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Chief

climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
Dec 1, 2012 - 09:53pm PT
Darnit Luke yer messin it up already, 11 not 18.
thekidcormier

Gym climber
squamish, b.c.
Dec 1, 2012 - 09:58pm PT
Nuh unn. It's 18 leads. That was what I challenged Ryan too.
RyanD

climber
Squamish
Topic Author's Reply - Dec 1, 2012 - 10:02pm PT
Sorry Perry, were gonna wreck your list but I'm sure we could use some help with the 18 min 18 beer 1/8 challenge, that's gonna be the toughest one- I'm a puker.

Edit- help me out here Luke now you're saying 2 TRs? Which ones can we TR I'm gonna do those tomorrow.

2nd edit- you saw there was sport climbs on there right??
RyanD

climber
Squamish
Topic Author's Reply - Dec 1, 2012 - 10:20pm PT
This is pretty entertaining, reminds me of a few yrs back me & a friend had aspirations to climb the nose so we were always trying to come up with these 31 pitch link ups & find the most efficient way to do the pitches. A good one i remember was doing st vitus up the buttress then doing Wiretap on the way down, once u hit the campground hang a right & head up slot machine, xenolith dance, ride the bullet & moonwatcher(i think), then walk out bellygood & finish on the upper black dyke, a big, fun, moderate day for sure.

Another list we came up with was "Astro Bluffs" -doing the same # of pitches as Astroman with the same grades as all the pitches on Astroman in as close proximity as possible. We tried it one day but got shutdown by rain about 2.5 pitches in. Obviously this would climb nothing like the real Astroman (much easier)but fun nonetheless & a good day out for sure. Give it a try sometime.


-penny lane 9
-crime 11c
-power windows 11a (was graded 11c at this time??)
-quarryman 8
-gripper 11b
-popeye & the raven 10c
-health hazard 10a
-teenage girls 11c
-ugly american 10a
-werewolves 11a (also called 11c at the time)
-split beaver 10b
-asleep at the wheel 8



Edit- Perry I like the point system u got there ^^^^^^ creates yet another challenge within the challenge. Another thing I just realized is that climbing Astrologger & then taking the new trail from the Slhany or whatever it's now called up to the saddle & then back to the cirque then walking down the reg trail to clean crack may be the best way to go if u aren't up for climbing AC on your way to boogie.
bmacd

Trad climber
100% Canadian
Dec 2, 2012 - 01:36am PT
The Chiefs Challenge is most definitely the definitive Squamish 5.11 Classic 1 pitch tour

BUT KNowing that we have scooped Astro Squatch South, on Temple Crag 12,982 ft (3,957 m) - Grade V 5.11c, from under everyones noses this summer, already....

this list is going to be CAKE in a day
browniephoto

climber
bc
Dec 2, 2012 - 05:15am PT
wankers better hurry up...
Relic

Social climber
Vancouver, BC
Dec 2, 2012 - 10:12am PT
May I please add to thee list Turbocharger?

Hot Cherry Bendover would bee a fine addition but....... it's now a garden :(

thekidcormier

Gym climber
squamish, b.c.
Dec 2, 2012 - 08:46pm PT
I've been training really hard! Dont believe me? See for yourself http://vimeo.com/10026180
thekidcormier

Gym climber
squamish, b.c.
Dec 2, 2012 - 09:38pm PT
that was in revelstoke.. not much to do around there!
bmacd

Trad climber
100% Canadian
Dec 2, 2012 - 09:40pm PT
I thought Revy was a pretty friendly place though was only there for two days ... climbed at Begbie
thekidcormier

Gym climber
squamish, b.c.
Dec 2, 2012 - 09:47pm PT
The snow is high quality.
RyanD

climber
Squamish
Topic Author's Reply - Dec 2, 2012 - 10:23pm PT
Oh geez Luke if I'd seen that I woulda never accepted your challenge, I had no idea what I'd be up against!
thekidcormier

Gym climber
squamish, b.c.
Dec 2, 2012 - 10:31pm PT

Greg- this is why I moved out.
Ghost

climber
A long way from where I started
Dec 2, 2012 - 10:33pm PT
For the over 60 crowd, can we do it as a relay, but it may be tough to find 18 of us!

