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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, Ca.
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Jun 16, 2010 - 07:36pm PT
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Wow! Nice job guys. Talk about some adventure climbing, Holy Shit!!!
Awesome tribute to Brutus too. You guys rock!
I bet those Gatortinis went down sooooooo well after you got back to camp. Nice way to stay with it and not bail. Very proud!
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Melissa
Gym climber
berkeley, ca
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Jun 16, 2010 - 08:10pm PT
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Nice work. Mooch, Munge, and Brutus too.
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Jun 16, 2010 - 08:22pm PT
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Too cool;....always wanted to climb that spire...you guys are an inspiration.....way to go!
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Dirka
Trad climber
SF
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Jun 16, 2010 - 08:39pm PT
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That was an awesome TR. I could feel the suffering right along with you!
Nice work!
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tiki-jer
Trad climber
fresno/clovis
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Jun 16, 2010 - 09:45pm PT
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Way to go guys!!
That one long shot really shows how far back ya got to go.
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JMC
climber
oilfields of Sumatra
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Jun 16, 2010 - 10:29pm PT
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Friggin awesome!
So great, damn. Really makes me want to slit my wrists and/or quit my job and leave the swamplands of Houston. Thanks Munge, hope any lingering poison oak hasn't creeped up on you.
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Ben Rumsen
Social climber
No Name City ( and it sure ain't pretty )
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Jun 17, 2010 - 01:19am PT
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Excellent trip report and a great climb you two !!
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D H
Trad climber
Exeter CA.
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Jun 17, 2010 - 01:31am PT
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I lift a glass and toast the victorious, well done men!.
This brings to mind a well known speech from Shakespeare’s Henry V—I’m sure you have heard it before.
Whoever does not have the stomach for this fight, let him depart. Give him money to speed his departure since we wish not to die in that man’s company. Whoever lives past today and comes home safely will rouse himself every year on this day, show his neighbor his scars, and tell embellished stories of all their great feats of battle. These stories he will teach his son and from this day until the end of the world we shall be remembered. We few, we happy few, we band of brothers; for whoever has shed his blood with me shall be my brother. And those men afraid to go will think themselves lesser men as they hear of how we fought and died together.
Very much enjoyed your TR .Congratulations.
DH
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Salamanizer
Trad climber
The land of Fruits & Nuts!
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Jun 17, 2010 - 01:47am PT
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This is one of the all time best TR's on the taco thus far.
Great job guys. This is what climbings all about. You two are solid to the core!
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
sorry, just posting out loud.
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 17, 2010 - 02:33am PT
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DH,
The Shakespeare quote may be too much for our efforts, and reserved for those that go in harms way for others, rather than self, but the thought is still well appreciated none the less.
I recorded some comments to myself that I wasn't going to post originally, but just my tone you can tell I'm in the sh#t, but still got the umpf to finish it.
http://www.vimeo.com/12635784
apologies for the lack of clarity in the vid, I was trying to say "C1" and that I lead it and Dave cleaned. It sounds weird.
thx guys
It's gotta be the shirts that got us thru...
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
sorry, just posting out loud.
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 17, 2010 - 02:35am PT
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or maybe some of us aren't altogether stable...
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
sorry, just posting out loud.
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 17, 2010 - 02:41am PT
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oh and a little bonus for anyone still tracking on this thread...
featured, no?
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mooch
Trad climber
Old Climbers' Home (Adopted)
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Jun 17, 2010 - 05:00am PT
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Tis true......been busy with work and preparing for the next round of torture (2010 Death Ride, out of Markleeville on July 10).
Wow! Nice TR Mungie! Did 'er justice. Frickin' hillarious when you mentioned the 'bush beating'! How many times did we curse buck brush, PO and slippery grassy slopes?!? I suppose a few gaps could be filled in but I am limited on this end, like leaving my camera at the "secret" camp (big doofus!) before heading up to the base of the route. Been wantin to post up what photos I do have but its been slow getting to that since I've been decontaminating my gear and finding a new home for a stow away mouse I found in my gear when I unpacked. Little guy wanted to play on my lap after I found him. Today's gift in disguise?? Brutus?? ;)
I promise to unload the photos that I have and share some thoughts from this amazing adventure 2moro. But before I head off to slumberland, I just want to thank Rob for sharing some Brutus moments with me (like the "Eat this!" Brutus/Em moment)and the vision to find Shangri La. Treasures....all of 'em. But most of all, I wanna thank Munge for sharing this adventure with me in the most intimate way climbers know best (Adventure = cursing at still objects, tantrums, insightful moments brought on by Gatorita, the secret String Cheese recipe and the Shave Ice teasers we were pretending to have vice our dirty snow escapades.
Till 2moro....
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MisterE
Social climber
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Jun 17, 2010 - 09:55am PT
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Great TR, you guys - and I really liked the tributes to Brutus.
Way to tough it out and get through the climb.
Erik
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Alois
Trad climber
Idyllwild, California
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Jun 17, 2010 - 10:31am PT
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So glad you guys were able to experience this. Some of the best memories I have are from the Fin and the CRS. Thanks too for mentioning Bruce, he was such a force and such a good people. Again, congrats and continuing good climbing to you both.
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Slater
Trad climber
Central Coast
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Jun 17, 2010 - 11:34am PT
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8 parts climbing, 8 parts beverage. Monster hike, so-so climbing, but a spiritual journey for sure.
Congrats Munge! Brutus is smiling...
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mooch
Trad climber
Old Climbers' Home (Adopted)
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Jun 17, 2010 - 12:11pm PT
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I wouldn't say "so-so climbing" until you've had a chance to get out there and experience it yourself. Granted, some of cracks were filled with dirt and vegatation it surely telegraphed the fact that this beauty rarely gets done. Now, if The Fin and CRS were a quick 30 minute hike from the trailhead, folks would be all over it!
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Pat Brennan
Trad climber
Lake Arrowhead, CA
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Jun 17, 2010 - 07:46pm PT
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Now that's a story, good on you guys to make it to the summit. I thought of CRS is one of my top climbs in the Sierra's.
'LETS GO CLIMBING'
Pat
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
sorry, just posting out loud.
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 17, 2010 - 09:08pm PT
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Pat!
Hell yeah buddy!
Let's go climbing.
Can we lock ya down for that trip in September to a certain golden featured dome?
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mooch
Trad climber
Old Climbers' Home (Adopted)
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Jun 17, 2010 - 10:15pm PT
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Libation Preparation
Chainmail? Plated Armor?.........Nope, Ivy Block!!
The Weapons Of The Trade
Which One Will The Bears Enjoy The Most???
Does This Tyvek Suit Make Me Look Fat? And Where's My Feather Boa For The Summit Photo Shoot?
Well?? We're Waiting!
Junior Tick Patrol Man 1st Class
Mooch Sobering Up To A LOOOOONG Approach Ahead
Had Enough Yet Munge?
Follow The Hellah Tick Road, Follow The Hellah Tick Road
Getting Steeper...
Moro Rock From The "Which One?" Ridge
C'Mon People....The Photo Speaks For Itself!
The Secret Camp Utility Food Hanger Uppy Thingy (courtesy of Alois Smrz)
Relics Of The Past
Sorry Bill.......I Couldn't Help Myself With This One :)
"Would You Like Some Gatorita, My Senorita??
Just Righhhhhht
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