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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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Topic Author's Original Post - Aug 27, 2012 - 12:48am PT
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Rumor has it, Psyche Ledge, Saturday September 8, 19:00 ish?
Unsanctioned, unofficial.
It's a Park now so unlike the old days, no booze, no fire, no mayhem.
Possible dinosaur sightings, war stories, slander and lies.
Unofficially, there's interest in designating the old haunt as historically significant and allowing for for some renovations.
That is if course if we're interested.
What's the odds it rains?
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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 31, 2012 - 02:40am PT
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Flagrant bumpmosis.
Rumor persists, might spread it some more.
Think I'll check it out, just in case it's for real.
Especially if Mighty's going to be there and BK starts a rave.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Aug 31, 2012 - 02:44am PT
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I heard a rumor at dinner a few more people might attend.. I will be there for sure! ;)
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Aug 31, 2012 - 02:46am PT
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I'm making a rumor right here that a Yank or two might even show up.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Aug 31, 2012 - 02:00pm PT
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What? Did I scare someone? This sounds like a fun event. The last and only time I spent on Psyche Ledge was at Daryl's memorial. It would be cool to revisit. I won't drink as much this time.
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Scrubber
climber
Straight outta Squampton
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Lookin' forward to it!
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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 2, 2012 - 02:09am PT
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Apparently propane BBQs are OK Jim.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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I'm psyched. I got the days off and will be headed north across the border where security restricts the transportation of things that completely normal people use to enhance the enjoyment of their meager lives or to reduce the pain of the struggle. I'm sure someone will have my back. You guys are the Rock.
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Oplopanax
Mountain climber
The Deep Woods
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Saturday Sept. 8th is the Grand Fondo so the Hwy 99 will be closed from West Van to Squamish for something like from 6:30 AM to 4 PM or something like that. expect multi-hour delays, take the train )ha) or get there the night before...
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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They are expecting most of the riders to be through Squamish by 12:30 so things should settle down for that portion of the highway by early afternoon. Things will be pretty crazy going up to Whistler for the afternoon and coming home after the event but should settle down by the time the Psyche Ledge party is wrapping up.. I`m gonna try and get a site at the chief so i don`t have to go far after :)
Here is the link to the traffic advisory http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012TRAN0082-001270.htm
edit: The highway is not closed! They are just advising of delays.
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skidrc
Trad climber
Vancouver, BC
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Got your back wayno
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Relic
Social climber
Vancouver, BC
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I'll plow my way thru the fondo to be there for sure!
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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My best scenario is to leave Seattle around noon. I hope I will miss any clusterfun on the highways.
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klk
Trad climber
cali
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sorry to have to miss this.
drunken laps on weasels rip my flesh.
i havent been back since the park status and reno. did they leave that sinkhole blacktop? or did it all get pulled up or paved over?
i prolly wouldnt even recognize it now.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Tami it will be all over by sunday!! boooo!
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Tami, you're makin' me cry.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Tami the traffic will mellow out by the time we are done.. damn bikers!
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RyanD
climber
Squamish
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Grand fondle has screwed me the past 2 years trying to get to work in whis by 4pm on Saturday night. It will be a huge factor south of & in Squamish till at least noon. If u are heading south before then don't expect making a left turn off the hwy an easy task. If u are heading north from van may the force be with you as you share a collective current of over 8000 pairs of spandex shorts. Sorry I won't be there, sounds like a good session will go down.
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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 4, 2012 - 10:27am PT
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Fondo schmondo!
You guys can scrub by headlamp, lead 5.12X, raise kids AND find time to show up here at the Taco and be shut down by a bike race?
To quote Daryl, YOUR LIGHT!
Well, the upside is smaller turnout, greater intimacy and fewer people to share bk's E stash!
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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I have my room booked and I found my passport. Beauty. The only other question is wine or beer or both?
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Duh.. ;) Bring it with you though, it ain't cheap up here :) you can buy canuck beer cheaper than we can!
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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I hope to be there, if not too busy picking berries, fighting off half-baked gondola proposals, removing graffiti, dodging bicycles, and climbing. What time?
Perry, did you get my message?
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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 5, 2012 - 01:53am PT
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Mighty, got you message.
Will call tomorrow or see you Saturday.
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Hmm, the fire thing at least may not be "on" this weekend.
District of Squamish
September 6, 2012
For Immediate Release:
“Extreme” Fire Hazard Throughout the DOS and the Coastal Fire Zone
Hot, dry weather in combination with forecasted outflow winds and no rain expected in the near future has resulted in EXTREME fire hazard conditions throughout the District of Squamish and the Coastal Fire Zone.
A fire ban has not been issued at this time, but fires are restricted to private property and supervised campsites. Fires in campsites and on private property should be no greater than .5 meters in height/diameter and under the constant supervision of a competent adult with a water source readily available to extinguish the fire when required.
The public is advised to use caution when engaging in outdoor activities as once started fires have the potential to spread rapidly and can threaten property and life. The public is also reminded that smoking is not permitted on trails, in parks and other public outdoor areas. Anyone who violates or committees an offence under the District of Fire Service Bylaw can be liable on a summary conviction to a fine up to $10,000.
With many exciting events taking place this weekend (GranFondo, Brackendale Fall Fair etc.), the public is encouraged to call 911 immediately if they spot grass or bush fires or if there appears to be an abandoned campfire. Every fire situation is a race against time. Quick action by the public ensures emergency response teams can react swiftly and minimize the damage. With the current dry conditions, a carelessly tossed cigarette, sparks from a chainsaw or a hot exhaust pipe coming into contact with grass all have the potential to start a wildfire. The “Extreme” fire hazard rating demands extreme caution.
For BC Parks restrictions visit www.bcparks.ca and restriction for lands beyond the District of Squamish visit the BC Ministry of Forest and Range Forest Service, Wildfire Management Branch website at www.bcwildfire.ca. If you require more information, please contact Squamish Fire Rescue at 604-898-9666.
Sounds like there may be a full closure next week, if we don't get some rain.
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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It sounds like a gas-fired BBQ might be OK, although we'd probably want to ask, and have fire putting out equipment close by. A dragon might be helpful in that regard - we could use it for preventive purposes.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Just don't run over the hosers...while they are fully inflated!
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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I'm on my way. Keep your eyes open for a goofy looking yank couple with a dog wandering around the park looking clueless.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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ya that narrows it down ;)
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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The bikers are done! Things are back to normal here in squampton. Stoked for the party tonight! Weather is great! Come on down!
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thekidcormier
Gym climber
squamish, b.c.
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Jimb- are you still bringing the Q? Or should I bring mine, or should we each bring one?
Bk; how much for the blue aliens?
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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 8, 2012 - 08:20pm PT
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Heading for the Ledge now.
Small genny (very quiet Honda), weed whacker, pruning devices, rake and Coleman lantern for nocturnal frivolities.
Also ghetto blaster, freshly loaded up I Phone w/ Hendrix, Santana, Yes, Doobies, Cobham, RTF and other seventies classics.
Could be interesting.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Par-tay! On the way there!
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Perry- Thanks for the great party! It was very cool to meet everyone. I love the climbing community. Everyone is so friendly! Tami you missed out! And no traffic! LIGHT!!!!
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Relic
Social climber
Vancouver, BC
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I left for Squamish from Van at 12:15 and got to the Chief just after 1:00. There was zero traffic and hardly anyone parked at the Chief even. Bouldered, splatted, limped around, whined, par-tayed, and drove back to Van on a ghost-town like highway. Easy pie.
It was nice to meet everyone. Thanks for hosting it Perry!
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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 9, 2012 - 04:30pm PT
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Well, we did it.
