garchov - Sep 25, 2004 2:14 pm - Voted 10/10
Wow!Fantastic view of my old stompin rock! A morning photo? I may be 51 but have always wanted to scale Courthouse. Have you any photos of the route you took?
lcarreau - Sep 3, 2009 8:12 pm - Voted 10/10
Re: Wow!Apparently, the guy didn't like to answer
comments, giving out as little information as
possible.
I'm currently editing the 'Courthouse' page.
I've only heard of two routes, one on the
north called "Justice of The Peace," and one
on the east called "A Day In Court."
(p.s - Isn't it NICE to get a response after
waiting for 5 years?)
garchov - Sep 5, 2009 4:39 pm - Voted 10/10
Re: Wow!LOL! I am very glad you answered! I live only 2 miles from Courthouse and I don't do direct aid climbing so the summit may never feel my foot fall!
Thanks so much brother,
Gary
lcarreau - Sep 5, 2009 7:21 pm - Voted 10/10
Re: Wow!Not a problem.
I'm still trying to determine which "bowl"
is popular for Class 4 climbing.
I discovered a bowl on the east side of Courthouse as viewed from Spaceship Rock,
but the last 100' looks really 'knarly.'
Larry
garchov - Sep 6, 2009 12:17 pm - Voted 10/10
Re: Wow!I have read that the east bowl has a 40' section of class 5 and the rest is class 3 & 4.
lcarreau - Sep 6, 2009 9:01 pm - Voted 10/10
Re: Wow!Thanks for the information!
I only live 18 miles from Courthouse, and I
don't know the difference between a "piton"
and a baton used by police officers.
Have you considered doing Coyote Tower?
garchov - Sep 7, 2009 6:42 pm - Voted 10/10
Re: Wow!Where is Coyote Tower?
lcarreau - Sep 7, 2009 9:43 pm - Voted 10/10
Re: Wow!Can't believe nobody did a page on Coyote Tower!
Maybe I have a decent pic - it's along the
edge of Courthouse Butte, to the north along
the loop trail when you reach the "spring-fed" wash before turning north to
enter into the wilderness.
It "blends in" with the southeast corner of
Courthouse, but the top 100' is detached from
the main body of Courthouse Butte.
I need to return (during cooler weather) with
my zoom camera.
Please click this link.
garchov - Sep 12, 2009 6:02 pm - Voted 10/10
Re: Wow!Ok Larry, I know the place, just didn't know it had a name! I don't do climbs like that, I'm just an old scrambler!
Gary
lcarreau - Sep 12, 2009 6:17 pm - Voted 10/10
Re: Wow!I don't do climbs like that, either.
I already have ENOUGH on my plate with
Wilson Mountain, Steamboat and Capitol Butte.
Hey Gary, did you survive that flooding okay?
markmay - Sep 17, 2009 3:10 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Wow!The route up the south bowl is the easiest way to summit. It's a poorly protected 5.6 route. All those who attempt this route will have an opportunity to visit some pristine ruins that have many artifacts that should be left alone. The pottery and so forth is not yours to take. It is for all to enjoy. Respect what is sacred and don't steal it. I love Sedona and I've seen just how fast people take things for themselves, being reluctant to share route beta should be understandable if you in fact love Sedona and it's ancient history as well.
lcarreau - Sep 17, 2009 1:47 pm - Voted 10/10
Re: Excuse me ...I've only been an SP-member for a little over
two years, and was under the impression the
"Mountain/Rock" pages were supposed to have
popular routes listed on them.
Do I have your permission to attach your
comment (above) to the 'Courthouse Butte'
page ???
And, being that the FS has a multi-million
dollar "Visitor Contact Center" up & running
along Hwy 179 a short distance from
Courthouse Butte, perhaps somebody should
notify THEM regarding the route conditions
and what to watch out for ???? ??
Either that, or we can DELETE the Courthouse
Butte page all together ???
IMHO, somebody needs to draw a line in the
sand. Information is very helpful to the
majority of folks using this Site.
Special conditions and ethics should be
listed under "RED TAPE."
garchov - Sep 17, 2009 8:26 pm - Voted 10/10
Re: Wow!Yes I did Larry, thanks for asking. The rain wasn't too bad here in the Chapel area but West Sedona and Tlaq got hit real hard!
I've been up Steamboat a few times and it's a great hike with nice views. Let me know if you'd like company on that one.
markmay - Sep 19, 2009 4:19 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Excuse me ...Larry,
I trust you to steward all information well. None of of us would want to be responsible for the loss of what is sacred.
lcarreau - Sep 19, 2009 11:08 am - Voted 10/10
Re: Excuse me ...Apparently, I'm "lacking" in the information
department.
You're right, I need to get out of the house
more, and discover what's out there.
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