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kimmyt
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Like I said, Chris, any weekend after V-day, if the weather is fine I'd definitely be up for it.
K.
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rokshoxbkr19
Feb 4, 2004, 3:44 PM
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Hey Gail, I want a trip report for Potrero. Come on, How was it???
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Feb 4, 2004, 3:50 PM
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Funny you should ask, I am writing one right now. In short, it was AWESOME. I felt like I died and went to heaven. it was a sport climber's paradise. Where else can you climb 10+ pitches of very safely bolted moderate climbs? Check the photos that I posted.
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dontfall
Feb 4, 2004, 3:52 PM
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Well Gail mentioned to me Haycock. I'm game for it. I've heard some great stuff about it. Any others interested?
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dontfall
Feb 4, 2004, 3:56 PM
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In reply to: Funny you should ask, I am writing one right now. In short, it was AWESOME. I felt like I died and went to heaven. it was a sport climber's paradise. Where else can you climb 10+ pitches of very safely bolted moderate climbs? Check the photos that I posted.
I just saw the pics you posted. That place looks beautiful. Great Pics Gail. I wanna hear all about it at the Comp.
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xcel360
Feb 4, 2004, 3:58 PM
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Chris, I spent a lot of time at Haycock this fall as you can see in my pics, and I gotta say its spectacular bouldering there. I'm definetly game whenever you wanna go, but I'd highly reccomend waiting for the ground to clear up a bit, as it is a treacherous place to navigate. Just lemme know.
Gail, looks like you guys had an incredible time!! Can't wait for the TR
<=glen=>
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dontfall
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Thanks Glen, will keep that in mind. Randy always mentioned to me I should go there when I get a chance to climb. Maybe I'll go to EMS and buy a guidebook.
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xcel360
Feb 4, 2004, 4:13 PM
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I don't know if you can buy the guidebook at EMS, but you can definetly get it off of Newenglandbouldering.com. I'd highly reccommend getting the book, but honestly you'll probably still get lost. I'd also seriously reccommend going there with someone who's been there before, albeit myself or not. Good luck!
<=glen=>
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dontfall
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Well of course I'm not gonn go by myself if this area is so good. I am pretty sure EMS has them as I saw they had them before when I asked.
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mcurtius
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i am hoping the rain and above freezing temps may lead to some snow free topouts at haycock by next week. thats if we dont get any more snow than whats already on the ground. so i am on a wait and see basis for haycock. if the conditions come together, pm, mail or post here and i'd be happy to show anyone around.
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dontfall
Feb 5, 2004, 2:01 PM
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well is Haycock back in the mountains like in the shade and such?
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rwaltermyer
Feb 5, 2004, 3:37 PM
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oh yeah...very well covered... typical state games land.
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scubasnyder
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Yeah when i last went to haycock i felt like i was going to be hunted its all woods, its a good walk to get back to the bigger boulders too.
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dontfall
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Is anyone up for some semi cold weather bouldering on Tuesday afternoon at South Mountain Boulders a.k.a. Bauer Rock? The weather looks like it's gonna be in the 40's and I would like to take advantage of it. You can pm me on here or call me at 610-791-5571 and ask for Chris S. I'll have class till 11:45 or so and I'd be able to get to the Rocks around 12 ish providing I do not get lost. (I can see the rocks from my college so it can't be that far)
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rwaltermyer
Feb 9, 2004, 3:25 PM
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ahhhhh...that sharp rock on pretty-boy-virgin-skin-haven't-climbed-since-November...
I'll pass!
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scubasnyder
Feb 9, 2004, 3:31 PM
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I might make my way to south mountain this friday depending on what time i get home, but maybe next week, im going to haycock this week, seems all the snow melted if anyones intrested in going there pm me i could use someone to show me around
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dontfall
Feb 9, 2004, 4:18 PM
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In reply to: ahhhhh...that sharp rock on pretty-boy-virgin-skin-haven't-climbed-since-November... I'll pass!
I understand Randy. The rock is super frictionlicious but it will scrape layers of skin right off your hands if they aren't tough enough. Ask kimmyt. And plus the drive you have isn't worth it. We will hit up the Gunks soon or later. (I hope)
Whether or not I find someone, I plan on going. I need rock. It's going to be 50 degrees or so tomorrow. I cannot pass up the chance. I manily want to get a look at the area and see what could use a good cleaning.
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kimmyt
Feb 9, 2004, 4:32 PM
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Alas, work calls.
*sigh*
K.
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mcurtius
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The weather looks to be allowing this thread to finally lead to some actual outdoor climbing. If anyone is up for it, I'd like to get a group together for next weekend at Haycock. It's a long weekend for me, so sat, sun and/or monday is good for me. I am planning on keeping an eye on the weather before setting a day, but I think by wed. it should be close enough to call. I have a guidebook, a pretty good knowlwge of the area, and a car coming up from Philly, anyone interested?
mattcurtius@hotmail.com
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kimmyt
Feb 9, 2004, 5:39 PM
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Darn. I would totally be up for it, but I'm not gonna be around this weekend. Keep posting here, though, in the future so I can hop on the train!!
K.
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dontfall
Feb 9, 2004, 6:18 PM
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If you are talking about a week from this sunday, I might be up for it.
Keep on posting
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mcurtius
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I am thinking this weekend, 2-14, 15 or 16. if anyone else is in, pm me. kimmyt and dontfall, hopefully we'll meet up some other time when the weather and daylight give us more options.
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dontfall
Feb 11, 2004, 3:54 PM
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where are you looking to go on the 15th?
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mcurtius
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i was planning on going to haycock, but scubasnyder checked it out and said the rock is still covered with snow and ice. i guess i am just going to hit the boulders here in philly. if you have the scoop on anything else within day trip distance, let me know. if it has to be local, i can show anyone around wissahickon. i know of a few nice spots other than the usual livezy.
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rokshoxbkr19
Feb 23, 2004, 2:46 AM
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Going outdoors to chickies tomorrow or one of the off the beaten path sport climbing areas down here by me. Anyone wanna come?
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