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Thread: Climbing Stoke
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08-10-2017, 01:07 AM #301
Actually it only gets worse. When my limit was 5.12 b/c and I had given 4 burns, I could not do a 5.11c/d as a fun last route of the day. When I started doing 5.13c/d I could do a 5.12d as last route of the day to chill out.
In bouldering it's even worse. V4 and v5 feel pretty much similar but the difference between v9 and v10 is a whole dimension. And I my v14 buddy tells me it only gets worse the higher you go. He can do v13 in a few sessions but needs months for a single v14 that suits him.
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08-10-2017, 09:52 AM #302
I climb with a guy that started at 40. He's now 53 and taking down 12+ on trips to Rifle, the Red, Potrero Chico, Vinales, and BC. I don't think he has ever found things to be easy either, but he trains hard and continues to inch toward 5.13. Make the time to get better and not excuses, I guess. Certainly a lesson I should learn if I ever want to get off my v6 plateau.
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08-10-2017, 10:52 AM #303
It sucks getting old. It is still possible to do things at a high level, it just takes more time, dedication and commitment, none of which I have. I am content at climbing at a lower level and just enjoy being out for a day moving on the rock. I no longer need to prove anything and leave the posturing and chest thumping to the young bucks.
I would rather ski, run, climb, cycle, et al at a moderate level then to spend all my time trying to do any one of them at a high level.
Keep getting out there F and enjoy the hell out of it, especially with the kids. I just did the Venusian Blind on Temple Crag and had a blast. It was the longest sustained climb I have done. It's only 5.7, but it takes most of the day and is some really nice rock. I felt pretty good, even for an old man. Pics to follow.
I agree it is a constitutional right for Americans to be assholes...its just too bad that so many take the opportunity...iscariot
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08-24-2017, 02:15 PM #304
D- Please post a TR on Venusian Blind! That (and a slew of other things) are on my list.
Anyhow, I'm not super motivated to climb hard grades. I just want to get to the point where I'll be comfortable and confident on the moderate trad/alpine stuff.
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08-26-2017, 12:50 PM #305
Just a few cell phone pics from the last 4 months or so:
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08-28-2017, 07:37 AM #306Registered User
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nice!
can you tell us the name of the routes? I'm just curious!
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08-28-2017, 08:03 AM #307
Had a great time at this little pumpy sport crag on my way back from remote Quebec. Shade, river, and 6-8 bolt bliss of jug haul hero overhanging 5.10s. Closest thing I've ever seen to a gym outside, fun place.j'ai des grands instants de lucididididididididi
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08-28-2017, 08:05 AM #308
Yellow spur in Eldo and the South face of Washington column.
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08-28-2017, 08:37 AM #309Registered User
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thank you! Great stuff!
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08-28-2017, 10:29 AM #310
First trad leads yesterday on Donner Summit. The approach was terrible.
Notes: I now understand the need to double up on C4s. Also, I realize it's not fashionable, but I really like tricams (pink and red). They seem easier to place and more confidence inspiring than nuts.
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08-28-2017, 10:36 AM #311
Smaller tricams (pink and red) will never leave my rack
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08-28-2017, 06:24 PM #312
I can't post the couple of pics I took because this forum's attachment features sucks sweaty donkey balls, and Photobucket sucks even worse.
Someday I will get around to joining a new photo hosting site. Sorry!
Venusian Blind was pretty fun...long but a lot of fun, clean climbing. We had to bail on the last pitch due to weather. Summit arete and lightening are not a good combinations
I agree it is a constitutional right for Americans to be assholes...its just too bad that so many take the opportunity...iscariot
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08-29-2017, 06:44 AM #313Registered User
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08-29-2017, 03:51 PM #314
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08-29-2017, 06:24 PM #315
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08-29-2017, 08:34 PM #316
Sounds like you guys are set for the gunks.
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09-03-2017, 10:37 AM #317
These two boulders are parked next to my Airbnb on a new dirt road north of montreal. I tried to put up a route on the left arrête but chickened out without a partner or pad. Certainly potential on all sides with routes of almost 20'.j'ai des grands instants de lucididididididididi
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09-07-2017, 08:39 AM #318
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09-12-2017, 11:40 AM #321pura vida
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Not sure if this technically counts as "climbing" but it was kind of my intro to it. Never climbed, know almost 0 about it but decided that I'm going to learn it this fall. Still need to pick up some shoes and my buddy is gonna give me a harness. If anyone around SLC wants to get out let me know.
South ridge of Superior dawn patrol. Such a nice way to start the day.
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09-12-2017, 12:01 PM #322
5th class scrambling definitely counts and the south ridge of Superior is always good stoke.
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09-12-2017, 12:02 PM #323
I'd say if you can fall and die, it's climbing. Looks nice up there.
And Bronco, good job on Mt. Challenger!
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09-13-2017, 07:35 AM #324
Few from the past few days of work.
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More stoke, less shit.
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^^Your job must suck.
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