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A perfect day of social climbing at Discovery Wall
« on: January 20, 2008, 11:25:00 PM »
F4, Squiddo, Mr Mud, Debby and I piled into F4's car and we arrived at the upper parking lot on the west side around 8:15am. Wow, we were the first car there! A few minutes later, Mike A. showed up. F4 and I had only mentioned the trip to him on Tuesday in the gym and he said that he might join. I was quite touched that he had such faith in us.

It was a sunny day at the Pins; therefore, Discovery Wall enjoyed its popularity. Ordeal, Wet Kiss, Big Pucker, Stupendous Man, Lithium, Broken Arrow, Jorgies Crack, Jorgies Arete, Powerpoint, the Verdict saw ascents or attempts from our party.

Climbing was followed by beer drinking in the parking lot, but the day didn't end until we were fed at a Korean Tofu House in Cupertino.

We were the earliest. Here is the proof.


Mike doing Wet Kiss.


Debby having a hard time putting the past below her.


Squiddo's Ordeal.


F4 near the top of Broken Arrow


Nice dogs...Dogs ??? :o


At One point, I decide to wiggle my neck. So I look to my left and then to my right.


Hmmm... Debby gets comfortable zzzzZZZZ


Quiz time. Name this climb.


On the way out, I first asked Debby, "Do you want help carrying that rope? It looks awkward on you." Two minutes later, Mike A asked. Another two minutes later, Mr Mud walked up and asked the same question. So, I told Debby I had to take a picture of that rope and she happily cooperated.


This is what social climbing is about. BTW, that pink cooler belongs to F4.


And he really likes it.


For all the photos from our camera, visit our gallery.
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Re: A perfect day of social climbing at Discovery Wall
« Reply #1 on: January 21, 2008, 09:17:41 AM »
Mudworm,

Thanks for the good time and the trip report. Can't wait for a repeat!
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Re: A perfect day of social climbing at Discovery Wall
« Reply #2 on: January 21, 2008, 09:33:57 AM »
A repeat in the Valley :)
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Re: A perfect day of social climbing at Discovery Wall
« Reply #3 on: January 21, 2008, 12:01:36 PM »
Yeah, that would be awesome. I'm worried for Mr Mud though...the rangers may recognize him and follow accordingly.
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Re: A perfect day of social climbing at Discovery Wall
« Reply #4 on: January 21, 2008, 12:47:23 PM »
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Yeah, that would be awesome. I'm worried for Mr Mud though...the rangers may recognize him and follow accordingly.

Nah, he's trimmed his beard, cut his hair and goes by a different name....
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Re: A perfect day of social climbing at Discovery Wall
« Reply #5 on: January 21, 2008, 03:35:01 PM »
What did he used to go by? "Hey boy, you got a real purty mouth"?
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Re: A perfect day of social climbing at Discovery Wall
« Reply #6 on: January 21, 2008, 05:05:31 PM »
great photos mudworm.  thanks for sharing.  totally jonesin' to get out and it looks like 40 days and 40 nights of rain.  thinking of building an ark and selling tickets.
I lined up a driver for the bike ride when the weather turns.  you may have met her saturday at discovery, chris c.

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Re: A perfect day of social climbing at Discovery Wall
« Reply #7 on: January 21, 2008, 11:49:00 PM »
not to be a dickhead, but

"Pets are not allowed on trails.
Pinnacles National Monument is not a good place to bring a dog. They are only allowed on roads and in parking and picnic areas. You cannot leave your dog unattended, even in your car. If you plan on hiking, it is best to leave your dog at home. Pinnacles is an important place for wildlife, and dogs can leave behind scents that disrupt the natural patterns of local animals."

http://www.nps.gov/pinn/planyourvisit/things2know.htm
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Re: A perfect day of social climbing at Discovery Wall
« Reply #8 on: January 22, 2008, 09:10:14 AM »
 I do not think anyone thought it was a good idea except the owners of the dogs.  I am fairly confident they over heard a few conversations and realized they were rolling the dice.  That definitely would not have made the Park Service very happy and would have most likely resulted in a hefty fine.
 
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Re: A perfect day of social climbing at Discovery Wall
« Reply #9 on: January 22, 2008, 09:19:28 AM »
I both have a dog and  love dogs. Still though, in all the years I've been to the Pinns, I've never seen dogs and for a reason. As munge pointed out, they are not allowed.

I was shocked that these guys brought not 1 but 3 dogs and stayed un-bothered all day at Discovery. I thought for sure they would get a ticket. Luck to them but still, uncool. Its pretty much impossible to miss the signs.
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Re: A perfect day of social climbing at Discovery Wall
« Reply #10 on: January 22, 2008, 09:21:26 AM »
It's too bad people choose to "roll the dice" (not just dog owners, but people who like to bend or push the rules).  The downside to that attitude is that they are not the only ones gambling.  The relationship between climbers and the NPS is quite good a Pinnacles and I'd hate to be the one who changes that.

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Re: A perfect day of social climbing at Discovery Wall
« Reply #11 on: January 22, 2008, 09:48:48 AM »
I lined up a driver for the bike ride when the weather turns.  you may have met her saturday at discovery, chris c.

Joe, it's funny how small the climbers' world is. I think I know whom you are talking about -- she was climbing with Jennice on Saturday, wasn't she?  I guess we'll just have to do it after the 40 days and 40 nights of rain then.
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Re: A perfect day of social climbing at Discovery Wall
« Reply #12 on: January 22, 2008, 08:34:04 PM »
Note to Munge......We didn't invite, nor know the folks that brought the dogs. Plus we all knew they weren't allowed.

Joe, maybe after the 40 days of rain, we can start working the route on 40 days of rain.....

Karl, where were you?

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Re: A perfect day of social climbing at Discovery Wall
« Reply #13 on: January 23, 2008, 10:17:42 AM »
If it was Sat or Sun, then I was working.

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Re: A perfect day of social climbing at Discovery Wall
« Reply #14 on: January 23, 2008, 10:19:34 AM »
F4, quit rubbing it in. BTW, nice try lastnight on the "Mr. 13b" plead for a bolt replacement on Mammary:-)
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Re: A perfect day of social climbing at Discovery Wall
« Reply #15 on: January 23, 2008, 12:40:50 PM »
"maybe after the 40 days of rain, we can start working the route on 40 days of rain....."

Erik, even when I'm asleep and dreaming I don't aspire to climb that hard.  I still haven't done Piton Traverse. 
But yeah, clipping that bolt on Mammary is the crux.  I always assumed that it was so because it was rap bolted.  True or false?

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Re: A perfect day of social climbing at Discovery Wall
« Reply #16 on: January 23, 2008, 12:57:33 PM »
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But yeah, clipping that bolt on Mammary is the crux.  I always assumed that it was so because it was rap bolted.  True or false?

It is the crux now. The "mammary" hold is long gone. I don't know if it was rap bolted or not. Mr Mud can say.

Guess I'll just have to work on going past the bolt and clipping low.
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Re: A perfect day of social climbing at Discovery Wall
« Reply #17 on: January 23, 2008, 01:01:56 PM »
Hmmm, I don't remember this being a rap bolted route. Mr Mud? Brad? Anyone?
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Re: A perfect day of social climbing at Discovery Wall
« Reply #18 on: January 23, 2008, 01:47:27 PM »
I do not for sure.  Clint or Belizzi would know.   
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Re: A perfect day of social climbing at Discovery Wall
« Reply #19 on: January 23, 2008, 01:50:57 PM »
I guess I always assumed, perhaps mistakenly, that it was because the clipping stances made no sense.  Chris wouldn't rap bolt a route, would he?