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shorty
Apr 13, 2004, 2:47 PM
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So... anyone for hitting a gym tonight after work? R&J, Paradise?
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zozo
Apr 13, 2004, 2:52 PM
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So it's tuesday and there has been no discussion of this weekends venue. Suggestions? I still want to go back to shelf cause last time was such a bust. Picked up a few more colorado springers who want to go.
Anyway, just thought I would get the ball rolling. There will be some climbing at the garden wednesday night if anyones interested. Montezuma - Credibility Gap and Crescent Corner are what we've got so far.
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anykineclimb
Apr 13, 2004, 3:29 PM
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what time tomorrow at GOTG?
I might join ya but the carpet is getting cleaned(damn dog...)
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caitlinlea
Apr 13, 2004, 5:44 PM
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Hey everyone,
I live in Boulder and am a relatively new climber looking for more people to climb with. I have been taking private lessons from a great instructor for a few months and have also taken some classes at BRC. I climb a solid 5.9 and can do 5.10 onsight about 80% of the time. Except for some outdoor bouldering I have climbed almost exclusively indoors so far. I would love to climb with someone more experienced than me who wouldn't mind giving me some pointers and a safe belay and possibly going outdoors sometime. I do pretty well on vertical walls but am working hard on getting more comfortable on overhangs and starting to lead. So anyone interested in meeting at BRC sometime, I would love to hear from you! I'm absolutely crazy about climbing right now and will pretty much make time to go anytime...thanks!
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zozo
Apr 13, 2004, 5:52 PM
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In reply to: what time tomorrow at GOTG? I might join ya but the carpet is getting cleaned(damn dog...)
5:00 at the spires I would imagine. Unless that doesnt work for somebody.
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rltodd00
Apr 13, 2004, 6:55 PM
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In reply to: In reply to: what time tomorrow at GOTG? I might join ya but the carpet is getting cleaned(damn dog...) 5:00 at the spires I would imagine. Unless that doesnt work for somebody.
Rob
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wannabe
Apr 13, 2004, 9:03 PM
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Zozo, I'm interested in wed evening. I was out Mon. night after work toproping with my son on Kintergarten Rock. :P Let me know what time you'll be there; BTW I'll be there sans kid.
Vince
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anykineclimb
Apr 14, 2004, 6:56 PM
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sweet, see ya there..
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hstewart
Apr 14, 2004, 9:37 PM
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In reply to: Hey everyone, I live in Boulder and am a relatively new climber looking for more people to climb with. I have been taking private lessons from a great instructor for a few months and have also taken some classes at BRC. I climb a solid 5.9 and can do 5.10 onsight about 80% of the time. Except for some outdoor bouldering I have climbed almost exclusively indoors so far. I would love to climb with someone more experienced than me who wouldn't mind giving me some pointers and a safe belay and possibly going outdoors sometime. I do pretty well on vertical walls but am working hard on getting more comfortable on overhangs and starting to lead. So anyone interested in meeting at BRC sometime, I would love to hear from you! I'm absolutely crazy about climbing right now and will pretty much make time to go anytime...thanks!
my partner may be ditching me on thursday to climb outside (like i can blame him...but being a working schmuck, i probably won't get out in time to hit real rock). i usually hit BRC around 7:00 if you want to rope up together. let me know.
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shorty
Apr 14, 2004, 11:07 PM
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In reply to: So it's tuesday and there has been no discussion of this weekends venue. Suggestions? I still want to go back to shelf cause last time was such a bust.
All together now, **chanting** "Cactus, Cactus, Cactus."
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sharpie
Apr 15, 2004, 12:19 AM
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I'm going to try to get out of work a little early tomorrow for some climbing. I'm thinking 'round 3pm, probably something moderate multi-pitch trad - maybe Lover's Leap off Hwy 285...
Anyone interested in joining me?
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sharpie
Apr 15, 2004, 12:58 AM
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I'm going to try to get out of work a little early tomorrow (Thursday) for some climbing. I'm thinking 'round 3pm, probably something moderate multi-pitch trad...
Anyone interested in joining me?
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crazyfingers
Apr 15, 2004, 1:09 AM
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In reply to: In reply to: So it's tuesday and there has been no discussion of this weekends venue. Suggestions? I still want to go back to shelf cause last time was such a bust. The Canon City forecast I saw for Saturday looks good -- upper 60's, maybe some high clouds, perfect for Shelf Road's Cactus Cliff. Sunday is supposed to be a little cooler with wind. All together now, **chanting** "Cactus, Cactus, Cactus."
Wish I could make it, looking forward to some days at Shelf, but I'm stuck in house hunting hell this weekend... AHHH!! The horror of it all. Damn I miss real rock... Have fun with out me. Next weekend, just gotta make it till next weekend... !@#$ plastic.
KT
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bustinmins
Apr 15, 2004, 2:28 AM
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In reply to: In reply to: In reply to: So it's tuesday and there has been no discussion of this weekends venue. Suggestions? I still want to go back to shelf cause last time was such a bust. The Canon City forecast I saw for Saturday looks good -- upper 60's, maybe some high clouds, perfect for Shelf Road's Cactus Cliff. Sunday is supposed to be a little cooler with wind. All together now, **chanting** "Cactus, Cactus, Cactus." Wish I could make it, looking forward to some days at Shelf, but I'm stuck in house hunting hell this weekend... AHHH!! The horror of it all. Damn I miss real rock... Have fun with out me. Next weekend, just gotta make it till next weekend... !@#$ plastic. KT
I'm with you Kyle! (In a Clinton voice)"I feel your pain." I'm looking for a home all day tomorrow and Friday. Picked up extra flying on Saturday with a partial day planned planting trees and maybe a mountain bike ride on Sunday.
