COL._Von_Spanker Posted October 10, 2002 Share Posted October 10, 2002 So you've got some vacation time that has to be used in the next few months and not much money. Where would you go? Ice climbing? J-tree? Ouray? Tahoe (gambling!!!) Red Rocks?The place must be driving distance, and remember not much money to burn. Ok so I'm trying to get ideas here, there are just so many good places to go, and I can't decide what to do. But I know I'm going to be climbin' or doin' some other winter activity. Where would you go and why.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt.Caveman Posted October 10, 2002 Share Posted October 10, 2002 When is your 10 days ? Right now ? 2 months from now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter_Puget Posted October 10, 2002 Share Posted October 10, 2002 Right now! Zion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COL._Von_Spanker Posted October 10, 2002 Author Share Posted October 10, 2002 I have to give a two weeks notice, but basically whenever i want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg_W Posted October 10, 2002 Share Posted October 10, 2002 What have you been doing all summer? Do you want to stretch your rock climbing season? Zion or Red Rocks would be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Posted October 10, 2002 Share Posted October 10, 2002 CAC hut to hut out on the Wapata, if it's a winter thing you're after, although I hear that's much nicer in Spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paco Posted October 10, 2002 Share Posted October 10, 2002 My $0.02 - Joshua Tree now for rock or Banff come Feb/March for ice. Or you could always go to Smiffy Rox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg_W Posted October 10, 2002 Share Posted October 10, 2002 I would head North and have Dru show you all his secret Canadian scramble projects! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik Posted October 10, 2002 Share Posted October 10, 2002 depending on your desires.... i would put my money on the desert sw.....you have some of the best cragging in the world....5.10 leader almost madatory...you have killer dersert towers....and canyoneering...and mtn biking..plus some very surreal hiking and what not.....the beer in utah obviously blows goatz....so plan accordingly...also down there is like a couple other people mentioned is ZION!!! i have lcimbed there 3 times and i would have to say it is one of the best places to get big routes done.....walls my friend walls......not much in the way of cragging....it is about 4-8 hours between moab and zion....... red rocks would be cool, but vegas is right there and what is the point of driving there if you can fly there for cheaper??? but then again you could prolly say that about most places.... jtree would be nice, still kinda warm, but near perfect...though the wind.....oh the wind....please stop this frinkin wind!!!!! hmmm....too early for good consistant ice....and skiing will be here soon, go climbing!!!!!! i will be getting laid off here towards the end of the month(that is the rumor atleast) i might be up for some roadtrippin!!! you need a partner??? erik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_noggin Posted October 10, 2002 Share Posted October 10, 2002 THE CITY The city of rocks that is. You might check out Maple canyon also. Jt and red rox are too hot till the end of nov. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pope Posted October 10, 2002 Share Posted October 10, 2002 Get fit in the City of Rocks, climb the Grande Tit in Jackson, then warm down at Devil's Tower and fly home. [ 10-18-2002, 09:09 PM: Message edited by: pope ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COL._Von_Spanker Posted October 10, 2002 Author Share Posted October 10, 2002 quote: Originally posted by erik: depending on your desires.... i will be getting laid off here towards the end of the month(that is the rumor atleast) i might be up for some roadtrippin!!! you need a partner??? erik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COL._Von_Spanker Posted October 10, 2002 Author Share Posted October 10, 2002 quote: Originally posted by erik: depending on your desires.... i will be getting laid off here towards the end of the month(that is the rumor atleast) i might be up for some roadtrippin!!! you need a partner??? erik Yeah, I'll be lookin' for partnah's. Driving is a pain, but it offers the opportunity to go to mutiple places. Stop at smiff then head to Utah, the worlds best place to party... Zion and red rocks would be great. I love Smiff, but I reserve that for 3 day weekends, I want to go where I normaly can't go unless I've got time. So thanks for all the suggestions everyone, Another idea, take the vacation over thanksgiving and get an even longer trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt.Caveman Posted October 10, 2002 Share Posted October 10, 2002 I would hit the desert sw. period. just get lost down there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobinc Posted October 10, 2002 Share Posted October 10, 2002 Another vote for canyoneering and desert cracks. The Henrys must be gorgeous right now. Also consider getting on Westwater or similar and catching a wave or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gapertimmy Posted October 10, 2002 Share Posted October 10, 2002 this is rather simple.... a 10 day trip to Aurora would be ideal.... good food, and free