thanks Steve.
She was cool actually & let us go with a smile at the end of it (I actually felt bad that she thought I aksed her about the transport... :)
heheheehh - thanks Martin.
I think I need to re-write that section as the ranger WAS cool actually & it was me who was at fault. The other part was just a sort of funny misunderstanding. Appreciate the visit (& the laugh!). Cheers.
Nice write up and pics! I've seen 1 ranger in 300 trips in the Sawtooths- so I'm declaring unlucky for you to meet one. You were probably still on route most of the time even when you ran into vegetation. I just don't think it gets done more than 1 or 2 times per year, plus there's other routes leading the the bolt ladder. What condition were the bolts in? Did you just use etriers and biners, or did you have to actually place anything in the rock?
First, many thanks for sharing the topo & your great beta on this formation/line. Great stuff! Figured on the ranger luck but like I mentioned above, she was a very cool gal who was not offended by the misunderstanding (..again, my fault).
I've sent you a pm on the questions you mention. Let me know if you want any other info.
thank you much Sir :)
looks like you too don't sit at home too much eh? Warbonnet done from NC is a much bigger deal IMHO! Very cool (& you got some nice shots from it). My hope is to check out your neck of th woods -- scare myself sh..less on that runout NC granite someday. Cheers!
NC might be a nice change of pace for you. Based on your track record, I'm guessing you and Shirley will climb something here on a four day round trip road trip...
So you think the climbable seasons info. as suggested by that NC Rock book is accurate? In other words, what are the chances of getting in some climbing around New Years if we follow book's recommends? I know - a loaded question - but figured I'd try. Thanks!
Usually the weather's acceptable, but it can get bleedin' cold here in the winter. There's even some ice climbing to be had from time to time. There are a lot of places with south facing walls. Best possibilities include Stone Mountain (the runout granite you refer to), Looking Glass (probably the most famous) or Rumbling Bald. I've been to Stone in February and am heading to Looking Glass in late November. If you can handle cold weather most likely you'll be good to go...unless it rains...the runouts on Stone would be NO FUN in wet weather.
Deltaoperator17 - Sep 8, 2009 3:29 pm - Voted 10/10
NiceSounded like a quick trip, mean ol ranger lady huh? LOL
rpc - Sep 8, 2009 4:10 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Nicethanks Steve.
She was cool actually & let us go with a smile at the end of it (I actually felt bad that she thought I aksed her about the transport... :)
vancouver islander - Sep 8, 2009 6:32 pm - Voted 10/10
Very nice - high 5!for (Sascha) Baron Spire. Nasty ranger lady but preferable to number one prostitute in all Khazakstan :)
rpc - Sep 8, 2009 6:50 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Very nice - high 5!heheheehh - thanks Martin.
I think I need to re-write that section as the ranger WAS cool actually & it was me who was at fault. The other part was just a sort of funny misunderstanding. Appreciate the visit (& the laugh!). Cheers.
SawtoothSean - Sep 8, 2009 8:01 pm - Voted 10/10
Good TRNice write up and pics! I've seen 1 ranger in 300 trips in the Sawtooths- so I'm declaring unlucky for you to meet one. You were probably still on route most of the time even when you ran into vegetation. I just don't think it gets done more than 1 or 2 times per year, plus there's other routes leading the the bolt ladder. What condition were the bolts in? Did you just use etriers and biners, or did you have to actually place anything in the rock?
rpc - Sep 8, 2009 8:12 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Good TRHi Sean,
First, many thanks for sharing the topo & your great beta on this formation/line. Great stuff! Figured on the ranger luck but like I mentioned above, she was a very cool gal who was not offended by the misunderstanding (..again, my fault).
I've sent you a pm on the questions you mention. Let me know if you want any other info.
Appreciate the kind word & the visit! Take care.
McCannster - Sep 22, 2009 12:20 am - Voted 10/10
Nice RadekCool. Always wanted to see what the summit block of this thing looked like.
rpc - Sep 22, 2009 11:55 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Nice RadekThanks man - I'm looking forward to your Shiprock TR :)
WoundedKnee - Oct 8, 2009 1:49 pm - Hasn't voted
You two sure get after it.I'd love to return to the Sawtooths one day. Nice TR!
rpc - Oct 8, 2009 6:50 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: You two sure get after it.thank you much Sir :)
looks like you too don't sit at home too much eh? Warbonnet done from NC is a much bigger deal IMHO! Very cool (& you got some nice shots from it). My hope is to check out your neck of th woods -- scare myself sh..less on that runout NC granite someday. Cheers!
WoundedKnee - Oct 9, 2009 9:45 am - Hasn't voted
Re: You two sure get after it.NC might be a nice change of pace for you. Based on your track record, I'm guessing you and Shirley will climb something here on a four day round trip road trip...
rpc - Oct 9, 2009 12:59 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: You two sure get after it.You Sir are too kind with your lavish praises ;)
So you think the climbable seasons info. as suggested by that NC Rock book is accurate? In other words, what are the chances of getting in some climbing around New Years if we follow book's recommends? I know - a loaded question - but figured I'd try. Thanks!
WoundedKnee - Oct 9, 2009 1:46 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: You two sure get after it.Usually the weather's acceptable, but it can get bleedin' cold here in the winter. There's even some ice climbing to be had from time to time. There are a lot of places with south facing walls. Best possibilities include Stone Mountain (the runout granite you refer to), Looking Glass (probably the most famous) or Rumbling Bald. I've been to Stone in February and am heading to Looking Glass in late November. If you can handle cold weather most likely you'll be good to go...unless it rains...the runouts on Stone would be NO FUN in wet weather.
rpc - Oct 9, 2009 2:03 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: You two sure get after it.thank you very much! appreciate the on-the-ground info :)