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El Chalten: Nov 12 - 18
Oct 29, 2023 Going to be solo in El Chalten for a week at one of the hostels. Was just going to do day hikes but would love to do some cragging if possible. I don't keep track of stuff in M… View Message
Partners > Utah Partners
Indian Creek (10/1 to 10/4 or 10/5). Driving from SLC if…
Sep 30, 2017 Heading to Indian Creek from SLC on Sunday (10/1) morning. Meeting some friends there, but they are probably heading home on Tue and I'd prefer to stay until Wed/Thur. Anybody… View Message
General > Injuries and Accidents
Reply: My accident in Big Cottonwood - take aways?
Aug 16, 2017 I just moved to SLC a few months ago and am quite surprised at how many inexperienced climbers I find climbing outside here and how many accidents there have been just this sum… View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion
Reply: Ropes for Red Rocks
Oct 26, 2016 Check out this thread mountainproject.com/v/reeps… View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion
Reply: Ropes for Red Rocks
Oct 26, 2016 People seem to have strong opinions for Tunnel Vision based on the route comments haha. I guess it'll depend on how cold it is. I'm also not so great at chimneys. View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion
Reply: Ropes for Red Rocks
Oct 25, 2016 Super nice of you to offer, but my gf is allergic. Plus we don't have much experience with dogs.Thanks to everyone for their input btw. All of this is quite helpful View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion
Reply: Ropes for Red Rocks
Oct 25, 2016 Well, so far I've been eyeing the routes in the stickied threads on routes for noobs and ones that get a lot of sun. Par example Johnny Vegas/Solar Slab Cookie Monster/… View Message
General > General Climbing
Reply: Reepschnur Rappel Inquiry
Oct 24, 2016 Ah ok I understand Mr B's concern now. However, I'm still a little confused about the execution. So in your description, the figure 8 on a bight is the knot that is closest… View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion
Reply: Ropes for Red Rocks
Oct 24, 2016 haha everyone is so convincing with their opinion. I might be go crazy trying to make this decision. View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion
Reply: Ropes for Red Rocks
Oct 24, 2016 Well, I've certainly tried to do that, but it also seems like there are often differing opinions on descent not to mention several options. Looking at the thread for Johnny Veg… View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion
Reply: Ropes for Red Rocks
Oct 22, 2016 Heh also use of a kitchen is nice so I don't have to fit a stove and cookware in my checked luggage, too! View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion
Reply: Ropes for Red Rocks
Oct 22, 2016 Yea just doing Airbnb since it seems like camping is first come, first serve. It doesn't seem like there are any reasons not to bring 60m doubles other than maybe the extra… View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion
Reply: Ropes for Red Rocks
Oct 22, 2016 Might as well fully commit to hijacking this thread. My first trip to Red Rocks will be Thanksgiving this year. I plan to spend most of my time doing easy/moderate trad rout… View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion
Reply: Ropes for Red Rocks
Oct 19, 2016 Ok cool. I was thinking of getting doubles since I'm often at the Gunks and was wondering if I should get them in time for my trip to RR next month. It seems like a 70m single… View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion
Reply: Ropes for Red Rocks
Oct 19, 2016 I was just thinking about this question as well. So it sounds like double ropes are mostly useful in case you need to do a long rappel, but not because of traversy/winding r… View Message
General > General Climbing
Reply: Reepschnur Rappel Inquiry
Oct 14, 2016 Not sure if I understand your post, but it seems like you think the picture is wrong and that the backup knot should be on the rappel line. The backup knot + carabiner is th… View Message
Regional > Northeastern States
Lost: Sling and Locking Biner
Oct 13, 2016 Climbed yesterday (10/12) and lent a Bluewater Titan/Spectra Runner (green) and a Black Diamond Locking Carabiner (Rocklock or Positron can't remember) to my second and he lost… View Message
Regional > International
Reply: Partner for Potrero Chico: Dec 25th - Jan 5th
Dec 10, 2014 just sent you an email View Message
Regional > International
Reply: Partner for Potrero Chico: Dec 25th - Jan 5th
Dec 8, 2014 bump View Message
Regional > International
Partner for Potrero Chico: Dec 25th - Jan 5th
Nov 24, 2014 Hello, I'm flying solo down to Potrero Chico on Dec 24th and leaving Jan 6th. Looking for some climbing partners between those dates. I'll be bringing my own rope and draws.… View Message
Regional > International
Reply: Seeking Climbing Partner Dec 20 - Jan 5
Nov 4, 2014 Hi Rachel and whoever else needs a partner, I'm also looking for a partner in that time frame. I am looking at a 2 week trip between Dec 24 and Jan 7 give or take a day. I h… View Message
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