Trip Report
Locker, Brokedown, and Tim Go Climbing...kinda! Vedauwoo survived, tho'.
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Tuesday July 23, 2013 10:28pm
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Locker and I have been talking about a trip to Vedauwoo for some time, and today was the day! We met up at 11:00 (Alpine Start, of course!). What we hadn't counted on was the blazing Sun and very hot weather. First requirement for a climb was some blessed SHADE, which was dammed hard to find. We noted that Cornelius was still in a shady little nook, and we set out for it's alcove.
After hemming and hawing around, locker was elected to lead the route:
Locker made me promise to show his great protection for the climb:
After locker topped out, it was my turn. My BIG mistake was wearing SHORTS!
Tim wanted to lead the pitch, too.
The Sun was now hitting us in the little alcove, so we set out looking for a climb in the shade. Locker suggested something on the East side of Nautilus, but most of the climbs were either in the Sun or already occupied. We nearly circumnavigated the Nautilus formation, but finally beat a retreat to the parking lot for some food, water, and a spot of shade under a tree. After the refreshment break, I had to pull up stakes and head home for a business matter.
Hopefully locker will continue his portion...
Brokedownclimber
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About the Author
Brokedownclimber is a trad climber from Douglas, WY. |
Comments
philo
climber
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Jul 23, 2013 - 10:47pm PT
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Good on Ya Rodger. TFPU.
"Locker has 3 pieces of well spaced protection; unfortunately he's obscuring them with his manly chest...."
I loved that line.
But how did you get Locker unglued from the floor?
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crunch
Social climber
CO
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Jul 23, 2013 - 11:34pm PT
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Sounds like fun! Glad you are getting out and getting it done!
Though I don't quite buy the "hot" business. Not Vedauwoo. Got snowed in in August, once.
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Fritz
Social climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Jul 23, 2013 - 11:40pm PT
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Great to see you & Locker out climbing.
Damn! It seems to be nearly too-hot to climb every-where in the Rockies.
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phylp
Trad climber
Upland, CA
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Jul 23, 2013 - 11:41pm PT
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I hate climbing in the sun unless it's less than 70 degrees. Looks hot, but some climbing is better than no climbing.
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MH2
Boulder climber
Andy Cairns
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Jul 23, 2013 - 11:48pm PT
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Good selection of things to remember for your next outing. Good that you remembered your rock shoes. Amazing what a person can forget after a lifetime of climbing. Made me think, and laugh.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Author's Reply
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Jul 24, 2013 - 12:03am PT
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It was fun, even though my knee was still sore...from falling off the swather-windrower 2 weeks ago.
Next time I wear my climbing pants, too!
The elevation at Vedauwoo is around 8,000 feet, and the solar gain on a clear day is phenomenal, which makes even 80 degrees seem "dammed hot!"
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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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Jul 24, 2013 - 12:11am PT
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slipping like a MoFo on polished crystals
hahaha, welcome to Vedauwoo....
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Author's Reply
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Jul 24, 2013 - 12:16am PT
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I fuked up by not trying my brand new pair of Boreal Ballet Golds on this climb! Left at home, new in the box!
I was really pleased with the new La Sportiva Boulder X approach shoes, though. We did just enough scrambling around the boulders to be amazed at their sticky rubber properties.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Author's Reply
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Jul 24, 2013 - 12:25am PT
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locker's absolutely correct about the slick rock on Cornelius; I did it several times before, back in the 1980s when it was really "5.5."
Compared to the Cowboy/Cowgirl Route start (5.5) at City of Rocks, it felt more like a 5.7-5.8! There have been literally thousands of ascents over this short route, and the result is a real polish job. It's extremely popular with beginners and their instructors.
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gonzo chemist
climber
the east coast, for now.
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Jul 24, 2013 - 12:52am PT
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Awesome! Walked by you guys lounging in the afternoon under a tree! I THOUGHT that might be Locker, but wasn't quite sure.
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rottingjohnny
Sport climber
Sands Motel , Las Vegas
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Jul 24, 2013 - 07:47am PT
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What's with all the secret gang signs..?
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Jul 24, 2013 - 09:47am PT
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Hoh man gimme a call next time you come up here! Yesterday was the first rest day in a long while, woulda been perfect heckling conditions!
And you were there too, gonzo? I drove by nautilus parking yesterday about five thirty.
And yeah, it is hot in the sun. @8400' it's almost like being in tuolumne, sun wise. Better than you expect in the shade though!
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Russ Walling
Social climber
from Poofters Froth, Wyoming
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Jul 24, 2013 - 11:32am PT
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You dudes are the Mack!
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gonzo chemist
climber
the east coast, for now.
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Jul 24, 2013 - 12:26pm PT
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Jaybro,
I went up there in the afternoon to climb Maxilash (didn't go so well), then Flare Thee Well (on toprope---I'll NEVER lead that thing); at around 5ish we went over to Desiderata, then some other boulder problem on the Turtle Rock Trail.
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
Nothing creative to say
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Jul 24, 2013 - 03:35pm PT
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any trip to Ved is worthy.
ipso facto crushacto, this tr is worthy
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Author's Reply
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Jul 24, 2013 - 03:41pm PT
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Vedauwoo was my "home area" for 4 years while in Graduate School in Laramie (1968-1972), so I never miss a chance for another visit. But, that said, I was appalled to see how popular it's become and how polished the rock!
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Ezra Ellis
Trad climber
North wet, and Da souf
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Jul 25, 2013 - 01:23pm PT
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Awesome Rodger looks like a grrrrreaaaat day!!!!!
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Jul 25, 2013 - 03:53pm PT
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This place has been my 'home crag' since jan '77. Even when I lived thousands of miles away.
What can I say? This place is the Mack!!
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Nov 11, 2013 - 07:40pm PT
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I'd follow those dudes anywhere. Nice TR!
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Nov 11, 2013 - 07:45pm PT
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Dang, next time I'll have to ask to join the expedition. Cheers!
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RyanD
climber
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Nov 15, 2013 - 11:49am PT
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Yeah! Climbing!
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