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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Apr 26, 2015 - 11:52am PT
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Wayno-
I thought the carne asada was great last time around! Since I'm bringing red wine again, that seems appropriate!!
See you there!
Rodger
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 26, 2015 - 03:58pm PT
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Wayno & all: I loved every Wayno meal last year at the COR event. However, Heidi's & my favorite was Wayno's Italian sausages. We had a recent discussion about your old custom sausage maker in Seattle and your difficulty in obtaining said sausages.
If you can bring 60 or so of those sausages, the Idaho contingent will pay for them, and grill them, & provide some type of local buns, condements, etc.
We are off to SE Utah for a week of canyoneering & I promised to be a little more active poster after Cinco de Mayo.
The sad news is: Mouse & AK Trad & companion are not able to attend. The good news is: we will now likely have room for those who are staying in adjacent campsites, but were not able to book Thursday night.
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Vegasclimber
Trad climber
Las Vegas, NV.
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Looking at the possibility of heading up for this one. Need to take a look at the area and see if there is any low-numbers stuff for me to climb.
Edit to add - plenty for me to do. Driving up there is just too much, so I will fly to Twin Falls and get a rental. If I can find camping then I think that I will make an appearance.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Vegasclimber-
I have a site reserved near the Breadloaves that I'm willing to share. PM me for details.
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Spider Savage
Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
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Plenty of climbs at every range. Super fun easy routes set up right in the group camp. I'll probably set the TR as soon as I arrive and leave it up for all.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Travis! Fly into slc and we can share a rental! Getting to twin falls looks like a real nightmare from toronto! That would be sick dude! Kinda glad i haven't booked yet!
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Delhi Dog
climber
Good Question...
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Sure sounds like a great time!
Wish I could make it.
(I'll be in Vermont/NY Lake George area that week...)
I've never climbed there but have always wanted to.
Every time I head to Idaho it's for a river trip, going to have to include a climbing trip ones of these days.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - May 6, 2015 - 09:10pm PT
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We are still recovering from our 7 days enjoying SE Utah canyoneering & desert hiking.
We were rudely thunderstormed out on Sunday, when our last day's hike ended up with a one-mile uphill off-trail power-hike through a raging lightning storm with several strikes within a mile of us. (I felt very alive!) We did see a lot of great Anasazi ruins during the week.
I did find the ST header for this thread tonight amusing.
Yes! I will update camping & meal info in a day or two. I need to catch up after being in the desert for a week.
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Vegasclimber
Trad climber
Las Vegas, NV.
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Travis! Fly into slc and we can share a rental! Getting to twin falls looks like a real nightmare from toronto! That would be sick dude! Kinda glad i haven't booked yet!
I will look into it Mike - the cost saving wasn't enough to jusify the drive. But if you want to split a rental then I'm down. We can get a subcompact for about 25/days.
Did you book your tickets already? I am looking at getting in on Sunday and heading back Friday afternoon. Let me know what time you will be in SLC, and I will see that is available on my side. I still need to get a camping space as well.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Travis- Brokedown said he had a spot for ya.
Anyone gonna stay the weekend?? I'd like to stay but Travis leaves friday. I'd be willing to drive him back to slc and come back for a few more days??
Maybe hit up castle rocks??
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Vegasclimber
Trad climber
Las Vegas, NV.
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Sent Broke an email. Thanks all! This is going to be a great event.
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NutAgain!
Trad climber
South Pasadena, CA
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Moosie, I'm driving from SF Bay Area, and you're welcome to join us but beware:
1) Toyota Prius with me and 2 tweens (teen-age rebellion hasn't kicked in yet), but still a free seat. I have a cartop carrier
2) We have been known to listen to 2 Tangerine Dream albums in their entirety in a row
3) We're stopping in Nampa, ID to visit my bro and his family for a few days before hitting CoR
4) Afterward, we're going to see Elephant's Perch, Yellowstone, Bonneville Salt Flats, Great Basin Nat'l Park, and whatever cool spots we find on Hwy 50 in Nevada, then through Tioga Pass and mandatory swim in Tenaya, etc.
So if you're on a short time budget, we're not the ride you're looking for. If you want extra adventure PM me.
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Gregory Crouch
Social climber
Walnut Creek, California
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I'm interested in carpooling from the Bay Area. I live in Walnut Creek.
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11worth
Trad climber
Leavenworth & Greenwater WA
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Wayno,
If you are doing Carne Asada one night I could pick up a couple of steaks to contribute. What cut do you like? When you prepared that at the Leavenworth gathering it was fantastic.
Jim
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - May 10, 2015 - 10:45am PT
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Here's an update from my end.
We are planning on City of Rocks, nights of Sunday June 21 - Thursday June 25, checkout Friday June 26. We have the same camp spot as last year, at Twin Sisters, reserved (Twin Sisters Group Camp).
Our campground is somewhat short on level tent spots, but has lots of parking, a Deluxe shitter, 2 picnic tables, & a nice firepit.
No cellphone or internet access, & no water, except what we bring in, & no garbage service.
Heidi, Mark Mason, & I are making contingency plans to feed attendees, with a little more help from attendees. We are currently planning on sponsoring meals for 3 nights, with others adding on H'ordeuvres & fine beverages before, or with the meal.
Of course, if you and or several folks want to sponsor a meal, just let me know? Jack T. & Pat have showed willingness, but I need to still coordinate with them.
Currently we are thinking:
1. Roast Chicken, green salad, bread Sunday night.
2. Riblet & tamale night, green salad, rice.
3. Spaghetti, green salad, bread.
4. Wayno & Masha gourmet meal
Firewood! Last year we had too much firewood. Heidi & I will bring a bunch of our “free” wood & 11worth has committed to bringing some wood too. Please don’t spend your hard-earned money on firewood----------instead----spend it on fine wines, beer, & great H’ordeuvres to share.
