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First granite climb yesterday. My fingertips are all raw and one of my foot calluses sheared right off. 
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spandexcajun posted:
A couple days late - I used to do a lot more when I lived out on the Western Slope; mostly climbing now that I'm in the Springs. It's a freakin' amazing sport. Go to Zion. You won't regret it. There's some fair stuff to be had around Moab, too. The really good stuff though is at Cedar Mesa.
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Jul 11, 2013 03:44
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I took my first fall in Garden of the Gods today. Nothing like having your SO on belay to build trust! 
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Aug 1, 2013 03:46
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modig posted:You know, I've heard this about slab falls, but all my actual slab falls have been totally chill. I've never taken a bit slab leader fall, but like a 6-8 foot fall has been fine. Has anybody actually seen the dreaded cheese grater fall? One of my buddies took three (3) falls leading on a particular low-angle route in Garden of the Gods, and just got scraped up a little. They looked a lot scarier than they actually were. I've easily finished 5.10a-b on sandstone or granite slab, but can't for the life of me even finish a 5.9 at Shelf Road (super-pockety but very vertical/overhung limestone).  eta: I think it's because I'm a dumb weak babby with my upper body strength, which I'm working on.
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Oct 6, 2013 16:00
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ZeroDays posted:My climbing partner injured his hand again (don't dyno onto two finger pockets after only a year's climbing) so back to bouldering for me I guess. I'm far less motivated to go bouldering on my own, as it doesn't have the accountability wall-climbing does and I only last 20-30 mins. gently caress. Go to a gym with an auto-belay so you can be terrified all the time!
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Oct 9, 2013 00:40
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azreal posted:What's wrong with auto-belays? They take a few seconds to engage. So you're freefalling a bit before the mechanism kicks in. They take some getting used to, well, for me they did anyways.
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Oct 10, 2013 01:21
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Unoriginal Name posted:My friend called it "physical problem solving" at one point, which I've always liked. It really is the engagement of both mind and body that made me stick with it. One of my mentors calls it "physical chess", and it's definitely been a big pull for me, too. Speaking of physical chess, I did my first sport lead today. On a 5.9. 
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Oct 13, 2013 01:29
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First time out ice climbing today. IMG_3567 by WestslopeBruin, on Flickr As you can see, I am very capable and graceful.
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Feb 3, 2014 00:33
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Yeah, I discovered that. You know, after I retrieved my ice tool and mitten. 
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Feb 3, 2014 00:43
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I scored some sweet bright red Columbia capris at Good Will for $3 for sandstone climbing. No regrets.
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May 13, 2014 02:42
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Ranma posted:The only appropriate outfit for climbing is neon spandex leggings Fixed this for you.
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May 14, 2014 01:32
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Amerigoons! I am a west coast rear end in a top hat traveling to memphis this summer. I know there isn't poo poo to climb in memphis, but I may be taking a side trip to Gatlinburg and Chattanooga. Are there any not to be missed sport routes?
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May 16, 2014 00:25
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lime rind posted:
I can only give you my experience and general impressions of having had exactly one ice climbing class (but hoping to do a lot more this season). I'd say general experience with rope handling and knots is the only real similarity between rock and ice. You might look for a class through your gym or a local guiding group. I ended up going through a local meetup that hosted a discounted class through a guiding group, so that may be a resource for you, too. If nothing else - ask peeps at your gym that are hanging out on the dry tool routes.
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Aug 7, 2014 04:38
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spwrozek posted:Super fun day of climbing at Highlander Crag. Got on the following routes: That's some mighty generous bolting! Looks like neat roof problems. I'll have to check this crag out if I ever venture up north (hard to make myself do, with Shelf Road being so close to home). e: after all the runouts today I experienced at 11 Mile, I could go for some generous bolting. Just sayin'.
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Oct 12, 2014 05:49
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spwrozek posted:Picture from yesterday: This warrants a road trip! Thanks.
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Oct 13, 2014 01:09
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spwrozek posted:Anytime you want to come up to climb I have a basically empty house with a pull out couch, spare bedroom, air mattress... You don't have any real camping options near there. Cool, thanks man! Looks like I might be headed out to Penitente for this weekend. Super stoked.
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Oct 14, 2014 02:44
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Did my first follow on a multi pitch trad today. Also first 5.11 (on TR).  I decided I really like trad and want to do more of it! 
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Oct 19, 2014 02:39
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spwrozek posted:Fixed that for you but I also really like fun balancing hand meet foot slab moves. Sweet time today at Garden of the Gods. Finally did Montezuma's Tower (following). My BF wants to do it one evening, which will put me in the lead spot. It's nice, coarse, gritty sandstone, which if you know some of the routes at GoG is a nice change of pace.  It'll be a fun if a bit of a nerve-wracking lead. Stoked.
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Oct 20, 2014 03:05
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gamera009 posted:I have yet to do anything outside of eldo and BoCan.
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Oct 22, 2014 00:36
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Shelf Road report: Still too loving hot. spwrozek posted:He fell over a ledge back into the dihedral, which was really the best case scenario considering. Yeah that could have been nasty if it was the other way around.
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Oct 26, 2014 14:28
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I shredded the soles of my Miuras at Shelf Road. I'm sending them up to Boulder tomorrow.  I'm kind of shocked there aren't climbing shoe cobblers in Colorado Springs.
