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jonnyrig
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Topic Author's Reply - May 21, 2015 - 11:04am PT
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I think they are, at least Laine's formation, Kitty wall, Obelisk, and Sphinx. I haven't been to the others, so can't speak about their accuracy. I'm betting those formations shown will give you LOTS of quality time on the rock, as many have route potential well above and beyond what we've already done, at many grades. There are hundreds of other rocks out there from boulders to less than a pitch, all with potential right off the parking area. If we weren't getting hitched, we'd be out there to show ya around. Bring a fair camera, the views are great, and the flowers are blooming. Bring a rain coat too, maybe a tarp to keep rain off. Heard a 30% chance this weekend, which most likely means afternoon T-storms.
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jonnyrig
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Topic Author's Reply - May 21, 2015 - 11:17am PT
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Yes, that's the Obelisk. Between Kitty Wall and Sphinx. I know Rick and Bob established the first route, that starts from the lower left and runs sort of up the arete to the top, with some 5.9 moves up there and a bolt or two. I can't remember what they did on the second that leads up to the golden ledge. You'll have to ask Rick or Bob. I think they may have established a third route too; but again... I haven't been available for much climbing lately, and haven't kept up with so much going on at home.
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pinckbrown
Trad climber
Woodfords, CA
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May 21, 2015 - 05:41pm PT
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I'm going this wknd.
I'll be there Sat AM.
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rick sumner
Trad climber
reno, nevada/ wasilla alaska
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May 21, 2015 - 05:58pm PT
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You and I, John, put up a route there also. It goes up the narrow pillar between Left and Right Cracks and finishes via left crack. Tad, we called it Central Pillar of Tad. About 120', 5.6, with three bolts and several stopper/cam placements. You'll love it and the first ten feet of the second pitch is the only 5.9, the rest including the third pitch no more than 5.6-7. There are several other routes not on John's topo and not on Tad's list.
I just might delay leaving till sunday to avoid some of the Memorial day crowds at campgrounds. If so, and If my hand is less screwed up is there any if you I could tie in with on saturday?
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jonnyrig
climber
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Topic Author's Reply - May 21, 2015 - 06:04pm PT
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I was giving you guys the credit Rick. Hope you all have a blast!
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pinckbrown
Trad climber
Woodfords, CA
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May 21, 2015 - 06:15pm PT
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Of Course! (Tieing in & having a blast)
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Alexander Kirkpatrick
Trad climber
Carson City
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May 21, 2015 - 06:17pm PT
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Here are a few treats from my trip out
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rick sumner
Trad climber
reno, nevada/ wasilla alaska
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May 21, 2015 - 06:35pm PT
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Okay, from what I gather Ney and Betsy are going to be there saturday morning, Tad 5-6 pm. So Bob are you coming out saturday, what time? Are you going to be out there Alex, if so when?. Laine are you coming out?
Actually Alex. Your picture shows the north side of Sphinx Nortwest Buttress. That and your previous pinnacle picture are great shots.
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Alexander Kirkpatrick
Trad climber
Carson City
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May 21, 2015 - 07:04pm PT
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So i am trying to get out there early Sat and leave Sunday after climbing.
looking to round up a partner before heading out.
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rick sumner
Trad climber
reno, nevada/ wasilla alaska
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May 21, 2015 - 07:10pm PT
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pinckbrown
Trad climber
Woodfords, CA
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May 22, 2015 - 04:58am PT
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I am planning on arriving Sat AM, camping Sat nite,
& leaving Sun afternoon around 3:30 to 4:30 PM
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rick sumner
Trad climber
reno, nevada/ wasilla alaska
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May 22, 2015 - 07:36am PT
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You'll enjoy the camping out there Bob.
I really wanted to get out there climbing one more time with you good folks before leaving. Yesterday I started normal use of my hand again while doing chores outdoors at my place. Unfortunately the tendonitis (self diagnosed) worsened over night and the resulting swelling and discomfort tells me climbing now is not in the cards
Hopefully I'll be bugging you guys to go out climbing on a return visit sometime over the summer.If not then, then next fall. Good climbing to all, be safe,
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pinckbrown
Trad climber
Woodfords, CA
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May 22, 2015 - 07:58am PT
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Same here- have a safe trip and get well - we need you
back in action again!
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Ney Grant
Trad climber
Pollock Pines
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May 22, 2015 - 08:49am PT
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I did a recon flight yesterday on the Egyptian Ridge but it didn't work out very well. I started early, but the clouds were already building and it wasn't safe to fly close enough for good photos up on the ridge with the cloud layer mere feet away.
Still, I was able to get photos of the some of the lower climbs, and also the big peaks.
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Ney Grant
Trad climber
Pollock Pines
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May 22, 2015 - 08:53am PT
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Here a couple of crags identified by Rick previously:
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Gnome Ofthe Diabase
climber
Out Of Bed
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May 22, 2015 - 09:00am PT
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ARGH! Get on it!
Wishing you all a great time from small rock hell
(with no desk top to post a photo )
But
You all know
that I would show fresh rock,
it is the season!
Now if I can just find a 'willing to go off grid' partner. . .
WAIT ABIT. . . . .
And wtf as to some zzz hole not wanting content?.. In a page or two I was away like what a second in ST time?
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rick sumner
Trad climber
reno, nevada/ wasilla alaska
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May 22, 2015 - 09:41am PT
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Good pics considering the conditions Ney. I think that is the central buttress. The three pillars of north buttress show up good in your photo. Its not to bad of an approch from the next road pass past the camp. Could be a few good two pitch routes up the faces of the pillars.
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Greg Barnes
climber
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May 22, 2015 - 09:55am PT
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Removed by request.
Yeah, yeah, internet freedom censorship etc…but it's about respect for fellow climbers.
Here's a teaser from a few years ago (but long after the FA), Karin following Land War in Asia, Inconceivable Wall. FA 9/21/97, location remains undisclosed…
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Ney Grant
Trad climber
Pollock Pines
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May 22, 2015 - 12:59pm PT
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Considering where the photo was taken, I bet not…
And where, sort of, was the photo taken? It looks like fun.
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