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drljefe
climber
Toostoned, AZ
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Topic Author's Original Post - Feb 3, 2009 - 11:04pm PT
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Knowing that The Mountain would be closing for the peregrines a trip up to Prescott was in order.
First stop was Groom Creek, an excellent boulder garden in the pines. I met some dudes working on some hideous new V11 and was stoked that the next generation has found new and harder problems. I also met some beginner guys from Phoenix and gave them a tour of the awesome V0 circuit.
But the harder stuff is quality too- The Moonstone V6
Tomorrows objective...Granite Mountain
A free but cold 20 degree bivy in the Aquarium
My pardner would be none other than my old friend Bob J
I haven't climbed at the Mountain for 12 years. The last time I was there was to spread the ashes of my beloved companion, Kaya, three years ago. Her memorial was still there.
This is the "Heart of the Mountain" where we pause to ask for safe passage.
The new crag dog did splendidly on her first big mission.
Rosebud, the ramblin' rose, Pinetree Ledge.
For the past 12 years I've only climbed once or twice a year, mostly easy bouldering or simo-ing stuff behind a friend, never leading. I really wanted to lead something but I did not want to be gripped.
Bob was relieved that I didn't want him to be the ropegun on something demanding, and I was stoked that a climber of his caliber would actually rope up with me on something that both of us would ordinarily 4th class. Our mission was just a cruiser day paying our respects to The Mountain.
The second pitch of Debut is stellar, and damn, it felt good to be on the sharp end again.
Bob got to follow in his trainers.
Debut is the only route I ever soloed here, and the reason I chose it today was 'cause my old dog Kaya used to meet me at the top wagging her tail. Good memories of climbing with that dog.
A few cool ones of Bob
Somewhere in our bushwackin' mission Rosie introduced herself to some prickly pear. Par for the course, we did some cactus extraction/dog whispering.
Here are all the bitchin' routes we didn't do. Luckily we done did 'em all already(ok most of em). There's dudes up thar!
This little dog is remarkable. A day out at the Mountain is big for anyone or any dog. I'm really proud of her. She will be a worthy successor.
Kaya's beautiful spirit lives on. R.I.P girl.
The next day was Super Bowl Sunday, what better way to celebrate
Bob is a freak and an all around great human. Thanks bro!
"In another time's forgotten space
your eyes look from your mother's face.
Wildflower seed in the sand and stone
may the four winds blow you safely home."
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treeman
climber
mule city
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Very nice Jefe, that brings back lots of memories.
Tim Maloney
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The Wedge
Boulder climber
Bishop, CA
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Dude, we need to change the name of this thead to, DRL. Going out with our other BROTHER DRL, Dave H. from Tahoe. Dave is sending it. Got Ruckus last trip and today he bagged Bee Keeper Apprentice. Heading to the Druids tomorrow if any of you are interisted. Keep getting the rope up there Brothers. L8er -e
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The Wedge
Boulder climber
Bishop, CA
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GO Geofe!
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Largo
Sport climber
Venice, Ca
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Home cooking. Great stuff.
JL
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bob
climber
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Nice Jefe! That really was a great time for me as well. Your dog....may it be rented?
Thanks for guiding and I'm an idiot for not getting any shots of you at the park. Lo siento amigo. Next time! The farm is goin and you're always welcome.
See ya soon.
Bob J.
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Dirka
Trad climber
SF
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Bumpity.
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MH2
climber
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Your photos all have something to say. A good story.
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steelmnkey
climber
Vision man...ya gotta have vision...
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Very nice!
No day at the Mountain is wasted!
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Even though everybody else might end up that way! LOL
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atchafalaya
climber
Babylon
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Jefe, great TR. Where does the time go? Hope all is well, Tex
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drljefe
climber
Toostoned, AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 4, 2009 - 11:55am PT
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Damn, old homies coming out of the woodwork.
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pk_davidson
Trad climber
Albuquerque, NM
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2 coool.
What a trip down memory lane, Debut was the first climb I ever did at the Mountain.
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bob
climber
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Bump! for a great couple of dayz.
Bobj.
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dougs510
Social climber
down south
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great thread.. thanks!
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The Wedge
Boulder climber
Bishop, CA
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Yo, Dave and the tahoe boys crushed it today some of them knocking down 5 v5. Hope to see ya next week. JUST a reminder that Jim E. got his knee scoped Monday the 9th. Make sure to check on him in 4-5 days once his food and smokes run out. L8er brothers -eric
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drljefe
climber
Toostoned, AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 4, 2009 - 11:03pm PT
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We are everywhere.
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MisterE
Trad climber
One Place or Another
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Bump for the new cragdog and good times!
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drljefe
climber
Toostoned, AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 9, 2009 - 03:04pm PT
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SHAMELESS
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drljefe
climber
Old Pueblo, AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 7, 2009 - 09:13pm PT
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No shame at all. This trip got me fired up on climbing again!
Reconnecting with old friends, meeting new ones, and realizing that no matter how long a hiatus, I have always been, and will always be a climber.
