Woodson - 2011

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henny

Social climber

The Past

Topic Author's Reply - Mar 14, 2011 - 09:50pm PT

I wouldn't know if it was right or wrong Eliot...you seem to have lost me there somewhere. I can't understand a single word of that last paragraph of yours. Makes absolutely no sense at all. Is there supposed to be some subtle, deeper, implied meaning hidden in those words?

Keep pushing your luck.

gonamok

climber

dont make me come over there

Mar 15, 2011 - 02:36am PT

This saturday should be fun, if you are thinking about hitting the hill, do it! If you plan on being there it wouldnt hurt to sound out - whiny fence-sitters will be persuaded to join us if they think its gonna be a scene. The weather should be ideal (henny, Ive arranged for it to not be too hot for you), but even if its just us locals it will be way fun.

EVENTS:
climbing
hanging out
walking around
n stuff

We all know how the hill absorbs people, making it hard to form a decent mob, and we all know theres nothing funner than a mob of climbers. Once we have a mob, non climbing fun like swarming, rioting and some serious mosh
action are always attractive options.

Plan on starting your day high on the hill and working your way down. Painted boulder is the perfect place to congregate toward the end of the day. The best bouldering on the hill (based on quality, quantity, accessibility and good landings) as well as lots of TR classics are located in close proximity to painted. If we all drop a rope on one problem and and leave it there for anyone to use, you could climb till you drop with nothing more than your harness and a beer (or water for beginning climbers) needed!

After we get off the hill we could move the mob into town and get some mexican food or hit the hamburger factory or something. Out of towners who plan on sleeping in their vehicle can park it at my place for the night, we have room for 4 or 5 vehicles. Its easy to sack out on the hill too, but be discreet about it. The jaws area offers a nice bivy.

Lets do it.

deepnet

Boulder climber

San Diego

Mar 15, 2011 - 07:47am PT

May need rain gear?

KP Ariza

climber

SCC

Mar 15, 2011 - 03:08pm PT

Iv'e got to set the record straight about the name" Woodsen 5.9". I think it is a great name for a kick ass line Elliot, very fitting for that trip as well.
One day in the ditch last year I took Elliot and Doug to a confirmed V6 boulder crack. After trying it a number of times and really getting no where, Doug makes the statement " Woodsen 11.c man". Kind of a big statement for a guy who didn't even pull the first crux. So, after calling him out, it became kind of a running joke for me. Apparently the name has since been applied to Elliots fa.
From what I understand Doug has since been chewing up and spitting out most of the Woodsen test pieces so I'm sure he could send of both of these things now, but at the time it was a little ironic. BTW, I'm curious Henny, why is it not such a great name?

eliot carlsen

Social climber

San Diego

Mar 15, 2011 - 03:34pm PT

Hahaha, the truth comes out! Thanks for setting the record straight Ken. We did get shut down on the "11c" line and that was the plum! Hopefully Doug can't remember how to get to that problem though cuz he ain't the same dude today.
That was a great trip.

KP Ariza

climber

SCC

Mar 15, 2011 - 03:49pm PT

They're both plums bro. Doug was climbing well then too and I think It would be fun to get back there and go to those things again this year. I'd love to see them get sent. Maybe this year he'll be getting on the Salathe headwall and calling it "Woodsen 12a" bwabwabwa!!!
Just kidding Doug, couldn't help myself on that one.

henny

Social climber

The Past

Topic Author's Reply - Mar 15, 2011 - 04:27pm PT

It's a fine name.

A new problem was very recently put up at Woodson, which, oddly enough, was given a similar type name - "Welcome to Rubidoux". Although, hearing more of the story about "Woodson 5.9" it may have been for slightly different reasons.

Rubidoux is another bouldering area an hour and a half or so away from Woodson. Over the years there have been ongoing visits exchanged between locals of the two areas, each side trying to pull off a coup on the others ground. It now appears that Rubidoux has finally emerged completely victorious. Anyway, not knowing the full story when I saw the name/location mismatch "Woodson/Yosemite" I assumed Eliot had done what this other person had done when naming a problem at Woodson.

It really had nothing to do with the name, or quality, of Woodson 5.9. It was just used as an opportunity to exchange some subtle jabs.

KP Ariza

climber

SCC

Mar 15, 2011 - 04:59pm PT

Nice. Elliot just gave me the scoop via text.

thanks

eliot carlsen

Social climber

San Diego

Mar 15, 2011 - 06:58pm PT

I did see some similarities in how the names were arrived at which was one reason I posted the story. It's funny though, there's a thread called something like, "Regional Rivalries" that is absolutely hilarious with all sorts of Woodson/Rubidoux banter as well as other area "rivalries." The thread had me laughing and it seemed to be all in good fun.

But really Henny, Rubidoux, victorious? I mean, it's like BVB said, "It's a Woodson renaissance."

Doug Tomczik

climber

Bishop

Mar 15, 2011 - 07:32pm PT

Just to be clear, I wasn’t trying to downrate it because I couldn’t climb it. It’s short, steep, stout, and reminded me of a lot of stuff on woodson. As far as the 11c part goes, that's a comment about ratings at woodson. No way did your problem feel 11c! Ratings aside though, that was a seriously awesome find, Ken. Thanks for taking us out there. And that WAS a really good trip.

Doug Tomczik

climber

Bishop

Mar 15, 2011 - 07:32pm PT

Haha. way to stoke the fire Eliot

henny

Social climber

The Past

Topic Author's Reply - Mar 15, 2011 - 08:08pm PT

Well... ok, Eliot.

Purely for the sake of argument, let's say I was a Woodson local.

I would probably be pretty bummed that a) I didn't keep my own house clean and someone had to come in and help clean up, and b) that my local area required something like a renaissance because it was still in the dark ages, when Rubidoux had been Enlightened years ago.

Oh boy. It never seems to end.

p-owed

Trad climber

Ramona ca

Mar 15, 2011 - 11:36pm PT

Sat after climbing! Every one need to head in to Ramona and eat at the 3rd st grill. My friend and a climber is one of the owners. The chow is real good.
Head on 67 through Ramona to 3rd st just past sizzler

gonamok

climber

dont make me come over there

Mar 15, 2011 - 11:37pm PT

I did my share of climbing at Rubidoux BITD, and I must say its a fine little area, almost as nice as Santee.

Woodson's unlimited supply of 5 star plums has always allowed the traditionally generous and humble locals to set a few FA's aside for visitors to "discover". We hope you enjoy your stay!

henny

Social climber

The Past

Topic Author's Reply - Mar 16, 2011 - 12:12am PT

Ah yes. Good Ron.

Each of the two places has something going for it. It's not really fair to compare them. One of the nice things about Woodson is how much there's left to do. That's not the story at Rubidoux.

gonamok

climber

dont make me come over there

Mar 16, 2011 - 01:26am PT

The porch light is always on for you down here, henny. Love seeing you on the hill. Will you be bringing your sidekick dimes?

Hey P-owed, Im up for that. Hows your dad doing?

KP Ariza

climber

SCC

Mar 16, 2011 - 05:58pm PT

Doug, friendly jabs brother....thats all. Keep the buzz saw going down there and once you and Elliot chew through all of those cracked orange jelly beans, you will be more than honed to take your skills to classic splitters anywhere.