Paul_Certa Posted June 6, 2003 Posted June 6, 2003 Middle East Wall (we should read this as the entire cliff system) is closed until August 1st. See attached emails. -----Original Message----- From: Robert Kent Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2003 7:22 AM To: Paul Certa; John Crock Cc: Therese Martin; Matt Monda Subject: Re: Falcon on Middle East Wall I have closed the Middle East Wall the past few years for a nesting falcon. The climbing closure last until August 1.<SNIP> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Certa" To: "John Crock"; "Robert D Kent" Cc: "Therese Martin" Sent: Monday, June 02, 2003 10:33 PM Subject: Falcon on Middle East Wall > Robert and John, > > This past Sunday, Terry and I saw a peregrine falcon or some other bird of > prey on the West End of Middle East Wall. As we approached "Rhino Lining" > from the East, the bird continuously circled overhead making a very loud and > alarming cry and dove down at us occasionally. We turned around and left > after a few moments - the bird stopped crying before we reached the forth > class descent that separated the West End from the Middle Section. We did > not try to verify the location of the presumed nest, but it is probably in > the vicinity of the cliff between "Rhino Lining" and "Be a Barbie Doll". > > Page 48 of the 2nd edition of "Frenchman Coulee - A rock climbers guide" has > a good photograph showing Middle East Wall and the location of the West End. > If you don't have a copy of the book, check out this link for an overview: > http://users.owt.com/wrobins/me_west.html - the fourth class descent is at > the extreme left hand side of the picture. And this link: > http://users.owt.com/wrobins/view.html?me_west9.jpg has an enlargement with > route names. > > Based on the bird's response, I assume that a partial voluntary closure of > Middle East Wall is in order. This would include the West End and the two > areas on the cliffs below the West End called The Dungeon and Sanctuary. > > What do you think? I would like any guidance you may have on if this is an > appropriate action. And if so, for how long should the cliff be closed - > through the end of July? I can post notices on various internet message > boards and arrange for a poster on the reader board in the parking lot. > > If you would like to talk to me, try my work phone (<snip>) anytime > after 9 am. > > Paul Certa Quote
Szyjakowski Posted June 6, 2003 Posted June 6, 2003 GOOD THAT PLACE SUX! WORSE THAN THE FEATHERS! Quote
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