Climbing goals for 2010?

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MarthaP

 
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by MarthaP » Mon Jan 04, 2010 3:21 pm

Alpinist wrote:A 2 week honeymoon is going to cut into my climbing trips this year. No expeditions for me in 2010. Just a few more state highpoints as I inch closer to that goal... I'll be back in 2011 though for some more serious trips, including possibly Mt. Elbrus.


Yeah, right. Give in that first time.... :wink: ...then the only mountain you'll be looking at is the dishes in the sink. :P

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by graham » Mon Jan 04, 2010 8:34 pm

Climbing goals for 2010?
Hmmm…The Da Vinci Code Gregorian calendar hidden message thingy seems pretty obvious …2010.....20 10….twenty 5.10s. I will obey :D
However, the next few years are going to be a real bee'tch getting 20 11s, 20 12s, 20 13s….. :lol:

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by BrunoM » Mon Jan 04, 2010 10:15 pm

sjarelkwint wrote:
BrunoM wrote:I did? When?

I mean climbing 6a (French Grade), isn't that 5.10?

Getting my ass out in february will depend on my knee...


http://www.mountain.ru/eng/climb/2004/grade/

My knee will be "ok". Don't let it depend on the knee ...


I try to, but I don't want to f*ck up all the progress I made recently.

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by fatdad » Mon Jan 04, 2010 10:23 pm

I typically avoid putting climbing goals in writing since it tends to doom my efforts at the outset but I'll play along.

At a minimum, I'd like to be able tie into a rope and lead something (other than at a gym), which is as far as I got last year.

At a maximum (since I got in a fight with my wife at my birthday dinner when I told her I wanted to do the Captain again), another trip up El Cap.

Somewhere in between those, I'd like to get some weekends in at Josh and Idyllwild, finally climb Iron Cross and/or the Green Arch, and do something like Startrekkin' or the Mithral Dihedral on Mt. Russel.

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by Snowslogger » Mon Jan 04, 2010 10:48 pm

In general: something in the North Cascades, a trip to the Wallowas, a different route on Hood, go skiing every month this year, do something my partners want to do, climb something I haven't thought of yet, kayak more.

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by Alpinist » Mon Jan 04, 2010 11:17 pm

MarthaP wrote:
Alpinist wrote:A 2 week honeymoon is going to cut into my climbing trips this year. No expeditions for me in 2010. Just a few more state highpoints as I inch closer to that goal... I'll be back in 2011 though for some more serious trips, including possibly Mt. Elbrus.


Yeah, right. Give in that first time.... :wink: ...then the only mountain you'll be looking at is the dishes in the sink. :P

Exactly! That's why I never give in... The honeymoon is my choice and it will be a wonderful way to celebrate. 8)

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by Guyzo » Tue Jan 05, 2010 4:27 pm

The goal: To have a blast, with my friends, all the time. :wink:

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by CClaude » Tue Jan 05, 2010 4:42 pm

1) Unfortunately, one of my main climbing partners Mike is moving to Spokane, so one of my goals is to find ANOTHER climbing partner who is psych'ed and is cool to hang out with (since Matt often has other partners). I hate when good climbing partners move away.

2) Become a less conservative climber. I still leave too many cards on the table where I could climb so much better if I would just relax and go with the flow a bit.

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Cardio

by Incliner » Tue Jan 05, 2010 5:26 pm

Cardio is the most important characteristic that determines overall health and athletisim. Spefically for those that possess the drive and technical skills of the back country. Seriously, move like a mountain goat on the mixed ice, snow and rock; travel fast and effeciently utilizing route finding skills...

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by Brad Marshall » Tue Jan 05, 2010 5:30 pm

The Chief wrote:Stay away from self-centered obnoxious flatlander weekend jacked up truck driving wanna-be city folk that will do anything to get to the summit....


Damn, now I'll have to come up with another goal for 2010.

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by xDoogiex » Tue Jan 05, 2010 6:02 pm

kiwiw wrote:or 4 loco for breakfast
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kS4xUR4Zp6w


this might work better
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRuNxHqwazs

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by jordansahls » Tue Jan 05, 2010 6:34 pm

Goals for this year:

-Rebel Yell, Chianti Spire Washington pass (5.10b)
-Clean Break, Juno Tower Washington pass (5.10c)
-Goode NE buttress (5.5)
-Inspiration East Ridge (5.9)
-Stuart complete N ridge, SGC
-Dragontail triple couloirs, The Fin
-Torment-Forbidden Traverse
-Johannesburg NE buttress
-more.....

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by TheOrglingLlama » Tue Jan 05, 2010 8:46 pm

Find twue wuv and climb more -

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by kolbi2112 » Tue Jan 05, 2010 9:32 pm

The Sierra Challenge, but I said that last year and never made it. I just can't seem to find the time needed to prepare for it. 40+ mile days??? WTF??? And the 2010 Challenge doesn't look to be shaping up any easier than '09. If anyone has any prep tips feel free to PM me.

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by eza » Fri Jan 08, 2010 3:06 pm

For me, two or three new additions to my collection of Pyrenees three-thousanders would be a good highlight for the year. Getting back to the Alps (or flying a little bit further) is - for the moment- a real dream :wink:

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