In spite of the short notice, minimal promotion, the Grand Fondo and prior commitments of invited alumni (Tami especially), approximately thirty people showed up for the (first annual?) Psyche Ledge Rendezvous.
(Regrets and best wishes were sent by Robin Barley, Kevin McLane, Scott Flavelle, Dick Mitten and Dave Lane to name a few.)
Jim showed up early, helped with preparations and provided enough baked sockeye salmon to go around.
The Bear made a brief appearance but couldn't handle the bugs (or so he said) and vanished.
Big Jim validated the whole affair with his presence, brought lawn chairs, shared his smokes and provided much needed historical perspective.
Wayno made the trip up from Seattle with wife and dog and along with a couple visting lads from south of the line, made sure the Americans were well represented.
Mighty provided avuncular oversight and moral compass.
Senator Howe showed up once things were underway and dignified the proceedings as only he can.
Big Mike, Relic, Luke and friends introduced some of Squamish's new generation to the old and now they have their own Psyche Ledge stories and personal connections.
Everybody stayed tied in on The Ledge, behaved well and left the place tidy. Most agreed Psyche Ledge is deserving of recognition as historically significant and important to Squamish climbing culture.
Interpretive signage, a covered picnic table and an annual rendezvous will be discussed with BC Parks.
Thanks to everyone who showed up, helped out and made this a worthwhile and rewarding effort.
(Everyone else is LIGHT!)
See you next year?
PB
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Thanks, Perry, for the idea and the organizing, and to Jim for the great salmon! Hopefully we can have a regular event there.
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Scrubber
climber
Straight outta Squampton
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Sep 10, 2012 - 12:30am PT
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That was a lot of fun. It was great to finally shake hands with some of the names I've seen here and on squamishclimbing.com. Sorry I had to leave early, parental obligations... I vote for a bi-annual event signalling the dawn and dusk of each climbing season. Hopefully lots more of you can make it next time.
It would be great to have that little patch of old pavement recognized officially for it's significance to Squamish's climbing history. I'm behind you 100% on that initiative Perry.
Kris
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Relic
Social climber
Vancouver, BC
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Sep 10, 2012 - 06:50pm PT
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In the group shot of Jim B's above you have from left to right Big Jim Sinclair, myself, TheSoloClimber aka. NFR, Dean, and our gracious host Perry Beckham. While there were no chainsaw attacks, or hallucination inducing tabs being shared, some of us managed a bevie or eight. A possible drunk dialing attempt was thwarted in the bud by a concerned adult. You're lucky Tami... HarhHar snicker.
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Sep 10, 2012 - 06:59pm PT
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Man, if that's what y'all call a 'ledge' then your collective accomplishments
are all the more impressive!
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Sep 10, 2012 - 07:04pm PT
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Me and the Mrs. had a fine time with three or so generations of some of Squamish's finest. The weather was way better than the last time I was there and I didn't drink nearly half as much as that time either but it was still a lot of fun. Boris the dog was being very cool so he must of liked everyone too.
If this becomes an annual gig, next time I will come up the day before and do some grilling.
Cheers and thanks, Perry and everyone else, for the good times.
Wayno, Masha and Boris.
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MH2
climber
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Sep 10, 2012 - 09:35pm PT
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Same Dean as seen above?
Thanks, brownie!
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brownie
Trad climber
squamish
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Sep 10, 2012 - 09:56pm PT
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thats the man himself!!
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Sep 12, 2012 - 03:08am PT
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couple more pics.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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So when is the second annual Psyche Ledge party going to happen? I want to be sure I get the time off from work. I am really looking forward to a good time. I will bring food this time. Mex.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Bump.
anyone?
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Aug 15, 2013 - 02:07pm PT
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Good call Wayno. We should do this again. Food this time eh? Sounds rad! Let's get it together!!
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Aug 17, 2013 - 01:46pm PT
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Bump
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Aug 19, 2013 - 01:42pm PT
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The 6th sounds good to me. If it is anytime between the 9th and the 23rd of Sept. I can't make it.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Aug 19, 2013 - 08:26pm PT
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evening bump
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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Aug 19, 2013 - 08:32pm PT
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Having spent a significant part of my young life on Psyche Ledge, I was pretty bummed about not making it last year. I'll try to be there this year.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Aug 23, 2013 - 02:25am PT
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Let's do this thing then! Wayno are you gonna come up for the weekend? We can get some pitches in!
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Aug 23, 2013 - 02:28am PT
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I really want to. Timing is the key. I have a lot on my plate right now but i need some recreation. Has anyone talked to Perry?
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Aug 23, 2013 - 02:30am PT
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Not i. I'll shoot him a pm.
Edit: pm sent.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Aug 23, 2013 - 02:40am PT
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Sweet. I suppose later in Sept. is not good for you? Facelift or something? That would be a cool gathering... ... some other time.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Aug 23, 2013 - 02:49am PT
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Ya, Sandra, Brownie and I are going to facelift! Stoked! Too bad you can't come to that.
Edit
Vvvvvvvvv
Nice!
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Aug 23, 2013 - 02:55am PT
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I'm a slave to my loved ones right now. I am going to the Oakdale gig though. That I can't miss. I have family nearby also.
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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 23, 2013 - 11:29pm PT
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Good to see interest in a repeat of this worthy event as I was starting to ponder putting out the word.
I prefer Saturday evening to Friday as we generally had our biggest gatherings on Saturdays in the old days. It's also easier for me to prep for and attend on a Saturday than a Friday what with work etc. Ditto for others who may have to travel any distance.
Last year was the second Saturday in September.
This year that date is Sept 14 which conflicts with Luke and Aislin's wedding so that's not ideal.
Didn't think it would be cool to do it on the Labour Day weekend but that's not out of the question for me.
So, Saturday Sept. 7, or Saturday Sept 21 are the best options.
I'll call it based on responses.
PB (aka Chief)
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Aug 24, 2013 - 12:56am PT
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The 7th works better for me! Don't worry about the grand fondle Tami! Just stay in squish for the night. Traffic was pretty reasonable last year later in the evening
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TheSoloClimber
Trad climber
Vancouver
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Aug 24, 2013 - 12:58am PT
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In keeping with the tradition of having it last year during the bike race, I'm all for Saturday.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Aug 24, 2013 - 01:10am PT
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Friday the 6th or Saturday the 7th would be best for me. Since Jim is bringing the BBQ, I will bring some Carne Asada to grill up, along with some salsas and tortillas.
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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 24, 2013 - 11:32am PT
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OK, it's sounding a lot like Saturday Sept 7.
That'd be two weeks today.
Will probably check in with Katy and do a preparatory pass with the forest razor and weed whacker.
Will rig a Special Effects fire with propane flame bar and ceramic logs for faux ambience.
No booze in the park etc.
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Tricouni
Mountain climber
Vancouver
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Aug 24, 2013 - 12:03pm PT
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Damm ... I can't make ANY of the proposed dates. Maybe next year. I'd sure like to meet more of the younger climbers.
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RyanD
climber
Squamish
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Aug 24, 2013 - 02:32pm PT
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Sounds cool, I gotta work that night so depending on what time y'all show up I may or may not make it.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Aug 26, 2013 - 02:35am PT
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I'm coming up from Screwattle on Friday. I will probably get a room in Squamish. If I could get a kitchen to do some prep, I could rock the food. Otherwise, I will bring pre-prepared stuff in a cooler and make do. If someone has a camp table that would be nice.
Jim, when you say BBq, does that mean you have a grilling device? I can cook the Carne Asada on anything from an open fire to a skillet on a stove. I just need to know what I'm dealing with and plan accordingly.
