Rocksanyone
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I might be able to make it down there that first weekend and possibly longer. Let me know if you're firm on going and I'll be there!
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I was thinking of Joshua tree in april, but if that doesn't happen, I'm up for Red rocks.
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Next weekend is free! If your up for some climbing then, LETS GO!!I was thinking Smith.......
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Teminal, Excellent points and every word understood! I am just starting out and have a few experienced friends who are going to help me. But I never can get enough info. I sponge everything that I can get. If you have anything more to tell it would be more than welcome! Thanks
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Hood River Oregon is an awsome place! I visit there every July for the Gorge games! The best place to climb (in my opinion)would be Smith Rock. It's about two hours south, it's one of my fav places to climb! Weekends are a bit busy though. I know there are some local climbers who will have other places to go that might not be such a drive. I'll be going by Hood river on my way to Smith many times this Spring and summer and you are more than welcome to join in. Just pm me when you get in and we'll hook up.
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danielpatricksmith said:
I disagree with most of the previous posts. Training with a heavy pack trains you to be slow. The mountains you mentioned can all be climbed with a pack no heavier than 20 pounds if you pack carefully.
Train by running. Here are some suggestions:
Couger Mt; Wilderness Creek Trailhead on SR 900 ~4 miles south of I-90.
Tiger Mt. Highpoint Way, exit 20 on I-90. There is a great route on Tiger called 6/12 summits that is 34 miles with 8,000 + feet of elevation gain.
Mt Si. Nice for a quick, easy run.
If you are worried about not being strong enough then lift weights twice a week. Squats, lunges, leg press can build serious muscles.
I love trail running! I try to run up at Tiger and Cougar as often as I can. As with weights I train about 5-6 days a week. less when I have my kids.. The trail you're speaking of on Tiger,6/12 summits do you or is there a way to get this on paper? That sounds like a solid day of trails that I would be interested in. Thanks!!!
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leejams said:
Oh and I forgot to mention whitehorse for a training climb. You can drive right to the trailhead and it is like just under 6,000 vertical foot climb. I will give ya a shout when I head back if interested.
Absolutly, Give me a pm when you might be going up next and I'll be sure to join you! Thanks!!
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Oh, you should see my face! I have a nice gash on my chin, My bottom lip was split and my forhead also was home to a nice bloody lump. My knee hit the Ice rapping down a slick piece of ice. That was my fault. I was in aw of my first Multi pitch Ice climb. John took a pict after my face grinding day, maybe he'll post it here for everyone to see just how ugly I am..
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Thanks for all your help! Although is it really good to suffer sooo much. I am trying to be easy on my knees. ACL replacment surgery last June has slowed me down a bit but not my enthusiasm. I like Mailbox! It's been a couple years since I went up that one. Forgot exactly the location but I never forgot the thigh burn. In a downpoor up that trail. Had a blast comming down though!!
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If for some reason I don't head on up to Lilooet, I'm up for the drive to Smith!!! Small car great gas mileage! But I do hope to get back on the ice though...
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You could also check out Mountainmadness.com they have classes that cover everything. I had my intro to rock climbing with them and had a blast! They are local.
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jja said:
Your knee still hurts Craig ??
shit and I was going to call to see if you wanted to go again 
Make that call!!! It only hurts when I laugh!!! Damn I guess that's all the time
I climbed alll day Sunday with it at the waterfall, I'll be damned if it will keep me from going up again!! I can get off work by 3pm Friday!! -
I was hoping someone could give me some info on a long day hike that would give me a good workout. I'm in the planning stages to do some alpine climbing. Rainer, Adams, Hood and Shasta, not necessarily in that order but those are on my "to do" list for this spring and summer. I hiked up Mt. Si on Monday and it was a fair workout. I did it in about 80minutes, without a pack up to Haystack. I thought about caring a pack but I've read that it's not necessary to do so.
Any suggestions would be appreciated!
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I'm free monday! Still working off a knee injury from Ice climbing up at Lillooet but that didn't stop me!
What's a little pain anyway... 
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Looks like I'm up for some Ice this weekend! But if for some reason it does not go thru, I'll let you know!
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It's a free weekend! I'm up for anything!! If Smith is in the stars, let's do it!! If a hike is all we can come up with, well ok, Just make it a good one! Anybody willing to take me Ice climbing, I'm green in that area but I'm hoping to add that to my resume. How about some single track on my hard tail! Well, I'll be on my hardtail........what you ride is up to you. You know that just didn't sound right.....
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How about Mailbox Peak? Now that's a workout
3800' in 2 miles...and some Dr. Suess to read when you top out...
Mailbox is great!!!! E-mail me and I'm there!!!!!! Or for any other hike for that matter
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I'll tell ya what. I'll put on the studs and drive us there! I'm up for it next weekend!!!!! Or if that's outa the question, Smith is just 5hrs away!!!! 40mpg Hwy
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OK, Ice climbing sounds great!! Only one problem, I havn't any geer any no one to show me the ropes (ice). Climbing Ice was (is) on my "things to do" list for this winter. If you are experienced in ice and are willing to take on an enthusiastic rock climber, I'm THERE!!!!!!!!
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My partner left me for a woman!!! Can you believe that?!?!
I was last climbing at 10-11 before my knee problems. Now that I have a new knee I'm more than ready to get back on the rocks! I've been training at the gym nearly every day this past fall and winter. A girlfriend down in California has been rubbing it in that she's been climbing trad down at Joshua tree this past month and is there right now. Happy for her but I'm just a little jealious. I'm off work by 3:30pm and free every other weekend. Kids the other weekends. But I take them climbing too.
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How about Feb 21st pm thru 23rd? Weather permitting of course. Possibly longer. I'm in need of some climbing!!!
JTree suggestions
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I have a friend who has been living there for the past two months. That can happen when you don't have a job...She is down in Hidden valley, her name is Michele Beaty. You can't miss her. Long blond hair and quite good looking! Totally a wonderful person! She would be more that happy to help you guys out. Have fun! I'm hoping to get down there next month for a week!