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Batrock
Trad climber
Burbank
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Topic Author's Original Post - Sep 24, 2012 - 08:11pm PT
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For the past 25 years I have been visiting this amazing valley at least 2-4 time a year and sometimes more. Yes the hot springs are amazing and the people interesting and cool but the springs are just a small part of what makes this place so great. Lets hear some stories and see some pictures.
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Sep 24, 2012 - 08:32pm PT
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Do I get a banana for getting close?
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Michelle
Trad climber
the f*#king peninsula.
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Sep 24, 2012 - 08:38pm PT
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You probably have run into my dad at one point. He's been going there for as long as you., or more!
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mctwisted
Trad climber
e.p.
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Sep 24, 2012 - 08:44pm PT
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nice shots batrock, always fun and trippy out there
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lars johansen
Trad climber
San Francisco, CA
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Sep 24, 2012 - 09:14pm PT
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Nice post Batrock. Been going there since the early 70's.
Enjoy Thanksgiving. Unfortunately I'll be elsewhere.
Best
lars
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Batrock
Trad climber
Burbank
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 24, 2012 - 11:08pm PT
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rwedgee
Ice climber
canyon country,CA
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Sep 24, 2012 - 11:23pm PT
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Place looks like Madd Maxx, wilde burros attacking at all hours of the knight, booby traps abound, naked people and lawlessness are the norm.
Giant prehistoric lizards....
Can't wait to go back !!!!
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F10
Trad climber
Bishop
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Sep 24, 2012 - 11:38pm PT
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lars johansen
Trad climber
San Francisco, CA
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Sep 24, 2012 - 11:41pm PT
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[photoid=264978]
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Sheets
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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Sep 24, 2012 - 11:42pm PT
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Damn, I want to go!
Twice I've tried to get down there but the road or snow was too much for my car. Someday...
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Batrock
Trad climber
Burbank
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 24, 2012 - 11:54pm PT
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Early trips
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part-time communist
Mountain climber
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Sep 25, 2012 - 12:12am PT
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Saline Valley is amazing, I did an hour long presentation on Saline Valley for the DPS this past May. Absolutely spectacular place, probably my favorite destination not just for relaxing hot springs and sight seeing (although that is also amazing) but probably my top adventure destination in terms of rugged (jungle magnitude) canyoneering and remoteness. This past April I did a solo first descent straight down Keynot Peak, a canyon that empties out into saline valley, a canyon that gave me 17 rappels, many over 170 ft, with two 250 footers or longer. I never tire of this place, probably been in there over 12-15 times by now.
The people I have met at the hot springs (and their specialized saline vehicles) have been by far some of the most memorable.
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Dapper Dan
Trad climber
Menlo Park
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Sep 25, 2012 - 12:39am PT
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Mtnmun
Trad climber
Top of the Mountain Mun
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Sep 25, 2012 - 01:10am PT
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landscapes painted Plein Air in Saline Valley.
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Batrock
Trad climber
Burbank
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 25, 2012 - 04:05pm PT
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Sep 25, 2012 - 06:17pm PT
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Camped at the "Upper" hot springs.
About to head up Lippencott.
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kennyt
climber
Woodfords,California
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Sep 25, 2012 - 06:23pm PT
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Where are all the trees?
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Sredni Vashtar
Social climber
Far West LA & UK
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Sep 25, 2012 - 06:26pm PT
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Bat, props on the land rovers, good looking beasties
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Batrock
Trad climber
Burbank
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 25, 2012 - 07:06pm PT
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Srendi,
Thanks, I have had several over the years and am under no illusion that they are great vehicles but I have been bitten by the bug. I am down to one now, a 1988 Defender 130" Crew Cab. It has an old 3.5 V8 and has been extremely reliable for the last 8 years I have owned it. I have a 3.9 litre V8 sitting in my garage ready to rebuild and install whenever the 3.5 gives out but it is showing no signs of slowing down. This will be my last Land Rover and have no plans on selling it, I will most likely hand it down to my son and daughter for their adventures when they reach driving age.
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