The food will be free and prepared with love.
Peace out.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Hey Wayno!
Nina and Kyle have kindly volunteered their kitchen for prep work. She is going to make her pulled pork.
I have a few extra lawn chairs i think i could bring, as seating was lacking last year. We could bring some paper plates and plastic cutlery too.
Looking forward to it. Looks like we're gonna have some nice weather too!
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Sweet, Mike. I'll give you a call tonight.
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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 4, 2013 - 11:04am PT
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Sorry to report that work may keep me from attending this year.
If that turns out to be the case, in the words of Yabo "Arc On With the Power of the Burnouts of Gore"!
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Jul 27, 2014 - 10:34am PT
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Early bump for the third annual Psyche Ledge party. I need to make sure I get the time off work. Let's set a date. Any suggestions?
I want to take a whole week so I can get more climbing in. I really want to go climbing bad.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Jul 27, 2014 - 11:14am PT
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Ya wayno!! We should do it earlier this year. Sandra and i leave for yos on sept 11
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Jul 27, 2014 - 11:36am PT
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Hey Squishers!
Several of my close friends and a Friendly Ghost are planning on being in town from September 13- 21 so if you folks are up for having this party on either weekend we would be honored to attend!
The weekend of the 20-21 would be best as we will be badly in need of liquid medication (and Psyche) by that point. But earlier works too if Big Mike can delay his exit a couple of days we should be able to get there by Saturday evening without too much problem.
Just a thought as it would be fun to see everyone and the timing seems perfect!
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Jul 28, 2014 - 09:56am PT
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My vote is for Saturday the 13th and hopefully Big Mike can trade a couple days of granite climbing there for here.
I look forward to it!
Anyone seen my buddy Mel Loveduck Fish lately?
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Jul 30, 2014 - 04:21pm PT
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Steve, as much as i would love to do that, we are heading to four different climbing destinations over three and a half weeks, and even though it sounds like a lot of time, when you break it down to how many days in each place and driving miles ect it would make a hectic trip even crazier... No thanks. Lol
I think you guys should do it on the 13th. Then Steve and Dave can attend and Jim Donini will be in town too so maybe you can rope him in!
Everyone must bring their cameras and take lots of pics for me!! ;)
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RyanD
climber
Squamish
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Jul 30, 2014 - 05:37pm PT
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So Big Mike is too cool to climb in Squamish? Is that what I'm hearing??
Got better places to go eh?
Where in the world is there better climbing in mid Sendtember than Squamish?!?!!?
:-)
Would love to tip a glass or do some cragging with Steve G, Ghost, Wayno, Donini or any other ST visitors in town during that time(or ST posters who live around here too). Like Tami I'm off Sunday/Mondays too.
Edit-
Has anybody considered the possibility of - gasp- more than one party on psyche ledge during September?!
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mastadon
Trad climber
crack addict
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Jul 30, 2014 - 07:01pm PT
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Is this what you guys (girls) are calling Psyche Ledge??
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Jul 30, 2014 - 07:18pm PT
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Yes sir! But it looks a bit different these days... Ahh Ryan! U troll! Lol u know i'd love to stay, but we have places to go and people to meet up with!
Have fun!
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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Jul 30, 2014 - 08:08pm PT
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Would love to tip a glass or do some cragging with Steve G, Ghost, Wayno, Donini or any other ST visitors in town during that time(or ST posters who live around here too). Like Tami I'm off Sunday/Mondays too.
Has anybody considered the possibility of - gasp- more than one party on psyche ledge during September?!
What about this weekend? Current plan is to head north from Seattle on Friday night...
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RyanD
climber
Squamish
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Jul 30, 2014 - 08:53pm PT
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Yeah David, that could be possible- if you guys are going cragging in the morning on Saturday shoot me a message, unfortunately I'm working at night tho so won't be able to tip one after. Well, maybe one.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Jul 30, 2014 - 09:25pm PT
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Looking forward to hooking up Dave! Saturday sounds excellent.
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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 30, 2014 - 11:43pm PT
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We've been sticking to the second Saturday in September.
This year it's the 13th and that's what I'm planning for.
Suit yourself.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Jul 31, 2014 - 10:06am PT
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Chief has spoken. The second Saturday in September. While Big Mike is out cavorting with the yanks, some yanks will come and cavort northward. It'll be fun.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Jul 31, 2014 - 10:11pm PT
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Lol! We will miss you all! ;)
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Jul 31, 2014 - 11:14pm PT
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Dood, you're too fecking big. We need to tell lies about you when you aren't there and knock you down a few notches. Then maybe someone will climb with you.
LOL.
But to be more serious Mike, I really was looking forward to tying in with you again. Maybe I can get Donini to drag me up Calculus Crack. I guess that would be ok.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Jul 31, 2014 - 11:20pm PT
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Well buddy... It's not that far! Drag your butt up here one weekend! ;)
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Jul 31, 2014 - 11:35pm PT
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I already have, in spirit.
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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We dragged our butts up here last night. Pretty hot this morning, but we'll find some breakfast, then seek shade.
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MH2
climber
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I hear Box Canyon is cool.
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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What/where is Box Canyon?
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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Apparently we're going Gondoleering.
Mari says there are some recently developed (or re-developed) crags up there, so we'll ride up, and then see what we can find.
Assuming there isn't a three-hour lineup for the gondola, that is.
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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 2, 2014 - 10:19am PT
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Thread drift.
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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Shit! Busted by the Psyche Ledge Police.
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MH2
climber
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Tried, found guilty, and sentenced to attend the party.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Guilty as charged.
The sentence is having Anders follow him around the whole time in a gondoliers outfit and Mexican wrestling mask! He may never drift again...
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MH2
climber
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Say, Ghost, since I'm likely to be taken down as an accomplice, did you see this guy up there? Several recent reports of him in the area.
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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 29, 2014 - 11:25pm PT
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Psyche Ledge bump.
Fifteen days to go?
As some may have noticed, the north end of the Ledge got a bit of a haircut from the recent Hydro ROW clean up and now there's a BC Parks outhouse appropriately adjacent.
A light tune up with the weed whacker and we're looking good.
Looking forward, I'm advocating building some kind of sheltered hang with a bit of history.
In theory, a place to meet, sort some gear, stretch, chill, pose down, mime, pontificate and wax verbose.
BC Parks will support the right thing done the right way.
Sheckles?
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Aug 29, 2014 - 11:36pm PT
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I'll see you guys there!! We're delaying a bit!! :)
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RyanD
climber
Squamish
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Aug 30, 2014 - 12:50am PT
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Nice Mike! I got that weekend off too.
Chief, if u need any Sherpas or help on the day of with anything feel free to send a message.
As well, not sure if this is too far off topic to post here, but since it sounds like there's gonna be some OG's in town from both near and far maybe we should consider resurrecting Big Mikes exasperator exasperenza speed climbing comp? Either earlier the day of, or on the following day?
I missed the last one but it sure sounds like fun to clog up a classic on a weekend and burn some rubber for laughs with a bunch of cool people while throwing beer cans at them as they climb.
Now where's that manip that Big mike did.....
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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 30, 2014 - 07:45am PT
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I'll probably do some site prep in the afternoon and ideally, hand the baton to someone else (Jim Brennan?) for a while.
I owe an appearance at our annual Squamish SAR social and will return to The Ledge a bit later around the time things start really getting out of hand.
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TheSoloClimber
Trad climber
Vancouver
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Aug 30, 2014 - 10:44am PT
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I'm really looking forward to this years event, and my vote is in for the Exasperator speed climbing run earlier in the day!