{{{{{Stoke level HIGH}}}}}
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drljefe
climber
Old Pueblo, AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - May 14, 2010 - 01:46pm PT
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bump
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Zander
Trad climber
Berkeley
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May 15, 2010 - 08:10pm PT
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Don't know how I missed this one. Nice post. thanks,
Zander
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survival
Big Wall climber
A Token of My Extreme
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Oct 21, 2010 - 12:39am PT
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Wow, how did I miss this thread Jefe?
What a beautiful place. The climbing looks awesome!
It's even better since I "know" Rosebud. Now I see her introduction to the world, cool.
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
sorry, just posting out loud.
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Oct 21, 2010 - 01:20am PT
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Tgiving weekend if all goes well.
The Uncle has a new bit of electronics, but I bet he's solid by then.
getting psyched!
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bob
climber
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Oct 21, 2010 - 10:46am PT
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I'll be around G. Mountain...............................
Bob J.
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J. Werlin
Social climber
Cedaredge, CO
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Oct 21, 2010 - 10:55am PT
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So glad this one came around again as I missed the first show.
I always get choked up by these dog threads.
Good go, mate.
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drljefe
climber
Old Pueblo, AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 21, 2010 - 11:00am PT
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You'll love it Munge.
Bob's your man.
I'll be up there soon too.
WooooHoooo.
Love the Mtn.
Survival, JWerlin~ pretty easy to miss a thread like this~ sub 5.7 touchy feely stuff usually sinks pretty fast around here.
Fact is, no matter the grade, a day at the mountain is always super rewarding. It's a magical place.
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Tony Bird
climber
Northridge, CA
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Oct 21, 2010 - 05:26pm PT
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Knowing that The Mountain would be closing for the peregrines a trip up to Prescott was in order.
williamson rock near los angeles used to be the busiest climbing venue near the city, about 90 minutes' drive. it had probably more than a hundred climbers there every saturday and sunday during the summer season. it was closed because of an endangered frog in the creek. the last three years it was open, a nesting pair of peregrine falcons actually moved in. they were not there previously. they took up residence on eagle's roost buttress (should've been renamed for them) and kept climbers at bay, shutting down a favorite climb, but generally we tolerated each other just fine. there are lots of other granite crags in the area within a 15-minute flight of these speedy birds, but they chose williamson in spite of hordes of climbers.
like i've said before, it's a well-known fact that frogs will drop dead at the sight of a rockclimber, so i can understand the reason for shutting williamson down. god bless the u.s. forest service and their great, wise ways.
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
sorry, just posting out loud.
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Oct 23, 2010 - 02:57am PT
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kewl
touch base in a couple weeks as I confirm up plans or not.
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 13, 2012 - 01:26pm PT
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Time to hit the reset button.
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
sorry, just posting out loud.
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Jan 13, 2012 - 01:27pm PT
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bird closures?
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Jan 13, 2012 - 01:27pm PT
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Does that mean it's now closed again?
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originalpmac
Mountain climber
Anywhere I like
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Jan 13, 2012 - 01:45pm PT
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One of the better posts I've read. I lurk more then I post but I did my first leads on debut and some of the others. Swan slabs buddy! Used to work moonstone though never sent it. My prouder sends at groom were sucker problem (took at least sixty tries) and charlies angels. Thanks for the reminiscing.
"Roll away the dew"
Edit to say I just took about a year off climbing. Realized I had been neglecting a lot of stuff for the last five years that needed some catching up on. But I started going out this week in the ice park and my stoke is back. There is no shame in stopping for a bit. My friends gave me some ego based sh#t and that pushed me away further. I looked in myself to know when to reset. Back on the wagon now though. Cheers all!
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survival
Big Wall climber
A Token of My Extreme
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Jan 13, 2012 - 01:53pm PT
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Recall the days that still are to come
Some sing blue.....
Never could reach
it just slips away
But I try....
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survival
Big Wall climber
A Token of My Extreme
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Jan 13, 2012 - 02:22pm PT
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"Each of us lives within the universe—the prison—of his own brain. Projecting from it are millions of fragile sensory nerve fibers, in groups uniquely adapted to sample the energetic states of the world around us: heat, light, force and chemical composition. That is all we ever know of it directly; all else is logical inference." -Vernon Mountcastle
In other words, how did I get so ugly?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRWkAzqaNlE&feature=related
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 13, 2012 - 02:25pm PT
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Where we should go
We just ride.
Time's a wastin'. Closure soon.
Farewell to you 'ol southern skies
I'm on my way!
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steelmnkey
climber
Vision man...ya gotta have vision...
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Jan 13, 2012 - 02:26pm PT
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Doesn't close until Feb. 1st.
But it's been pretty cold up there.
Coupla weekends ago it would have been primo...didn't pull the trigger.
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philo
Trad climber
Somewhere halfway over the rainbow
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Jan 13, 2012 - 02:27pm PT
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TFPU. I love Granite Mountain.
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mike m
Trad climber
black hills
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Jan 13, 2012 - 02:37pm PT
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I have always wanted to go there and it looks like really good multipitch crack climbing. I think Pete Delenoy lives in the area. He put up a ton of classic stuff in the needles.
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 13, 2012 - 02:38pm PT
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50's. Local reports nice in the sun if no wind.
Hey, how bout this, I'll report back!
It's awn!
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Dickbob
climber
Westminster Colorado
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Jan 13, 2012 - 03:23pm PT
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