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fiend
Apr 2, 2002, 5:10 AM
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Sorry adam, figured you'd be sick of me by then
So really, who's gonna sherpa me?
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maculated
Apr 2, 2002, 5:25 AM
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So I have a job with the YA, guys . . . choice of Tuolumne Meadows or the Valley. I've heard pros and cons both ways . . . since you all are going to be there, what's your opinion?
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jmlangford
Apr 2, 2002, 5:35 AM
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Spent some time in both places-Tuolomne is my choice by far for the summer. Don't have to deal with the crowds and you can still buzz down to the Valley in relatively short order(If the tourists don't get in your way!).
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rrrADAM
Apr 2, 2002, 12:02 PM
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Tuolumne has much more to offer a Trad climber. And has cooler temps, less tourists, and just plain rules.
[ This Message was edited by: rrradam on 2002-04-02 04:21 ]
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artm
Apr 2, 2002, 3:46 PM
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I'd go with Tuolomne.
Fewer Tourons and the Yostapo (rangers) are much friendlier there because of that.
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runningitout
Apr 2, 2002, 5:30 PM
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But Yostapo are fun...right?
It sounds awesome, give us a chance to see whether all us people are really as swell as we sound.
rrradam: I still want to know how to wash a rope. ANd thanks for starting this.
Lis
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rrrADAM
Apr 2, 2002, 5:58 PM
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Lis,
Sent you a PM with washing instructions.
rrrADAM
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miker
Apr 3, 2002, 4:39 PM
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Well I have a couple sites reserved up at TM for July 11th-14th. Hope to see some of ya'll there.
miker
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maculated
Apr 3, 2002, 5:28 PM
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Tuolomne it is. Thanks!
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nikegirl
Apr 8, 2002, 6:37 AM
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HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY!!!!!!!!
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DOH!!
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climber1
Apr 10, 2002, 5:11 AM
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I will try and make it.
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dpcherry
Apr 25, 2002, 7:42 PM
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I'm planning on being there starting the weekend following... Hmmmmm... Maybie head out a little sooner.......
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tim
Apr 25, 2002, 8:10 PM
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I'm down, I think. I was planning a trip to the Needles around July 4th but maybe I can blow off work for a few more days and make it up to Tuolumne, or rearrange the Needles trip for later in the season. Or both
Would be nice to climb Snake Dike w/my girlfriend and try some harder (10ish) stuff in the Valley, or some of the longer alpine routes up in Tuolumne (3rd pillar of Dana, etc.). OTOH I really want to make it to the Needles, but I think my partners (as currently set) are pretty flexible about that.
If you roll down to 99 from the south entrance to the park you could probably be in the Needles in 2.5 to 3.5 hours but if you get caught behind an RV you up that estimate to 2.5 to 3.5 days The only thing that bugs me about Tuolumne is that you have to get pretty far into the backcountry before you can stop hearing those f---ing cars whizzing by! Otherwise the Needles would be superfluous.
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rrrADAM
Apr 26, 2002, 12:20 PM
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Yosemite Creek campground is halfway between The Valley and The Meadows... It's a 4 mile drive down a shitty road to the site right next to the river than feeds Yosemite Falls. You cannot hear the cars, it's pretty secluded, and the road keeps out the canned campers.
This is where I'll be.
rrrADAM
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rrrADAM
May 5, 2002, 9:01 PM
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Finalized(ish) the dates, and edited the original post to reflect them.
Mark (fiend) will be with me, as he is climbing cross-country with Karen and I starting with The Gunks Gig then spending the better part of the Summer in SoCal at my house.
BTW 'jab'... 3rd Pillar Of Dana Mountain is my favorite Grade III so far. It rules, and I'll be doing it again this year. Better to do two double rope raps down and just do the last 5 pitches, as the first two are crap, and the Class 4 descent to the base sucks.
rrrADAM
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luckyclimbs
May 16, 2002, 11:27 PM
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I would absolutely love to attend. maybe i can make an appearance for a three day weekend or so.
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boretribe
May 21, 2002, 11:10 PM
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I want to remind everyone who is going to the Yosemite gathering about the ASCA. The ASCA has replaced over 1,127 bad bolts and anchors in The Valley and another 254+ in Tuolumne Meadows. The ASCA is an all volunteer organization that depends on contributions from climbers to continue their effort.
rrrAdam has graciously volunteered to host a 'collection jar' in which all of the money donated by you will go to the ASCA as a group contribution from rockclimbing.com.
Remember:
-edited for spelling-
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climbingroach
May 22, 2002, 8:58 PM
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Id love to be there. I might get some people together and go down for a while to climb. if andyone gets this message though, im in colorado and if your passing through id love to catch a ride with someone and get down there. id be extremely appreciative. can't wait to get climbin.
Roach
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toobigtoclimb
May 23, 2002, 10:36 PM
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I'm looking good for July! Just some final maneuvering............
BC
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thomascrown
May 30, 2002, 3:44 AM
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i am going to try to make it out there for a weekend while i am in San Francisco this summer. i won't have a car, so if anyone is from the bay area and is going out there, let me know if i can catch a ride.
thanks,
ryan
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tahquitztwo
Jun 1, 2002, 6:52 AM
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Just browsing through and caught the reference to ASCA....kewel....I occasionally climb with Greg(ASCA) and any donations to the cause is money well spent. I definitely like being on good solid bolts!
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kennoyce
Jun 2, 2002, 8:37 PM
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damnit this sucks I am going to be in yosemite durring the slc gathering and in slc durring the yosemite gathering, and I don't have ther option to swich. sorry I just felt like bitching for a second.
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luckyclimbs
Jun 4, 2002, 6:32 AM
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i am desperately seeking some one that has a site reserved 11th through 14th with room for two people. i am willing to pay. i am really looking forward to being there and can't reserve a site because they are all booked up. please help me out.
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addiroids
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Due to a promotion at my "real" job at Bally's (to Personal Trainer) I may be able to have more time off now. So look for me in the Meadows during this time. Anyone from So Cali looking for a ride (4-5 days +/- max for me) please PM me since my car doesn't get the best mpg (even though it is a 1990 Toyota Camry) and I don't like to waste gas if we can carpool. There is plenty of room for 2 with wall gear and food, or 3 with free climbing gear and food.
TRADitionally yours,
Cali Dirtbag
"I don't pay to sleep on dirt."
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rrrADAM
Jun 5, 2002, 3:47 AM
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The campground I referenced in my original post is first come, first served. So if you get there during the week, you're in.
~Adam
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