sketchfest

Bums scare me, in the same way carnies and midgets do! There was some talk of another mass drunken CC gathering to be slated for later this summer (August-ish). Prolly even at my house even.

That's the last time we let Mike organize the location for PC. I barely got 2 beers swilled before Mr. Rangerman was telling us to put out the BBQ and leave before he gave us all tickets.

Seems like everytime I went to Smith I climbed "Lions Jaw"...guess I thought it was cool to be climbing trad right next to a bunch a Prana topped bolt clippers.

So, what is the time consensus on dusk? Are folks gonna park at the park first, climb, then move their rigs before the swilling beigns? Or are they gonna park on the other side of the tracks first? Pete, your first b-day beer is on me!

What time do peeps think they'll be there? Weather depending, I'm shooting for something between 4&5:00pm

I say we set up top ropes on every route over on Red Wall, Mountie Style

It doesn't seem to matter if it's sport or trad, I've taken fair size whippers on both, it doesn't really seem to be a a big fear of falling. I think the down climbing idea might be a good one to try. It seems like when I move into the crux I can't make up my mind where to go or what to do and all that wasted time equals wasted energy, then I get pumped, then I fall.

Sounds like a good plan. Thanks for organizing this Mike

Why?? what happens on the 4th?

I thought this question had come up in a previous thread, but I couldn't find anything when I did a search. My question is, how can I improve my onsight capabilities? I can generally climb .10's without much problem, even get on some easier .11's, but when I walk up to a new route that is within my range or maybe near the edge of it, my brain gets in the way and I struggle like crazy and manage to get myself all pumped out. Who's got some ideas on how to shut that part of my head down so I can just enjoy the climb without all the other crap getting in the way?

Keep your eye on the board, there is usually a call out once a week or so for folks getting out and climbing at Rocky Butte or Broughton's not to mention some weekend activity.

Uhhhmm...cuz he's lazy?

I wouldn't mind hitting Silver Bullet Bluff. There's a couple of nice trad .8s and a one move TR/trad .10c plus some other TR's right there.

See yo's at da butte

Sheeat Ivan, it’s supposed to start raining tonight and not stop until the weekend. The only routes that will be climbable will be the overhanging stuff and since you can barely thrutch your way up .4 what is it you think you’re gonna do out there…..watch??

I've done a search, but came up with nothing...Can anybody give me some info on how to get to ruckle ridge? I'd like to head up tomorrow for a little conditioning hike. Thanks

Maybe there would be less stoned/drunk meth-heads if the news did a feature on the area and drew some attention to the illegal crap that was going on all the time. We may not be the best land stewards, but the climbers seem to be the only ones picking up any of the garbage out there (well climbers and SOLV)

WOW...I am stunned by this ending. I too thought everything was going to be alright when I watched the footage of the NG lifting him off the mountain. My entire family breathed a sigh of relief. My condolences to Peter's family and friends.

It's a great ride. I did it last year while training for a 100 mile mtn bike race. It's very well run and the Plains of Abe are awesome!!!

Geeesh, Bill, yer making me blush...nobody else thinks I climb that way.

Bill, That sounds about right as far as what we climbed. I took the lead and really fought the opening sequence. Lots of balancey smearing, followed by some strong language and eventual whimpering. Even though the crack is thin at the start, it was still very protectable. In fact my first two pieces (first one a 00 Metolius, second one a #3 stopper) held quite nicely as I managed a little whipper that brought me back to within a foot of the ground. I don’t think the route needs any bolts, If “tits” is the route we were on, it was pretty fun and even though a bit run out in spots still takes good gear when you need it. That old block of wood is also a nice touch.

Hi ChrisT! Yeah, I've got the book, but I think this climb is either a new one or a really old one that wasn't included in the PRC book.

Bill's down in Yos. What about Hal Burton, hasn't he done a bunch of stuff down there?