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Location: AZ : Queen Creek Canyon : Lower Devil's Canyon : Lower Devil's East (LDE) : The Shmotem Pole : The Shmotem Pole (5.10b)
By: David Arthur Sampson When: Nov 3, 2009 | view comment >> |
Comments: Once this climb cleans up it will be a great route.
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Location: AZ : Queen Creek Canyon : Lower Devil's Canyon : Lower Devil's East (LDE) : The Lunchbox : ... : Photo
By: David Arthur Sampson When: Nov 3, 2009 | view comment >> |
Comments: Marcy (Merci)!
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Location: AZ : Queen Creek Canyon : Lower Devil's Canyon : Lower Devil's East (LDE) : The Lunchbox : Centipede Corner (5.10c)
By: David Arthur Sampson When: Nov 3, 2009 | view comment >> |
Comments: Definitely my favorite route at LDE (at the moment; things can change)
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Location: AZ : Queen Creek Canyon : Lower Devil's Canyon : Lower Devil's East (LDE) : The Lunchbox : El Throatchoker Grande (5.9-)
By: David Arthur Sampson When: Nov 3, 2009 | view comment >> |
Comments: I think that this climb has cleaned up nicely. Nice long climb with varied moves and a short crux; this climb is a must do.
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Location: AZ : Queen Creek Canyon : Atlantis : Smokin Guns (5.11c)
By: David Arthur Sampson When: Jun 22, 2009 | view comment >> |
Comments: Definitely 11d, IMHO! Very nice route.
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Location: AZ : Queen Creek Canyon : Atlantis : The Mangler (5.11b)
By: David Arthur Sampson When: May 20, 2009 | view comment >> |
Comments: Susan
This route does, at first, seem a bit heady. I know, because I also saw what you did (a year ago or so). I went back with Laurel (last Sat) and, really, it is safe. A key bomber left hand pocket (can be reached from the ledge, with some effort) lets you safely clip the second bolt. From there a heady (safe) move to good holds lets off to a nice climb to the top.
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Location: NV : Red Rock : White Rock Spring : Angel Food Wall : Group Therapy (5.7)
By: David Arthur Sampson When: Apr 29, 2009 | view comment >> |
Comments: I liked the crack to the right for the last pitch. It was fun.
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Location: AZ : Queen Creek Canyon : Lower Devil's Canyon : Hackberry Creek : Oh My doG! (5.10)
By: David Arthur Sampson When: Mar 2, 2009 | view comment >> |
Comments: I (Geir and I) added a third bolt to this route. The intent was to enable one to clip a bolt prior to committing to the roof. However, I have not yet climbed the route since adding the hanger.
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Location: AZ : Mount Lemmon : The Fortress : Tres Frijoles (5.9+)
By: David Arthur Sampson When: Oct 2, 2008 | view comment >> |
Comments: Nice Eric. Interesting story.
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Location: AZ : Oak Creek Canyon : The Overlook : I've Always Been Crazy (5.10+)
By: David Arthur Sampson When: Sep 30, 2008 | view comment >> |
Comments: I would suggest a variation; climb MM up until you can cross the arete (about 10 m). Follow arete and left side of arete to reach the overhanging "crown" (jewel!)
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Location: AZ : Oak Creek Canyon : The Overlook : Sexual Deviations (5.10+)
By: David Arthur Sampson When: Sep 22, 2008 | view comment >> |
Comments: I loved it! Save a #4 Camalot for the last few moves.
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Location: AZ : Mount Lemmon : Munchkinland Area : Wall of the Trundling Troll...
By: David Arthur Sampson When: Sep 8, 2008 | view comment >> |
Comments: Proper ....yeah. Many thanks to Geir for his countless hours of work on his topos; a side benefit was inspiring SA to write something up.
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Location: NV : Red Rock : Mt. Wilson : Aeolian Wall : Resolution Arete (5.10 A1)
By: David Arthur Sampson When: Jul 17, 2008 | view comment >> |
Comments: Great story Philo. Geir and I plan on doing the route this Fall.
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Location: WI : Devil's Lake : Photo
By: David Arthur Sampson When: Jul 17, 2008 | view comment >> |
Comments: It is a beautiful scene. And being one who lived in Michigan for 22 years I love those crisp, clear, sunny autumn days... but there are so few of them!
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Location: UT : Moab Area : Arches : Argon Tower : West Face (5.11) : Photo
By: David Arthur Sampson When: Jul 10, 2008 | view comment >> |
Comments: um, I had not visited my comment until today; so much hostility, directed at me.
Andrew: yes, I used the bolt ladder on Eagle Dance. So, you are telling me that standing on the hangers at this belay for this climb is a form of aiding, and that one cannot (reasonably) do the first few moves without standing on these hangers?
Admittedly, I have not been on this climb. What grade does this climb become if you do not stand on the hangers? If the grade increases significantly, then I s... more >>
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Location: NM : Photo
By: David Arthur Sampson When: Jul 9, 2008 | view comment >> |
Comments: Beautiful.....
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Location: AZ : Oak Creek Canyon : The Overlook : Magumba's Corner (5.10a)
By: David Arthur Sampson When: Jun 25, 2008 | view comment >> |
Comments: A wonderful climb! A 0.75 camalot protects the opening moves to establish into Magumba's "crack". Nice surprise jugs on this route.
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Location: AZ : Oak Creek Canyon : The Overlook : Sintisa (5.9)
By: David Arthur Sampson When: Jun 25, 2008 | view comment >> |
Comments: Nice climb. I liked the finger crack for Gambit. The left crack looks dirty and dicy. I don't think the climb gets much traffic at all. And, the cactus (at the top) is a challenge, but avoidabe if one is careful. The flake didn't bother me, although I tried to avoid it.
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Location: UT : Moab Area : Arches : Argon Tower : West Face (5.11) : Photo
By: David Arthur Sampson When: Jun 13, 2008 | view comment >> |
Comments: Are you serious? In my worst day I do not stand on bolts or anchors. Perhaps you should consider climbing at your level.
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Location: CA : Joshua Tree National Park : Barker Dam Area : Photo
By: David Arthur Sampson When: Jun 12, 2008 | view comment >> |
Comments: Native American...
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Location: AZ : Sedona : Cathedral Rock Area : The Mace : Original Route (5.9+) : Photo
By: David Arthur Sampson When: Jun 12, 2008 | view comment >> |
Comments: Cool photo mike. I have yet to do that climb....
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Location: AZ : Oak Creek Canyon : The Overlook : Photo
By: David Arthur Sampson When: Jun 9, 2008 | view comment >> |
Comments: Paul is correct; I just climbed the route this past Saturday. It is actually a fun climb.
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Location: AZ : Isolation Canyon : Finktion Wall : Sampsonite (5.10b/c)
By: David Arthur Sampson When: Jun 8, 2008 | view comment >> |
Comments: Although the minor roof does have a bunch of scary looking blocks, Manny and I were unable to dislodge any of those still present. Having said that, choose your own way.
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Location: UT : Moab Area : Potash Road : Wall Street : Photo
By: David Arthur Sampson When: Jun 6, 2008 | view comment >> |
Comments: Nice pic
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Location: AZ : Oak Creek Canyon : The Overlook : Sparky And The Firedog (5.10a)
By: David Arthur Sampson When: Apr 27, 2008 | view comment >> |
Comments: One of my most favorite climbs at the overlook (so far!).
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