Author Topic: New Route on Balconies (Read 13596 times)

The Big · « **Reply #20 on:** March 23, 2006, 01:50:10 PM »

Yep got the tickets will be flying out the end of April. And, no I will not be converting anytime soon so keep your hands off both of my #5 Camalots.

squiddo · « **Reply #21 on:** March 27, 2006, 10:29:56 AM »

Factor4...the new 2nd bolt on the Gary and Phyllis route was a joy to clip. I have to admit though that I chuckled a bit at the hex head metric "keychain" bolts above. They might slow you down a bit but.....that's about it.

Good stuff

F4? · « **Reply #22 on:** March 27, 2006, 12:02:19 PM »

Glad to heard you climbed there yesterday. Yah, that new hanger bolt will make the clip easier. The keychain hangers are next on the list.

Did you do the other routes there as well?

squiddo · « **Reply #23 on:** March 27, 2006, 12:13:28 PM »

Nope I sure didn't but plan on going back. I wanted to go down to the 5.7 but that "down climb" chimney....wee sketch for my taste.

F4? · « **Reply #24 on:** March 27, 2006, 12:18:33 PM »

Yah, it's best to rap off of the tree.

squiddo · « **Reply #25 on:** March 27, 2006, 12:23:40 PM »

Yep....I gotta say though that the new routes only help to solidify my thoughts that the West side rivals anything on the East. It's not just the climbing but also factors such as remoteness, less crowds, more rugged.

Oh yeah, and since the brewpub is now gone...even more so. Dropped into the Chalone vinyards and managed to do a tasting..walking out poorer and with vine bottles for future indulgence.

F4? · « **Reply #26 on:** March 27, 2006, 01:07:45 PM »

Those routes along with the ones one the flumes (Rebecca Sailing) can make for a great day of climbing. I'd start at the flumes to get the am sun and move over. That is unless you want the shade.

How much was the tasting? Free? You and Fish are too civilized, so much for hole in the wall mexican food.

squiddo · « **Reply #27 on:** March 27, 2006, 01:35:38 PM »

Yep..went to the flume afterwards....good fun.

Chalone was $5 but they waived it with a purchase. They also let us finish the Pacifico in their parking lot:-)

Speaking of civilized....I checked out the B&B Inn at the Pinnacles and got the tour. Damn nice. BBQ's on each deck and views of the Pinnacles.

mungeclimber · « **Reply #28 on:** March 27, 2006, 02:34:25 PM »

Squiddo, I thot I knew who you were, spill the beans, or someone pm me.

I'm so confused with everyone actually liking Pinnacles these days.

squiddo · « **Reply #29 on:** March 27, 2006, 03:19:29 PM »

lol..Pinnacles is a pile...it's just: 1) the closest pile around and 2) I enjoy the West side better than the East...though both have enjoyable stuff.

I'm Bratton's old neighbor..Monta Visa Class of '89.

Cheers,

Marc

mungeclimber · « **Reply #30 on:** March 27, 2006, 06:04:09 PM »

Marc, that's just crazy talk; gorgeous place, no one around, adventure to be had.

madness I tell you

cheers,

Rob

squiddo · « **Reply #31 on:** March 27, 2006, 06:19:53 PM »

I know....imagine if the place was limestone....it's be swarming with Frogs!!!! Maybe they'd even bolt it using those great annodized colored hangers which gained some popularity in the late 80's! Think about it...I hear Bratton now, "yeaaaah I could bolt a rainbow route."

Love it!

F4? · « **Reply #32 on:** March 27, 2006, 09:12:33 PM »

Rainbow route??? Remember I'm getting married, no rainbows for me.

Munge, I think people have always loved the Pinnacles and now they have a place to express... wait a minute, who am I fooling, the rock is loose, it's hot, the ticks are huge and your to lazy to keep driving for 2hrs more to the valley.

mungeclimber · « **Reply #33 on:** March 27, 2006, 10:08:08 PM »

WHO IS TOO LAZY?!?!?!

I drove with Feral on the way up on Saturday morning into a rain storm to the Valley.

I drove back with the Uber.

As far as I can tell, that means I'm hard core. yo!

squiddo · « **Reply #34 on:** March 28, 2006, 08:11:37 AM »

Munge,

don't take it personally...Brattons just bitter he's tasting cake for his wedding and can't decide between the Chocolate Ganache or the Powerbars.

mungeclimber · « **Reply #35 on:** March 28, 2006, 10:01:06 AM »

I recommend the chocolate kudos bars for the wedding.

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Author Topic: New Route on Balconies (Read 13596 times)