Are there bees at Sven Slab too?
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The bee warnings about Weaver's Needle and Camelback have me wondering. There used to be bees at Sven Slab, especially if you're trying to head left from the Quaker Oats area over to One for the Road. Has anyone been over there? I'm rethinking my climbing plans for the Phoenix area in mid-April! Not allergic to bees yet, but I was stung at Sven Slab several years ago. Getting nervous. |
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A lot of bee posts lately. |
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I took my friend and his kid over there last Sunday (3/22). There were bees everywhere but they seems docile enough. Later we saw/heard a swarm on the move over our heads just like people have talked about in the other thread- scary as hell! It's probably only getting worse as it gets hotter. I'd say the bees have the upper hand now. It was hot as hell there anyway... |
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I had 250+ stings yesterday from the attack on Camelbak. If you see bees get the hell out asap. the climb isnt worth that experience |
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Sven proper (Quaker Oats, Ego Trip, etc.) should be fine. There are two hives that I am aware of in that area and they are located further to the east. One is somewhere near Mousetracks and the other is in the gully to the right of One For The Road. |
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AJ which route were yu climbing when bees attacked you at Camelback? |
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I was on the Hart Route when the bees stung. My rope is still on the second pitch - we were using it to rap down but it got stuck. Ranger said his friend was trying to grab it but the bees are still active around that pitch so he didn't try. |
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Very happy you weren't injured in the whole deal. Nice work keeping your head and getting out of there under duress. Seems like either it's a high-bee year, or just happens that climbers are going where they happen to be (other than the Hart Route because they've been camped out there for years). Sounds like lots of swarming going on regardless. Bad for climbers, good for bees. |
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Everton or telling me about the guys that ha v died from the bees. Its hard to believe that no one has taken that nest out Or that the park hasn't closed that area. Im from Michigan too...maybe its something in our blood that posses them off! Im just glad to be alive! |
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Great you survived. If a route is near bees, climb elsewhere. We climb very close to hives in winter, just don't put out a bowl of water or crush a bee. Or you will have to drop everything and literally run at least 1/4 mile while being stung. |