to lisbon sat. am.
One old man from further north, too.
Just back from vqacation and wanting time off, geeeeesh.
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freethepitch
Mar 13, 2009, 4:26 PM
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Yo, I need a climbing partner for seneca rocks this spring..?? Anyone available or interested at all??
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freethepitch
Mar 13, 2009, 4:31 PM
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charley
Mar 14, 2009, 11:22 PM
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I went to lisbon today. It was nice. I met three guys from pburgh and there were two locals there. It was good to be out on local rock again.
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charley
Mar 15, 2009, 10:45 PM
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I did a hard hilly 4 mile hike to check out my knees and then went to the mill and bouldered for a bit this afternoon. It was just so nice out. I hope you had a good weekend. We may not be able to climb every day but I think the season is here.
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truello
Mar 16, 2009, 1:27 AM
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Sounds like a very enjoyable day. Wish I could've been out enjoying weather as opposed to ~5 hours in the car.
Where did you hike? I've never done anything at the mill other than climb but there are a few trails I'd like to get on. Problem is by the time I get up there I just want to climb  .
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charley
Mar 16, 2009, 12:43 PM
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I have hiked most of the trails at the mill and at morraine. I went to kennerdale yesterday. I wanted to test my knees. There is a trail there that after a 5 minute stroll down the road it has a dam hard 20 minute very steep uphill. I did stretch the legs before starting uphill. Then there is a nice pretty level mile that takes you to a lookout over the town and the allegheny river. That is followed by a nasty downhill mile then a rolling dirt road mile. It was a nice hike and the knees did fine.
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truello
Mar 16, 2009, 1:27 PM
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My grandparents had a camp very close to Kennerdell:
http://maps.google.com/...41.31769%2C-79.85599
Spent so much time wandering the woods around there from the time I was 5 to 17 or so. They've sold it since, but I keep meaning to head back because my uncle who still owns a camp there has told me about some rock cities and walls that he's stumbled upon while hunting.
I vaguely remember seeing the one rock city myself when I was younger, and if it was truly as big as my young eyes made it, there would be a good bit of stuff to do. He claims the rock wall (different area) is 100 feet high, which I kinda doubt but still haven't found time to head up there yet to disprove (or prove...) it.
I hope to soon...
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charley
Mar 23, 2009, 1:42 AM
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Did you spend most of your time on that side of the river.
I had another nice day at the mill today. A few toperopes in the sun. Leaving for the red river gorge in less than a week. That's if the weather looks better.
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truello
Mar 23, 2009, 1:57 PM
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Can I put in an order for Miguel's Pizza? I'll throw in an extra $10 for shipping costs
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brewbob
Mar 24, 2009, 1:12 AM
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We took a couple of trips to the Red last year.
what areas do you plan to hit?
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charley
Mar 24, 2009, 2:36 AM
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The only area I am sure of is muir valley.
Last year we were at roadside and fortress.
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brewbob
Mar 24, 2009, 1:08 PM
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Fortress is a great area. lots of Nice 5.5 stuff for us old guys.. :) Calypso II is one of my favorites there. Never been to Muir. We are going to try to make it there later in the year. There are a couple of other nice areas we hit last year. "Lucky Duck Soup" and "The Perfect Pint" are a couple of good ones at the Gold coast / Solar Collector area and the first 3 routes @ Left Field as well as "Octopus Tag" @ The Playground (great 5.7), Have Fun!
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mountainman
Mar 28, 2009, 6:57 AM
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Several subhumans and deviants were at High Rocks Friday.
What a beautiful spot. I survived without getting hurt.
Everyone should be able to get out regularly now.
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brewbob
Mar 28, 2009, 11:10 AM
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Subhumans and Deviants grow up to be climbers too sometimes 
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charley
Apr 2, 2009, 8:32 PM
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Such a lovely day today. I took the pad to the mill this afternoon. The rock was great, the temp was nice, and the climbing was fun. It was sunny and near 70 but that is about to change. I had to go!
I am meeting some folks at coopers on sunday and there is another group going to whiterocks. Get out and enjoy.
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mountainman
Apr 7, 2009, 12:56 AM
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Sunday, SH & D galore at That Which Must Not Be Named.
Man was I stiff today, but yoga took care of that.
Off to Arizona. I can only hope.
PS: Crushed 10s in Tucson. Really love that desert rock.
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charley
Apr 15, 2009, 12:40 AM
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I was at the mill last thursday, saturday, and monday. Wondering if anyone is going to be there thursday afternoon.
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