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Saugy
Mountain climber
BC
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Ouch! Sorry about your kid, tami.. hope he heals properly.
Mine's not so dramatic.. took a bit of a ground fall a couple of years ago, and it didn't heal up so well. Took until now to get to the front of the BC Health care lineup.
In good hands though.. The Foot and ankle clinic at St. Pauls has performed a partial reconstruction of my ankle (as opposed to a full - going to see if that's all I need).
Strange, to go from full activity (albeit with daily pain)to non weight bearing for up to 4 weeks (!)..and no activity for 4-6 months (?!).
And I thought I timed it for the rainy season.. all good, though, the sunny deck feels alright..
So, Mike's on Angels Crest today? Looks that way to me..
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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So, Mike's on Angels Crest today? Looks that way to me..
It would certainly be a perfect day for it.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 5, 2015 - 02:06pm PT
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WOW ! No KIDDING Mike !!!!! Seriously early :-) .
Three pitches up at 9 am?? Yup. That's early 4 me.
Hey, good! Why are you hiding from the sun?
Because this one was at the top of my ticklist Andy, and Heather's and I knew it would be dry after seeing how quickly all that water disappeared last week. So, climb in the shade, but first in line so, no distractions or roadblocks until Glenn W snuck by us at the end..
Hey Mike! Enjoy the day, and keep them pics and stories coming.. I'm going to be living vicariously through you all for the next while..
Buddy! I got a whole round coming up tonight. Dedicated to you bro. You told me you were going to get that done at some point.. Glad you got it taken care of and you'll be back outside sooner than you know it bro. Let that sh!t heal.
It would certainly be a perfect day for it.
That it was!! What a day oh my god. So frigging stoked still!!!!
More after work when I finally get to the comfort of my couch..
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Vulch
Trad climber
Whistler BC
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What a great day, and a fantastic bagel with bacon... mmmm bacon. I can't even open doors today without feeling it. Go us!
Dreaming of the couch and Netflix right now. Alas I am staring at a computer screen doing legal mumbo jumbo. Le sigh.
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RyanD
climber
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Good job Mike and Heather! we got up high yesterday too. But not until about noon ;-)
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MH2
Boulder climber
Andy Cairns
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Glenn W snuck by us at the end..
The Tricouni Glenn W or another? There is more than meets the...
whatever, here.
And definitely Cerberus for RyanD. How did you approach?
edit:
Maybe Glenn Wolo...?
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RyanD
climber
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So wonderful Jim!
Andy- We approached via the Catharsis crack from the base of wrist twister which made it easy to get high quickly, even though you mostly go sideways. It climbs into Cerberus quite well. I thought it was awesome underclinging on great rock, very unique. Climbing on Tantalus wall in general is awesome. Such a cool place!!
Thx Tami ;-D
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Tricouni
Mountain climber
Vancouver
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Glenn W snuck by us at the end..
The Tricouni Glenn W or another? There is more than meets the...
Can't be the Tricouni one; he's in Portugal and Spain right now.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 6, 2015 - 08:13am PT
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Nice work Ryan and Kieran! It looks so crazy up there!! The benefits of climbing hard include starting at noon, and not worrying about the crowds hey?
Ya Glenn you were looking rather chipper when you ran past us! ;)
No, Andy you were bang on with your second guess..
Ok. I promised more, but first, we must go back.
I've been seeing this amazing lady Erin. When we first hooked up, I asked if she'd like to go climb and she said No. So then it became the running gag, and i would ask her simply for a laugh.. :)
After a few weekends of hanging out she was dragged to chek by some friends after a big biking day and they invited me too, since i happened to be around.. That went well so, the next day Erin decided we should finally go climb together..
Since i had never witnessed her climb crack, i took her to clean starts, to see how she would fare.
She looked up at it and says "what are we doing here? Let's go do a multi pitch or something..." Lol!
A lady after my own heart!
I gave her a though run down on basic skills and she passed with flying colours so after lunch we went for a run up Bpeel.
