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rick sumner
Trad climber
reno, nevada/ wasilla alaska
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May 13, 2015 - 08:37am PT
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I like em Reilly. What is their general location? Off hwy 6 perhaps?
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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May 13, 2015 - 09:10am PT
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Rick, go east, young man!
I might have been doin' 90 when I took this 'un...(Really shoulda rolled the window down)
E Kneevada sportclimbers' paradise!
Could be trad or sport...
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rick sumner
Trad climber
reno, nevada/ wasilla alaska
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May 13, 2015 - 11:42am PT
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Here's a pic of The Slab, number 8 on Tad's GE image I did the locates on. Might take a solo trek out there tomorrow. Alex was at the base last week and reports clean and bulletproof granite. With any luck I just might have another quality easy to moderare climb to report on.
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john bald
climber
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May 13, 2015 - 03:34pm PT
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Reilly, I do like you pics.
Having climbed on the big one you showed, approach not that bad.
One of my pics is of the same crag you shot from a distance.
Glad everyone is getting after it.
Six days of climbing at six different spots. No climbers anywhere, just an old mormon
stopped by to preach a little.
Last day Ibex was invaded by airplanes partying on the playa.
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rick sumner
Trad climber
reno, nevada/ wasilla alaska
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May 15, 2015 - 04:58pm PT
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rick sumner
Trad climber
reno, nevada/ wasilla alaska
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May 15, 2015 - 05:50pm PT
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Actually the webcam caption lies, it actually was thurs 39 F with flurries. Had the gear for a solo run on a new route, but abstained
I did, however stock the camp with about 4 nights worth of firewood and will add more. I go out and find access for a major new climbing area, establish a host of quality routes, and add improvements, all pro bono. Who loves you guys?
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rick sumner
Trad climber
reno, nevada/ wasilla alaska
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May 15, 2015 - 06:57pm PT
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Ney, Betsy, and it sounds like some of their friends, are going to be there memorial day weekend. Bob said he'd drive up for the day. You should have no lack of partners to explore the area with Tad.
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Ney Grant
Trad climber
Pollock Pines
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May 18, 2015 - 07:36am PT
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Thanks Rick,
Weather is looking good (well, ok), so Betsy and I are still on. Tad - I did get your message. Looking forward to it! - Ney
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rick sumner
Trad climber
reno, nevada/ wasilla alaska
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May 18, 2015 - 08:39am PT
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Was going to try to get up there one more time before the big drive north on friday , weather permitting, to climb and drop off more firewood. Looks doubtful now. Have an acute tendinitis flare up in my right hand after doing a couple hours shovel work on clogged culverts on my road saturday evening. Betsy, do you know of any quick and effective veterinarian treatments? Anyway, most of you have Bob, John and Laines email. These guys are all great people, safe and competent climbers and knowledgable of the area after frequent visits. Have fun, be safe, put up a bunch of new routes.
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Ney Grant
Trad climber
Pollock Pines
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May 18, 2015 - 07:59pm PT
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Hi Rick,
Betsy says go to a good physical therapist and they'll probably give you ultrasound treatment with cortisone. Then go to Alaska and don't use it for a while.
Have a good trip!
Ney
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jonnyrig
climber
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Topic Author's Reply - May 19, 2015 - 09:38pm PT
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All of Ron A.'s contributions to this thread... poof! Like a fart in the wind.
Not that it matters what I think or what I do; but I'm not sure I'm interested in opening up locales on a public forum such as this, for the benefit of people who may subsequently decide that I've offended them, thus condemning my climbing contributions along with whatever "offensive" commentary I may have made. If you want info on any future locations posted here, shoot me a message.
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pinckbrown
Trad climber
Woodfords, CA
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May 20, 2015 - 04:11am PT
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The Selenites (Egyptian Ridge) is a great area to climb!
I live in Woodfords, CA. It is a 2 hour and 45 minute drive one way.
I have yet to camp there, have made 10 or more trips to the area.
Well worth my time!
Have plan to show up Sat or Sun (not sure which day yet). Will bring 4 x 4 rig,
firewood, fire ring.
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Footloose
Trad climber
Lake Tahoe
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May 20, 2015 - 06:48am PT
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Wow!
Nice to read you guys are getting it done. I Love Nevada!!
Just read apparently Ron's no longer at supertopo? Please tell him
I'll miss his input on the Woodfords thread and elsewhere - he was always informational and caring and passionate - tell Ron that I wish him the best and hope to see him around!!
Happy climbing everybody!
P.S.
Hey Bob, nice to read you're still in Woodfords. Sure wish we could of hooked up last year at Woodfords. Sure wanted to. Long story short: Life got in the way. But apparently you're getting it done, way to hold up your end, ha! Maybe one of these days I'll have some time to get back into it. Actually I'm sure I will.
Be safe.
Happy climbing!!
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pinckbrown
Trad climber
Woodfords, CA
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May 20, 2015 - 08:18am PT
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Dingus,
It would be great if you could make the effort to
get up here, I would enjoy meeting & climbing
with you! There is so much untouched, it is mind
boggling!
Bill
Great to hear you are still around! I know how
that goes with life! Roust me anytime you want,
you will be pleased that I am now an owner of &
am practiced with a belay device - Black Diamond
Guide
Bob Pinckney
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jonnyrig
climber
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Topic Author's Reply - May 20, 2015 - 08:29am PT
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There are some areas that bear no exposure. Then there are others, like the Selenites, with so much rock they have more than enough for decades worth of exploration. In deciding to share that with the climbing community, I personally felt privileged to participate in something fun and positive. I dont believe such a large area is at any sort of imminent risk of overexposure, so didnt mind sharing with the masses.
Watching how climbing content and history is so easily nuked, based apparently on the offense of a minority of butthurt individuals here, I feel no desire to share any more of these experiences in such a fickle public setting. On an individual basis perhaps, face to face. No more here.
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rick sumner
Trad climber
reno, nevada/ wasilla alaska
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May 20, 2015 - 09:50am PT
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I hope you have all our posts backed up John. Be a shame to lose it.
It takes a ceratain type of climber to wander from the social scene of the herd. This Selenite area is in no danger of overcrowding since there is no social scene. Just great rock, forty mile vistas, near absolute silence, night time skies ablaze with stars. Climbing as it used to be before it went mainstream.
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jonnyrig
climber
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Topic Author's Reply - May 20, 2015 - 10:47am PT
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I have not felt the need to back anything up. The thread stays, unless/until admin takes a disliking to me.
Y'all feel free to post as you wish. And, as always, I appreciate the opportunity to climb with you.
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jonnyrig
climber
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Topic Author's Reply - May 20, 2015 - 11:01am PT
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Thanks Tad! Looking forward to meeting you some time. I'm not terribly bummed, I just don't see the point when they play whack-a-mole AND purge good climbing content, as we've seen with multiple personalities here in recent history. I'll be around.
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jonnyrig
climber
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Topic Author's Reply - May 21, 2015 - 10:29am PT
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Dreamliner is not illustrated, nor will it be.
Washoe Zephyr in red, the main central corner. Steppin Out in orange between Zephyr and NWButtress in green.
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