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coclimber26
Apr 25, 2004, 2:34 PM
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pesky 9-5 jobs get in the way. See rob has a good thing going for work hours, I need to get with him...
how is a'basin looking? wonder if the east wall is open?
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zozo
Apr 25, 2004, 3:51 PM
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You should see the snow coming down in Colo Springs right now!! I had today being sunny mid 60's. DOH!
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coclimber26
Apr 25, 2004, 4:07 PM
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We skied the chutes above the east wall about 10 days ago..they seem to open them after a snowfall and after blasting....skibby, you work at winter park right? I remember doing some psia stuff with katy a few months back...tell her larry said hi if you see her.
dave, i'll be at the gym around 1
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heather2004
Apr 25, 2004, 5:56 PM
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In reply to: how is a'basin looking? wonder if the east wall is open?
Yep, it was open yesterday. The snow was great for this late in the season.
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sandbag
Apr 25, 2004, 7:21 PM
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Skied Loveland Yesterday, Corn on the lower area and the Ridge is great as usual. Great to live and ski Colorado Corn Baby! Woohoo~
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coclimber26
Apr 26, 2004, 12:19 AM
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I'll be up at turkey rocks on monday and 11 mile on tuesday if anyone is skipin' work.
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timstich
Apr 26, 2004, 2:49 AM
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Well damn if the weather Sunday didn't warm up nicely! But of course by then, I figured everyone was gone. So I went and hiked up to Highlander Crag in Clear Creek. Anyone climbed up there yet? It's pretty cool looking, let me tell you. The two aretes on the butress up there are very neat. And the hike up is not bad at all. Not too steep and it took me no time at all to get there.
Got some Camp Ice Rider crampons on closeout at the Bent Gate in Golden for $60. They have anti-balling plates included. Two pair left if you need some.
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wannabe
Apr 26, 2004, 2:54 AM
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After work climb this week...anyone? I was thinkin GOG should be dry Tue. or Wed. and I'm ready for some warm temps and a little climbing.[
BTW Skibabeage, Loveland and the Corn Harvest was great on Sat.(in case you weren't there)maybe a few of the RC.com folks can make it out next year. What a great time and good snow as well. There will be an Avy Jam at the Colorado Climbing Hdqs. in Golden this fall I'll keep you posted.
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zozo
Apr 26, 2004, 11:27 AM
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This weekend was a complete bust huh? Lets not let this happen again next weekend. There is already a plan to hit 11 mile sat, and sunday is open. Now that Im back in the land of the employed it's VITAL to get both days booked!
Rob, bring your fly fishing gear and show me how to cast some lines! I'll cook whatever we catch!
Now I have to say something I havnt said in nearly two years.... I have to get ready for work. :evil:
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rltodd00
Apr 26, 2004, 1:32 PM
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In reply to: Rob, bring your fly fishing gear and show me how to cast some lines! I'll cook whatever we catch! Now I have to say something I havnt said in nearly two years.... I have to get ready for work. :evil:
Dave, Dave, Dave, what happened to taking some time off before starting the real job? I feel for ya though, I'm thinking of taking on a second one. No prob with the fishing stuff you'll be casting like a pro in no time.
Larry glad to see you made it back in one piece. I would not mind hitting elevenmile tomorrow, I'll call you tonight. Oh and I did get your message last night but it was kinda late thats why I did'nt call back.
I'll probably be going to Palmer park or Cheyenne Canyon after work for some biking if anyone is interested.
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coclimber26
Apr 26, 2004, 1:54 PM
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I'm headed up to Turkey rocks now but if I get back at a descent time i'll give you a buzz and go biking..
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crazyfingers
Apr 26, 2004, 5:41 PM
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R&J tonight, about 6pm. Thursday afternoon, anything close to Denver', weather pending. Any takers?
Kyle
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crazyfingers
Apr 26, 2004, 5:49 PM
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BTW, been thinking about a week long CO road trip lately and being new to CO could use some recommendations on destinations. Here's what I'm hoping for:
- Camping close (primative, backcountry, car... whatever)
- Fly fishing close for a rest day or two
- Bouldering close in case partners are tough to find
- Some partners from the this thread that might be interested in going?
- Mostly sport, cause I haven't learned to lead Trad yet, but would be up for Trad if I could hook up with a leader
Any suggestions appreciated,
KT
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pjadams
Apr 26, 2004, 6:19 PM
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Hello all,
I'm new to the boards (obviously, from the single-digit number of posts :) ). I'm looking for any kind of climbing in the Denver/Boulder area (I don't mind driving farther north or south, though), but I'm low on gear. I'm looking for people I can learn trad with, but I'd like to just get out on the rocks (bouldering, sport, trad, gym only if weather is bad). I am probably in the 5.8 range, but I don't have much experience with placing pro, leading, etc. and I would like to learn (that is, more than what you can get in books, which I have and have read).
