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Location: AZ : Southern Arizona : Mount Lemmon (Santa Catalin... : Alamo Canyon : Leviathan Dome : North Face (5.10c R)
By: JMayhew When: Apr 4, 2013 | view comment >> |
Comments: There are 3 bolts now for the 33M rap off the back.
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Location: AZ : Central Arizona : Phoenix Areas : Jacuzzi Spires
By: JMayhew When: Feb 18, 2013 | view comment >> |
Comments: There is a beehive somewhere near the top of the 5.8 crack on the north face of the 3rd spire. I think the climb is called Penetration. The bees would prefer you avoid that area. Or at least that's how we interpreted the angry buzzing and attacks to the head without stings, thankfully.
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Location: AZ : Southern Arizona : Mount Lemmon (Santa Catalin... : Mount Lemmon Highway (Catal... : Lower Highway : ... : (02) Pin There, Done That? (5.7+)
By: JMayhew When: Dec 9, 2012 | view comment >> |
Comments: There are now 2 belay/rap bolts on top of the left tower.
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Location: AZ : Southern Arizona : Cochise Stronghold : East Stronghold : Cochise Dome (What's My Lin... : ... : Photo
By: JMayhew When: Oct 6, 2012 | view comment >> |
Comments: That's a fantastic shot of the rock, Chris!
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Location: AZ : Southern Arizona : Cochise Stronghold : West Stronghold : Ghost Dome (AKA Infinity Do...
By: JMayhew When: Feb 5, 2012 | view comment >> |
Comments: Both of these routes were really fun. Good job you guys.
We rapped (~170')from the top of pitch 2 of "Scoopin'," pulled the ropes and climbed "Time'll." Pitches 3 and 4 are easily combined.
Excellent summit view!
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Location: AZ : Southern Arizona : Mendoza Canyon (aka Coyote ... : Table Dome
By: JMayhew When: Jan 31, 2012 | view comment >> |
Comments: As long as we don't walk down the road from the original parking area shown on the approach map on the main page here, but use the alternate parking area for the approach, all should be well,( see update comments above in "more info" section reference the note in the sign-in box.) I'm hoping people are not walking down that road that is signed "no trespassing". Camping at the original parking area is legal but would certainly cause the rancher to raise an eyebrow. There is good camping near the ... more >>
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Location: AZ : Southern Arizona : Mendoza Canyon (aka Coyote ...
By: JMayhew When: Jan 29, 2012 | view comment >> |
Comments: Steve, In 26 years I have never had a problem with encountering illegals in the area. We have helped with trash cleanups on the ranch along some well-used routes out in the foothills strewn with packs, water bottles, and clothes. I have camped at the parking area and in various points in the canyon without ever seeing any illegals. Several friends of mine have done the same without issues. I am not worried about my safety relating to illegals out there but try to remain vigilant. I also... more >>
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Location: AZ : Southern Arizona : Mount Lemmon (Santa Catalin... : Sabino Canyon : Kor Wall (5.8+)
By: JMayhew When: Jan 23, 2012 | view comment >> |
Comments: Don't be ridiculous!... uhh...do you know of any in the area??
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Location: AZ : Southern Arizona : Mendoza Canyon (aka Coyote ... : Elephant Dome : The Elephant's Trunk (5.7)
By: JMayhew When: Jan 16, 2012 | view comment >> |
Comments: Even though I've never had troubles rapping off the "back," I would also highly suggest the low-angle Waterfall Raps on the East side for most parties. If you hike up to the base of those raps and leave your pack, there are several easy ways to access the main Trunk Route (see pic above.)
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Location: AZ : Southern Arizona : Mount Lemmon (Santa Catalin... : Sabino Canyon : Hard to Swallow (5.10)
By: JMayhew When: Dec 9, 2011 | view comment >> |
Comments: C'mon, Eric! I figured gneiss choss and bird crap would be an acceptable substitution. I almost gave it 2 stars, we were havin' so much fun!
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Location: AZ : Southern Arizona : Mount Lemmon (Santa Catalin... : Sabino Canyon : Kor Wall (5.8+)
By: JMayhew When: Dec 8, 2011 | view comment >> |
Comments: As an alternative approach when riding the tram, you can shave off some elevation by taking the tram to the last stop. Scramble straight up the main gully to the right of the trailhead to intersect the phoneline trail. Hike the trail down canyon, (you actually keep gaining a small amount of elevation,) until you can access the final slope leading up and right to the base of the Kor Wall.
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Location: AZ : Southern Arizona : Mount Lemmon (Santa Catalin... : Mount Lemmon Highway (Catal... : Summit Crags : ... : Black Magic Woman (5.10+)
By: JMayhew When: Sep 24, 2011 | view comment >> |
Comments: SQL II says EFR and Steve Amter in 1986. For some reason I thought Bob Kerry was in on that, too, but EFR would know fer sure. (Never tried it in the snow!)
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Location: AZ : Southern Arizona : Mount Lemmon (Santa Catalin... : Mount Lemmon Highway (Catal... : Mid-Mountain : ... : (C) The Imp of Nod (5.8)
By: JMayhew When: Jul 31, 2011 | view comment >> |
Comments: Hey David-- Tried to PM you. It sounds like you may have been right on the route. I added a better picture of the route-- you can't really see much of pitch 2.
