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JC w KC redux · « **on:** March 09, 2014, 07:59:53 PM »

KC and her girl friends went climbing today. I had field trips both days this weekend. She was relating a story about some BAPs they were chatting with on the east side. No guide book. Never climbed at Pinns before. Asking the way to Disco. Said they were looking for 10's and 11's to lead. I personally would have directed them to the visitor's center - maybe they could buy a clue there. Or better yet - just walk away shaking my head.

mungeclimber · « **Reply #1 on:** March 09, 2014, 08:17:33 PM »

whoa, feel the hate coursing! Use the dark side! Embrace the anger!

mynameismud · « **Reply #2 on:** March 09, 2014, 09:13:24 PM »

Hate and Discontent

JC w KC redux · « **Reply #3 on:** March 10, 2014, 11:05:57 AM »

Quote from: mynameismud on March 09, 2014, 09:13:24 PM

Hate and Discontent

Disgust and Disdain is more like it.
The Pinns is my sacred place - disrespect it and you're gonna get dissed.
Maybe we should put signs at the base of each climb with the rating and tape on the holds.

Brad Young · « **Reply #4 on:** March 10, 2014, 11:10:38 AM »

Quote from: JC w KC redux on March 10, 2014, 11:05:57 AM

...Maybe we should put signs at the base of each climb with the rating and tape on the holds.

If I thought for even one minute that you are serious with this suggestion, I'd schedule a public session to have you drawn and quartered.

mungeclimber · « **Reply #5 on:** March 10, 2014, 11:11:00 AM »

next thing you know he's going to be posting up "DIE" all over the place.

lol

JC w KC redux · « **Reply #6 on:** March 10, 2014, 11:56:00 AM »

MUCCI · « **Reply #7 on:** March 10, 2014, 11:57:19 AM »

My best climbing has always been without a guidebook.

Hell, more power to them for getting TRUE onsights.

Even you should appreciate that JC.

mungeclimber · « **Reply #8 on:** March 10, 2014, 12:09:51 PM »

Brad Young · « **Reply #9 on:** March 10, 2014, 12:59:22 PM »

It is puzzling to me too that some people just want to climb, with no care as to what it is they are on of what difficulty, length or complexity. This is puzzling because, to me, there's a ton of joy to be had in just the opposite approach. I love studying guidebooks, anticipating routes, and, especially, checking off as many different routes as I can.

Some people are different though. More power to them in finding fun their own way.

Hell, speaking of differences, here's one that is even more shocking: some people like Bud Lite Lime. God, some people even think that Bud Lite Lime is beer. Now that's a difference that is just about inconceivable.

JC w KC redux · « **Reply #10 on:** March 10, 2014, 01:01:18 PM »

Quote from: MUCCI on March 10, 2014, 11:57:19 AM

My best climbing has always been without a guidebook.
Hell, more power to them for getting TRUE onsights.
Even you should appreciate that JC.

Geezus! Now it's shock and awe. I'm stunned!

If they were really after TRUE onsights they wouldn't have been asking anyone anything...

But hey - that's why they make chocolate and vanilla - makes me proud to be a grouchy old bastard!

mungeclimber · « **Reply #11 on:** March 10, 2014, 01:40:43 PM »

Quote from: Brad Young on March 10, 2014, 12:59:22 PM

Some people are different though. More power to them in finding fun their own way.

Hell, speaking of differences, here's one that is even more shocking: some people like Bud Lite Lime. God, some people even think that Bud Lite Lime is beer. Now that's a difference that is just about inconceivable.

Oh no, don't deflect to me. This thread is about JC's anger, hatred, and disdain for the plebian class of climber that asks for beta, and climbs harder than 5.10.

clink · « **Reply #12 on:** March 10, 2014, 01:51:19 PM »

Mucci seems to be an explorerer(an explorer who explores). Part mountain goat or wildebeest?
But when he drinks, is it Bud light lime?

I climbed Ritter that way. Had the mountain to myself after a storm.

I heard that Munge would rather only climb first ascents. Is this true?

mungeclimber · « **Reply #13 on:** March 10, 2014, 01:59:33 PM »

on granite...

JC w KC redux · « **Reply #14 on:** March 10, 2014, 02:01:43 PM »

Quote from: mungeclimber on March 10, 2014, 01:40:43 PM

This thread is about JC's anger, hatred, and disdain for the plebian class of climber that asks for beta, and climbs harder than 5.10.

The way it was related to me - they had no idea where to go, where the climbs were or what they were getting into.
I like to think they ended up scared shitless on a 5.6, backed off and returned to the safety of the gym with their PAS's between their legs.

MUCCI · « **Reply #15 on:** March 10, 2014, 02:02:13 PM »

I dabble in the BLL, but only to curb the scurvy.

JC w KC redux · « **Reply #16 on:** March 10, 2014, 03:22:32 PM »

Quote from: Brad Young on March 10, 2014, 12:59:22 PM

More power to them in finding fun their own way.

Now you guys know me and know I am not a hateful person. I am willing and even enjoy helping and sharing with others - but there are limits to what I think folks are "entitled" to. I'm sorry but I just can't imagine walking into an unknown area with no knowledge of anything - including the trail to the climb and just fumbling around - especially with enough supposed savvy to lead at that level. The way Kat relayed this to me was not some adventurous way to have fun - it was just mooching and pure ignorance - although they say that is bliss

I just put my soap box in the recycling bin.

mungeclimber · « **Reply #17 on:** March 10, 2014, 04:13:10 PM »

Quote from: MUCCI on March 10, 2014, 02:02:13 PM

I dabble in the BLL, but only to curb the scurvy.

LOL, new route name...

"Lime Beers Fight Scurvy"

F4? · « **Reply #18 on:** March 10, 2014, 04:36:25 PM »

I like carrots!!!!

mynameismud · « **Reply #19 on:** March 10, 2014, 05:39:23 PM »

I went to a new area once when it turned out I had an extra day and a belayer and asked for some 11's. Ended up on something pretty dam hard. Had a great day and did some cool routes. I am pretty sure some of them were 11's.

Actually did this three times. Only on one occasion I was with my sister who knew nothing about climbing and I just picked a route that looked cool and had a tree available to tie off the Gri-Gri. Some guy rapped down and said you know people get hurt on that. I was kinda busy at the moment trying to avoid the ground. He gave my sister a hard time about her belay technique and I grumbled and cursed something. He cursed back and left.

Good Times.

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