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TKingsbury
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MT
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Topic Author's Original Post - Nov 29, 2007 - 01:40pm PT
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So there's a good amount of options, but I think the Butte area has drawn the most interest.
(from first ascent press)
This map is an overview of the climbing around Butte.
If you notice along I-90 there is a road (Delmoe Lake Rd.) that loops north from exit 233 to exit 241.
There is a multitude of climbing and free camping through-out here, as well as a nice lake to hang out at.
Some developed climbing options include:
-Dragons Back
(Owl Dihedral, 5.8 2 pitch)photos stolen from RC.com
-Spire Rock
(Dream Weaver, 5.9)usually a TR or lead...
(Practice Chimney, 5.5)
(Left Crack, 5.8)
(Tormentor, 5.10)
these are all shot of the Queen, but there is also good 2 pitch climbs on the King as well
-Homestake Pass
(Gillette Edge, 5.7)
(Dancing Fingers, 5.10)
(Hidden Harvest, 5.11)
-Fantasia
photo from RC.com
-Roof Rock(usually a mountain bike approach)
-Whiskey Gulch(bouldering)
(The Spade)
-Humbug Spires (south of Butte)
(The Wedge)
(Dogleg Crack)
(Balcony Direct)
There are also about 7-10 other bouldering 'zones' interspersed through out the area that are in development, along with lots of potential for new routes and problems.
Check out some of the guidebook here:
http://firstascentpress.com/butte-guide.html
The Pipestone Hot Springs on the map is closed, but I marked the Renova Hot Springs (south of Whitehall) which is a nice close spot for a (free)post-climb/evening soak.
Hot spring info:
http://www.trails.com/tcatalog_trail.asp?trailid=HGR211-018
whatda y'all think?
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mojede
Trad climber
Butte, America
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Nov 29, 2007 - 01:44pm PT
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I would be available for practically any local support needed, including, but not limited too: area beta (climbing and camping), shuttling service, town to camp supply runs, et al.
An airport serves Butte that has a few carrier options.
edit: cuz Blowboarder, your fam' make da trip ?
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 29, 2007 - 01:55pm PT
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That's really up to the folk wanting to come up.
Spring might be a nice time, or perhaps sometime close to the(potential) City of Rocks gathering or Vedauwoo gathering....
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 29, 2007 - 02:02pm PT
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Anyone and everyone who wants to is welcome to attend!
Hopefully this thread can get the details sussed out...
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Internofchoice
Trad climber
NYC,NY
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Nov 29, 2007 - 02:04pm PT
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King and Queen Spire are awesome. Did them a couple years ago on a road trip. Dreamweaver was fun. Not sure if I would boulder it though. But that's just me.
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mojede
Trad climber
Butte, America
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Nov 29, 2007 - 02:31pm PT
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Random photo from: serc.carleton.edu/images
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TwistedCrank
climber
Ideeho
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Nov 29, 2007 - 02:31pm PT
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Pork chop sandwiches instead of sushi?
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
New York, NY
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Nov 29, 2007 - 02:33pm PT
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I would definitely be interested....
Even though I can't see half the photos(loading time is absurd...been waiting 10 minutes already)
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mojede
Trad climber
Butte, America
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Nov 29, 2007 - 02:37pm PT
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TCrank--don't forget about the pasties and gravy !
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Tarbuster
climber
right here, right now
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Nov 29, 2007 - 02:38pm PT
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I am favoring the bouldering venue on one of the days, as it works so well for socializing.
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 29, 2007 - 02:38pm PT
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I probably went a bit overboard on photos(~30)...I'll try to resize some of the bigger ones...
Just trying to give people an idea of the area...
EDIT for Roy:
It'd be great do a day of bouldering. Lots of options and areas...hopefully we can organize some zone tours for those interested...
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mojede
Trad climber
Butte, America
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Nov 29, 2007 - 02:42pm PT
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Jaybro, how about this virgin tasty that I stumbled upon Sunday ? Maybe you too, HJ.
Note the OE 800 can at the base for scale. Hands to wider.
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 30, 2007 - 05:46pm PT
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Tarbuster
climber
right here, right now
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Nov 30, 2007 - 05:53pm PT
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Slow up on the double overhung OW slots fer a bit eh?
Just lookin' at that stuff, my rhuematism is kickin' and my 'roids are a flarin'.
I'm ultra psyched to knock 'em dead for 20/30 minutes on the V0+ highballs though.
Goin' to Montana soon...
Gonnah be a dental floss tycoon!
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 30, 2007 - 05:58pm PT
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Roy I have a bunch of V0+ highballs for ya! Stuff for everyone out here...
Do you have a preferred time frame for this event?
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Tarbuster
climber
right here, right now
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Nov 30, 2007 - 06:09pm PT
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Summertime?
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Kartch
climber
belgrade, mt
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Nov 30, 2007 - 08:10pm PT
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I would but Montana's ghey.
Just kidding, I can cook some dutch oven taters and do what ever else.
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HighGravity
climber
Here, but will be there next week
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Nov 30, 2007 - 08:56pm PT
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I want to go and depending on time of year...I just may.
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