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New and Experienced climbers over 50 #21
 Chimney to the Sky, 5.9, at Lost World  Low Voltage Left, 5.8 at Geowatt Here are a couple of shots from the recent trip to City, taken by my friend Barbara Fredette. I had a great time, even though I didn't get to do as many routes as I would have liked. But then, it seems I never do! Can't wait to come back for more. |
Brandt Allenwrote: Wish I had been there with you. |
Brian in SLCwrote: We did another 6 pitches after the normal Guide's Wall route in 1994 or so (12 pitches total), and if we didn't summit, we almost did. We were above Ice Point. There were a few fun pitches there. We then did SW Ridge of Symmetry. 18 pitches is a long day in the Tetons! |
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Still takeing it super easy. went out with a friend a few days ago and lead a 5.7 that I usually solo. it felt hard... followed an 8- that felt ok and gave him a belay on an 8+ and 9+ that i passed on following.. |
Russ Wallingwrote: Russ, were you abandoned at birth or dropped on your head as a child? You know you might be a much nicer, happy person if you just waved a little white sage around your head for a day or two. |
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skibbo. did you do some kind of traverse from up high on guides wall to the base of ice point to get to the start of east ridge? it blows me away many of the things folks do in that range. So much hiking and vertical gain to get anything done.... |
Brandt Allenwrote: Brandt - My son and I were at CoR last week, and although we didn't meet many folks from this forum, had a great time. Chimney to the Sky was a great climb, as was Geowatt Left (and Right). Here are a couple of pics from our fun:  Lady J (5.8) - holds and features were similar to Low Voltage Left and Right (Geowatt), which we also climbed.  My kid rapping off of Theater of Shadows. Classic route we make a point to climb every time we're in CoR. That and Sinocranium, The best parts of the trip was (1) having my sister and her son meet us there. I had the privilege of belaying her up a number of climbs at the Lost World, including Chimney to the Sky and Tourist Season. She's an amputee - lost a foot after a climbing accident many years ago. She hasn't climbed much since then. (2) Other best part: my kid led his first trad route, Crunk Cowgirl (5.7, Window Rock). He sewed the route up - even used some of my ancient hexes. This was our third annual week-long visit out there - next year I'll be more social and make a point to meet some of you! |
Nick Goldsmithwrote: Yes, I don't remember too many details though. We traversed NE then went under (E) Ice Point, on over to Symmetry. Yeah, there's lots of hiking required there. East Ridge of Mt. Owen is amusing--5 hour/5500 vert approach to 4-5 pitches of low angled rock. Stellar country though, and away from the riff-raff. |
Lori Milaswrote: Happiness is overrated and not nearly as satisfying as the deep, bitter misanthropy of old age. |
Frank Steinwrote: So true. I’m heading out to get a wheat grass enema and some detox potatoes taped to the bottom of my feet to cheer up. All you happy fuckers can just carry on. |
Skibowrote: This kind of stuff always impresses the hell out of me. I am not worthy - I fall solidly in the riff-raff category :-)! |
Skibowrote: Did the East Ridge after the NE Snowfields...really fun. I thought pretty full value with mountain boots on. Yeah, didn't have to wait in line...ha ha. Great day in the mountains! |
Brian in SLCwrote: Mt. Owen is probably my favorite peak in the range--had great views of it from the house. Definitely a different world than the Grand/Garnet Canyon. |
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Brian W. - Interesting that we did some of the same routes. Sounds like you had a good trip too. The City always delivers a good time! I'll put Lady J on my hit list. If you ever get down to JT feel free to get in touch. |
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Lori, between late May and most of June, I was with four different groups at COR, with me facilitating, since I was the one who could finagle the details. Group 2 was June 10th, a full week ahead of the main arrivals of the MPers, although MP people were also there early this time. The 10th was less than 2 weeks after the first jaunt, that bit of time was jam packed, so by the time the main influx happened, I was kinda beat, lol! I also did something or other that aggravated my left leg/knee. Basically, no, I didn't climb a lot, but, everyone else got to climb lots and lots, so it was a success. It turned out to be a real "people" trip for me, with some really great time spent with very good people. I've learned to never expect anything in particular of COR, it is very different every time.....and very good every time. If anyone took pics of me, I haven't seen any yet, lol! I took pics of others, but a lot of that wasn't even the MP group. At some point this season, I hit trip number 20 to City, in the 5 or 6 years since trip one. The first few years were only one or two trips, so recent years were rather a lot. It's nice to be close enough to just bomb on over on short or no notice, especially with a climbing partner who is also unencumbered with pesky things like jobs, kids, spouses....  I did climb a new bolted route on Bath rock, 2 pitches. It goes up the face just left of the crack in the middle of the pic. First pitch is so so but the second pitch is in that super featured stuff and is quite fun. It also, unfortunately, is also in territory that has been climbed for decades, mostly by soloists, and/or close to other routes. I was curious about it. The front side of Bath is mostly all 5.easy fun stuff. Developers have to get approval for everything at COR, but some are definitely displeased with this route getting the go ahead. Bath Time, if anyone wants to hunt it up on here. I spotted my friend RKM, almost the moment he was back in town, lol! Grabbed my binocs to be sure, but there was little doubt. Look way up toward the top.   This is the other new bolted line on Bath rock, dunno the name. Also a 2 pitch. Paul belaying one of our Over 50s who arrived early. Second pitch gets more vertical.  Some locals.  More locals.  Snowing in Almo.  Up at the Bread loaves camp. It's a grueling 30 second approach from the camp to rock.  Sunrise at Bath rock.  Paul and I at the first camp, dubbed the Great Dustbowl. HUGE dust storms, and grit filling everything. Did I mention it was windy?  Taking refuge in my Honda.  Camp mates plotting. And playing....  Best, Helen |
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I wandered a little farther today, and got quite confused about what i was looking at. I did not bring Randy’s guidebook with me… but i will do that tomorrow. The Comic Book area has always looked a little spooky to me but maybe now I will be brave enough to hike back into those rocks and get this sorted out. Walking from the Sphinx Rock to Watergate left to right… I assume this is Mary Worth Buttress and Welcome To Joshua Tree on this formation?  What is this?   Past Watergate a ways…this formation stands all by itself.  |
Old lady Hwrote: The new route is Crystalline Undulations put up by my friend Duane Ackerman. |
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Lori Milaswrote: I assume this is Mary Worth Buttress and Welcome To Joshua Tree on this formation?
What is this? Past Watergate a ways…this formation stands all by itself.
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Past Watergate a ways…this formation stands all by itself. Hi Murf, Although this sorta looks like King Dome, I believe it's the Asteroid Belt formation, located NW of Watergate Rock. Asteroid Crack would be on the opposite side of the formation. |
Todd Berlier wrote: Wow! Those boulders look stout! Your toad looks very much like Mr. Toad from Frog and Toad Are Friends kid's books. Googling blue flower with small white flower in center yields Gentians. I think you can therefore safely say that's a lovely Gentian blue ya got there! Best, but only semi helpful some of the time, Helen |