We'd love to see you again? Let me know your thoughts?
Notes:
1. The no small children & no pets policy worked so well, we are doing that again too.
2. If you plan on attending, post here if you want your name on ST as an attendee, or contact me, if you would like to be anonymous?
3. Campsite costs will be shared and donations accepted for food & all campers are expected to help with the work load.
4. We do welcome diversity & young & fun climbers!
Namaste,
Fritz
Current attendee list: Maximum in camp = 30
Jim & Angela Donini
Fritz & Heidi
Mark Mason
EmKnOt
Spider Savage & 2 guests.
Greg Crouch
J. Tackle & Pat
Yeti & significant other of Yeti.
ImStein
Dave & Lisa
TWP & Judi
Kim & Pete
Jerry & Angie
Wayno & Masha
+Grippa for hopefully more than a day. Our young, fun, & good climbing---youngster. (we need more like Grippa!)
Big Mike (we got more like Grippa!)
SC Seagoat
Mark & Kathie Force
Harly Visible
Moosedrool
Vegasclimber = full camp
We have several of the above folks either staying in adjacent camps to the group camps or in town. However the adjacent camps are not available for the last night, so we will fill up the group camp a little more on Thursday.
plus
Anonymous # 1 in campsite #2
Wayne & Masha in camp 3
Spider's brother Dave in camp 1
Plus staying a couple miles away, but visiting
Steve Grossman
Brokedown Climber
11worth
Nutagain & 2 teens.
There are likely nearby campsites available, but you need to get off your ass and reserve them in advance.
Here is a link: http://www.reserveamerica.com/ Look for City of Rocks National Reserve, Idaho. As of 5/10 there are zero out of 47 campspots left at City of Rocks for nights of June 21-25.
The same search also show Castle Rocks State Park with 24 sites & 2 yurts available.
Their Smoky Mountain camp offers deluxe camping with showers, cell & internet connectivity at reasonable prices. On the map of Smoky Mt. camp, the blue sites are still available. However, the 4 at top right, 27-30 are not really suitable for tent camping, and the loop at top left with sites 34-38, is designed for horse campers with corrals full of horse-manure adjacent to each campsite.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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May 10, 2015 - 11:11am PT
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It looks as though Masha and I will do Carne Asada again seeing as it is always a hit. I can also help others plan and execute meals. I have skills. We can bring several coolers and some cooking gear.
Jim, I am going to try and get some "local" Idaho grass fed beef for the Carne part. You can bring fresh veggies for salsa and guacamole. I will post more about that.
Fritz, is Mark going to bring that four burner stove he had last time? Is anyone going to bring a "hot" grilling setup? Those propane jobs last time were a little weak. I would rather just use the fire and a grate. How are you going to roast the chicken? Grill? I can get as much of that Italian sausage as you need, just let me know. I'm sure we will discuss a lot of this on the phone at some point.
Looking good at this end and I can't wait for the festivities. It looks as though we will have a nice group. Steve Grossman and I are going to see Phil Gleason tomorrow and we are going to try to get him interested in going. He would be a nice addition to our group.
Cheers, everyone!
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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May 10, 2015 - 11:29am PT
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Hi Fritz!
So Anita is definetly not coming. Since Vegasclimber is my roadtrip partner it would be nice if we could squeeze him into camp. Alternatively maybe i can bunk with him and Brokedown.
-spend it on fine wines, beer, & great H’ordeuvres to share. I would be happy to contribute some of this stuff, and food for dinner, let me know what we need.
Since Travis and I are both flying in, it will be difficult for us to bring much in the way of cooking accessories, but i would love to contribute however I can.
I have booked my ticket out friday night, so i am no longer attempting to stay the weekend.
I am very much looking forward to this!!
Mike
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - May 10, 2015 - 11:46am PT
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Wayno: Per your questions, here's an equipment list for what Heidi, Mark, & I are bringing.
Same 4 burner propane stove as last year, along with it's owners Jerry & Angie. They also have a grill attachment that fits two of the 4 burners. It isn't perfect, but works far better than the little propane grills.
Same large charcoal "River grill" as last year.
Mark will again bring his large rain-fly that saved dinner on our rain day and his deluxe handwashing system, that I really wish our campers would start utilizing more.
He will also bring his river dish-washing system, so Heidi won't have to take dirty dishes down to her motel room for washing.
We do deeply appreciate your offer to share your cooking expertise, but we also don't want to see you doing anywhere close to the amount of work you suffered last year.
The very-large roast chickens are purchased pre-roasted & one chicken with salad & bread will feed 6 average climbers. We will cut them in half & rewarm them.
Big Mike! Vegasclimber is switched out for Anita as a camp guest, with the understanding that he is going to have to find another place for our too-full Thursday night.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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May 10, 2015 - 12:11pm PT
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Mike, I'm sure we will have room at our camp just as last time. You are welcome to join us. The last night will be the crux, but I'm sure we'll figure something out.
Fritz, thirty-six or so sausages per box. We can get them frozen and they will stay pretty cold in a cooler for several days and good to eat for about a week. And yes, wash your hands, people, the number one way to prevent food-born illness. courtesy of your local county health dept. Lol.
We do deeply appreciate your offer to share your cooking expertise, but we also don't want to see you doing anywhere close to the amount of work you suffered last year.
Don't worry, I plan on going climbing and I didn't suffer because of the work, but rather my damned feet. They feel good now and I have a score to settle with some of the coolest granite that I have ever seen.
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