The over-60 challenge does have a couple of differences. If you've led eleven elevens, or toproped eleven elevens, or belayed a someone on eleven elevens, or even watched someone climb eleven elevens, over the last eleven years, then you're in.

I think I'm close.



bmacd

Trad climber
100% Canadian
Dec 3, 2012 - 12:56pm PT
The difference between 11a and 11d is far greater than 10a and 10d I always thought
Oplopanax

Mountain climber
The Deep Woods
Dec 3, 2012 - 11:43pm PT
In that PEI photo are those cannons spraying instant potato flakes over the ground or what?
Ghost

climber
A long way from where I started
Dec 4, 2012 - 12:14am PT
Arn't those manure spreaders and isn't that mulched herring they're spreading all over the potato fields?

Well, yeah, but when it's dyed white and groomed it makes for great track skiing.
Mighty Hiker

climber
Vancouver, B.C.
Dec 4, 2012 - 02:04am PT
We may have to rat ghost out to his wife, for herring abuse and other un-Scandihooligan behaviours.

Maybe it should have its own thread, or be elsewhere, but the Kid Cormier is doing a fundraiser sometime in the next ten days. In his words:

Hey everybody I'm going to be participating in a climbing fundraiser in which proceeds go to Habitat for Humanity. My goal is a solo winter ascent of the Grandwall here in Squamish, sometime between now and dec. 15th.

If you want to help support this cause you can donate online, at http://my.e2rm.com/personalPage.aspx?registrationID=1665206&langPref=en-CA

*note* I'm not actually going to be at the cliffhanger event this Saturday, but will be attending the grande finale superhero party at the hive next Saturday.
http://www.facebook.com/#!/luke.cormier.7?fref=ts

* Cliffhanger and The Hive are climbing gyms in Vancouver.

The larger event, of which Luke's effort is a part:

Sat, Dec 8th, The Vancouver Rock Climbing Group and Cliffhanger Vancouver present:

Christmas Climbing Marathon and Fundraiser!

Theme: Superheros to save humanity!

*Dress up and increase your sending power!*

How it works?

You set a climbing goal (ANYTHING! Be creative!). Ask your friend to sponsor you. Track your donations with the admission ticket below. Admissions for climbers waived for $30 min. raised. Donate online @ www.vrcg.ca/santa now! *Free entry for belayers.

Challenge Categories:
1. Apron 15 laps
2. The Chief 30 laps
3. El Capitan 90 laps
4. V0-3
5. V3-5
6. V6+

Online donation: www.vrcg.ca/santa
*We DO NOT collect money donations. Tax receipts are available.

*Admissions waived if you raised more than $30.

Admission ticket downloadable at:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Amlv25yiVrcDdG5xSDNNVmJMdG5hNEhDZ3RmZzZNUXc#gid=4

Arrange belayers and sponsors at:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Amlv25yiVrcDdG5xSDNNVmJMdG5hNEhDZ3RmZzZNUXc#gid=4

All proceeds go to Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver, whose mission is to mobilize volunteers and community partners in building affordable housing and promoting homeownership as a means to breaking the cycle of poverty. This is our annual charity project for climbers to use their climbing skills to benefit the world!

*Remember to make your costume climbing appropriate: no sharp objects or long dangly bits.
http://www.facebook.com/#!/events/437327366316645/
thekidcormier

Gym climber
squamish, b.c.
Dec 4, 2012 - 10:31am PT
Am I really that bold that I'm taking on Fundraiser for the less fortunate to give Ryan D a head start. Or is it stupidity?

If anyone wants to sponsor my effort, process go towards helping those less fortunate, something like a buck a pitch for the 10 pitches, times two cuz I gotta climb em twice each, 20 bucks and you get yourself a donation receipt for income tax purposes.

Everybody's a winner, hooray!

"You know how I feel about the homeless. They are people, and they don't have homes"
thekidcormier

Gym climber
squamish, b.c.
Dec 4, 2012 - 11:53am PT
Donations can be summited too

http://my.e2rm.com/personalPage.aspx?registrationID=1665206&langPref=en-CA
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