A run on the Matrix (NC) in November (short TR)

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Crimpergirl

Social climber

St. Looney

Topic Author's Original Post - Jan 28, 2007 - 06:40pm PT

The last of November, Arno and I drove to Whitesides to do the Matrix. This climb is 8 or 9 pitches and mixed. The top several pitches are on the headwall. The thing never lets up and was fun fun fun!

Here are a few photos from that day. Though it was the end of November, we were baking hot. It was awesome!

Having a great time! We are the most fortunate people to be able to climb.

I like this shot because you can see the headwall coming up. It's a lot further to the top than it looks from here. See all the dried vegetation on the wall? The thing hadn't been done in a long time. I have all sorts of lichen or whatever that is in my hair and all over! Think I consumed a fair amount as well. :)

Cool photo of Arno as he is preparing to take off. I like the effect that this picture has. Plus, for once, it's not a butt shot of him. :)

We got to the top just in time to see the sunset. Beautiful day, beautiful climb and fantastic fun.

I can't wait to get back out to Whitesides and do some of the other climbs like Little Miss Dangerous and the OR.

WBraun

climber

Jan 28, 2007 - 06:43pm PT

That's a girl, keep passing the ball, and shoot to score.

Just see, it's a great game ..........

Crimpergirl

Social climber

St. Looney

Topic Author's Reply - Jan 28, 2007 - 06:48pm PT

Near the top, I encountered this enormous roof. At least it felt enormous by that time. Ha!

WBraun

climber

Jan 28, 2007 - 06:49pm PT

Great shot!

goatboy smellz

climber

boulder county

Jan 28, 2007 - 06:51pm PT

Shaaweet!
The Crimp in action.

Ed Hartouni

Trad climber

Livermore, CA

Jan 28, 2007 - 07:36pm PT

thanks for the TR, I don't know to be happy or sad that there are so many places to climb that I haven't climbed yet...

Jello

Social climber

No Ut

Jan 28, 2007 - 09:11pm PT

Good-looking climb - good-looking climber(s)! Nice trip report and photos, Crimpie. Thanks! Say hey to Arno for me, next time you see him, will you?

climber

The City of Lost Angels

Jan 28, 2007 - 10:43pm PT

Beautiful photos Crimpy. Thanks for this great post.

By the way, where in St. Louis do you live?

climbrunride

Trad climber

Durango, CO

Jan 28, 2007 - 11:36pm PT

That looks OUTSTANDING! But where the heck is that? I imagine it is nowhere near St. Louis.

EDIT: I found it in another thread - the 'bump yer thread" thread: NC. Looks like lots of fun!

john hansen

climber

Jan 28, 2007 - 11:39pm PT

I've never seen a picture of crimpie when she dosen't have a big grin on her face.

Jaybro

Social climber

The West

Jan 28, 2007 - 11:51pm PT

Great photos/report and yup, another place to get to.

SammyLee

Trad climber

Memphis

Jan 29, 2007 - 12:14am PT

Great pics Crimp. These kinds of pictures, the places, the people, I swear, it makes me want (more) to become a climbing bum.

Whitesides looks like a great place to climb and I know Arno has put up some bold routes there. I have been listening to his book on CD (Highly recommended folks!) and he talks about Whitesides a bit.

It's cold now in Memphis and the itch to climb is growing stronger. Gotta get out West or East, somewhere out of this flat river bottom.

Crimpergirl

Social climber

St. Looney

Topic Author's Reply - Jan 29, 2007 - 07:30am PT

You can actually see Whitesides (it's near Highlands, North Carolina) if you go to Google earth and 'fly' there. Really cool. I am looking forward to getting back.

L asked where in STL I live - I live in Pasadena Hills near UMSL. One mile south of 70. Easy to get into and out of town. And oh, do I dream of getting out of town!

Porkchop_express

Trad climber

thats what she said...

Mar 10, 2009 - 11:00pm PT

that looks righteous! i am heading down there in May for a hot minute. I hope it's not intolerably hot...as of this moment I am just a little more inspired than previously!