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Pennsylenvy
Gym climber
A dingy corner in your refrigerator
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Jan 20, 2012 - 11:18pm PT
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Jefe,
Sweeet! Was thinking the closure was later and the MTN was on my soon ticklist. I guess knot. Is it true that you can climb much of the mountain during the closure but just knot some specific areas? Like to catch up width U somewhere in this great state. Tim
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
sorry, just posting out loud.
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Jan 21, 2012 - 01:25am PT
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Haha, like a geriatric rock star baby!
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 21, 2012 - 06:02pm PT
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Basking in the glory of his first multipitch route
Remember how rad that felt y'all???!!!
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justthemaid
climber
Jim Henson's Basement
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Jan 21, 2012 - 06:17pm PT
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Greetings Jefe. Looks pretty fun. Miss you guys. Gotta do Cochise again sometime.
... and you little dog too...;)
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james Colborn
Trad climber
Truckee, Ca
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Jan 21, 2012 - 06:19pm PT
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My folks live in Prescott Valley and I have visited a number of times. However every time I'm there a closure is in effect. Both at Thumb Butte and Granite Mtn. Why are the closures so long? I have friends that went to Prescott College and spray constantly about Granite Mountain, calling it the best crag in America. Looks good, but is it that good? More photo evidence please.
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Kalimon
Trad climber
Ridgway, CO
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Jan 21, 2012 - 08:47pm PT
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Very nice Jefe . . . good to see you are getting after it!
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steelmnkey
climber
Vision man...ya gotta have vision...
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Jan 21, 2012 - 09:28pm PT
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James... Yes, it is that good.
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 22, 2012 - 12:11pm PT
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Yep, that good.
The descent off the slabs takes you past this incredible
Alligator Juniper.
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Mick K
climber
Northern Sierra
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Jan 23, 2012 - 02:25pm PT
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Dam I miss t5hat place.
Post more photos please.
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seth kovar
climber
Reno, NV
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Jan 23, 2012 - 02:42pm PT
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Nice jefe!!!!
I have last half of march and first half of april off...
You going to be around, I'd love to come check it out down there... (meaning anywhere around you)
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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Jan 23, 2012 - 04:20pm PT
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Freekin' SWEET!
Way to get after it Jefe. Sure wish I could get over there.....someday.....
It resides on a very long list of so many places I haven't been.
Sure looks magical.
MORE PIX!!!
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Doug Robinson
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Jan 23, 2012 - 04:41pm PT
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Remember how rad that felt y'all???!!!
So, I took a 17-year-old friend on his first multi-pitch last weekend at another all-time favorite spot, Wamello Dome. Yeah, that grin... But that's a different story.
It brings up another serious question though: Zev is starting to look at colleges and thinking liberal arts with maybe outdoor rec, so I mentioned Prescott the school. Now I'm wondering, any opinions about that on this Taco?
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steelmnkey
climber
Vision man...ya gotta have vision...
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Jan 23, 2012 - 04:49pm PT
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Seth, entire place shut down on Feb 1st for Peregrine Falcon nesting.
Ridiculous to shut the whole thing down, but that's what they do.
Reopens in mid July.
Photo courtesy Brian in SLC, 2004
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 23, 2012 - 06:19pm PT
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"Getting after it"
I dunno, maybe in that we blazed up there with a questional forecast.
Mostly the mission was to show the apprentice what I consider to be the heart and soul of climbing. An honest approach. Not one piece of permanent metal on that route. Amazing views and perfect rock.
He soaked it in for sure.
Since i was there three years ago and had done the *exact* same route, i was hoping to "get after it" on the main wall, for the full "aura". With the weather and lack of experience, though , the slabs were the right call. It was all shˇts and giggles, and I absolutely love that route .
It's called Debut, by the way.
Fitting.
Here's a few more shots of the descent.
Even the "lesser" side is sweet.
The chihuahua happy to see us and amping to play plinko all the way down the climber's trail.
She crushes.
You were there. Be here now.
The next morning
Until we meet again...
The kid is a great partner-safe, smart, game.
He can't wait to go back. By the time the closure is lifted he'll be ready for a route on the main wall.
Glad y'all enjoyed our trip to the Mountain, a very special place.
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bob
climber
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Jan 23, 2012 - 08:18pm PT
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Yeeeeeehaw!
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steelmnkey
climber
Vision man...ya gotta have vision...
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Jan 23, 2012 - 11:46pm PT
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Kingpin... What a great route. Every pitch!!
Thanks Bob!
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Ezra Ellis
Trad climber
WA, & NC & Idaho
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Jan 23, 2012 - 11:54pm PT
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Awesome pics, I have to get there some day!! Thanks!!!
Here Kitty Kitty!
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giegs
climber
Tardistan
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Jan 24, 2012 - 12:53am PT
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Been a while since I took a trip out that way... Thanks for the inspiration.
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 24, 2012 - 01:05am PT
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Really sick photos bob. Thanks.
Love that route.
Next time brother.
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