Best Route at the Pinnacles

[JC w KC redux]

I lean toward lava falls

When climbing Shake and Bake, I would also occasionally lean toward Lava Falls.

I've often leaned that way myself.

All this leaning is making me dizzy

[Brad Young]

Seven old guys. Well over 300 years of climbing experience. Two different pairs among this group have been climbing together for 48 and 49 years each (Dave and Bart and Dave and Footie).

Lotsa fun:

[clink]

 Hey Brad,
 Yosomighty says that your dad is pretty nimble and we may be putting up with you for much longer than expected. Is your dad in the Old Testament?

[Brad Young]

You know that we talked about you last evening around the fire. And this evening at dinner.

Fungusamongus came up and your route to the top of the first mushroom. We're going out there tomorrow, I'm gonna try to talk others into doing the jump across "route."

[Brad Young]

^^^

And by the way, what exactly had "we" "expected?"

[mungeclimber]

Looks like a good crew!

[clink]

Fungusamongus came up and your route to the top of the first mushroom. We're going out there tomorrow, I'm gonna try to talk others into doing the jump across "route."

 I hope the others maintain their sense and dignity.

 I am curious as to your assessment of the "One giant leap for a man, one small notation for mankind". I know you calculated the feasibility at the time and would not have survived thus far if you had been the type to try a leap off the Eiffel Tower (1912), but you are slightly less aerodynamic now and have incrementally accrued more mass that will vibrate the pillar more on impact.

  Better have a scientist, geologist and your personal trainer double check the algorithms. They will probably suggest wearing a helmet, knee pads, cushioned shoes and possibly a sports bra, for safety and to reduce vibration.

 Sorry I didn't make it, I forgot we are heading to SoCal today.

[Atomizer]

I vote for Electric Blue.

[JC w KC redux]

Better have a scientist, geologist and your personal trainer double check the algorithms. They will probably suggest wearing a helmet, knee pads, cushioned shoes and possibly a sports bra, for safety and to reduce vibration.

Last time I checked a geologist is a scientist but this is about what I would expect from a knuckle-dragger.

As for the personal trainer - really? - for a guy who is still wearing the same shorts he had in high school?

Now the comment on the sports bra? Priceless. The proper name in this case is a Manzier or a Bro.

[mynameismud]

I vote for Electric Blue.

cool route

[F4?]

How is Electric Blue?
Solid rock?

It

[Zay]

How is Electric Blue?
Solid rock?

It

Decent rock. We broke off a few pieces here and there... mostly small knobs that might otherwise have been footholds. Definitely not as solid as - say - Terranean Tango or similar Monolith routes.

[Atomizer]

How is Electric Blue?
Solid rock?

I'd say it's pretty solid by west side standards, but we had just climbed The Powers That Be so that might have altered our scale. Has some really fun movement, a great position, and isn't overly bolted.

[F4?]

Enough bolts for Joe to skip?
 

[mungeclimber]

East Side has to be

Portent

or

Rat Race

West Side has to be

Old Original for its sheer uniqueness and position

High Peaks has to be

Photographers Delight


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