Erin on Banana Peel.
She did really well! We took the spicy variation start, which she had no issues with, and simuled the last easy pitch to boot.
It was a gorgeous day..
Erin and I at the top.
We met up with my friend James and his lovely partner whose name I unfortunately cannot remember, I convinced them that you have to experience the slab walkoff..
Ok gotta get ready for work. More soon.
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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I've done a headstand on that slab walkoff. Weirdest place ever to do a headstand. :-)
So have I. And I bet we're not the only ones.
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Saugy
Mountain climber
BC
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Saugy - So sorry but I hope your recovery is good. Do you have a good physio? Len Chong at Salus Physio is awesome but if I recall correctly,you're on the Sunshine Coast.
Thanks for the physio reccomendation, Tami.. I am back in Squamish now full time for the last year (Sunshine Coast part time..for now). This town's full of great practitioners, I should be in good hands.
If its not the Rugby world cup or surfing ST , then my view is usually this..
So its nice to see the stories up close and personal on my computer screen..Thanks Big Mike and Ryan! keep em coming, all :)
And when the rain falls, maybe we can get some reports from the field ie,Tricouni in Spain/Portugal .. Or maybe thats taking this thread off topic??
Either way, I'll post a couple.. from my last trip south, up until just 3 days before surgery
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 6, 2015 - 10:31pm PT
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So have I. And I bet we're not the only ones.
Oh man... How much do i have to pay you guys to pose for that photo??!! ;)
Erin cruised it Tami. I was super proud.
At least you can see the object of your desire Don! I had to settle for a picture of it on my roof!! ;)
Nice photos man. That stuff looks awesome!!
A couple weeks ago Eric called to see if i wanted to get out. I hadn't seen him for awhile and I definitely needed to get some climbing in, so i arranged to ditch work early and tie in with him for the afternoon.
The forecast called for rain that afternoon, and of course as soon as i met Eric at Neat and Cool it started spitting.
I decided to rack up anyways and at least get a pitch in, but of course then the deluge started....
So we retired to some shelter at Chek.
Bearbreeder shoeing up under the Big Show
Eric getting his Savage Beagle on.
The last bastion of climbing in the sea to sky area when it gets wet.
We had a fun day. I think Eric might have a few more pics? ;)
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boozer
Mountain climber
bc
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Hello all, first time here and thought you might like a little quiz. That's me on lead, I think the climb is obvious to Squamish climbers. So... what's the route? Who am I? And perhaps especially hard, who's my partner? These photos were taken by Dan Redford.
Ok, seeing these posted it's nigh impossible to identify my buddy, I'll try an edit.
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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So... what's the route?
The route is obvious.
Who am I?
Your identity must be kept secret. The route you're climbing is off limits, so therefore you're a criminal.
If we publish your name on Supertopo, the Krag Kops will be at your door within minutes.
And perhaps especially hard, who's my partner?
You want to out your partner in a criminal act?
What kind of ratfink are you? Maybe we should publish your name.
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boozer
Mountain climber
bc
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Har! Those photos were taken in the nineties. Before your time?
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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Before your time?
Hmmm. You are new around here, aren't you.
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boozer
Mountain climber
bc
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Ok, here's a better photo of my partner.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 8, 2015 - 09:51pm PT
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Nice photos Boozer! I would say you are on Handjive at the lower Malemute and I have no idea who you and your partner are, but maybe my friend Relic might?
Dave you are funny buddy. Boozer, Ghost's been around for awhile.. Perhaps you've heard of climb called Borderline?
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 8, 2015 - 10:44pm PT
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I thought Clean Crack too? But thought it was more diagonal?
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boozer
Mountain climber
bc
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Thanks Tami. We've met a couple of times, I think we were introduced by Megan Routley. Quite a while ago now. When I lived in Squamish I climbed regularly with Joe Turley as well as a host of other characters. I'm going to stay incognito a little while longer to see if anyone else might recognise us.
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