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binky
Big Wall climber
boulder
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I heard that they closed Vedawoo for August.
You all best try somewhere else.
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
sorry, just posting out loud.
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I have a request:
I can't go, so I'm asking that ALL large cams be put together in a photo op at some point at the boogaloo.
It could be the single largest gathering of large cams EVAH, and it should be documented.
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Tarbuster
climber
right here, right now
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Riley,
just be sure to email me on it when you get it figured out.
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Crimpergirl
Social climber
Hell on earth wondering what I did to deserve it
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Given the largest cams I own are two yellow camalots, I am relegated to a follower on this trip. So, as the time gets closer, let me know if anyone needs a pro gear cleaner to follow them up some climbs.
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quartziteflight
climber
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I vote for the backcountry also. The RV crowd blows...
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goatboy smellz
climber
colorado
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There's all types of climbing there Crimp.
finger cracks, toe cracks, fist cracks, rib cracks, foot cracks, elbow cracks, kneecap cracks, shoulder cracks, eyeball cracks...
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Wes Allen
Boulder climber
KY
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There are even some pretty good sport routes, even sorta steep, though maybe just "vert" by Southeast standards. I think the call it the cove? Plus some others scattered here and there.
Oh, and if you are there on a Tuesday, all you can eat tacos at this Mexican place in Laramie, it is right off of 70 in a hotel. Cheap to, like $4.00 or something.
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spectreman
climber
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We should have a "thin crack" tick list for everyone to counterbalance the suffering that will be caused from the "fat cracks". There are awesome finger to hand cracks scattered all over the Voo.
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Jaybro
Social climber
The West
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I'll take two ribs and a gaggle of toes.
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Burns
Trad climber
Nowhere special
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Still bitter that I can't make it. I'm going out today to try and ride up Vail Pass to see if I'll actually be able to survive the ride. However, if any folks are planning on overflow weekends on either side (Jaybro mentioned this possibility), I'd love to catch up in Vedauwoo. And if anyone is passing through Frisco, CO, look me up. I'll be the guy who is walking funny on Sunday.
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Kartch
climber
belgrade, mt
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May 10, 2007 - 09:09am PT
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"Yo, Tito, Surf."
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goatboy smellz
climber
colorado
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May 15, 2007 - 01:35pm PT
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So after awhile of driving around I think we have a good place for a base camp. This spot is far enough from the main area so it’s doubtful we will disturb any others. The road access should not be a problem if you have a low clearance car and is fairly easy to find even if you’re new to the Voo.
Reynolds Hill is a quick hike from here or you can drive to the central area and belay from your car. There’s also a nice little cliff within spitting distance of camp for all types of fondling.
I plan to bring a couple extra ropes for the inebriated speed climbing contests in the evenings.
The best approach is upon exiting I-80 you will come to a stop sign.
Zero out your odometer then turn onto Vedauwoo Rd.
Between 4.0 & 4.1 miles you will see forest road sign 700 N.
Turn left (NW) onto 700 N and you will see the rock in the distance.
There are two roads that branch off from 700 N so if you want a little more privacy from the horde you can follow these to many open flat spots to pitch your tent.
There's a good sized firepit by the rock in the lower center of the pic.
What say you boogalooers?
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mojede
Trad climber
Butte, America
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May 15, 2007 - 02:32pm PT
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Looks good. I like the idea of being away from the RV crowd so we can be climbers and not entertainment--besides, this way we won't have to sugar up the generator of some cranky coot that needs quiet for his TV time.
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goatboy smellz
climber
colorado
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May 15, 2007 - 03:34pm PT
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Yes it's a cool spot but still not far enough away from the RV crowd that a determined fella couldn't get one back there. A truck with a fifth wheel trailer was close by so anything can happen.
Originally I was looking off 707 which is a little more isolated but due to the offroad conditions as well as the complications of describing directions with no road markings, I believe this is the better space,
Who might be the first one of us out there that week to claim the spot???
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Zander
Trad climber
Berkeley
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May 15, 2007 - 06:35pm PT
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My guidebook came in the mail yesterday. I'm reading up.
See ya,
Zander
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mojede
Trad climber
Butte, America
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May 16, 2007 - 02:32am PT
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I'll be psyched whatever piece of turf is chosen for base camp. Two suggestions: If a spot is way nice but has road clearance issues, shuttling works well--and places difficult to describe can be co-ordinated into google earth for maps and such. I bet TKingsbury would be all over that, his work has proven to me repeatedly that 3-d aerial photo beta maps are the new standard in the modern techno-world.
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goatboy smellz
climber
colorado
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May 17, 2007 - 11:36pm PT
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79 days & counting...
umppfff!!...
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healyje
Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
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May 18, 2007 - 12:23am PT
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My only experience with the big V came in '76 in Eldo when we met another crew of stoners fresh from Laramie and spouting off about how, 'dude, the lines are classic'. The whole time he was talking I couldn't take my eyes off his brand new Levi's which had all these odd, perfectly rectangular tears all over them. Once he was done with his spiel I asked him, "did that happen in Veedawoo?". Once he responded in the affirmative the big V was off my list for good given I'm a complete lightweight when it comes to rock with an oppressively agro presentation.
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Raydog
Trad climber
Boulder Colorado
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May 18, 2007 - 12:54am PT
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I can't remember when I climbed there last - but it was with George Bracksieck when he was the editor of Rock-n-Ice, so, quite a while. We climbed some easy stuff, a nice day. Saw George not long ago - looking fit, in good company and quite happy.
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