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Re: Quest for Mud (Special Edition)
« Reply #2640 on: January 31, 2024, 03:42:11 PM »
The Balconies and Stonghold are great, many "full value" climbs there. I would say it's worthwhile getting rid of the pesky birds to be able to climb there year round.

I've always wanted a t-shirt that says "Climbing Closures are for the birds"

It was my friend's return to climbing after over a year break. As one would imagine, by the time he got to the first piece to clean I had already squashed his stoke and he said thats the last time he follows me anywhere in Pinns...

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"Pinnacles is not climbing. Pinnacles is a ridiculous obstacle course..."

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Re: Quest for Mud (Special Edition)
« Reply #2641 on: January 31, 2024, 03:51:51 PM »

 Randolph, the red faced condor…
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Re: Quest for Mud (Special Edition)
« Reply #2642 on: January 31, 2024, 03:55:33 PM »
So, most members on here know Jim and most know that Geoff started calling Jim "Gandalf," and most members think that the sobriquet fits well.

If Jim is Gandalf and Gavin rides with condors, which Lord of the Rings figure is Gavin?

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Re: Quest for Mud (Special Edition)
« Reply #2643 on: January 31, 2024, 03:58:43 PM »

 Not sure, but when I return you know what you can call it.
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Re: Quest for Mud (Special Edition)
« Reply #2644 on: January 31, 2024, 04:02:27 PM »
when I return you know what you can call it.

The Hell freezes Over Tour? (oh sorry - that's eagles not condors).

Or did you mean the Return of the Clingon?  :ciappa:
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Re: Quest for Mud (Special Edition)
« Reply #2645 on: January 31, 2024, 04:16:41 PM »

 I should bite your typing finger off.
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Re: Quest for Mud (Special Edition)
« Reply #2646 on: January 31, 2024, 08:54:58 PM »
Yeah bugs.

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Re: Quest for Mud (Special Edition)
« Reply #2647 on: February 01, 2024, 07:24:23 AM »
Quote from: Marco link=topic=2443.msg53841#msg53841 date=1706742185

Also saw some bugs or something..
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We saw some clustered ladybugs like this too. I also took photos, but didn't upload them. I assume it's an overwintering behavior?

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Re: Quest for Mud (Special Edition)
« Reply #2648 on: February 02, 2024, 06:53:50 PM »
He then summoned a condor and was picked up to go back home... ok maybe not the last part but if you do have the chance to climb with this mythical Pinnacles Hardman, take the opportunity, you will not regret the great day.

Wow I don't think I quite deserve that praise but thanks! It was great to climb with you guys too! I was thinking more along the lines of, "yikes, I'm out of shape..."

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Re: Quest for Mud (Special Edition)
« Reply #2649 on: February 02, 2024, 06:56:55 PM »
Special thanks to Brad and especially Gavin for the bolting and rebolting out there. Here's me looking back down Get Smart. Not sure I've ever climbed as full value a pitch at this grade. It's absolutely 10a, and a full 35+ meters of it.

That's awesome that you enjoyed Get Smart and got it clean - great job! Bummer about your friend falling due to a lost hold - the rock quality overall is great but there are still a few loose knobs. I'm glad for any that get removed.

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Re: Quest for Mud (Special Edition)
« Reply #2650 on: February 02, 2024, 06:58:37 PM »
We saw some clustered ladybugs like this too. I also took photos, but didn't upload them. I assume it's an overwintering behavior?

I think so - I believe the ladybugs are clustering to stay warm during a winter stopover. This is the largest concentration we have had for them during the winter in a number of years.

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Re: Quest for Mud (Special Edition)
« Reply #2651 on: February 03, 2024, 11:44:12 AM »
 Is there any clustering happening on cold days? Noal, KC, Brad, Bap and Waldo look potentially warm. JC, Mud and Jim, not so much. Aaron and Geoff are definitely warm. Maybe this is why Gavin often rope solos?
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Re: Quest for Mud (Special Edition)
« Reply #2652 on: February 03, 2024, 03:18:16 PM »

Cluster THIS clink  :ciappa:
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Re: Quest for Mud (Special Edition)
« Reply #2653 on: February 04, 2024, 08:47:39 AM »

  :) I thought that might furrow the substantial escarpment of your brow.
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