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Weekend climbing partners needed

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Bogdan Petre · · West Lebanon, NH · Joined Jul 2012 · Points: 1,098

Hi all, I'm looking for more climbing partners to get out to local climbing more (e.g. G Dodge, Wyalusing, Starved Rock). I live in Chicago and will have a car beginning next week. I'm looking to get in as much mileage as possible this season, and need partners for casual weekend day trips. I'm pushing WI3 leads when conditions are good, and want to get solid by the end of the season.

Although I'm fairly new to ice climbing, (this is my third season), most of what I have climbed has been in the NE. I only have one local ice partner and don't want to rely on his availability exclusively to get out there for casual weekend day trips. If you're in a similar boat, shoot me a message.

I'd like to take advantage of this cold snap and head out this weekend if anyone's up for that specifically (1/10 or 1/11).

Juggler Jones · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Sep 2009 · Points: 1,185
Bogdan P wrote:Hi all, I'm looking for more climbing partners to get out to local climbing more (e.g. G Dodge, Wyalusing, Starved Rock). I live in Chicago and will have a car beginning next week. I'm looking to get in as much mileage as possible this season, and need partners for casual weekend day trips. I'm pushing WI3 leads when conditions are good, and want to get solid by the end of the season. Although I'm fairly new to ice climbing, (this is my third season), most of what I have climbed has been in the NE. I only have one local ice partner and don't want to rely on his availability exclusively to get out there for casual weekend day trips. If you're in a similar boat, shoot me a message. I'd like to take advantage of this cold snap and head out this weekend if anyone's up for that specifically (1/10 or 1/11).
If you are in Chicago, you need to come out and check out our ice at Nice Ice. A great place to meet some great climbing partners to get out on natural ice with.

See Here: PlayWildIL.com just 45 min. South of Downtown. This is the best place to get in as much climbing as you can with the least travel and expense.... we have belayers all the time, so no partner needed. Thanks!
Bogdan Petre · · West Lebanon, NH · Joined Jul 2012 · Points: 1,098

Thanks but after a week in ouray I think I've had my fill of farmed ice.

Also, I'm also not interested in guiding services. If you happen to guide and need a partner for a last minute trip that's cool. But, if you're looking for clients I'm not your man.

Double J · · Sandy, UT · Joined Apr 2006 · Points: 3,931

There will be a group from Madison headed to Wyalusing on Sunday. Feel free to join us.

Juggler Jones · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Sep 2009 · Points: 1,185
Bogdan P wrote:Thanks but after a week in ouray I think I've had my fill of farmed ice. Also, I'm also not interested in guiding services. If you happen to guide and need a partner for a last minute trip that's cool. But, if you're looking for clients I'm not your man.
It was obvious you did not need a guide(not looking for clients either) but you said you wanted to get the most "mileage" and the silo if the best closest place to do just that- Just ask Will Gadd who climbed there with us last year. That being said, we are planning a trip next weekend for 3 days to WI to hit a couple of spots. PM me if you can join us. We will be staying at our place up there. My post was just to share info that you asked about. Most natural ice is just not coming in very good yet.

Thanks! :)
B-Slim · · San Jose · Joined Oct 2012 · Points: 105

Hi Guys !!
Any updates about the ice conditions in Starved rock.
Also i would like to say that i am pretty open to any trip suggestion to ice climb or BC Ski in the West.

Juggler Jones · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Sep 2009 · Points: 1,185
Medslim wrote:Hi Guys !! Any updates about the ice conditions in Starved rock. Also i would like to say that i am pretty open to any trip suggestion to ice climb or BC Ski in the West.
No ice a t SRSP, won't be for awhile yet, hopefully
James Schroeder · · Fort Collins, CO · Joined May 2002 · Points: 3,166
Bogdan P wrote:Hi all, I'm looking for more climbing partners to get out to local climbing more (e.g. G Dodge, Wyalusing, Starved Rock). I live in Chicago and will have a car beginning next week. I'm looking to get in as much mileage as possible this season, and need partners for casual weekend day trips. I'm pushing WI3 leads when conditions are good, and want to get solid by the end of the season. Although I'm fairly new to ice climbing, (this is my third season), most of what I have climbed has been in the NE. I only have one local ice partner and don't want to rely on his availability exclusively to get out there for casual weekend day trips. If you're in a similar boat, shoot me a message. I'd like to take advantage of this cold snap and head out this weekend if anyone's up for that specifically (1/10 or 1/11).
Bogdan P - I live about 30 minutes from Governor Dodge and 90 minutes from Wyalusing. I'm around and get out regularly, PM me to check anytime you're in the mood to come up, if I can, I'll meet you.
Mike Robinson · · Boulder, CO · Joined Feb 2012 · Points: 251
Juggler wrote: If you are in Chicago, you need to come out and check out our ice at Nice Ice. See Here: PlayWildIL.com just 45 min. South of Downtown. This is the best place to get in as much climbing as you can with the least travel and expense.... we have belayers all the time, so no partner needed. Thanks!
Juggler, seems like every other post you make is pushing your ice silo. why don't you leave the site to talk for itself.
James Schroeder · · Fort Collins, CO · Joined May 2002 · Points: 3,166
Mike Robinson wrote: Juggler, seems like every other post you make is pushing your ice silo. why don't you leave the site to talk for itself.
Mike, you've got to understand that shameless self-promotion goes right to the heart of what it means to be a climber! It's the same reason why I've had two non-climbing colleagues approach me today about climbing on the Dawn Wall. Although I doubt we'll see Juggler's silo in the NYT anytime soon, unless he can get Will Gadd to tell Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jurgenson to visit.
Juggler Jones · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Sep 2009 · Points: 1,185
Mike Robinson wrote: Juggler, seems like every other post you make is pushing your ice silo. why don't you leave the site to talk for itself.
Mike: This thread is for Climbing partners, of which we have many at the silo..... a great place to meet partners...Thus we let folks know that we have ICE- very Nice Ice! No one has said this thread is not for FARMED ice... Sandstone included...