I spent many hours on those fire-scarred, rain-washed slopes. I'm guessing you didn't catch the very start right from the switchback--I missed it several times myself in the beginning. I didn't want to build a huge cairn there, but if you spend a little time making sure you catch the start, which drops down a bit from that switchb... more >>
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Location: AZ : Southern Arizona : Mount Lemmon (Santa Catalin... : Mount Lemmon Highway (Catal... : Mid-Mountain : ... : (C) The Imp of Nod (5.8)
By: JMayhew When: Oct 16, 2010 | view comment >> |
Comments: Cool. We had a blast on it, too.
We were psyched to piece together a well-protected line all the way to the top. Just wish that green corner kept going for another 100 feet!
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Location: AZ : Southern Arizona : Mount Lemmon (Santa Catalin... : Mount Lemmon Highway (Catal... : Upper Highway : ... : Elacca Drug (5.10)
By: JMayhew When: Oct 12, 2010 | view comment >> |
Comments: Brian Benedon and someone, (maybe Tony??) did that and I think the line to the right.
Both are excellent ways to start the day out there.
Brian? You out there?
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Location: AZ : Southern Arizona : Mount Lemmon (Santa Catalin... : Pontatoc Canyon : Pontatoc Ridge : KR Goes to Valhalla (5.8+)
By: JMayhew When: Mar 16, 2010 | view comment >> |
Comments: Karl Rickson was a good friend who died in Jan.'02. After the near-death of his partner on Shelter From the Storm, Karl told me how the raps really needed to be improved and the top pitches were a mess because they had to avoid so many loose blocks. KR went to the hospital on a Xmas night, was diagnosed with cancer, and died in battle one month later.
The raps are better and the upper section is a little cleaner now.
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Location: AZ : Southern Arizona : Mendoza Canyon (aka Coyote ... : Elephant Dome : Elephantiasis (5.10 PG13)
By: JMayhew When: Dec 5, 2009 | view comment >> |
Comments: ^^^^^??????
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Location: AZ : Southern Arizona : Mendoza Canyon (aka Coyote ...
By: JMayhew When: Oct 20, 2009 | view comment >> |
Comments: It has been closed March 1 thru Sept. 1 for many years now. As far as I know that's still the case.
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Location: AZ : Southern Arizona : Mount Lemmon (Santa Catalin... : Mount Lemmon Highway (Catal... : Lower Highway : Rivendale
By: JMayhew When: Aug 21, 2009 | view comment >> |
Comments: Steve: It's perfect the way it is. It's easy enough just hiking the canyon to the wall. If they don't find it... well it's all about the journey anyway, right? I love taking all my climbing gear out for a nice hike every now and then. See ya at the next Fest.
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Location: AZ : Southern Arizona : Mendoza Canyon (aka Coyote ... : Elephant Dome : The Elephant's Trunk (5.7) : Photo
By: JMayhew When: Jul 22, 2009 | view comment >> |
Comments: There is a 5 pitch 5.9 A.3 (Colin Goes to Colorado)(almost all aid) that goes up the middle of the streak area. There is also a 6 pitch 5.10d (Diagonemesis) that starts at the left edge of the main brown streaks and follows the left-diagonalling weakness system.
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Location: AZ : Southern Arizona : Rincon Mountains : Reef Rock on Mica Mt. : (5) Cryptic Friction (5.9)
By: JMayhew When: Sep 20, 2008 | view comment >> |
Comments: They're all excellent routes, in my opinion. I discovered a long while ago that I use a different set of standards than most people, so I stopped rating climbs. (Seems people like solid rock and good pro!) In posting these I couldn't continue unless I rated them so I went with "good." I'll let people make up their own minds. Definitely worth the hike out there--if you're into that kind of thing.
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Location: AZ : Southern Arizona : Mount Lemmon (Santa Catalin... : Mount Lemmon Highway (Catal... : Bear Canyon : ... : Electric Aunt Jemimah in He... (5.10)
By: JMayhew When: Sep 19, 2008 | view comment >> |
Comments: Chuck Lipinski, as I recall. I'd like to see some info on the traverses on Granite and the Overlook. Not many around, that I know of -- just Rap Rock, Rockefellow, and one on Table Dome in Mendoza. Maybe a good topic for the Forum to see how many are in AZ ??
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Location: AZ : Southern Arizona : Mount Lemmon (Santa Catalin... : Mount Lemmon Highway (Catal... : Bear Canyon : ... : Electric Aunt Jemimah in He... (5.10)
By: JMayhew When: Sep 10, 2008 | view comment >> |
Comments: "Action packed"...yes... I believe we used some additional expletives during and after safely traversing about 20 years ago. Pretty challenging route finding even with decent knowledge of the routes it traverses. Steiger's description, which actually starts you on George's Buttress, works fine. Glad to see you post it here, Paul. Don't know of many people who have done it and I'd hate to see it slip into obscurity-- really fun adventure!
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Location: UT : Zion National Park : The Streaked Wall : Tale of the Scorpion (5.10a A3+)
By: JMayhew When: May 18, 2008 | view comment >> |
Comments: Correct name is "Tale of the Scorpion," being a play on words. You can see the black scorpion on the wall to the right of the actual line. An epic story of being stung hard. FA Dave Webster, Rick Nelson, Jeff Mayhew April 1990. Originally 4 approach pitches and 10 on the main wall.
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Location: AZ : Southern Arizona : Mount Lemmon (Santa Catalin... : Alamo Canyon : Leviathan Dome : Photo
By: JMayhew When: Dec 8, 2007 | view comment >> |
Comments: I took it 9-30-06. The climbers are Kevin McGarvey and his friend Louis.
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