Thanks,
Paul
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dumpsterlove
Apr 27, 2004, 4:26 AM
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I am in very much the same boat, lead sport 9's, and trad is just on the horrizon
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coclimber26
Apr 27, 2004, 5:13 AM
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hey crazyfingers...check out 11 mile...some of the best fly fishing in the state...tons of routes..about 30% are sport and the rest are trad...Good bouldering...about 5 campgrounds...If you are going low budget let me know and I can give directions to free camping on blm land about a mile from the climbing...I might be heading up tomorrow with rob..I went to turkey rocks today and I'm wore out...That is definately the place to hone your crack climbing skills...next time I will bring more tape because my hands look like hamburger...anyway, let me know when you are planning your trip and I'll see if I can make it...I'll be up at 11mile for a week the second week of may for work and climbing...
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crazyfingers
Apr 27, 2004, 1:23 PM
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Thanks COclimb, I'll check it out. Schedule wise I've been thinking late August early Sept. I'll do some homework and post some ideas, definitely thinking low budget.
Thanks for the tip,
KT
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rltodd00
Apr 27, 2004, 3:27 PM
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Crazyfingers,
I do quite a bit of fly-fishing and I would have to suggest the Taylor river in Gunnison. The trophy waters located just below the resivour hold some of the biggest browns and rainbows I've seen in Colorado. You usually have to use small flies in the size range of 22-24.
I havent done any climbing down there yet but have looked at some of the routes which look really fun (multipitch in the black canyon). Everyone I have talked to that has climbed there definatly suggests it. If you decide to go there let me know, I'd be interested.
Rob
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zozo
Apr 27, 2004, 6:59 PM
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Greeting from WORK :evil:
Not that bad really. There is a heated ping pong ball match going on in the quad right now. I guess if your gonna have to work it should be for a dot com!!
Cant wait till they get the Asteroids video game working!!
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rltodd00
Apr 27, 2004, 11:54 PM
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In reply to: Greeting from WORK :evil: Not that bad really. There is a heated ping pong ball match going on in the quad right now. I guess if your gonna have to work it should be for a dot com!! Cant wait till they get the Asteroids video game working!!
oh how I remember the dot com days. I hate you Dave. I can only watch movies, play PC games, and pretty come and go as I please but an actual arcade game! I wish. LOL
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zozo
Apr 28, 2004, 12:07 AM
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In reply to: In reply to: Greeting from WORK :evil: Not that bad really. There is a heated ping pong ball match going on in the quad right now. I guess if your gonna have to work it should be for a dot com!! Cant wait till they get the Asteroids video game working!! oh how I remember the dot com days. I hate you Dave. I can only watch movies, play PC games, and pretty come and go as I please but an actual arcade game! I wish. LOL
Yeah! Eat my dust! Actually I would trade the ping pong and the Asteroids game for a half day on friday.
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reno
Apr 28, 2004, 12:09 AM
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Saturday:
Anyone wanna do Gray's Peak or Torrey's Peak if the weather is acceptable?
Any recent word on the avalanche conditions?
I've got 3 weeks left, and I want a 14'er before I go.
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timstich
Apr 28, 2004, 12:23 AM
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In reply to: Saturday: Anyone wanna do Gray's Peak or Torrey's Peak if the weather is acceptable? Any recent word on the avalanche conditions? I've got 3 weeks left, and I want a 14'er before I go.
By which route? Snow or ridgeline? I'm game, for sure.
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reno
Apr 28, 2004, 12:54 AM
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In reply to: Check to see if CR 321 out of Bakerville (access road to Grey's/Torrey's, and a north facing road) is even open. If not, it'll mean a 5 mile slog uphill just to get to Steven's Gulch trailhead. Otherwise, check to see it's open to Chihuahua Gulch out of Keystone. Either way, once on the trail it'd be a ridge-walk the entire way. But why not Bierstadt or Quandary? Roads are open to both trailheads.
No real reason... just an idea.
Bierstadt and Quandry are both viable options. You wanna join in, skibbs? You, Timstich, and myself. Think of it: You get to spend the day with two young, macho, manly men. The women at work will be sooo jealous.
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anykineclimb
Apr 28, 2004, 2:57 AM
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I'd LOVE to go but Uncle Sam gots me in his clutch for the weekend.
Damn AF Reserve....sometimes I love it other times...ARRGGHHH!!!
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