Stoked that you'll be making an appearance Mike :)
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Aug 30, 2014 - 03:42pm PT
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The Seattle Psyche is building!
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Aug 30, 2014 - 10:18pm PT
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The Seattle Psyche is building!
Well, sort of. It is looking like I won't be able to make it.
I am sooo bummed.
The job is trying to pluck the eyes out of my soul.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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I know now where they put my eyes. It is difficult for a blind soul to find his eyes, let alone being able to use them again. I might make it after all. Fingers are crossed.
I had a dream with Daryl in it. He said they don't have beers over there and he is really thirsty, could you bring some beers with you? And some smokes, too. ;)
Edit--That sounds scary now that I read it. I do not plan on joining Daryl any time soon. That was just a semi-drunk attempt at humor. Feck.
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RyanD
climber
Squamish
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Yeah Wayno, it would be cool if u could make it happen.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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I'll be there. I will bring a couple bottles of decent wine and some sausages to grill up. Let the good times roll.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Hey Relic, are you gonna be there? I was thinking of bringing a nice Barbaresco.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Sep 10, 2014 - 12:34pm PT
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What time does this shindig get going?
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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 11, 2014 - 11:56pm PT
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Less than 48 hours!
This could be a ripper!
Jim and I are going to give the place a bit of a buff and trim Saturday afternoon and wax festive.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Sep 12, 2014 - 07:34am PT
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Exactly where do you park for this event?
It has been ages since I have been to where I think Psyche Ledge is so help me out here. Last time it was dark and the kids were burning tires...nasty!
Cheers,
Steve Grossman
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Sep 12, 2014 - 10:09am PT
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Steve, I sent Mimi instructions. Did she get them? Was it not clear? Park in the big lot near the highway. You can throw a rock from there and hit Psyche Ledge.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Sep 12, 2014 - 11:19am PT
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Steve, park in the grand wall lot and take the gravel trail towards the apron. You'll find us in front of the grand wall boulder trails.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Sep 12, 2014 - 11:22am PT
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Mike, where will you be tomorrow afternoon? Or do you even know? Is that bike race going on tomorrow? I'll call you before I leave.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Sep 12, 2014 - 12:22pm PT
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Wayno, plan is split pillar that morning i think. Afternoon? Not sure yet.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Sep 12, 2014 - 12:30pm PT
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Lol Tami.. No.. A biscuit?? Lol fricking wheat razor blade!! We'll be taking two ropes.. No Hamish Fraser rope tricks for this guy!! Lol
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Sep 12, 2014 - 11:54pm PT
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Tami, I think you'll have a good chance to meet an Acadian tomorrow.
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BrassNuts
Trad climber
Save your a_s, reach for the brass...
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Sep 13, 2014 - 08:41am PT
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I'm planning to join the festivities after climbing today, looking forward to meeting the local crew! (I'm assuming a slacker from Colorado can be admitted ;-)
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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 13, 2014 - 10:10am PT
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As of 17:30 ish………. Let the Cartoon Begin!
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hamie
Social climber
Thekoots
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Sep 14, 2014 - 12:17am PT
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Let the stories and photos begin......
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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 14, 2014 - 07:37am PT
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Thanks to Jim Brennan for hosting our 3rd annual Psyche Ledge Rendezvous!
Good times on a beautiful evening with lots of old friends and some new ones.
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MH2
climber
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Sep 14, 2014 - 07:47am PT
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Good attendance, fun interactions, and some developing of awareness among climbers of the idea of building a small open but roofed structure next to Psyche Ledge to represent and showcase Squamish climbing.
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Tricouni
Mountain climber
Vancouver
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Sep 14, 2014 - 10:34am PT
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Great photos. More, please!
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Sep 14, 2014 - 10:38am PT
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Lol! Nice pics Jim! Last night was awesome!! More when i finally get on the road... Lol
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Sep 14, 2014 - 10:05pm PT
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Thanks to Jim and Perry for all the work organizing, and to everyone who came. Not to mention the bewildered passersby!
Someone left an orange extension cord there, which I found this morning and left with Perry. First it went on an outing.
Maybe more to follow.
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RyanD
climber
Squamish
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Sep 14, 2014 - 10:54pm PT
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Good to hang out with a bunch of cool people last night. Got to meet a bunch new ones and catch up with some familiar ones.
Interesting idea about a more permanent hang there.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Sep 14, 2014 - 10:58pm PT
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Last night was a blast! Thanks to Jim Brennan for the fabulous hosting duties, and Perry for his behind the scenes magic to make it all happen.
I was flitting around like fly at camp 4, trying unsuccessfully to be a part of every single conversation happening. Of course i would need to be omnipotent to actually accomplish this impossible task.
Dean was remembering nights on the ledge fondly and told a story about waking up, soaked with moisture and covered in mosquitos.
"Why didn't we camp in tents??" Dean said.. Lol
I asked Tami this question and she said that no one they would have to take the tents down and there was no where secure hang them for the day while they went climbing!
Big Jim told me about the first mountain he climbed in Powell River, with a German fellow he'd met. He'd never climbed a mountain before, but he'd heard a local recluse had ascended his prize. This fellow was apparently quite the hermit who people were quite scared of.
He went to his house which had a high fenced perimeter with no trespassing signs everywhere. Jim wouldn't be dissuaded by a simple fence. He hopped over it and the gentleman in question was standing 10 feet away with a huge double sided axe in his hands, because he was chopping wood.
Jim quickly introduced himself and told him that he badly wanted to climb the Beartooth.
The gentleman's demeanour shifted immediately and softened considerably. "Well, you better come inside then son." He said.
The next day Jim was introduced to a visiting german climber who was in town to build a machine at the pulp mill!
What a start to an amazing, inspiring career!!
MH2 feeding the errant visitor.
Dave (Brassnuts) Wayno, Jim B, Andy (mh2)
Anders, Dave, Wayno.
Dean Hart and Dave
Wayno, Mimi, Steve, Dean, Jim.
Andy, Caleb, and Nathan (soloclimber) talking shop.
Nathan said last night that he told his brother Caleb, who is a noob, that if he wanted to learn about Squamish he should read my thread.
I though that was pretty cool. Dean also asked me if i was responsible for the get together, i quickly gave credit to Perry for the party but Dean said he meant the whole scene coming together. I would love to take responsibility for that, but really it's Anders who lit the fire.. With this tomb.
Climbing at Squamish in the 1970's
http://www.supertopo.com/climbing/thread.php?topic_id=668163
Some of the pics are gone, but there is a ton of awesome stories in there. Well worth the read.
Steve g, Jim, Dean and Wayno
Tami getting her feed bag strapped on while Dean and Bruce Kay converse.
Kyle says, "Thanks for blinding me dude!" Lol
Nate JD and Relic with the coon eyes in the background..
I could have talked to everyone for hours on end last night!! I need to become omnipitant somehow... Lol
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MH2
climber
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Sep 15, 2014 - 07:05am PT
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Great and funny pics, Mike!
You were a part of every conversation whether you were there or not. You are omnipresent.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Sep 15, 2014 - 08:55am PT
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Lol! If i were omnipresent i'd be climbing at Squamish, and headed south! Lol
Thanks Andy. You gotta make it to the ditch for facelift one of these days
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Sep 15, 2014 - 01:09pm PT
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A few more photos, but first, did anyone find my blue and white sunhat on Saturday evening? It seems to have gone missing again. Will trade for extension cord.
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MH2
climber
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Sep 15, 2014 - 02:25pm PT
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Thanks for the BBQ, the tables, and the set-up, Jim. Psyche Ledge back to life for an evening.
earlier
any resemblance?
