Newly Established and Found Routes (Since the '07 Guidebook)

[Brad Young]

The odd, fun and well protected moves on the crux of Sweet Caroline were the most excitement I've had in a while. The movement is very unlike typical Pinns climbing and something I am not very comfortable with. I was glad the pro was good but still did not want to fall. Mistakenly using a crumbly looking foothold instead of a solid one just a few inches higher didn't help either. I'm looking forward to watching clink, nelkins and mud lead this one  

The crux moves on Sweet Caroline probably come easier to a climber who does a lot on granite - they really are atypical of what we normally do at Pinns.

What a great day yesterday too - shirtless and in shorts for part of it (finally some real warmth!).

[mynameismud]

Cackling Rosie - that is a good name...

[Brad Young]

Cackling Rosie - that is a good name...

It would be. But it wouldn't be very nice  

We named our route Cracklin' Rosie (did you skip the letter "r" in your spelling on purpose?).

And to be clear, these are names I gave. K.C. has been kicking ass as a mistress of mud for so long that I thought the name "Kat Pinnacle" would be appropriate and fun. From there Neil Diamond's song "Kentucky Woman" was an obvious route name, and why not use two of his other great songs for other route names nearby?

BTW, if you climb Cracklin' Rosie, you'll see that there's good cause for the "cracklin'" part of the name (notice the no stars?). But it was worth doing; it does end on top of a previously unclimbed pinnacle.

[JC w KC redux]

The crux moves on Sweet Caroline probably come easier to a climber who does a lot on granite - they really are atypical of what we normally do at Pinns.

What a great day yesterday too - shirtless and in shorts for part of it (finally some real warmth!).

Amen to that brother and I agree - it was an excellent day. Sure didn't feel like January!

[JC w KC redux]

It would be. But it wouldn't be very nice  

We named our route Crackling' Rosie (did you skip the letter "r" in your spelling on purpose?).

And to be clear, these are names I gave. K.C. has been kicking ass as a mistress of mud for so long that I thought the name "Kat Pinnacle" would be appropriate and fun. From there Neil Diamond's song "Kentucky Woman" was an obvious route name, and why not use two of his other great songs for other route names nearby?

BTW, if you climb Crackling' Rosie, you'll see that there's good cause for the "crackling" part of the name (notice the no stars?). But it was worth doing; it does end on top of a previously unclimbed pinnacle.

Cackling Rosie - that is a good name...

It's Cracklin' damnit!

[Brad Young]

While walking out with John, I threatened to disown and mock K.C. if she doesn't lead "Kentucky Woman." I'm totally sure she'll lead it (and soon too -  it's warm and dry there, great to go to after a storm cycle).

But if she doesn't, can we rename it to "Prunetucky Woman" instead?

[Brad Young]

It's Cracklin' damnit!

Yes it is. Goddamn spell check "fixes" it every time. I swear it took me 10 extra minutes to type the route descriptions because it changed it so many times.

(I fixed it above - or tried to at least.)

[squiddo]

Yes it is. Goddamn spell check "fixes" it every time. I swear it took me 10 extra minutes to type the route descriptions because it changed it so many times.

(I fixed it above - or tried to at least.)

HA, goddamn technology! LOL, can't wait to try this stuff.

[JC w KC redux]

While walking out with John, I threatened to disown and mock K.C. if she doesn't lead "Kentucky Woman." I'm totally sure she'll lead it (and soon too -  it's warm and dry there, great to go to after a storm cycle).
But if she doesn't, can we rename it to "Prunetucky Woman" instead?

That's funny.  
Unfortunately it would be inaccurate since she isn't from Prunetucky - but KY Fried Chicken could work.
Neither one will be necessary though because she is going to lead it.

I hate to be the bearer of bad news but the text still shows crackling in the description for Sweet Caroline.

[Brad Young]

I hate to be the bearer of bad news but the text still shows crackling in the description for Sweet Caroline.

Luckily I am alone in my office (although Ellen probably wondered why she heard a bunch of swearing from in here just now).

I fixed that one too.

[mynameismud]

good times.

I must have missed the r

[mungeclimber]

this thread has been formally approved by the "Pics or It Didn't Happen Interwebz Validation Society"

[JC w KC redux]

I must have missed the r

A likely story 

[mynameismud]

that is my story and I am sticking to it
: )

[JC w KC redux]

that is my story and I am sticking to it
: )

a country boy will survive 

dude - we gotta get back out and pound some bolts in!
maybe after this weekend's shindig at mungie's the rain will let up again and we can get the band back together.
the Kid is driving again but still needs some healing...

[mynameismud]

Sounds Good.

Good News!

[Brad Young]

the Kid is driving again but still needs some healing...

Is she well enough now that we can piggyback her in and let her serve as our belay anchor?

[Brad Young]

I added to the list today:

-  301.1 East Wizard Pinnacle - Regular Route  Fourth Class

John Cook and I found and climbed this yesterday. As noted, it seemed like it had been climbed before.

[JC w KC redux]

I added to the list today:
 
-  301.1 East Wizard Pinnacle - Regular Route  Fourth Class

John Cook and I found and climbed this yesterday. As noted, it seemed like it had been climbed before.

Noooooooo! Not another Regular Route 

[Brad Young]

Noooooooo! Not another Regular Route 

Of course. First of all it's class four and the name fits for that kind of route. Second of all the name "Regular Route" makes it look like it's been climbed forever (disguising the fact that we just discovered - or rediscovered - it).