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Lets see they stepped on our rope(oh sorry man I wasn't looking.)They stood around asking how long we were planning on being in the area.They set their own rope bag right next to my belayer and preceeded to pace back and forth.I finished the climb then we cleaned it and left while wishing that we stayed and climbed the other ones there. Oh well, thanks everyone for the info.

We thought about doing laps but we weren't there for that. I also didnt say anything for I didn't want to start a confrontation. They would have been hurt. you never know how someone will react to some proper education on ettiquette (sp). Maybe a nice roll down the scree would help. And yes mountaineers do seem to have more manners. I live on the Peninsula so crowding in the hills is not a problem but we do lack good rock for cragging. we do have our spots though.

With so many climbs available is it proper to set up shop right next to someone while they are climbing. I was at Frenchmans during the middle of the week on Fatmans wuth 3 other friends while 2 other guys plopped their gear right at the foot of my belayer. They stood around and just acted impatient wondering how long we were going to be. We where going to climb more but left after one lead and went somewhere else. This is the third time this has happened to me and my friends. Is this common practice?