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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 10, 2010 - 01:31pm PT
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I'll be at the Incredible Hulk around 8/10 to 8/14 and the Elephant's Perch around 8/23 to 8/27. Come over and share some lies, at the Perch that might include fish tacos courtesy of "Fritz." In between, another "old man" George Lowe and I are going to jump on the Evolution Traverse with "Freerider" and his dad.
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The Alpine
Big Wall climber
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Jul 10, 2010 - 01:49pm PT
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Chief and Lambone - what are those formations? Looks very tasty...
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marty(r)
climber
beneath the valley of ultravegans
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Jul 10, 2010 - 06:29pm PT
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Hey Jim--you doing the traverse in a push or staying a night? Might be able to steal away some time before work starts again.
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Lambone
Ice climber
Ashland, Or
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Jul 11, 2010 - 12:49am PT
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Alpine, did I post in this thread?
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 11, 2010 - 10:58am PT
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I think that the climbs in the Cirque are too moderate for it to warrant consideration and the routes on the Diamond are a little too short. We're going to bivvy once Marty. Great shots from Canada but I did specify America, hell I could have said Delaware- now that would have been a short thread.
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Brian in SLC
Social climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Jul 11, 2010 - 11:20am PT
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hell I could have said Delaware- now that would have been a short thread.
Got you covered, there, Jim...
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Kalimon
Trad climber
Ridgway, CO
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Jul 11, 2010 - 11:26am PT
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One vote for the Hulk.
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golsen
Social climber
kennewick, wa
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Jul 11, 2010 - 12:03pm PT
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That last pitch on the Feather is a doosy! Probably one of the all time coolest pitches anywhere.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Hagerman, ID
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Jul 11, 2010 - 12:40pm PT
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Why hasn't there been one word about Tillies Lookout on this thread?
Is it a secret?
Also re: Donini's mention that Fritz might make Fish Tacos at "The Perch."
Might is the operative word.
The lakes there used to have a good population of 8"-10" Brook Trout. They have been subjected to more fishing pressure these last few years, but some remain. Maybe those remaining are bigger?
So---Heidi & I might make fish tacos if: I catch some fish, if you bring your own taco supplies, and Donini brand Italian Red wine for the cooks and Donini. Here's a link to Donini's wine company. http://www.vinidonini.it/ENG/content.html
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krahmes
Social climber
LP
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Jul 11, 2010 - 12:44pm PT
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Gotta love Stanley, the hot springs are better and the boat ride is a hoot. Hard to beat the weather in the Sierras which make it in many ways the easiest “hard” mountain range. Great shot of Warbonnet Steve G. I’d sure like to see a photo with Eagle Perch (?), Goat Perch, and Chipmunk Perch marked cuz it’s been 14 years since I’ve been back in there and I no longer recall. The possibility of finding a huge quartz crystal is particular plus of Sawtooth granite.
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50
climber
Stumptown
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Jul 11, 2010 - 10:33pm PT
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Many have said Fine Line is THE route to do on the Perch
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snowhazed
Trad climber
Oaksterdam, CA
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Jul 12, 2010 - 01:58am PT
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Went up a very dry positive vibes 2 weeks ago wearing just a t-shirt from 8 am til days end. Including shoe skiing the entire descent notch and the majority of little slide canyon.
The position on the majority of the route is just bonkers. Every pitch is good. Several are five star, pants wetting, get out of your seat and cheer, pieces of alpine perfection. The only other alpine route I've done that even competes is Western Front on Russell.
HULK
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snowhazed
Trad climber
Oaksterdam, CA
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Jul 12, 2010 - 02:07am PT
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snowhazed
Trad climber
Oaksterdam, CA
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Jul 13, 2010 - 02:47am PT
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I hadn't made that connection before!
thank you alan bartlett!!!!
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Levy
Big Wall climber
So Cal
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Jul 14, 2010 - 11:13am PT
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I just recently visited the Hulk. It sure is a tremendous piece of stone. The Perch looks cool too. I have some photos of the Hulk to share.
A blurry shot of a party on Sunspot Dihedral
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mike m
Trad climber
black hills
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Jul 14, 2010 - 05:24pm PT
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Haystack in the Winds has some nice routes
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cultureshock
Trad climber
Mountain View
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Jul 14, 2010 - 05:44pm PT
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Levy,
When were you up at the hulk?
The party above us does not seem to be in the right postion but my partner was wearing green and had a pink rope....
4th of July this year? Amazing weather.
Can't wait to get back up there!
 Luke
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Jul 15, 2010 - 12:38am PT
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hey there say, donini.... thanks for starting this neat thread/post...
great pictures here, for sure, too...
as always, i have to come later, when i wait for the dowloads, though, so
can't comment too much...
just neat stuff!
thanks again, and to all that chipped in..
god bless...
:)
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Levy
Big Wall climber
So Cal
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Jul 15, 2010 - 10:46am PT
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Luke- aka Cultureshock - Yes I was up there for the 3rd & 4th last week. There was a party on Red Dihedral, a party on Sunspot & someone else who did a few pitches on Positive Vibrations. My partner & I were surprised by all the snow & colder temperatures. It was quite a bit colder than either of us expected & my buddy forgot to bring gloves so we explored & have plans to return very soon.
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survival
Big Wall climber
A Token of My Extreme
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Jul 15, 2010 - 11:06am PT
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Right here in America ladies and gentlemen.
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