popcorn at ricks, and the vu ain't half bad either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg_W Posted October 10, 2002 Share Posted October 10, 2002 quote: Originally posted by gapertimmy: this is rather simple.... a 10 day trip to Aurora would be ideal.... good food, and free popcorn at ricks, and the vu ain't half bad either. He'd have to sell his car and walk to Rick's just to afford 10 days worth of lap dances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobBob Posted October 10, 2002 Share Posted October 10, 2002 I'd go huntin'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg_W Posted October 10, 2002 Share Posted October 10, 2002 quote: Originally posted by RobBob: I'd go huntin'. I've got 9 days to kill: Elk Season, Nov. 16-24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COL._Von_Spanker Posted October 10, 2002 Author Share Posted October 10, 2002 GT, your lingo is hittin' way to close to home... You're certainly a Plab fellow. This is very interesting though having spent all the years of my life near or on Aurora, I know it like the back of my hand and don't need any 99 beta, but thanks. Try catching the 16 in front of canlis, you'll meet some fine ladies there. Erik, I think J Tree will be a go, along with visiting my brother in Long Beach for some surfing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gapertimmy Posted October 10, 2002 Share Posted October 10, 2002 Von Spank... lemme know if you'll be coming through bend to or from the desert so we can go smiffy rox and drink jubel ale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MountainMan Posted October 10, 2002 Share Posted October 10, 2002 Ten days sounds like a good amount of time to have a good old North Cascades Jamboree to me. I'd go up and spend some time on Ragged Ridge .. maybe climb Katsuk, Cosho, and Kimtah. Then I might go over and hit up Monument, Blackcap, Osceola, and Lago. Then if I had enough energy I'd check out Snowfield on the way back. Now is a good time to see the fall colors. Those 4 days of sunshine in the 7 day forecast look quite nice .. we probably won't be seeing any 4 day stretches like that for a while around here (if this 4 day stretch even pans out). Pros of MountainMan's Plan : -Cheap -Fun -Beautiful -Alpine -Cheap Cons : -None So there you have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambone Posted October 10, 2002 Share Posted October 10, 2002 quote: Originally posted by COL. Von Spanker: So you've got some vacation time that has to be used in the next few months and not much money. Where would you go? Ice climbing? J-tree? Ouray? Tahoe (gambling!!!) Red Rocks?The place must be driving distance, and remember not much money to burn. Ok so I'm trying to get ideas here, there are just so many good places to go, and I can't decide what to do. But I know I'm going to be climbin' or doin' some other winter activity. Where would you go and why.......... I haven't read all this thread, so I may be repeating someone... My parents live in Tahoe, so I'd stop there on my way to the Valley. But Tahoe isn't a good place to be if you don't have much money...I'd get a good dinner from mom, go shopping for canned chilli, and pack the hual bag. Then drive to the valley 4hrs) and get straight on El Cap, don't fuck around with Camp4. Spend 5-7 days on the PO, Mescalito, the Muir, or trade route of your choice, then drive home in a push just be for work on the 11th morning. This has allways been my trip of choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Off_White Posted October 10, 2002 Share Posted October 10, 2002 You can't go wrong with most of the suggestions here, and Utah, Jtree, and Red Rocks have a lot to offer. Here's another couple more-off-the-beaten-track ideas. Its getting to be a dodgy season, but consider the Needles, Sequoia, or Domelands in the southern Sierras. If the sun's out, you'll be comfortable, and you might go a week without seeing another climber. Great rock too, you'll get a little more mileage out of your tips too compared to JTree Canon Tajo has a lot to offer, like Joshua Tree without the crowds. (A friends report from last weekend was that there wasn't a campsite to be had in the entire monument last weekend) Tajo also has Trono Blanco, with walls and long free routes. Beta is tough to come by (mine is all old and fuzzy) but the beer is great and the location is fabulous. It is at 5000 feet, and if a bad weather system comes in you'll see why it's been nicknamed "poor man's patagonia." The Bishop area is another possibility, though I fear its becoming increasingly trendy. Weather permitting, you can scurry up into the fringes of the range to places like Pine Creek and Bishop Creek, the Buttermilks are stacks of fun with Jtree like roped climbing in the area. Deadman's Summit may be cold, but the tuff bouldering there is just awesome, and the soft pumice makes for great landings. Owens River Gorge is lunkhead sport pulling terrain for sure, but bound to be fun for a couple days. Of course, there are also the newly popular Happy Boulders with a couple bazillion problems (and lots of easy ones). I'm only going to have a week, so that's were I'm headed come October 25th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted October 10, 2002 Share Posted October 10, 2002 10 days of hotbox in Muir Hut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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