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Oct 27, 2019 Thanks Niko.  I'm looking for something with a bottom. It will be raining most likely for part of the trip. Good price though. View Message

Oct 27, 2019 I am going to Cochamo for 1 month and need a tent. Brand new tents are ridiculously expensive. I am hoping someone has an extra they can let go for a decent price. Thanks View Message

Oct 22, 2019 Hello Daniel. I have been researching cochamo. There's a lot of information online, you just have to look. You have to reserve a campsite in advance. I have just reserved my si… View Message

Jan 2, 2016 I'm not most climbers... and I DO give a shit. Attitudes like yours and Eric are the reason people pass on ethics on the first place. But hey, who am I to say anything? You… View Message

Dec 24, 2015 Well actually the national park belong to EVERYONE. Its EVERYONES RESPONSIBILITY to speak up about blatant disregard for established ethics in YNP.I think some self policing is… View Message

Dec 19, 2015 Oh, I see, they don't live near Yosemite or climb or hang out here much anymore. All good. I don't hold a grudge - come on down! My name is Erik Sloan and you can email me pers… View Message

Feb 7, 2014 Ive lived in rockalado and ive lived IN yosemite. i LOVE both places..but colorado by far!! Waay less driving, soo many different kinds of climbing and rock in a drive less… View Message

Sep 12, 2013 with the above scenario i have given, there is no wonderstrand to be broken, no extensions and is very redundant. if one breaks (bolt/piece/cord)there will be no shock load on… View Message

Sep 11, 2013 It depends on how long the pitch is. if you have a 100' pitch, i guarantee i can make you a double backed up magic x with the rope. if you have 20 ft, this may be a bit more… View Message

Jan 5, 2013 this must be the reason for no new needles guide.... View Message

Jan 4, 2013 wrong shoes... not fatty in hand while up on the rock? is it racial??? how bout the hair cuts?? I know... their knees are at waist height adn the ropes are not needed... lazy View Message

Jan 2, 2013 wow!! hope everything still stays great!!! i learned to climb at RJ1... Best of luck View Message

Dec 31, 2012 i have have caveman feet (square). i find la spotivas very narrow. I loved the 5.10 t-rocks but they quit making them... so now i have recently bought a pair of the huecos in… View Message

Dec 29, 2012 The one that stays on the foothold? View Message

Feb 28, 2012 you really should take part of your paycheck and go get a little puffy puffy. it might make you a little less huffy puffy. if youve never tried, shut up!!! View Message

Jan 25, 2012 damn what i wouldnt give to have your "problems" im on the lost coast, missing the best climbing and partners ive ever had! oh when i get to go back to colorado! anyone know o… View Message

Jan 2, 2012 i swear it WAS those guys!!! I told the guy that i want my gear... and he gave it back to me... and WITH a six pack for my troubles.....never been so happy about anything ....… View Message

Dec 31, 2011 i left 2 pieces on an easy climb.....i waited untill dark to leave..then i went back to my site....came back early the next morning to climb back up to said pieces....and they… View Message

Dec 12, 2011 in descending order: The Needles (ca) Bishop Tuolumne meadows Yosemite valley Eldo Hallett peak (rmnp) vedauwoo flatirons J-tree indian creek Red rocks im a big… View Message

Sep 22, 2011 the best way to send a crux pitch, such focus! when i was a tuolumne bum, i had more than 1 famous bamf come and ask if i knew where to get "some of that green stuff".they w… View Message

Sep 3, 2011 WHY?? that person should post their name . if they dont want their name out there, they should expect people to speak to them like they were just joe shmo. even if they… View Message

Aug 29, 2011 LAME!!!! learn some respect for mother nature!!! GO CLEAN IT UP!! NO EXCUSES!!! View Message

Aug 23, 2011 what is your definition of experienced???? not being in the right for bringing a party of 3??? its a two pitch climb at best!! there are no written rules but there is some… View Message

Aug 23, 2011 yes, that is how it works....if you ask to pass and you are told no, TOUGH SHIT !!!!!! just because someone wants to have an elitist attitude doesnt mean they can do whateve… View Message

Aug 23, 2011 ABSOLUTELY View Message

Aug 23, 2011 First off... i have been climbing for 11+ years and have plenty of experience under my belt.i am also IRATA certified. I politely waited for TWO other parties, one of which… View Message

Aug 17, 2011 thats some funny shit!!! god i miss eldo!!!! atleast people have respect there!! View Message

Aug 17, 2011 So two partners and i went to climb the nw. books on lembert dome, we made the hike and and let 2 parties go before us, as we knew we would probably be slower..... anyways,… View Message

Aug 10, 2011 ill be there as 3 also....maybe see you around....leave a note on the board, itll be easier that way...ill be there the 14th to the 21st View Message

Aug 2, 2011 i agree with that one.....the climbing there can be fun/tricky i say go climb in eldo!!!!! it really is one of THE best places to climb....the climbing there is memorable a… View Message

Jul 14, 2011 tuolumne!!!!! almost anything on a face......the first flatiron...hallet peak in rmnp.....goodrich pinnacle on glacier point apron.....the bulge in eldorado canyon......white p… View Message

Jun 8, 2011 not trying to bash the guy (never my intention)... i climbed at this place before he started bolting go to the december wall and do a few climbs....thats all i need to say. View Message

Jun 8, 2011 :) you're welcome! View Message

Jun 8, 2011 the only thing i can say to that slim, is its not the 70's anymore but that doesnt mean that ethics have died.....Dont use good or better judgement... use THE BEST judgement!!… View Message

Jun 8, 2011 By George K. Watson From: Nederland, CO Jul 8, 2010 When I first climbed this in the late '80s, there were no bolts placed/in place anywhere in the vicinity. I did this… View Message

Jun 8, 2011 the december wall is a perfect example of what im talking about. bolts next to cracks and other obvious gear placements. putting in a rap route when you can just walk off i… View Message