AAC climb-in next weekend

[oldtopangalizard]

I've witnessed trouble on Nailbox. After climbing on Discovery, we came around the corner to Nailbox with a guy hanging from the rope about 40' up with a compound leg fracture. Somewhere between 88-92. Big John from San Jose he said. He only fell 15 to 20 feet but snapped it on a ledge or protrusion. Partner, Little John, was freaked out so I tied in and lowered him into the poison oak. Guy was a tough bugger, never whimpered or moaned. Rangers were there in about 15 minutes. Somewhere, I have shots of that on slides, I'll see if I can dig them up and try to get it on here.  

[oldtopangalizard]

It's been a long time, isn't there a bolt up a bit and left of JC in that photo?

[Uncle Stinky]

I think mailbox may have been first climb there, not sure a long time ago around  81 or 82 I think.   

[JC w KC redux]

It's been a long time, isn't there a bolt up a bit and left of JC in that photo?

No bolts on this route - but it would make sense to have one out there based on the topo path - which takes you out and away from the crack and any pro. Nothing in either of my guides about a bolt - just a statement/warning in Brad's that it has been the scene of accidents. 

[mungeclimber]

JC, have not done Birdbrain. Looks cool.

[JC w KC redux]

JC, have not done Birdbrain. Looks cool.

CLAIMED! FA for me

[mungeclimber]

 

[mynameismud]

could have sworn when the reservoir was dry for a few years I saw some 7 year old girl in flip flops on top of that pinnacle.

[JC w KC redux]

could have sworn when the reservoir was dry for a few years I saw some 7 year old girl in flip flops on top of that pinnacle.

If I didn't know better I'd swear you're trying to take the wind out of my mudsails

[clink]

I thoght it was a 90 year old and his walker.

[mungeclimber]

If I didn't know better I'd swear you're trying to take the wind out of my mudsails

buahhaahaha  Mr. Mud strikes AGAIN!

[JC w KC redux]

I thought it was a 90 year old and his walker.

We need more routes for the elderly in case we all make it that far!