When I zoomed in it was Caleb's hair that convinced me, but Nate's headband and Kyle's shirt help, too.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Sep 15, 2014 - 02:39pm PT
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Yup! That's heather's yellow helmet struggling on the pillar!
Thanks to all who put the fest together.. Allowing this guy to just stroll up late and leave early.. I promise i'll help more next year!!
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Sep 15, 2014 - 06:08pm PT
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Jealous! So jealous here.
BrassNuts got to visit with and meet some many people I really respect and have wanted to meet for years! Not to mention those we've met who are always fun to see again (e.g., Mighty Hiker and Steve Grossman). Looks like a ton of fun.
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MH2
climber
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Sep 15, 2014 - 06:36pm PT
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Yeah...and it snowed where you are.
Sure glad I had some time with the man of many shoes.
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Sep 15, 2014 - 07:13pm PT
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Snowed and was cold - super rude of the weather! Glad your weather was perfect there. I know BN really enjoyed your climbing. We need to get back there soon and you need to get out to Boulder MH2! (He really does have an amazing assortment of shoes!)
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Sep 15, 2014 - 07:46pm PT
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A few more.
Jim: Thanks for rescuing my hat!
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TheSoloClimber
Trad climber
Vancouver
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Sep 15, 2014 - 08:47pm PT
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I had fun, it's always nice to see a bunch of people from here, and often meet new ones. Cheers to all who organized it and made it happen.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Sep 15, 2014 - 09:18pm PT
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Yeah Anders, I found that blue thing in my camp-loveseat when we were breaking things down. I wiped up some beer and stuff before I realized it was your hat. ;)
Another successful Psyche Ledge party. I had another real great time. The weather has been great three years in a row, not like that first bleak September I came up there.
Many cheers to all my good friends north of the border. The Shrooms made it that much better, and the Universe took notice as that meteorite streaked the sky. That did happen,right? It wasn't just the Shrooms was it?
It was also cool to finally meet Brassnuts. Heck of a guy.
And Tami, Jim told me that story, too. I was wondering if he was going to show and a bit later, viola! I always feel charmed in his company.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Sep 15, 2014 - 10:34pm PT
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So, one of the best things about the Psyche Ledge parties is all the incredulous pad-people that walk through.
"What are you guys doing?"
"We're having a party."
"Wow, you got food and beer and music and sh#t."
"Yeah, come back and join us."
"Are you guys climbers?"
"well... yeah... kind of..."
"What is Psyche Ledge?"
"You are standing on it."
"Really?"
"This spot used to be where all the climbers camped and hung-out.The locals used to hang out up where the campground is now and burn tires. It wasn't safe for the climbers up there."
"Really?"
"Yeah, you don't know how good it was."
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Sep 16, 2014 - 10:33pm PT
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Hopefully I can retrieve my sunhat soon, and take it to the FaceLift.
More photos.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Sep 16, 2014 - 11:09pm PT
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Nice pics Anders!
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Tricouni
Mountain climber
Vancouver
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Sep 16, 2014 - 11:19pm PT
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Thanks to all for posting the photos. Sorry I couldn't make it.
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Sep 18, 2014 - 03:43pm PT
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Cowloradans, probably from the peoples republic.
Some young folks, attempting the second (fifth) pitch of University Wall, the morning after. One of them told me that pitch has never had a clean, on sight ascent since Peter did it in 1987. Is that true?
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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 18, 2014 - 06:40pm PT
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Psyched on shrooms or shroomed on Psyche?
All I can say is….wow, that was a pretty traditional rendezvous!
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hamie
Social climber
Thekoots
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Sep 18, 2014 - 10:36pm PT
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Steve is wearing a Bridwell shirt. Very classy!
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Sep 18, 2014 - 10:38pm PT
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Good question, Jim. I like the concept of a social vortex. I like the concept of just a vortex. It is something you can observe in nature at ascending levels. I can observe at Squamish, things that give me a palpable sense of Synergy. You know, where the whole is greater than the sum of it's parts. I don't know, maybe it was the shrooms. Or Daryl. Or Jim Sinclair. Or Will Stanhope. Or Perry, or you Jim. There is definitely some Mojo there.
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MH2
climber
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Sep 19, 2014 - 06:03am PT
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Amen to that. Pal-pable Mojo.
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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 19, 2014 - 08:41am PT
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Sometimes our way of interacting bears an uncanny resemblance to what some might call community.
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BrassNuts
Trad climber
Save your a_s, reach for the brass...
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Sep 19, 2014 - 09:19am PT
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Fun times meeting and visiting with the Squamish gang! Great way to finish a really fun trip. Until next time, cheers!
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Sep 19, 2014 - 09:20am PT
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Yup. It's just more laid back. I love it! Little wet there at the moment eh? Send some down our way.. This fire needs it..
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Sep 19, 2014 - 01:00pm PT
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Hey Anders, Mimi says you didn't sign a model's release for that photo of her incredulous scowl.
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AerialElf
Trad climber
Squamish, BC
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Sep 22, 2014 - 12:45pm PT
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Nice to run into you, Brassnuts, after all these years. Small climbing world! I may be in Boulder mid-Oct., before heading to IC.
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MH2
climber
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Sep 22, 2014 - 04:24pm PT
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^^^^^^^
An example of how Chief's idea about Psyche Ledge ties in to the rest of us.
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RyanD
climber
Squamish
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Sep 22, 2014 - 06:45pm PT
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Good to meet you BrassNuts, sounds like you guys climbed miles of good stuff here- hopefully the TR is on the way :-)
Nice to finally meet you too Tami,!
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AerialElf
Trad climber
Squamish, BC
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Sep 22, 2014 - 09:24pm PT
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Thanks, Tami! Nice to see you too at the gathering! That was a surprise also, although not as much as seeing BrassNuts there.
Yes, you know about the aerial, but you may not have known that I was an elf. ;)
Won't be at CW on Friday. Probably will do that once or twice a month, but not every week. It seems like I find it difficult to leave Squamish - I'm kind of attached to it.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Sep 24, 2014 - 01:51pm PT
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hey there say, just a bump, to help our FIRST PAGE,
HOWEVER, awww, yes, i DO love the post that i am bumping, too...
you are of value, ...
just that i can't always visit everything and post...
but today, is REALLY NEEDED FOR HELP, TO US ALL...
WILL TRY to bump some more...
this 'message will repeat' for a bit, in the bumps...
:)
hope i am helping...
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BrassNuts
Trad climber
Save your a_s, reach for the brass...
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Oct 12, 2014 - 08:12pm PT
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Later that evening...
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Relic
Social climber
Weenie
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Oct 13, 2014 - 04:36am PT
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AerialElf!!!!!!!!!!11!111!1111
Hahaha. Are you still sick? Let's get together tonight and yakk about Utah!
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MH2
climber
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Oct 13, 2014 - 08:18am PT
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Really nice picture. See how considerate Dean is?
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BrassNuts
Trad climber
Save your a_s, reach for the brass...
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Nov 13, 2014 - 08:51am PT
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A few B&W's of some fine local gents that I finally edited...
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MH2
climber
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Nov 13, 2014 - 10:12am PT
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Excellent portraits.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Dave is very talented.
I am long overdue getting on this thread to let you Squamish folks know that Mimi and me had a fantastic time on Psyche Ledge and that we will be there as often as possible in the future.
Squamish has become the best granite free climbing destination around with all of the hard work that the locals have put into cleaning and climbing. The quality of climbing along with big improvements in camping and the town have made this place truly sweet but not as sweet as the local climbing community. No downside left and it wasn't always that way.
