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by Deb » Fri Oct 12, 2007 6:32 pm

Tollhouse? :roll: snore.......
J-Tree? on Thanksgiving weekend? Zoo with no campsites available? :roll: Not interested.

Good thing I already have a triathlon scheduled for that weekend. :D

I do agree with Luciano about selecting a peak that is easily attained by all ranks.....oooops, I mean climbers. And if partying is part of the plan, the climb shouldn't be something too massive.

Rock climbing at Trona? Or Alabama Hills? on some other weekend besides T-Day? because that's not winter anyway. :wink:

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by nefarius » Fri Oct 12, 2007 6:48 pm

This has become a game of "who can win the match to drive the shortest distance", I think. :)

In light of that game, I'd like to point out that Yos is awesome in the winter and provides for everyone's wishes. Good climbing in the lower canyon and the valley, for all grades, peaks, trails and hikes to do, skiing/boarding, etc... and an abundance of campsites during that time.

Short of DOA gatherings, I'm not real big on the group things anyhow. It rarely leads to hard climbing the following day, makes for a late start, etc. It's certainly fun to meet up with folks and all, but I'd rather be out working hard. Goals, ya know. :roll:

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by Luciano136 » Fri Oct 12, 2007 6:54 pm

nefarius wrote:'m not real big on the group things anyhow. It rarely leads to hard climbing the following day, makes for a late start, etc. It's certainly fun to meet up with folks and all, but I'd rather be out working hard. Goals, ya know. :roll:


Antisocial! Just kidding :D

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by Dave Daly » Fri Oct 12, 2007 6:57 pm

Luciano136 wrote:
lisae wrote:And that is a bad thing??


Not at all! I just thought it would be good to stick to a level that most members are familiar/comfortable with. Not everyone has ropes, harnesses, etc. Most folks (hopefully LOL) do have a pair of hiking shoes...


Actually, it would give the opportunity to learn new skills with the mostly experienced technical climbers. Gee......sounds like a deal to me.

This has become a game of "who can win the match to drive the shortest distance", I think.


Yeah, I see that. Knock yourselves out.

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by Luciano136 » Fri Oct 12, 2007 7:00 pm

I get a feeling I know why there is no CA gathering LOL

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by BCL » Fri Oct 12, 2007 7:02 pm

I'd be up for Silliman or Alta this winter. :wink:

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by Luciano136 » Fri Oct 12, 2007 7:04 pm

Maybe we should do two.

1) a snowy peak hike/scramble
2) a rock climbing day

How about THAT for a compromise :)

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by nefarius » Fri Oct 12, 2007 7:15 pm

Luciano136 wrote:
nefarius wrote:'m not real big on the group things anyhow. It rarely leads to hard climbing the following day, makes for a late start, etc. It's certainly fun to meet up with folks and all, but I'd rather be out working hard. Goals, ya know. :roll:


Antisocial! Just kidding :D


hahaha Sometimes it feels that way. I run into friends in the valley I haven't talked to all year, as my partner and I have been so driven. People back in civilization give me crap about not seeing me too. It works out though. When it's tough and I want to slack, he's there to keep me in check, then vise versa. We've both been progressing at a good pace towards our climbing goals for next year, as a result.

I'm down for heading out to CO soon, Luciano, just haven't been able to swing it yet. I was really hoping to get out there to shoot (photo) some fall colors, do some climbing and some other special things. Soon.

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by Misha » Fri Oct 12, 2007 7:25 pm

Last Thanksgiving in JT was really awesome. I stayed in Ryan and climbed without crowds all weekend in Wonderland of Rocks. Not to mention a really fantastic company of Jan, Kris and the rest of the JT hardmen gang. Can't wait for this year's trip!

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by Luciano136 » Fri Oct 12, 2007 7:26 pm

nefarius wrote: People back in civilization give me crap about not seeing me too.


I know what you're saying. A while ago, I was on a weekly jaunt for almost a year straight. I got some crap for missing parties and other non-hiking get togethers with friends. I've been a little more 'moderate' since. If we get a good snow year, that might chance fast though :)

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by Deb » Fri Oct 12, 2007 8:31 pm

Death Valley New Year's Eve 2007. :P

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by Dave Daly » Fri Oct 12, 2007 8:34 pm

Deb wrote:Death Valley New Year's Eve 2007. :P


Now we're talkin'!

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by cp0915 » Fri Oct 12, 2007 8:55 pm

Dave Daly wrote:
Deb wrote:Death Valley New Year's Eve 2007. :P


Now we're talkin'!


Yes!

DV would be an ideal place for such a gathering. Snow climbing, technical canyoneering, hiking, short routes/long routes, great scenery, weirdness, plenty of camping, a little something for everyone...except for rock climbers.

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by johnm » Fri Oct 12, 2007 9:30 pm

Dave Daly wrote:
Deb wrote:Death Valley New Year's Eve 2007. :P


Now we're talkin'!


Ha! I know what death march you two have in mind :twisted:

I still laugh at Dave's summit entry on the top. And yes Dave I am a P

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by Dave Daly » Fri Oct 12, 2007 9:56 pm

SP Gathering or the frickin' Olympic biathlon?

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