texplorer

I just did a wall down in Yosemite with a 17 year old guy from this site. Give bigwaller a pm if your into aiding.

RuMR YoU HavE Too MuCH tIme On yOUR HanDS. I went into the Ahwanee on the 6th but alas, saw no yoga mat clad Ms. Judd.

I would settle for just being rich and living in the Playboy Mansion

go to yosemite!!!

Thumbs up to Mike and the crew there at backcountry. I have delt with them in person and over the internet and have great things to say about their friendliness and service.

Wow, Yocum looks to be in good texplorer conditions. If I wasn't headed to Yosemite I would be given that thing a go. Muuuhahahahahahahaha

You guys spend too much time in a tent. I don't own a bivy sack or a tent and have managed for years.

and how did you get almost 10000 posts?

Sounds like errr... fun. I am sure you had a great time. The route is one of my all time favorites. When I did the route I did not place a single nut. I think if you guys would have started at 4:30 when you had planned and not had to wait on the yahoos in front of you things would have been quite different. I too had a similar experience on the prow last year (severe dehydration). Great job though on a classic climb in the Valley.

Powerful reading, probably the longest post on CC.com that I actually read in its entirety. Nice job, I was thinking of going when you did on L. Ridge but decided against it. Truly an inspiring story of how to keep your heads when shit hits the fan in a hurry.

It's probably just a few assholes causing the majority of this shit. Thrill, what has been stolen at the PRG? As far as I know most of the things stolen at broughton and Rocky butte have been non-climbing type stuff.

I climb: for the numbers AND for the fun, for the workout, for the atmosphere, for being with friends, for spraying about climbing, to seeing the "superstars" of climbing, to get an adrenaline rush, to meet new cool people, to listen to sprayers, to be up high, for the views, to be away from rangers, to scare the shit out myself, for the adventure, for the tradition, and most importantly . . . to give me fodder for this website If you don't like the reasons I climb, I will be happy to discuss and possibly change my reasons after we drink a large pitcher of TG stout (which you provide or pay for).

When are you leaving?

Did they get away quickly or just peel out in circles for half an hour?

Greetings friends, Here is an email I just got from the guy I was going to go to Patagonia with this winter. Karsten, Sorry its been so long since my last reply. I broke my foot three weeks ago in the valley, (trying to do the Trip in a day). can you belive that shit. I took an eighty footer and kissed a ledge. hope all is well with you, but I must admit that im a little unsure wether I will have the necessary funds to get to Patagonia. I have 16 dollars in my account right now, and I owe a friend two hundred dollars. I hope this news isnt to bad,but I dont think you can count on me for this trip. please dont hate me, chris So you see I am in the market for a new partner. I hate to be such a snob but when it comes to a trip this big I don't like to take chances. Here is what you MUST be able to do: -come up with about $2000 -have 6 weeks available in Jan-Feb -be able to climb SOLID .11 free or better (yosemite or index ratings please) -be able to aid up to A3 or better -have experience in alpine environment and with speed climbing walls -don't suck I know this is a tall order to try to find a climber like this. We were planning on trying to get the second ascent of Fitzroy's El Corazon as well as any line on Cerro Torre and perhaps a first ascent in the range. I kind of doubt I'll find anyone but I thought I would give it a try. Also if you know anyone who might be interested, please forward this on to them.

I've done that damned 10 gallon buckets at smith more times than I can remember. I have led it in July and also september. I have done it in sandals and shoes. I have done it in heat, cold, and after drinking booze. Looking down on prana tops from up above I like climbing, but this route has lost the love. I am tired of huecos, and sportos yelling "dude!" The only thing left is leading it . . . . . . in the nude.

Internet dating is for people too ugly or too shy to pick up someone at a bar.

I'll be there around 4:30-5 ish

The stork brings

Yep, Dr. Bloom's guide to Indian Creek is out. Besides the fact that he left my route out, its a pretty good looking guidebook.

Texplorer will be there tomorrow!!! OH, and you can climb the first two pitches of gandalfs or classic crack in the pouring rain if you are a real hardcore addict like me.

Nice TR and pics on a classic valley link-up

Tomtom, I am not stupid. I would guess that it is near yosemite falls but it could be by any of several other large falls in the valley. I assume from cj's cryptic post that he believes it to be near the lost arrow spire. I have only heard of lost arrow chimneys route over in that area and do not consider that a wall but there might well be something over there.

where is the falls wall?

Sorry about the pack loss Jim. I hope it was actually just a kid stealing the pack for the pack and money and not someone stealing climbing gear. Not that either is ok but I just like to think of climbers as having a little bit more scruples or at least respect for other climbers. I have heard of at least 4 break-ins in and around portland in the last year where climbing gear was stolen. that really makes me sick.