So much talent and character in the mix of folks this year that we will absolutely make this a regular thing just as Wayno has. Great folks one and all. How I missed meeting Hamie I can't quite figure out but hopefully won't next time around.
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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 22, 2015 - 11:11am PT
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Heads up, 4th Annual Psyche Ledge gathering Saturday September 12.
Remember:
Family friendly
No open fires (Gas BBGs OK)
No booze (to be seen)
No camping
Leave the place tidy
Careful with the fungus!
No posing.
PB
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Aug 22, 2015 - 11:21am PT
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Lol. Posing.
I would like to start a thread on squamishclimbing.com too this year. Waddya think??
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Aug 22, 2015 - 11:39am PT
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I promise to pick up their poop. And I won't just toss the bag into the woods. Man, I hate that.
Looking forward to certain fun.
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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 22, 2015 - 11:40am PT
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Big Mike,
Give er'!
Wayno,
Look forward to seeing you again!
The dog poo bags in the woods baffles me and is a topic worthy of a completely separate rant.
PB
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Aug 22, 2015 - 12:28pm PT
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September is getting pretty damn crowded but I am going to try and make it again this year to hang with everyone.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Aug 22, 2015 - 01:13pm PT
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So, you're here for the Bendover, eh?!?
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Aug 22, 2015 - 08:30pm PT
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Tami, Yes. I'm down for whatever.
What time Perry? 6pm? Or do you want to start the thread? You're over there too.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Aug 23, 2015 - 10:18am PT
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Bump 4 Perry
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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 23, 2015 - 10:23am PT
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Probably won't be set up officially before 17:00 but start whenever you want.
As Jimmy Buffet said (and Daryl agreed), "It's five o'clock somewhere."
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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 30, 2015 - 09:19am PT
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Bump.
Reminder.
Warning.
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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 5, 2015 - 11:21am PT
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Reminder, one week today.
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BrassNuts
Trad climber
Save your a_s, reach for the brass...
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Have fun everyone! Maybe next year for me... My buddy Q climbing above Bellygood on last year's trip in the pic below, great fun!
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Tricouni
Mountain climber
Vancouver
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Sorry I can't make it this year, Perry. Next year for sure.
Glenn
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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If Grossman gets back in one piece from his Prancefest, we should be good to go. No Masha or puppies but hopefully the rain has brought out some fungus.
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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If Grossman gets back in one piece from his Prancefest
I went to Boulder once. It was at the invitation of... well it was back in the old rec.climbing days. Anyway, I'd planned to show those prancers what prancing really was. You know, Squamish style.
But the first day there, on the way to the crag, I closed the truck door on my bare foot and...
...and prancing just ain't the same when you've got a broken toe.
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thekidcormier
Gym climber
squamish, b.c.
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G'day folks
What's the dealio with this years festivities?
Have any meal arrangements been made?
At this point in the week it seems unlikely that I will b working Saturday, if I this is indeed the case I will be available to help set up, supply a bbq & help facilitate.
Is anyone else into makin a meal out of this gathering?
Thoughts? Suggestions?
LC
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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Trooper in Whistler, or Psyche?
WWJD?
What would JC do?
C'mon, man, that's kindergarten stuff. Jackie Chan would tie the bass player in knots, crash an amp down on the drummer's head, kick the guitarist off the stage, sneer at the singer, and then split for psyche ledge.
Cuz he knows that's where it's going to be real.
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The Call Of K2 Lou
Mountain climber
North Shore, BC
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Trooper in Whistler, or Psyche?
Maybe Pops'll lend his bright white sports car for the evening.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Sep 10, 2015 - 08:57pm PT
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When Steve and I come up on Saturday, will we have to deal with the bike race? It hasn't really been an issue in the past as it usually ends early enough but I was just wondering.
Woo Hoo! I'm looking forward to it!
Luke, If ya really want to do food, take charge. I think if Jim has his grill, we can just bring shet and cook it and pass it around. Either way is good. It was good of you to bring it up. Food is good. Beer is good. Beer is food. But not all food is beer. Gurgle, burp.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Sep 10, 2015 - 09:02pm PT
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We'll make sure to bring our wurst...
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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 10, 2015 - 09:17pm PT
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Looks like I'm working Saturday (5th of 7 straight?) and won't be able to help with preparations.
Ideally I'll roll in around 20:30 and some sort of event will be well under way?
Luke, we can discuss getting my genny into your hands if you're up for helping power up the tune box and some light.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Sep 10, 2015 - 09:28pm PT
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some sort of event will be well under way
Copy that, Chief. All systems go.
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imaserious
Big Wall climber
melbourne
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Sep 10, 2015 - 11:05pm PT
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Did any of you old timers ever climb with , or run for your life from ..... Kim Carrigan ?
Seeking juicy info for the book ...
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thekidcormier
Gym climber
squamish, b.c.
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Sep 11, 2015 - 06:10pm PT
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I will arrange with the chief the pick up the genny, and possibly a music player and lights.
I plan on rolling in around 530pm with my barbecue, perrys genny, somes food, refreshments and hopefully some lights and tunes.
Feel free to bring some babequables and use my grill.
See you there.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Sep 11, 2015 - 10:51pm PT
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Regretfully, I won't make it. The gout is kicking up. Way bummed. Cheers and beers to all my Squishy friends.
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imaserious
Big Wall climber
melbourne
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Sep 12, 2015 - 05:32am PT
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>>>^^^^ yes ^^^^
Do share ...
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Sep 12, 2015 - 09:18am PT
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Bummer Wayno!!! You will be missed!
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Sep 12, 2015 - 11:45am PT
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The Psyche Ledge party has been one of the highlights of the last several years for me. Meeting and hanging out with so many good people north of the border. Squamish seems to me one of the best places on the West Coast to climb and hang. I just wish I had started going there earlier. But that's just me. Most of you won't like it so don't bother. It really sucks. Yankee go home!
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imaserious
Big Wall climber
melbourne
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Sep 12, 2015 - 08:49pm PT
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'...imaserious ... my mother taught me if I had nothing nice to say I should shut the hell up.
I think Carrigan did climb at Squamish. Mid '70's. I remember a note about the First Australian Ascent of the Grand Wall in the old Eryl Pardoe hut log. Some Canadians had added "Australians eat kangaroos and fxck koala bears". So clearly there wasn't love in the air. I'm not sure where the log book is..........the hut is gone now. Anders might know.
But I remember KC in Yosemite. He climbed right over top of my partner and I on a route on the Cookie. Dude !!! Ya won't make friends doing that ! ...'
Now ya talkin like an aussie !!!! I love it !!!
:D
>>> my mother taught me if I had nothing nice to say I should shut the hell up.
Get over your catholic hang ups and spill ya guts !!!
We ALL wanna hear more !!!
I actually had some fat free kangaroo for breaky !!! .... mainly cos they put so much hormones and anti biotics in the chickens and beef these days ....
BIG ASK ... can you get Anders to find it ...scan it ... post it ??? PURE GOLD for the book...
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Sep 13, 2015 - 01:05pm PT
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Tami!!! Yes!!! Yesterday was super fun!! It was great to hang with you and phil again!
The party was awesome too! I got some shots, but have been enjoying myself too much to post.
Here's one of Tami on Kris's new parking lot moderate.
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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Sep 13, 2015 - 07:05pm PT
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I hope everyone had fun this weekend that including some grillin' and swillin' at Psyche Ledge !
It was fun while it lasted -- but for us it only lasted until about 8 pm. So, anyone who arrived after that -- sorry we missed you. But it was great to see the early crowd and spend some time with old friends and meet a few new folks.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Sep 14, 2015 - 08:22am PT
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Damn sorry I missed it but the foot is killin me. Who's got pics?
