Hey trad climbers

[Stevo]

Anyone up for some trad classics this weekend?

Steve

[ben smith]

I'm interested in heading out sunday

[The Mitt]

I'm in for Saturday

S

[Nate]

Yeah for sure, I'm down for either day.

[the kydd]

I'd like to get out this weekend. I'm available both days.

Was @ Main Face on Monday, got the tour from Eiger. Some stuff was pretty wet, but there was lots of dry stuff too.

We got on Popcorn, Mr. Puff, and a short bolted route... I think its called Deep Throat.. its not in the guide... Regardless, it was a good afternoon.

[mick]

I'd love to second some lines on sunday. Maybe even try to place some gear if anyone's feeling patient...

Sunday sunday sunday!

[Stevo]

Sunday is best for me, how about meeting up at T.H.s on Main St near junction with 118 at around 10 am then heading to main face?

Steve

[Zamboni]

I"m in for sunday, I'll see you at the usually meeting place.

[chameleon]

we've got some rain comin' tard climbers
let's hit First Face on Sunday!

S

[chameleon]

dude's got a point there.



ha! I know, I know, 1st face scares the be-jeebus out of y'all---so don't mind me -- I'm used to talking to myself concerning this crag!

[Zamboni]

Not kewl sean, not kewl.

[The Mitt]

I'm in for sunday

S

[chameleon]

Chalk Stars it is, then!

[The Mitt]

Or is that chos stars? I would still prefer mainface, but I'm easy

S

[Zamboni]

Mittn's who are you trying to kid? We all know Stevo is going to "Wench" you up what ever you get on.

Cb.

[tracstarr]

first face, first face, first face....

[mick]

So I had an amazing day on first face, where myself and two climbing partners had the cliff to ourselves...

Conan, got your message once I got home - why the change of locale? Here's hoping conditions were as perfect for you guys as they were where I was!

mick

[Zamboni]

We went to Main face for the traffic, and more simpler routs. A party of five put down 8 lines. No bugs, No wind, and lots of sun.

[chameleon]

mick, what did you guys get on?

[mick]

Anniversary Waltzes and Black Diamond. Went up and down BD a few times, what a classic line! I tried my hand at placing gear for the first time on Chalk Stars but didn't make much progress.

I want to get back out there again this week and set up some topropes on some other trad stuff and try to work Blue Sky Mining as a sport lead. Wednesday anyone?

By the way, how the heck do you protect the first 4 meters of Pyramid?

mick

[chameleon]

Glad you had fun. Those are good routes.
One of these days I'll give you a tour of a few more lines out there.
The bottom of Pyramid is not protectable....straight ahead bouldering....complete with pile of cheater stones (you can only take ethics so far, I guess!!!)

S

[peter]

FYI, a party of four also went to Sorrow's End on Saturday (I couldn't climb Sunday). Conditions were also very good there: dry, sunshine with a cool breeze, shirts and toques optional. The season has truly begun. Peter

[tracstarr]

i hurt. good fun.

[Stevo]

Climbing tomorrow? Main? Columbus? Howe? Usual meeting spot at 10 am?

[The Mitt]

Yep I'm there

M

[jeremy]

Sand and I are in. Tims at 10. main street.