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New and experienced climbers over 50 #30
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Daniel - Thanks for the heads up about the bike race. Yes it was quite fun to watch! I thought the last hour and a half or so was really great. Since some folks might want to watch the replay on Peacock, I'll do what you did and let a little more time pass before I give anything away by commenting on the results. |
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got out after work yesterday with my over 50 friend Eric. nice 30m 5.9 10 min from my house.  I led it and then we did a few TR laps . super muggy. 71% humidity pretty much all day today doing surgery on Blue Bessie. New radiator would have been a simple job if she was naked in the front but with that big yellow industrial loader on there its really hard to get at anything under the hood.  hardest part was getting the front cowling off..  got her put back together and all my field mowed. She ran a perfect 165f for the whole job. That 53 year old radiator was all clogged up. |
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Nick- nice looking climb, on good stone. It being close to home is a plus. The old tractor must be fun to work on, in a sick way, and fairly clutter free- when you have the add on removed. 50 year old radiator! It did the job. The weather service has a heat warning for the exact spot where we’re going climbing tomorrow. Later all |
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I took my granddaughter (8) climbing (indoors) for the first time today. She was not at all scared and she did very very well. Got all the way to the top several times although using any holds. I know it's been said many times, but she's a natural, strong and without fear. |
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Guy. It would be a breeze if it didn't have that loader cage.. that thing gets in the way of everything.. |
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Phylp, love your trip report! I’m in northern California right now and really enjoying my time. I wanted to make sure and spend some time by the water. Anyone who knows me knows that I’ve always been a water person and as long as I lived in these foothills I was almost daily swimming in a river or a lake. so I’ve given up a lot to live in the desert and rock climb. A lot! The American river is beautiful this morning. There were a couple guys flyfishing.  My old familiar path to my secret swimming hole 
  Did anyone have any conflicting thoughts about how to live this season of life? I sure did and still do. I left behind three kids and seven grandkids. The other three grandparents all died – – cancer, alcoholism, etc. I am the only remaining grandparent and parent. Someone has to standby and read Dr. Seuss to the kids and show up at Little League games, and it hasn’t been me. what I hope I leave my kids is the reminder to live a joyful life. I hope that when my daughters are in their 50s and 60s they know that it’s not over. I hope everyone gains a new understanding about aging and life choices. Ani.  |
Lori Milaswrote: Lori: I had a great time with my grandchildren UNTIL boyfriends and girlfriends entered the picture and then hanging with granddad went out the window. Enjoy them when their young, give them some experiences they'll always remember, go to their weddings and then wait for the great grand kids. I've taught three of my great grand kids skiing, just as I taught their parents and grandparents. Now we can have 4 generation ski days! |
Todd Berlier wrote: I love that route. I do it every few years. The crystal pitch and views are amazing. |
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No doubt about it, that is a classic summit photo! |
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Lots of nice stuff here, looking distinctly summery, too. We have heat warnings, and air quality will go titus unicorn soon enough. So, out mornings, early. Today, was digging up a currant bush in the path of driveway destruction. Big hole, babying it out bare root.....then another biggish hole to put it in. Now it's up to the bush to hang on....or not. It will be a nice planting once I'm done. I'm inside, now, watching the replay for the women's road race. One of the US women is tied to Boise, as Kristin Armstrong lives here now. But the story I like so far? 2 sisters. From Afghanistan. First to compete in Olympic cycling, ever, male or female, for that country. H. |
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Yes, Helen, lots of great stories from the Olympics… I get emotional thinking of the dedication and sacrifice that these athletes have made to get there. And how about the women’s road race (cycling)… WOW!!! Ya gotta see it if you haven’t already. An amazing finish. |
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Way back, decades ago, there was a women's road race here in Idaho. Time trials, circuits l...and the multi days of road racing. It had quite a few big long climbs on multiple mountain roads here, Rebecca Twigg and other world class riders were part of that race. My photojournalist hubby often was in the helicopter, going for the aerial pics, and a coworker would be the back of a motorcycle. The helicopter had to consider strategy though. If it was hot? Density altitude was an issue, and limited how long he might have to get those shots....and which pass to grab that action on. Right off the deck from downtown Boise, is the road up to our local ski area, about 4000 feet of winding gain. That's the ride Matteo grew up on. It's also the road I've seen the occasional long board skateboarder screaming down, lol! Then there's the mountain biking.... Definitely a cyclists town here. So? Gymnasts are obvious candidates for being good climbers, and we have several in this forum. But watching the rowing, that seems like it would also train a body well for climbing? I've got a father and his sons here, framing. Those boys all look like they'd do great climbing, with such general fitness and strength, plus hand strength! H. |
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Is it age Todd? For me, I haven’t free soloed anything since my daughter was born. I was never big on it, but would regularly do really easy stuff like the two pitch 5.3 Clippedy Doo Dah at Rumney. Now it just doesn’t seem right. |
Todd Berlier wrote: I agree. Here's another photo (my partner Skip near the summit crystal) which shows all five of the Mammoth Lakes. Clockwise from left: Horseshoe, the two Twin Lakes, Lake Mary, and closest to us, Lake George. I'm headed to Mammoth for my annual 2 week trip in the middle of the month. If I have time, maybe I'll do it again.  This was my "climbing" adventure for the day, climbing in and out of the scissor lift:  After ten years in our house, almost all the 8 foot long fluorescents in the RV garage were burned out. We debated renting a couple of really tall step ladders but decided the safer option was renting an 18 foot scissor lift. It was funny talking to the scheduler on the phone. First she was concerned that it was a private home, not a construction site. Then she was concerned that it was for indoor use. Then she wanted to know if we needed to rent the safety equipment we would need to operate it - harnesses and attachments. I assured her we were climbers and had all the safety equipment we needed. In the end the whole process of changing out the bulbs took 15 minutes (and we didn't use any safety gear). We both felt oddly proud at accomplishing this little job. Home Depot was great to deal with, and the delivery guy was a doll. |
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we actually got a big scissor lift into a cathedral great room through a brand new16ft sliding marvin door.. probobly 7k just for the door not installed.. put plywood over the door tracks and drove the lift right in. I was super glad I did not have to be the driver on that one... |
 Bill on the “Smith Rock” like cliff |
  LA’s latest hot spot… Top: Granddaughter working out. Someday soon she will hit the rocks. |
Guy Keeseewrote: Love that pose!!! She’s a natural! |
phylp phylpwrote: Same with my four footers earlier this summer. I chopped out the ballasts and replaced the bulbs with LED. Fun (oddly enough). Ceiling low enough that a short step ladder was perfect. That summit route looks great. I'll have to put 'er on "the list"...! |
Brian in SLCwrote: Did the same thing in the barn, those fluorescent lights are way too antiquated to deal with anymore, ballasts going bad and hazardous tube disposal is a thing of the past. 6 out of 7 days of hiking this last week, rest is good today! I might plant some greens later today after I get off my butt  |
