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General > General Climbing Yeti? Homeless? Food Theft on Higher Cathedral Yosemite Jun 5, 2023 Last Fri my partner and I had our packs raided at the base of Braille Book. All zippers opened, everything strewn everywhere, nothing destroyed as a rodent or bear would-… View Message
General > General Climbing Reply: Stone Locals film Sep 25, 2020 I enjoyed the film immensely, the edit worked great at the beginning and def at the end. Maybe a few too many cuts in the middle- but it didn't detract.I loved the story and im… View Message
General > General Climbing Reply: Fire damage to California climbing areas Sep 11, 2020 sorry for starting another thread- shuteye looks toast View Message
General > General Climbing Is Shuteye fried??? Sep 11, 2020 Looks like the creek fire has hit the entire Eastern flank.... :( View Message
Gear > FOR SALE / FOR FREE / WANT TO BUY Need crash pads/Bay Area Aug 10, 2020 Looking for used crash pads or other suitable large pads for the new woody in the backyard.Shipping is probably too costly- so Bay Area please.Cheers View Message
General > Injuries and Accidents Reply: Ibuprofen seems to have cured my tennis elbow... Feb 14, 2017 +1 for the armaid gotta watch the appropriate training video and be consistent, but it keeps those elbows from screaming View Message
General > Ice Climbing Reply: Getting your pack size down below 35L? Nov 27, 2016 +1 for a pack that carries well over a smaller pack. I take a 55L even when its half full. View Message
General > General Climbing Reply: Narcissism Jul 22, 2016 In that particular example its better than saying "Me on blah blah blah...." as a caption. There's a veil of digital separation that is different than referring to yourself in… View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion Reply: Racking 'em up Jun 3, 2016 I rack small on one side, large on the other, balance the weight. that way i know exactly where the sizes are. I used to split up the doubles, but you use one size, and then… View Message
Regional > Northern California Reply: Cited by a Yosemite Ranger May 27, 2016 Since the tool didn't witness the alleged infraction, your friend will absolutely win View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion Reply: Help with shoe for Mortons toe Feb 25, 2016 +1 for tc pro miura lace works for me as well View Message
General > General Climbing Reply: Nasty climbers feet Oct 15, 2015 Also i was hesitant at first because I thought I needed the calluses for cramming my feet into cracks. Nope View Message
General > General Climbing Reply: Nasty climbers feet Oct 15, 2015 Pedicure once or twice a year- the dead skin literally flies off its rad. Plus bonus foot and calf massage. And you will score points with your lady for being willing to do som… View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion Reply: Looking for 80m bi-weave Oct 10, 2015 A couple years ago i had a lot of problems with the sheaths falling apart on Sterlings after not that much use. I replaced my 80m with a Bluewater Hyalite and that thing is… View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion Reply: Dropped Cam Sep 22, 2015 yeah i hunted for a link. a lot of second hand reference to the testing you are talking about though View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion Reply: Dropped Cam Sep 22, 2015 links to the microfracture testing eli poss? thanks for the update View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion Reply: Dropped Cam Sep 20, 2015 If the lobes have microfractures you won't be able to see them. It's probably fine. Just for the psychological effect though I would replace or have someone xray it. Confide… View Message
General > General Climbing Reply: Best grade IV & V 5.12s in North America? Aug 28, 2015 Crucifix is 5 pitches....on top of 4 other pitches, cmon. Does the crux being a boulder problem negate the grade? cmon. All the pitches have to be 5.12 for a route to count....… View Message
General > General Climbing Reply: Best grade IV & V 5.12s in North America? Aug 28, 2015 And while its only grade III- Heart of Stone in the meadows is one of the most phenomenal climbs on the planet if your head is right View Message
General > General Climbing Reply: Best grade IV & V 5.12s in North America? Aug 28, 2015 +1 Venturi Blowhard is also prime at the Hulk 12+ Romantic Warrior 12b - Needles The most glaring omission imho is The Crucifix 12b on higher cathedral- one of the best… View Message
General > Trad Climbing Reply: Bringing real food for all day climbing Aug 20, 2015 I've been enjoying flavored seitan strips- they are easy to consume with the moisture, lots of protein and salt in a small package View Message
General > Beginning Climbers Reply: Climbing Fatigue Jul 25, 2015 I started with zero upper body strength and got really punished in the gym at first. I started learning faster and being much more productive when I started to take warm up ver… View Message
Regional > Northern California Reply: Wide cracks Tahoe/Tuolumne/N. Cal Jun 3, 2015 polish route on the hulk easy wind in tuolumne View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion Reply: aliens vs. friends Dec 15, 2014 I'm pretty convinced that some of my friends are aliens.... View Message
General > General Climbing Reply: Self Rescue? Oct 9, 2014 Good scenario. I never use a PAS, so in that situation I would be dangling from my last piece with almost all the rope out, and not other equipment- (mustve dropped the nuts to… View Message
General > General Climbing Reply: Self Rescue? Oct 9, 2014 Good scenario. I never use a PAS, so in that situation I would be dangling from my last piece with almost all the rope out, and not other equipment- (mustve dropped the nuts to… View Message
General > General Climbing Reply: Self Rescue? Oct 3, 2014 While I agree that most don't practice in the field, I disagree that people climbing multi pitch light and fast won't have the requisite gear. My rescue rack (that I always… View Message
General > General Climbing Reply: Pop Quiz! How good are your trad skills? Jul 10, 2014 F) drop acid, untie, and free solo the hell out of there View Message
General > General Climbing Reply: Topo for Polish Route, Incredible Hulk Jul 10, 2014 the escape topo linked has both routes on it- nice one View Message
General > General Climbing Reply: Is MP the worst thing that has ever happened to cl… Jul 10, 2014 most of the stone masters are still alive.... View Message
General > General Climbing Reply: Topo for Polish Route, Incredible Hulk Jul 10, 2014 the route description on the mp pages are good, the pics help View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion Reply: Most Durable 9.4-9.5 Rope Jul 8, 2014 yup mammut infinity, although for 80M I recommend Bluewater Hyalite View Message
General > General Climbing Reply: Strange Days- Rock Climbing in 3D!! Aug 25, 2012 Climbing has always been illegal in Cuba- it's just that recently they are cracking down a bit. We were still able to climb- just had to dodge the federales. View Message
General > General Climbing Strange Days- Rock Climbing in 3D!! Aug 23, 2012 I work behind the scenes at a 3D film/tv/internet production company called Golden Gate 3D. In February, GoPro released the cable and firmware to hook up two Hero2s and make a… View Message
General > General Climbing Reply: How long should I expect to suck at climbing cracks? May 7, 2012 the link to donini's supertopo thread reminded me about hearing him answer "why keep coming back to the creek?"- with "because it's the best training for patagonia" Splitter… View Message
General > General Climbing Reply: What was your most proud climbing moment 2010? Jan 3, 2011 Topping out the Rostrum Onsighting Sunspot Dihedral View Message

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