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bergbryce
climber
East Bay, CA
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Dec 16, 2014 - 09:53pm PT
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nothing is in in Tahoe. its barely been below 25 degrees thus far. looks like by the end of the year some stuff might come in but I personally hope it's all buried under feet of snow.
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
Nothing creative to say
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Dec 16, 2014 - 10:35pm PT
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loving the pics and conditions, thx guys!
also, good tip on the lodging Dean. Location is prime. Do they know that ice climbers spread their gear everywhere to dry it out at night? :)
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Vitaliy M.
Mountain climber
San Francisco
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Dec 17, 2014 - 01:08pm PT
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Stewart, I heard there is a place in tahoe with bolted mixed routes. Do you know of a place like that and mind sharing what that place is, if you do?
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Stewart Johnson
climber
lake forest
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Dec 17, 2014 - 02:19pm PT
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There is a spot above Highway 89 across from the entrance to Alpine Meadows it's called the Bearpen we go there after work and do some laps
Only one bolted route and a couple of top ropes
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briham89
Big Wall climber
santa cruz, ca
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Dec 17, 2014 - 09:50pm PT
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Jonesing......who's up for a trip soon?
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Vitaliy M.
Mountain climber
San Francisco
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Dec 18, 2014 - 04:04pm PT
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Thank you Mr. Johnson. Looks fun, I love top roping! Would be cool if some good ice formed in that area as well. I have heard of awesome ice climbing by kirkwood but never had the opportunity to go when things were good. Would be a cool trip to link those two places up...email me if you hear it is good please!
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briham89
Big Wall climber
santa cruz, ca
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Dec 18, 2014 - 05:44pm PT
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Vitaliy, what I lack in ice experience I gain in Kirkwood experience ;)
I know of a few spots there and am up there just about every weekend skiing. I'll keep an eye out on a couple spots. I'll just need you to rope gun me in return ;) haha
Cragman if you need a belayer / partner I'm there! I can't get my girlfriend (my usual climbing partner) stoked on ice climbing haha
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LearningTrad
Trad climber
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Dec 20, 2014 - 07:34am PT
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Main wall???
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this just in
climber
Justin Ross from North Fork
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Dec 20, 2014 - 07:38am PT
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Nice pics Cragman.
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LearningTrad
Trad climber
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Dec 20, 2014 - 07:38am PT
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Awwww man! Thanks crag.
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LearningTrad
Trad climber
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Dec 21, 2014 - 07:36am PT
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From a friend by text yesterday:
"Went to LV today, it's slushy, not good for leading, no good screw placements, it was drippy, massive ice chunks came off the main wall. The approach has just enough snow to be a pain. "
He's relatively new to ice climbing, but the info on the main wall/approach isn't exciting.
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PeteC
climber
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Dec 21, 2014 - 10:17am PT
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That guy has the wrong attitude. Snow on the approach is another awesome and fun opportunity to sharpen the ninja skills for the big mountains. Embrace it.
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briham89
Big Wall climber
santa cruz, ca
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Dec 21, 2014 - 10:39am PT
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Damn warm air :(
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Brian
climber
California
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Dec 21, 2014 - 03:02pm PT
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Nooooo!
Oh well. Sport climbing in the ORG?
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LearningTrad
Trad climber
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Dec 21, 2014 - 04:14pm PT
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How's Pine Creek these days, warm-wise?
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Stewart Johnson
climber
lake forest
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Dec 21, 2014 - 07:24pm PT
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Skinny pedal on the right ...
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apogee
climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
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Dec 21, 2014 - 07:28pm PT
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"Topped out at 65F.........the coming days shall be warmer."
Global warming, dammit!
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LearningTrad
Trad climber
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Dec 22, 2014 - 01:36pm PT
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Now boys, be nice. Let the love of rock and ice unite you.
My experience is that cold really sits in that canyon (lee vining) relative to some of the surrounding area. At least there is that. I'm just going to watch the link below and pray, otherwise it's frozen fingers at pine creek most likely. Saw a couple recent pics of lv, ice looks thinnnnnnn.
http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lon=-119.20969&lat=37.94495#.VJiNwsBV4
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LearningTrad
Trad climber
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Dec 25, 2014 - 11:22am PT
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Come on, cold snap!
I remember waking up to minus 7 at the power plant one fine winter day. Careful what you wish for.
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