What site are you talking about that will Talk for Itself? :)

Thanks!

Ice is Ice and that is "Nice Ice" no matter what ice it is! Chill dude
Juggler Jones · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Sep 2009 · Points: 1,185
James M Schroeder wrote: Mike, you've got to understand that shameless self-promotion goes right to the heart of what it means to be a climber! It's the same reason why I've had two non-climbing colleagues approach me today about climbing on the Dawn Wall. Although I doubt we'll see Juggler's silo in the NYT(too liberal anyway) anytime soon, unless he can get Will Gadd to tell Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jurgenson to visit.
James, we are in Sauk County, WI all the time since we have a place up that way. If you want to connect and climb at Lone Rock or Wyalusing, LMK.... C ya!
Double J · · Sandy, UT · Joined Apr 2006 · Points: 3,931

I believe the site mike was referencing was your webste.

Mike Robinson · · Boulder, CO · Joined Feb 2012 · Points: 251
jon jugenheimer wrote:I believe the site mike was referencing was your webste.
This.

James,

I hear yah. I suppose all of the media hype of late has soured an already sour look on climbing ethics from my perspective. Can you comment on if ice climbing without ropes at the Silo is ethical? What if I pinkpointed the 24th pitch of the Dawn Wall with Caldwell/Jorgenson last week?

;)

Juggler,

I agree that the thread was for climbing partners. I'll leave it at that.

Chill'd

MR
Alex Quinn · · Fayetteville, WV · Joined Dec 2013 · Points: 0

Hey Bogdan,

I'm also in Chicago (just moved here in the last couple months) and am looking to get out on some ice this season if I can find some partners. I'm not leading ice at the moment but I'd be more than willing to give you a solid belay on any leads you'd be up for. I have a lot of alpine rock experience and have climbed plenty of TR ice.

Hopefully the weather gets cold again here. I'd be definitely up for a day at SRSP. You're welcome to shoot me a text anytime at 7178558608 (even if you want to hit a gym during the week or something).

Nancy Saucedo · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jan 2015 · Points: 5

Hi my name is nancy I'm looking to purchase gear and get into ice climbing. I recently graduated from college and moved back to Chicago from Michigan. I would like to meet some people and make some friends. I've done some rock climbing at Devils lake, new river gorge, and in the upper peninsula of Michigan. Let me know if you are interested! 630-674-0092

b Heliker · · Long Beach, ca · Joined Mar 2013 · Points: 95

Bogden, Alex, Nancy: I share your stories. I just moved here from CA. I have very little ice experience (A couple days on glacier walls and one visit to the nice ice silo) but have enjoyed the climbs I've done. I could be talked into purchasing some gear if I had some solid partners :)

I'm also a new member at Brooklyn and want to get out to the rocks at Devil's Lake when it starts warming up. Anyone want to try some indoor practice?

cheers,
b

natehendo Hendo · · Madison, WI · Joined Feb 2013 · Points: 0

Hey folks. I'm in Madison and looking to get in a couple day trips to Starved Rock, WYalusing, etc. Lead 3-4 or always up for TR day too. Best dates look like tomorrow (Feb 22), Mar 7-8, Mar 14-15.

Thanks

Juggler Jones · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Sep 2009 · Points: 1,185
natehendo wrote:Hey folks. I'm in Madison and looking to get in a couple day trips to Starved Rock, WYalusing, etc. Lead 3-4 or always up for TR day too. Best dates look like tomorrow (Feb 22), Mar 7-8, Mar 14-15. Thanks
Going tomorrow- 2/26 if you want to join...
natehendo Hendo · · Madison, WI · Joined Feb 2013 · Points: 0

Hey juggler, sorry I missed you today. Hopefully I can catch up with you later.

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

Midwest
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