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Nov 3, 2014 01:04
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spwrozek posted:Sent a 5.10d outside today. Didn't get it clean but I think I could knowing the sequence at the 2 cruxes. The lower one I stupidly fell at. The upper one I just got pumped and had to have a take. So close to 5.11...Probably not till next year though as it is going to be a high of 35 the next week. If my buddy comes out to ski in December we might also head down to shelf road if the weather is nice, see about that 11. Nice send, man!  Between my shoes at the shop, the weather, and a nagging pain in my elbow that started at Shelf a few weeks ago, I've been having a bit of a break. I did go to the SoCo Dry Tool Comp last night and went for the Citizen's Cup on a whim. Got third place! There were three women competing in the CC. Not a sport I'll be diving in to, but it was a lot of fun to watch!
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Nov 9, 2014 23:25
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A six-pitch sport route? 
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Nov 10, 2014 02:31
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Endjinneer posted:
Just take it slow on long abseils. Zinging down a 200ft freehanging rap is awesome as hell, but you can also glaze your rope, which is no bueno. I would take little breaks every 50ft or so when I did a lot of canyoneering. Incidentally, I demo'd some Tenaya Tarifas a few weeks ago and will probably pick up a pair to backup my Miuras. I'm interested to hear how your Tatankas break in. Also, those pics are amazing, thanks for sharing.
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Nov 27, 2014 22:18
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jackchaos posted:some recent climbing adventures Where's this?
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Dec 3, 2014 13:21
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Thanks. Gotta head back to the land of my origins (CA) now that I climb, for sure!
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Dec 4, 2014 02:40
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Endjinneer posted:So the tatankas have stretched out maybe 3-4mm in length. I can now climb maybe 2 or 3 pitches between having to take them off but boy, do they edge well. I'm going to keep my red chilli habaneros for mountain roots and foot jams, but the tatankas are the most aggressive boot I've ever owned and I like them. Thanks for the review! Also please post lots of pictures from Tafraout for the thread, please. 
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Dec 10, 2014 03:30
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I bet he'd be waxed after pulling over two pitches. Climb with your feet, Popeye!
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Jan 3, 2015 19:47
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$16/day pass for City Rock here and $13 for Sport Climbing Center (the more venerable, cooler, and less well-traveled gym IMO) here in Colorado Springs. Outdoor climbing is free in three city parks if the weather doesn't suck, though.
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Jan 11, 2015 16:16
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Endjinneer posted:Here are some pictures from my trip over new year.  Discussion with my regular crew about trying some alpine stuff this summer. So far on the list, possibly: Longs Cables route, Ellingwood Arete, Wham Ridge, possibly Petit Grepon if we really get our poo poo together. C'mon, REI member refund. Mama needs a bunch of gear.
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Jan 27, 2015 02:09
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spwrozek posted:I climbed plastic rocks today. Fun was had. My partners were taunting me with photos from GoG today while I was trapped at work. I plastic'd yesterday, but it's just not the same.
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Jan 29, 2015 04:04
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tortilla_chip posted:Does Boreal even distribute outside the EU anymore? They sell Jokers at least at REI. Boreals were my first climbing shoes. (I hate them, though).
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Jan 30, 2015 18:26
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petrol blue posted:
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ar%C3%AAte
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Mar 11, 2015 23:48
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petrol blue posted:Huh. Didn't see that one coming. Just lay 'em back 
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Mar 12, 2015 01:44
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petrol blue posted:That sounds loving terrifying. I think a big part of learning (for me, at least) is going to be figuring out how to trust in the grip I have, and gauging my reach/grip/balance. Using hire shoes isn't helping, because I'm aware/paranoid the exact grip will change each time, etc, etc. It's terrifying the first time. Then you get the hang of it and it's the best thing ever! True story - had never taken a lead fall after two seasons of outdoor climbing until last fall. I had to go to the gym and do it on purpose to get over it. It's not a big deal once you get it out of your system.  In other news I'm super-stoked to be planning (and gearing up for) my first alpine trip this July. My partners and I decided to start on Wham Ridge. I've been cross-training like mad and it's exhausting but awesome! Hike with 40 pound packs erryday. Not super-stoked about the huge gash I got in my thumb that's keeping my off of rock currently.
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Mar 12, 2015 02:16
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Pope Hilarius posted:so wrong. never heard someone say arete in those two seasons of climbing??? Sure, have said it many times myself. Sort of like you hear hikers call cairns "karens", it seems to have drifted into its own pronunciation.
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Mar 13, 2015 20:25
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petrol blue posted:What the gently caress do people wear for climbing? http://www.suredesigntshirts.com/collections/womens-pants Caf posted:Prana Stretch Zion pants are the best pants by a long shot. Though sometimes I just wear jeans. Also this (women's variant are the Halle). Aside from the buttons, these pants are almost indestructible.
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Mar 14, 2015 23:20
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It begins. Got my barebones trad rack started. 1 set of BD nuts and Camalot C4 #1-#3. It's not much, but enough to sew up a few routes in Garden of the Gods. spwrozek posted:Went to Shelf Road for the first time today. I keep missing out on Shelf, hopefully I can get down there one more time before it gets too drat hot.
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Mar 16, 2015 16:41
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Does anyone know if Trango offers a cam rewire service?
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Mar 27, 2015 03:03
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compton rear end terry posted:
I just use regular medical tape and maybe a patch of non-stick first aid pad to cover the actual wound. Also, hydrocolloid bandages are loving amazing, but more expensive. I've been sporting a hydrocolloid on a nasty belay blister (rope drag on Montezuma's Tower is, well, kind of a drag) and the bandage makes it through all my climbs. Worth it. Also, started climbing in Evolv Cruzers and rarely whipping out my Miuras. So far I'm not comfortable enough trad leading in them, but I'm not really comfortable with trad leading, anyways. But totes did a 5.10 sport climb tonight in them. Best $24 I ever spent on shoes.
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