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Everywhere Else / Re: LA Spire Direct TR
« Last post by mungeclimber on May 19, 2025, 03:24:01 PM »Outstanding!
Perhaps first naked Tyrolean traverse of LA from the base?
Perhaps first naked Tyrolean traverse of LA from the base?
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Biking / Saratoga Gap Trail conditions
« Last post by mungeclimber on May 19, 2025, 03:10:52 PM »About a 1/4 mile before it crosses the hwy, there is a low hanging PO vine just as you round a corner. Avoidable if it stays where it is and you wiggle yer ass just right to duck and cover right side.
Nice to ride it midweek. No one there, so I was comfy riding up and back on the trail.
Nice to ride it midweek. No one there, so I was comfy riding up and back on the trail.
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Masters of Mud -- Pinnacles / Re: MUD 'N CRUD PICTURES THREAD - WEEKLY FAVORITE
« Last post by clink on May 14, 2025, 06:38:38 PM »
Soquel bouldering. Laura's son Tate.
He didn't crawl normal, hands and toes instead of knees. He looked like he was slab climbing.
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Masters of Mud -- Pinnacles / Re: Pinnacles Climbing: 30 Years and Counting
« Last post by Chris Henry on May 06, 2025, 04:11:31 PM »That sequence of photos is gold!
I had a feeling it would make for a good caption contest ... but you have taken it to the next level.
Where did a decade go (30 years is 10 years out of date now!!)? ...
Also, pretty sure Chris took photos of us talking about bolts - in the second shot my fingers are illustrating how a compression bolt works... like the 5/16 inch compression, buttonhead bolts that got replaced on Condor Condiment.)
Despite four decades of pinnacles climbing your memory appears sharper than mine ...
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Masters of Mud -- Pinnacles / Re: Pinnacles Climbing: 30 Years and Counting
« Last post by Brad Young on May 06, 2025, 02:02:20 PM »To use my favorite malapropism: "I bitterly resemble that comment."
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Masters of Mud -- Pinnacles / Re: Pinnacles Climbing: 30 Years and Counting
« Last post by Brad Young on May 06, 2025, 02:00:52 PM »Alright, the reason that's funny is because it's so close to being true....
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Masters of Mud -- Pinnacles / Re: Pinnacles Climbing: 30 Years and Counting
« Last post by NOAL on May 06, 2025, 01:55:44 PM »
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Masters of Mud -- Pinnacles / Re: Pinnacles Climbing: 30 Years and Counting
« Last post by NOAL on May 05, 2025, 09:36:21 AM »That sequence of photos is gold!
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Masters of Mud -- Pinnacles / Re: Pinnacles Climbing: 30 Years and Counting
« Last post by mudworm on May 04, 2025, 09:55:01 PM »What do: "DNS. Too Brad!" and: "Another DNS. Too Marco!" mean?
(I'm too old to understand some of the things kids say these days...)
I don't know. "Too Brad" just sounded cool I guess and got us a good laugh. It came up in our conversation about our past two failed attempts on SODW and pondering about our luck on the third try. Somehow, Chris and I knew exactly what that meant, similar to when he described Mr. Bolt Jangles as a little harder than the p3 '10a' variation of Condor Condiment, but easier than 5.8 p1. Guess we've been hanging out.
DNS? Have you ever gone for a climb and did not even get off ground? If you did get off ground, but bailed before reaching the top, that's DNF. If you are still puzzled, ask Vicki. I'm sure she can help you.
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Masters of Mud -- Pinnacles / Re: Pinnacles Climbing: 30 Years and Counting
« Last post by Brad Young on May 04, 2025, 09:22:02 AM »Who the hell is that old man in those photos?
Where did a decade go (30 years is 10 years out of date now!!)?
What do: "DNS. Too Brad!" and: "Another DNS. Too Marco!" mean?
(I'm too old to understand some of the things kids say these days - and mudworm, I'll group you in with kids for this post. Also, pretty sure Chris took photos of us talking about bolts - in the second shot my fingers are illustrating how a compression bolt works... like the 5/16 inch compression, buttonhead bolts that got replaced on Condor Condiment.)
Where did a decade go (30 years is 10 years out of date now!!)?
What do: "DNS. Too Brad!" and: "Another DNS. Too Marco!" mean?
(I'm too old to understand some of the things kids say these days - and mudworm, I'll group you in with kids for this post. Also, pretty sure Chris took photos of us talking about bolts - in the second shot my fingers are illustrating how a compression bolt works... like the 5/16 inch compression, buttonhead bolts that got replaced on Condor Condiment.)