Author Topic: Abandoned ropes- Cuidado (Read 8197 times)

Brett · « **on:** October 05, 2009, 09:54:44 AM »

There have been a few ropes hanging in the area of Cuidado for a while now, blowing in the wind. It looks like one red line doubled over, connected to a single green line to reach near the ground. Does anyone know if someone is planning on returning to retrieve these ropes?

They will be removed by the NPS since they're considered abandoned property. If anyone would like to help, or plans on getting there first, please email me at brett_hergert@nps.gov.

Thanks!

Brett Hergert
Operations Supervisor

Visitor and Resource Protection Division
Pinnacles National Monument
5000 Highway 146
Paicines, CA 95043

Office: (831) 389-4486 x236
Fax: (831) 389-4489

mynameismud · « **Reply #1 on:** October 05, 2009, 10:17:41 AM »

This weekend is out or I would do it. Extra rope is always handy especially when free.

Brad and I cleaned the one off of Resurrection, my bail biner was returned this weekend (WhooHoo).

The weekend after that I am on call. So the soonest I could do it would be the weekend of the 24th.

mungeclimber · « **Reply #2 on:** October 05, 2009, 10:38:06 AM »

Brett,

Wish I could. I'm out the next couple of weekends, but if the winter moves in sooner, I'd be happy to help on weekend time. But probably better to do it midweek, eh?

M

F4? · « **Reply #3 on:** October 05, 2009, 11:30:48 AM »

Dang, we were going to try Cuidado the other week during the heat wave. Had we known we would have gone up it.

Calling Da Mayor of the Meadows aka Joe....sounds like a job for him.

MUCCI · « **Reply #4 on:** October 05, 2009, 11:25:49 PM »

I posted about those this past spring. I will gladly do the work but it will have to wait until oct 21st.

squiddo · « **Reply #5 on:** October 06, 2009, 07:39:39 AM »

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I posted about those this past spring. I will gladly do the work but it will have to wait until oct 21st.

Wow last Spring? About the only thing I'd use 'em for now is towing pickups. Just the same, left that long they're an eyesore.

mynameismud · « **Reply #6 on:** October 06, 2009, 09:05:50 AM »

Now I do remember the old post by Mucci. Forgot about it completely.

Brett · « **Reply #7 on:** October 12, 2009, 02:49:22 PM »

Thanks for the responses and willingness to help. We won't be getting to them any time soon, especially with the weather turning wet. I check the forum infrequently, so feel free to send me an email before your next trip and I'll let you know if they're still there.

Brett Hergert
Operations Supervisor

Visitor and Resource Protection Division
Pinnacles National Monument
5000 Highway 146
Paicines, CA 95043

Office: (831) 389-4486 x236
Fax: (831) 389-4489
brett_hergert@nps.gov

F4? · « **Reply #8 on:** October 12, 2009, 06:19:08 PM »

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Extra rope is always handy especially when free.

Gulp, and to think how many times I've used one of his ropes on a TR.

From now on I want to see a receipt to prove it was aquired new.

mudworm · « **Reply #9 on:** October 21, 2009, 01:44:00 PM »

Brett, It looks that Mr Mud is getting out there on Saturday. Are the ropes still there?

Guess we should send you an email too.

mynameismud · « **Reply #10 on:** October 21, 2009, 02:10:23 PM »

I already sent him an email and asked if the upper part of the route is dry.

squiddo · « **Reply #11 on:** October 21, 2009, 07:25:19 PM »

oh boy, looks like a new (old) TR is a coming!

F4? · « **Reply #12 on:** October 21, 2009, 10:08:40 PM »

Hey Mr. Mud, can you take a wire brush with you? Maybe do some scrubbing while there?

kylequeener · « **Reply #13 on:** October 23, 2009, 09:45:05 AM »

I'll be there early Saturday morning to get on the route, partner permitting. I'll pull the ropes if they are still there. Is anyone wanting these back?

-Kyle

squiddo · « **Reply #14 on:** October 23, 2009, 09:54:53 AM »

nolimit.....I'm not sure anyone on the forum had a care other than getting the trash off the wall. At this point they are abandoned and we'd all assume keep the park service happy.

mynameismud · « **Reply #15 on:** October 23, 2009, 02:56:00 PM »

Kyle-

Let me know if you will be removing the ropes. I was planning on doing this tomorrow. I might just rap in then jug out since I have not been climbing that much and have no idea if I have what it takes to lead this thing.

Just let me know what is up so I can plan accordingly.

kylequeener · « **Reply #16 on:** October 23, 2009, 03:51:05 PM »

Mud,

I've been wanting to do the route for a bit now anyways. If my partner is in, which I don't know yet, I'll get it done while I'm up there. I won't know for another couple hours though. Do you have a # I can contact you at when I know for sure? I don't have internet all the time, I'd gladly save the work of you going up there if I can.

Best,
-Kyle

mynameismud · « **Reply #17 on:** October 23, 2009, 09:31:33 PM »

I got home late. Will call you in the morning.

mynameismud · « **Reply #18 on:** October 25, 2009, 07:01:47 PM »

Did you get the ropes?

F4? · « **Reply #19 on:** October 25, 2009, 10:57:16 PM »

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Let me know if you will be removing the ropes. I was planning on doing this tomorrow. I might just rap in then jug out since I have not been climbing that much and have no idea if I have what it takes to lead this thing.

Don't fret there Feral Rat. I'm heading home, ready to climb. I'd gladly go down there with you next weekend.

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Author Topic: Abandoned ropes- Cuidado (Read 8197 times)