Good thing I'm sneaking off to Eldo tomorrow - STOP THE INSANITY!!!!!!!!!
Going to find something fun and juggy! :) See ya
JD
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timstich
Apr 15, 2004, 2:33 AM
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Ha ha ha! You mid week climbing lucky bastards. Have fun.
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skycat
Apr 15, 2004, 3:31 AM
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In reply to: The Canon City forecast I saw for Saturday looks good -- upper 60's, maybe some high clouds, perfect for Shelf Road's Cactus Cliff. Sunday is supposed to be a little cooler with wind. All together now, **chanting** "Cactus, Cactus, Cactus."
Well since I have to teach a women's canopy course Saturday evening in Longmont, Canon City is out for me. :(
Maybe next weekend.
Kelli
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zozo
Apr 15, 2004, 12:15 PM
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In reply to: Wish I could make it, looking forward to some days at Shelf, but I'm stuck in house hunting hell this weekend... AHHH!! The horror of it all. Damn I miss real rock... Have fun with out me. Next weekend, just gotta make it till next weekend... !@#$ plastic.
Oh no! Soon it will be like, "Sorry boys, got to clean the gutters." Or "Sorry boys, playing some golf witht the guys from the club." The lure of domesticity is pulling Kyle away with a tremendous force even as I type!! James as well. Quick people we have to mobilize!!
Shelf road is the place people. there is a contingent going down on Friday. PM Highabove or Anykineclimb for details. Me I got stuck in a client meeting friday afternoon. Then sunday more will show up. Im guessing cactus cliff will be the spot but I'll post when I know. Forecast is looking good so bring your rain gear, some flairs and a flair gun and a snow shovel.
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zozo
Apr 15, 2004, 1:21 PM
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In reply to: Okay, Colorado Contingent, The next time you hear me talking about "vacationing in the city," talk me out of it. I'd give anything to be at Shelf instead of suburbia hell right now. Can't wait to get home. SKibs
Go boulder at Rat Rock in central park. I wonder why they call it rat rock?! HMMMMMMMMM........ :D
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sharpie
Apr 15, 2004, 1:39 PM
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In reply to: The next time you hear me talking about "vacationing in the city," talk me out of it.
Uh oh Skibby, sounds like trouble in paradise....
So, uhh, the Patagonian birthday peregrination is looking a bit dubious???
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zozo
Apr 15, 2004, 8:10 PM
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Just got back from climbing New Era at the GOG and man what a sweet route that is! A three pitch trad climb on real solid rock. I reccomend it to everyone in the group, as a matter of fact the east face of grey rock might be a good spot for the group to hit at some point. A mix of sport and trad ranging from .7 to .12 and there are NO tourists!
Im climbing New Era once a week for the next few months it was that cool!
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coclimber26
Apr 16, 2004, 12:57 AM
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cool route huh...I think I saw you up there, I stopped by the snake pit on the way home today..and split my finger open...(ouch). I left a runner near bob's crack a couple of weeks ago..did you happen to see it up there? The extended work/ski vacation was the best, and now it's back to the daily grind..I'll be around tomorrow evening if anyone wants to meet at the gym or wherever..I have to take off on Saturday and will be back around the 25th or so...rob, I do have your guide book...let me know if you need it tomorrow..
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timstich
Apr 16, 2004, 3:38 AM
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I hiked up to Dream Canyon above Boulder Falls today after work to meet my friend to do some sport routes. Unfortunately, he had to work late, so I was alone. In any case, the wall I went to is called Plotinus Wall and was pretty nice. Dream Canyon is very cool looking. There's an old mining artifact sitting right in the stream bed. Looks like an old steam driven rock crusher for mining.
There's a good description of the place here: http://www.climbingboulder.com/...alls_area/index.html
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hstewart
Apr 16, 2004, 4:06 AM
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so are y'all headed to shelf for the whole weekend?
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timstich
Apr 16, 2004, 4:46 AM
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Marketa and I are going to climb on the Flatiron formation known as The Slab on Saturday. I love the vague guide book description. It's about five pitches tall, runout, easy, and perhaps 2000 feet long. We may climb all over it. It's next to the Fern Canyon trail.
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shorty
Apr 16, 2004, 5:03 AM
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In reply to: so are y'all headed to shelf for the whole weekend?
timstich -- None other than our very own Bob D. had a heavy hand in developing Plotinus. It's a great wall, well bolted, with lots of 10s and 11s. Further upstream (aka "Upper Dream Canyon", um duh), are also some great routes.
Upper Dream Canyon is best accessed by driving up Sugarloaf Road, then hiking down to the crags. Upper also has some 8s and 9s, routes up to 3 pitches, and a few trad lines. And for those with an "alternative" flair, it has long been a haunt for gays and nudists. What really irritates me is that I never see female nudists suntanning -- or whatever -- there. The gals may occasionally enjoy "the show" while climbing, but if I ever drop a carabiner there, I'm kicking it all the way to Eldo before I bend over to pick it up. :shock:
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