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Sep 14, 2015 - 05:06pm PT
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What a great night. I haven't edited any pics yet, but i have this little video i took of Perry playing us a little tune.
[Click to View YouTube Video]
Thanks to Luke and Kieran for all the organizing, and everyone who brought awesome food, and all the attendees!
Edit We missed you Jim. Anders and Andy also were noticebly absent.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Sep 15, 2015 - 08:36am PT
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So, is that a truck and a campfire I see in that video? Are you guys really at Psyche Ledge? Nice pickin' there, Perry.
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imaserious
Big Wall climber
melbourne
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Sep 16, 2015 - 01:17am PT
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CHEERS Tami
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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 16, 2015 - 08:03pm PT
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It looks like the the 4th annual Psyche Ledge Rendezvous came off quite well.
Hats off to Luke and Aislin for organizing things.
I didn't roll in till 21:30 and could only stay an hour as it was a "school night".
The BC Parks compliant propane fire pit added nicely to the ambience.
While the numbers weren't huge the quality of participation was excellent with appearances by some of the usual suspects as well as some newcomers.
Big Mike has outed my closet troubadour with a You Tube first.
Thankfully I didn't butcher Church Street Blues.
It's been suggested a covered timber frame shelter would be appropriate and who knows, maybe we'll have something to celebrate next year?
PB
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MH2
Boulder climber
Andy Cairns
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Sep 16, 2015 - 08:11pm PT
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It's been suggested a covered timber frame shelter would be appropriate
Yes to that!
With a bit of explanation signage or other sense of time and place?
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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Sep 16, 2015 - 09:00pm PT
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With a bit of explanation signage or other sense of time and place?
Yes! Yes! And the signs should feature pictures of a bunch of real-world refugees, most of them still in their teens, passed out on the ground in puddles of vomit, to show the historical significance of the site!
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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 16, 2015 - 10:20pm PT
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Although there's no evidence today, Psyche Ledge was once the center of the Squamish climbing universe and the gathering place for several generations of climbers.
If we did collaborate on a suitable edifice, I assume a brief history and few photos would be required.
There are a few great photos that capture some of the youthful mayhem.
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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 17, 2015 - 07:59am PT
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That would be cool but a bit hard to get to.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Sep 19, 2015 - 08:47am PT
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Big Mike has outed my closet troubadour with a You Tube first.
Thankfully I didn't butcher Church Street Blues.
Hahaha! Your playing was excellent Perry. Hope you don't mind me busting your internet video cherry! ;)
What a blast. It's been a crazy week for me, but better late than never right?
Here's what i got. You'll have to forgive me, i've been spending more time enjoying reality, and less recording it this summer..
The party truck
More revellers
Tami playing the lighter game.
Now roll over....
Henkle introduced us to the Nalgene game..
The dags were comfy..
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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 19, 2015 - 03:57pm PT
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All good Mike and thanks for the photos.
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imaserious
Big Wall climber
melbourne
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Sep 19, 2015 - 08:47pm PT
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'...Regarding Mr Carrigan and squamish, I do recall Dave Vernon telling me that one of the most impressive flashes he has ever seen was of Kim on-sight firing flight of the challenger in light rain during a brief cragging session while on a business trip on behalf of a climbing rope company he was the export manager for...'
>>> Kim on-sight firing flight of the challenger..
What is a ' on-sight firing flight '
Please explain ...
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imaserious
Big Wall climber
melbourne
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Sep 19, 2015 - 09:42pm PT
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I tried a search of Dave Vernon and it lead to this ... how bizzare ... one of Kim Carrigan's mates on the second ascent of Pacific Ocean Wall...
'... Chief...climber...The NW edge of The Hudson Bay... Topic Author's Reply - Jul 25, 2010 - 07:57pm PT A Tribute to Eric Weinstein
Eric did a very early repeat of the Shield (fifth?), sixth ascent of Mescalito and second of the PO. SOLID in the aiders!
For the record Eric and Daryl climbed about one hundred feet (not two pitches) of what is now known as Cruel Shoes during their ascent of Up From The Skies. Eric hooked his way off the finger and out of the arch to the first ledge. From there he did a run out stretch of 5.9 up and right to the first sickle.
The story I heard about Eric's end was that he was living in Arcadia, going to school, got sick with pancreatic cancer and when he knew his time was near, hiked off into the Trinity Alps and passed away by himself in his tent...'
>>>Eric and Daryl [ getting ready for POW ]
http://www.supertopo.com/inc/photo_zoom.php?dpid=Oj8_ODolICsjJg
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imaserious
Big Wall climber
melbourne
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Sep 19, 2015 - 09:56pm PT
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>>> Dave Vernon isn't one to exaggerate
Who is Dave Vernon ...
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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 20, 2015 - 11:30am PT
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Egregious thread drift!
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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 6, 2016 - 08:27am PT
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We should keep the drive alive for year five at Psyche Ledge.
I mentioned the idea of recognizing the cultural/historical significance of Psyche Ledge with a bit of interpretive signage or maybe even small covered shelter to a senior BC Parks staffer.
He frowned and said he was thinking of developing that area for more visitor parking.
That would be different.
I think Luke (Kid Cormier) is officiating this year as I may be away.
Forge on!
PB
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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I was thinking how much I missed not going last year and was planning on making the trip this time around but something has come up. Masha and I bought a house in Republic, WA and we are spending all our spare time in fixit mode. We need to get some things straightened out before our big move. We got a good deal but it is a fixer. Best wishes to all the Squamish crew!
Wayno and Masha
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hamie
Social climber
Thekoots
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Be sure to send this guy an invite.
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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 4, 2016 - 11:47am PT
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Bump for 5th annual Psyche Ledge Rendezvous, Saturday Sept. 10.
Be there or be slagged and be careful near the edge if you're not tied in.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Very sorry to miss this one as the past couple have been really fun.
Great community up in Squamish.
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Outside the Asylum
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A reliable source advises that Mister Psyche himself, aka Fred Beckey, will grace us with his presence on Saturday night. At 93, he's still psyched to climb!
ps Fred needs a ride from Squamish to Seattle on Sunday. I understand that someone may be able to get him from Squamish to Vancouver, or the border, but maybe someone from Seattle area will be climbing at Squamish this weekend, and have room to take Fred back?
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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Very sorry to miss this one as the past couple have been really fun.
Doesn't look like we're going to be able to make it either this time.
Oh well, next year...
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MH2
Boulder climber
Andy Cairns
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Important info:
Fred needs a ride from Squamish to Seattle on Sunday.
Can you vet that he has a passport?
edit:
Is that Mr. Psyche? Or Mr. Psych?
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thekidcormier
Gym climber
squamish, b.c.
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Looking forward to this Saturday's psyche ledge gathering.
I'll be getting set down there around 7 pm with Perry's little putt-putt for some lighting and speakers and a my portable propane fire place, recycling and garbage bins.
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Outside the Asylum
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Yes, Fred has his passport etc. He's quite organized, plus is in good hands. So any help with a ride for him to Seattle on Sunday would be much appreciated.
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RyanD
climber
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Anders, I'll see you there for the button exchange ;-D
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Oplopanax
Mountain climber
The Deep Woods
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Saturday's the Grand Fondo. Anybody on Psyche ledge gonna make a Grand Fondue?
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hamie
Social climber
Thekoots
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Did Uncle Fred find a ride?
Oral tradition cautions that if UF agrees to share the cost of gas, then payment in advance is suggested. This is apparently of particular importance if helicopters are involved. :)
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Sep 10, 2016 - 05:48pm PT
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MH style bump
Looking forward to this!!! See you all tonight!!
