The dates are not set in stone but I am planning a trip from Berkeley to Pine Mountain down in the Los Padres mountains. I have been there before and it is definitely one of my favorite spots to boulder- mainly because of the seclusion at this time of year. The type of rock is granitic, if I am not mistaken.
I am looking for a few people who want to go down there with me, or want to meet up. I wouldn't call some of the climbs "high balls" but a few extra pads and spotters (and friends!) would make it a much funner trip. If you think you're available during that time and are looking for some adventure, keep reading.
Details:
Drive: About 5 hours
Leaving 2/1, quite early. Arrive before noon on the same day. Will have to backpack pads, food, and the likes for about 5 miles on a decent trail into the backside of Pine Mountain campground. There is actually a stream (or is it a well?) that we can filter water from. All food would be backpack-style camping food.
The plan is simple: pack in, boulder, pack out.
It's a little crazier than just driving to Bishop where there is a grocery store, firewood, bouldering buddies everywhere, and the Mountain Rambler Brewery. I was fortunate enough to grab some crazies to do this with me last time, and I'm hoping to find some people again.
About me:
I'm pretty easy-going. I like to sketch when I'm not climbing. If I can help it, I will sleep outside. I boulder about V3 outside. I promise to catch you if you fall. I have a two-door car but can only fit one other person as my giant pad takes up most of the back.
also the rock is sandstone, nothing like granite. I don't know what granitic is but they have some nice granite-like quartz monzonite in Bishop. Seriously just go to Bishop.
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