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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 1, 2010 - 01:10pm PT
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A curious blip on the radar screen...with guitars! From Climbing July/August 1982.
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Rick A
climber
Boulder, Colorado
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Great stories, great thread.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 4, 2010 - 12:39pm PT
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Would someone please scan Art Gran's guide and post the history section?
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 11, 2010 - 03:22pm PT
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Thanks to Jim Phillips I can post this classic Paul Baird cover shot of Kauk working Super Crack.
Californian Ron Kauk on Super Crack, Shawangunks,N.Y. An area known more for its overhangs than for any other climbing feature, the Gunks has come up with quite possibly one of the hardest crack climbs in the country. Ron completed the second ascent of the route this past October.
As well as the news from Vern and Ron's excellent adventure!
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rgold
Trad climber
Poughkeepsie, NY
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Sep 13, 2010 - 10:44pm PT
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Phew! The humidity finally died down a bit. Here, some members of the Medicaid Climbing Team in enjoying one of those Gunks obscurities that they missed out on in their younger days.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Sep 13, 2010 - 10:46pm PT
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Is that Bragg?
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rgold
Trad climber
Poughkeepsie, NY
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Sep 14, 2010 - 12:21am PT
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Yup. I'm afraid I lied---they won't let him on the Medicaid Climbing Team just yet. It's up to me to carry the flag.
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Alan Rubin
climber
Amherst,MA.
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Sep 14, 2010 - 09:39am PT
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Rich, What "obscurity" are you and John on? It looks somewhat familiar but I can't quite place it. Alan
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rgold
Trad climber
Poughkeepsie, NY
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Sep 14, 2010 - 02:26pm PT
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Day Tripper. A very full-value 5.8 in the Nears just to the left of Eastertime Too.
Bring yer small gear...
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 24, 2010 - 08:28pm PT
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Since we have Mike Sawicky around, now maybe I can get a response as to what a "Sawicky" is with regard to specialized technique?!?
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 28, 2010 - 09:13pm PT
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Thanks to DanaB here is the history section of the 1964 Art Gran guidebook.
Of particular relevance is the discovery of the Gunks. 2010 marks the 75th anniversary of the Old Climb and the first season of Gunks climbing! We will be raising a glass to Fritz in short order!
..."The Vulgarians" did not discourage outsiders from participating, but welcomed anyone who could take it." Priceless!
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richross
Trad climber
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Sep 28, 2010 - 09:50pm PT
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Mike Sawicky.
Foops, 1976.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 28, 2010 - 10:24pm PT
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The Soon-To-Be-Eatin' Crows Nest or the Raptor's Perch?
Great shot! Really makes that roof look BIG!
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richross
Trad climber
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Sep 28, 2010 - 10:55pm PT
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Better luck a few weeks later.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 29, 2011 - 05:02pm PT
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Gunks bump looking for the Bob Murray shot on Slingtime if I remember correctly?
Anyone climb in the Gunks with Murray BITD?
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