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Sep 11, 2016 - 12:11am PT
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I started a real good drunk post about Daryl and afro-lesbians and such but decided to leave it at that. Probably a good move at my current state.
Chheers, you guys.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Sep 11, 2016 - 09:06am PT
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Thanks for that link, Greg. I'll watch it next chance I get. I remember meeting the young lad Will a couple of years ago at a Psych ledge party. A real nice guy that had respect for the "pioneers" that preceded him.
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Tricouni
Mountain climber
Vancouver
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Sep 11, 2016 - 12:09pm PT
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Good gathering on the Ledge last night. Thanks to Luke for organizing it. The heater was a real plus! And thanks to MH2 for the spuds!
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MH2
Boulder climber
Andy Cairns
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Sep 11, 2016 - 09:27pm PT
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Climbing lives on. Psyche Ledge was well done-by last evening.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Sep 13, 2016 - 10:14am PT
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Who has pics?
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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 3, 2017 - 10:25pm PT
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Saturday Sept. 9/17, 17:00-.........
Be careful of toadstools.
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thekidcormier
Gym climber
squamish, b.c.
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Aug 26, 2017 - 06:39am PT
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Bump
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Aug 27, 2017 - 05:10pm PT
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Count me in!!
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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 27, 2017 - 06:46pm PT
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Working that day but planning to attend.
I wonder if the pebble wrestlers are going to be OK with us encroaching on their turf for the evening?
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Outside the Asylum
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Aug 27, 2017 - 07:26pm PT
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We should welcome ALL climbers - even boulderers, light weights, and persons with the initials AO - to OUR party on OUR turf.
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hamie
Social climber
Thekoots
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Aug 27, 2017 - 09:36pm PT
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What happened to the photos from last year, 2016? Are the RCMP still holding them as evidence?
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thekidcormier
Gym climber
squamish, b.c.
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Aug 28, 2017 - 01:27pm PT
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What happened to the photos from last year, 2016? Are the RCMP still holding them as evidence?
That's a good question, maybe I should consider contacting them for leads on whether or not I was there last year...
At this point I cannot confirm.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Aug 28, 2017 - 06:27pm PT
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Last years photos were indeed seized for evidentiary reasons. No need to contact the fuzz bud, I can confirm both that you were there and the inspiration for the late night shenanigans!
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Aug 28, 2017 - 07:29pm PT
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The names have been changed to protect the innocent...LOL
My name's Monday...
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thekidcormier
Gym climber
squamish, b.c.
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In order to reduces the risk of a wild fire in our beloved park, there will be no BBQ or propane fire pit this year...
Planning on ordering a bunch of pizza pies and additional toppings will likely be present.
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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 4, 2017 - 01:56pm PT
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Pretty astute Luke.
Apparently we've hit 36 C today and I've lapsed into an indolent torpor.
Ray Charles could see that with one careless spark, we'd all be consumed by a conflagration of nigh biblical proportions.
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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 10, 2017 - 10:02pm PT
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A fine handful of the faithful showed up at Psyche Ledge last night.
Good times.
Thank you Luke and Aislin!
PB
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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 7, 2018 - 05:51pm PT
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I regret I’ll still be working in Atlanta the weekend of Sept. 8 and unable to participate.
Confident there will be a suitably cosmic convergence of representative denizens.
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Scrubber
climber
Straight outta Squampton
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Has anyone actually proposed a date? I'll try to be there if at all possible.
Kris
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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 7, 2018 - 08:25pm PT
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The second Saturday in September has been the default so far but then, it’s not my dad’s tractor either.
Luke has been leading the charge the last couple times so maybe he’ll advise us.
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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 11, 2018 - 05:50pm PT
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I’d like to propose this year’s gathering be held Saturday Set. 15 for no other reason than my five month work stint out of country will be done by then.
If this is agreeable, I’ll check in with Luke to begin coordinating this.
I can’t help but feel that gathering in Tim’s memory would be a wonderful focal point for the occasion as he was a Squamish pioneer and role model for so many of us.
Perry
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thekidcormier
Gym climber
squamish, b.c.
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Aug 12, 2018 - 08:10am PT
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It is confirmed.
This years annual Psyche Ledge gathering will take place Saturday, Sept. 15 and wil be in honor of Tim Auger.
Aislinn and I will take care of the set up as well as supplying some waste and recycling bins.
Looking forward to a good turnout this year and some stories shared about Tim.
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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 12, 2018 - 07:53pm PT
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Reminder to all the 7th annual Psyche Ledge Rendezvous will occur this Saturday Sept. 15.
Reflecting on past attendance, we've had as many as thirty and as few as a dozen show up and the proceedings have always been substantially less than raucous.
We'll be honoring Tim Auger's memory this year and I'm sure he'd approve and be pleased.
I'll be arriving home Friday after five months work out of town and look forward to the gathering.
PB
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Outside the Asylum
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Sep 12, 2018 - 09:11pm PT
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It sounds like it may be damp, so if anyone has an easyup or similar awning thingie, please bring it. What time do we start?
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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 13, 2018 - 04:35am PT
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Mighty,
Luke and I have easy ups.
I’ll probably be there by 17:00 if not earlier.
If participants have their own folding chairs that might be helpful.
PB
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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 13, 2018 - 03:10pm PT
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A few alumni, august denizens and contemporary luminaries have agreed to attend.
Could be colorful.
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hamie
Social climber
Thekoots
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Sep 14, 2018 - 11:20pm PT
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Tomorrow I will be with you guys in spirit, if not in spirits. At 7.00, plus or minus a minute or two, I will crack a Carlings Black Label, and propose a toast "To Tim". Please feel free to join me.
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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Sep 15, 2018 - 08:20am PT
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In the midst of crazy renovation and packing for our upcoming move, so we can't make it this year. But I'll join Hamie in rasing at toast this evening.
Have fun, and I look forward to seeing you next year.
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Tricouni
Mountain climber
Vancouver
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Sep 15, 2018 - 10:34am PT
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Hamie, we'll miss you there. I'll be cracking one, too, but it won't be Black Label.
Glenn
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MH2
Boulder climber
Andy Cairns
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Sep 15, 2018 - 06:52pm PT
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I am sure there is a Black Label out there. Pretty sure I've seen one. But I only recently began picking up empties under Mt. Maxwell/Humet’utsun. A tribute to Tim Auger and to Anders Ourum, and best wishes to the Psyche Ledge attendees, from SSI.
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hamie
Social climber
Thekoots
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Sep 15, 2018 - 07:00pm PT
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Three--Two--One.
"To Tim".
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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 15, 2018 - 11:11pm PT
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Good turnout for the seventh annual rendezvous especially given the weather.
Nice mix of attendees representing several generations of Squamish climbers.
Thanks to Luke, Aislin and everyone who helped out!
PB
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Tricouni
Mountain climber
Glenn Woodsworth, Vancouver
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Sep 15, 2018 - 11:25pm PT
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Excellent gathering tonight. Thanks to Perry, Nadine, Luke, Aislin, and the others who organized it. And the rain pretty much held off.
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Tricouni
Mountain climber
Glenn Woodsworth, Vancouver
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Sep 15, 2018 - 11:35pm PT
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Thanks to John for preparing the poster of photos of Tim. And, Hamie, we did raise a glass to Tim, and the others we've lost in the last year or two.
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MH2
Boulder climber
Andy Cairns
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Mar 12, 2019 - 12:18pm PT
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Found one. Coincidence?
In remembrance of Tim Auger.
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hamie
Social climber
Thekoots
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Mar 12, 2019 - 05:18pm PT
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MH2. That looks like a commercial!
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