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mucci
Trad climber
The pitch of Bagalaar above you
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Jun 23, 2009 - 04:14pm PT
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Kev said: "The Direct Kev Variation."
More like the "Sparks Direct Variation"
God you SOYO guys are having too much fun!
Good show down there.
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kev
climber
CA
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Jul 13, 2009 - 02:28pm PT
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Didn't see anyone at LE on Sunday where were you guys hiding?
More pics to post this week (once get motivated for this computer stuff.)
kev
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tiki-jer
Trad climber
fresno/clovis
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Jul 13, 2009 - 03:12pm PT
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Hey Kev, I had the kids this past weekend.
What did you guys get on?
Will be back there on the 18th.
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kev
climber
CA
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Jul 13, 2009 - 03:57pm PT
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Spent sat over at Gray, then we had a sun induced mutiny and went
over to LE. We did more of the stuff on the super featured wall (the burrito climb, etc).
We'll be back friday PM as usual...I'll be there until monday PM. I'll try to find time/energy to post a few more pics.
kev
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micronut
Trad climber
fresno, ca
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Jul 13, 2009 - 04:14pm PT
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My partner and I may be in the area for our first time this Saturday. We're stoked. We'd like something fairly long, 5-7 pitches, and kinda easy 5.6-5.8. Any recommendations? I've seen photos of Captain Obvious before. Is it an easy approach. We are looking for a relaxing day out rather than "full value." We have one of those planned for later in the summer.
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tiki-jer
Trad climber
fresno/clovis
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Jul 13, 2009 - 07:30pm PT
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Hey Micro, Welcome back!
LE is just a crag really having a few 2 pitch routes on it.
PM me or send an email and I'll give you directions.
SSCA will be there Saturday too.
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Nate D
climber
San Francisco
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Jul 13, 2009 - 07:59pm PT
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"sun-induced mutiny"
I smell route name potential, kev.
I'll possibly see you guys Sat. afternoon, with a few kids in tow.
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kev
climber
CA
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Jul 13, 2009 - 09:16pm PT
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Nate,
I'm eying a roadside cragging area, that if it pans out, will be called Mutiny Wall.
kev
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mooch
Big Wall climber
The Immaculate Conception
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Jul 13, 2009 - 10:24pm PT
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"sun-induced mutiny"
That's not quite as good as "The Kiosk of Spray".
Have fun at LE guys! Nate and Kev.....go do our new slab to the FAR left called "Today's Gift" (dedicated to Bruce and Em). Tell us what you think.
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, Ca.
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Jul 13, 2009 - 10:58pm PT
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(dedicated to Bruce and Em). Tell us what you think.
That's f*#king really cool....One for the story (guide) books!
Cheers, guys, I may make it up there in August for KevFest!!!! I've already gotten wife-approval.
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kev
climber
CA
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Jul 13, 2009 - 11:13pm PT
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Nate
Cool on putting up the route for Brutus and Em. Hope it was cathartic. Anyone sticking around Monday besides myself and my partner?
Bluey there's no kev fest going on just a mellow birthday party somewhere in the woods...
kev
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mooch
Big Wall climber
The Immaculate Conception
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Jul 14, 2009 - 06:27pm PT
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Actually, the route was put up by Tiki-ger and I (for the record).
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kev
climber
CA
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Jul 14, 2009 - 06:31pm PT
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Sorry Mooch,
My memory, reading ability, and eye sight are apparently going with my old age...I'm good with faces, yes, but sometimes connecting names and faces gets jumbled - never mind the online names...Anyhow cool on the line.
More pics when I get home from work - I promise.
kev
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Nate D
climber
San Francisco
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Jul 14, 2009 - 08:03pm PT
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I unfortunately never met Brutus, but in an email exchange, he did express interest in getting back to Grey Eagle and doing a possibly unclimbed OW that was - from what I gathered - up high and to the right of the alcove.
You could go jump on it Kev, and dedicate it to Wyde.
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kev
climber
CA
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Jul 14, 2009 - 08:21pm PT
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I actually think I know the line you're talking about.
It's actually in the alcove on the right center then jogs
left under a big roof to double crack system, no? If that's the one then it's already on the to do list.
The Great Depression is dark dank and nasty BTW....I think I'm avoiding a lot of lines in Spencer's book and sticking to the new stuff or stuff that's been done by 'The Lost Boys'...
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Nate D
climber
San Francisco
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Jul 14, 2009 - 09:09pm PT
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There's bound to be some older classics out there, kev. Most just haven't been reported, eh? And RRs lines on Queens look tasty, but I haven't been yet.
Here's what Brutus had to say:
'Would you happen to know if that OW roof just to the left of “The Wing Feather” has been climbed? That line looked sweet, and I could see myself making another visit to the area just for that! Looks like #5 Camalots through #12 Valley Giants.'
Later, he clarified it was 'right of the rap route, OW in left-facing corner'
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kev
climber
CA
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Jul 14, 2009 - 09:28pm PT
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So call me a liar - the pictures are going to have to wait - can't find the stupid cable....Sorry about the pics I'll try again tomorrow.
Nate,
Yeah there are 2 OW's to the right of the raps.
I'll give you a full report on them in the next few weeks.
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Tork
climber
Yosemite
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Jul 14, 2009 - 10:46pm PT
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Kev,
I'm hoping to be out there Sun & Mon, still trying to line up a partner. Don't hog all the campsites! Just kidding. Is the lower spot tree free?
Tork
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kev
climber
CA
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Jul 15, 2009 - 09:21pm PT
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Jeff,
The lower spot is our new home, complete with a table! Plenty of parking now.
All, pics as prommised...
John on the FA of a sweet 10.c roof!
Yours truly working my Gray Eagle Project
Me on the FA of The Path of Tree Resistance - the easiest way to the Owl.
The Beagles Nest
Me on the FA of Phat Beagle Booty Want to Dump a Load.
John and Sue on a possible FA on Grey Eagle.
Owl Wall.
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Nate D
climber
San Francisco
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Jul 15, 2009 - 10:05pm PT
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Thanks for sharing the pics, Kev! The owl is very distinct in that 3rd pic.
That "possible" FA by John and Sue is too "obvious" to be an FA, no? :) Seriously though, Tork can verify if his route "A Dream Within a Dream" (10a/b) goes up that corner or stays on the face to the right.
(Don't know if you saw, but I responded to your route order list on rc.com, BTW. Gave my armchair interpretation anyway...)
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