gapertimmy Posted September 29, 2003 Posted September 29, 2003 I had the distinct pleasure of escorting, or shall i say, being escorted by three of the loveliest prana babes around smiffy tuft this past saturday. Muffy, Mustang Sally, and GaperBecky we're in fine form on the warm rock. The crags were rather crowded by the time we got underway, but we went and hit up one of those new climbs just left of Combination blox. Muffy did a fine job leading up the ridge route (and I must say she has some of thoe most interesting personal conversations with herself whilst climbing). I'm not sure of the name of the route, but i believe it goes at .7, is a fun line, some nice exposure in spots, and great views over the pass to jefferson Needless to say, I felt so uber plab being in the fine company of these ladies who we're just crankin away... fellow gapers would pass by, ask what route we we're on, to which i'd always reply "I think its like a 10c or something, I don't know, we just climb whatever looks plab". Afterwards, we scaled over the pass and we're greeted by throngs of mountie-style classes taking up most the popular routes. Below "Roam" was plastered with what appeared to be a mazama group, and spiderman proper was plastered as well. So we just sat back, soaked in some sun, and ate some chub. After lunch Muffy awed the crowds by attacking squashed spider in fine form * (*with an interesting wood block variation). They say pimpin ain't easy, but I think I could get use to climbing with three fine huniez, and if this past saturday was any indication of what Love Fest will be like, sign me up! Thanks eugene gals and becky for yet another plab day at the crag! Quote
Figger_Eight Posted September 29, 2003 Posted September 29, 2003 I can't wait to meet the Oregon crew this weekend Quote
J_Kirby Posted September 29, 2003 Posted September 29, 2003 GT- The route on the right skyline of Asterix pass (from the main area) is Catherine Finds an Edge. Its a bolted 5.7 and proly the one you guys did (stellar views of both sides of the park from there). Sounds like good times. Quote
gapertimmy Posted September 29, 2003 Author Posted September 29, 2003 thats the one J_Kirby! great climb, and i don't think its really known so its usually open. the one to the right of it looks, well, exciting. Quote
sk Posted September 29, 2003 Posted September 29, 2003 for one... Timm@y had to finsh the first climb for me... I scetched at the second to last bolt. WE HAD THE BEST TIME!!!!!!!! Can't wait for this comming weekend Quote
gapertimmy Posted September 29, 2003 Author Posted September 29, 2003 you didn't sketch, you just wanted to see my fine ass leading up the climb, its okay to admit it indeed this weekend is looking to be good, looks like its gonig to cool off into the 70's, perfect imho! Quote
J_Kirby Posted September 29, 2003 Posted September 29, 2003 GT-The one to the right IS kinda exciting actually. Its your stock Smithy nubbin/edge tiptoe for the first bit and mellows at the end to finish at the same anchors as Catherine Finds an Edge. The no-pro step off the pedestal with a bit of exposure made for a pant-loading experience for me when I was just working into 5.9 land. Also, its probably MUCH cleaner than when I did it years ago. Pretty exciting to clip the first couple bolts and look all the way down at the anchors for Jete/Dancer. Quote
gapertimmy Posted September 29, 2003 Author Posted September 29, 2003 damn, that sounds sweet, i gotta do it now. Quote
Distel32 Posted September 29, 2003 Posted September 29, 2003 Yeah! sounds like a fine weekend! GT- I'm getting pumped to be down there this weekend! So many rad routes to get on. Can't wait to meet all you Oregon folk as well. If only my classes would go away this week....... Side note- I'm bring a couple Prana ladies down myself Timmay, some friends who live in my dorm, and they are strong women! Quote
gapertimmy Posted September 29, 2003 Author Posted September 29, 2003 Distel32 said: Side note- I'm bring a couple Prana ladies down myself Timmay, some friends who live in my dorm, and they are strong women! i will show you the ways of being a ropegun PIMP, we'z be like snoop and fitty cent up in da smiffy hizzooooo Quote
skyclimb Posted September 30, 2003 Posted September 30, 2003 Timmy, I saw that wood block variation. I did get my rope back at 8:00 p.m. that night by a party who had spent 7 hours en route(wherever i may roam). They unstuck my rope from the third pitch, let it drop, and then I bailed. Turns out the leader of the two dropped his ATC, and didn't know the munter, so his partner would lower him down to a rap station. Then he would lower his partner down. I hope those chaps made it out alive. 5 pitches, 7 hours, two man team??? Glad to hear your trip was of the finest order, another awaits Quote
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