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Location: CA : San Diego County : El Cajon Mountain : El Cajon Mountain Quarry : Bolt Ladder (C0)
By: Dave Alden When: Mar 30, 2013 | view comment >> |
Comments: Went out to the Quarry today to pull down my fixed line, and found that some of the fixed gear had disappeared on the Bolt Ladder.
I'm glad people are trying the route, but please leave any carabiners or quick links that have been left there on the route. They're there for a reason. The route is still a project and continually sees work. That gear is there to aid in the project.
Also, the end of the fixed line was tied off to the 4th bolt so as to not be damaged or used by any hikers or childr... more >>
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Location: CA : Los Angeles County : Angeles National Forest : Mount San Antonio/ Mt. Bald... : Lightning Couloir I AI1 X, ... (AI1 Mod. Snow)
By: Dave Alden When: Feb 25, 2013 | view comment >> |
Comments: Found a lot of extremely loose rock on the Mixed Steps variation.
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Location: CA : San Bernardino Mountains : Hanna Rocks
By: Dave Alden When: Jan 30, 2013 | view comment >> |
Comments: Anyone have a more accurate GPS location for this area?
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Location: CA : Los Angeles County : Angeles National Forest : Mount San Antonio/ Mt. Bald... : South Bowl (Mod. Snow) : Photo
By: Dave Alden When: Jan 30, 2013 | view comment >> |
Comments: Did you happen to catch a glance of Thunder mtn's W ridgeline, the Lightning Couloir in particular? Heading up this weekend and curious of it's current condition?
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Location: CA : Los Angeles County : Angeles National Forest : Mount San Antonio/ Mt. Bald... : Lightning Couloir I AI1 X, ... (AI1 Mod. Snow)
By: Dave Alden When: Jan 14, 2013 | view comment >> |
Comments: Low snowpack at the top of the route made for a very interesting solo. Lots of exposed ground/rock forced me to frontpoint and even drytool when I was able to find features stable enough to pull on. The lower 3/4 of the route was extremely fun though, good snow until the final 50ft or so. Going to wait for a bit more snow before I attempt to repeat the route. Definitely an "X" safety rating in these conditions, it did look like there were possibilities to protect however in the rock on the sides... more >>
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Location: CA : High Sierra : Mt. Darwin : North Face (Steep Snow)
By: Dave Alden When: Nov 8, 2012 | view comment >> |
Comments: Any approach info?
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Location: CA : Sierra Eastside : Whitney/Lone Pine Area : Alabama Hills : Photo
By: Dave Alden When: Oct 24, 2012 | view comment >> |
Comments: Do you have any beta for finding this?
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Location: CA : Sierra Eastside : Whitney/Lone Pine Area : Alabama Hills : Photo
By: Dave Alden When: Oct 24, 2012 | view comment >> |
Comments: Do you have any beta for finding this?
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Location: CA : Sierra Eastside : Lee Vining : Photo
By: Dave Alden When: Aug 8, 2012 | view comment >> |
Comments: Where exactly is this?
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Location: International : North America : Canada : British Columbia : Columbia Mountains : ... : Valhalla Range
By: Dave Alden When: Jul 20, 2012 | view comment >> |
Comments: Thanks for posting, looks amazing!
Is the mountain you listed as "Mt Asgard" known by any other name?
I was initially confusing it with Mt Asgard (6,611') along with Mt Thor (5.495') in Auyuittuq National Park, on the Cumberland Peninsula of Baffin Island, Nunavut, Canada.
Both are magnificent peaks as well that I hope to soon add trip reports for.
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Location: CA : Yosemite National Park : Yosemite Valley : The Owl : The Owl Bypass (5.9)
By: Dave Alden When: Feb 28, 2011 | view comment >> |
Comments: Incredible views and formations of rock! Determined to send the roof one of these days.
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Location: CA : Yosemite National Park : Yosemite Valley : Middle Cathedral Rock : Direct North Buttress (DNB) (5.10b)
By: Dave Alden When: Feb 28, 2011 | view comment >> |
Comments: Had to bail off P5 due to time constraints.
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Location: CA : Yosemite National Park : Yosemite Valley : Glacier Point Apron : The Grack - Center (5.6)
By: Dave Alden When: Feb 28, 2011 | view comment >> |
Comments: Very fun route, probably would link pitches if ever climbed again. A little bit of loose rock in places. Views were incredible!
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Location: CA : Yosemite National Park : Yosemite Valley : Five and Dime Cliff : Keystone Corner (5.8)
By: Dave Alden When: Feb 28, 2011 | view comment >> |
Comments: Very fun corner and some of the cleanest granite I've ever seen. Would love to repeat anytime.
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Location: CA : Yosemite National Park : Yosemite Valley : Five and Dime Cliff : Five and Dime (5.10d)
By: Dave Alden When: Feb 28, 2011 | view comment >> |
Comments: Very fun route, but a hard lead!
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Location: CA : Yosemite National Park : Yosemite Valley : El Capitan Base Routes : Pine Line (5.7)
By: Dave Alden When: Feb 28, 2011 | view comment >> |
Comments: A classic crack climb right at the base of the Nose, fantastic!
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Location: CA : Yosemite National Park : Yosemite Valley : Camp 4 Wall : Lancelot (5.9)
By: Dave Alden When: Feb 28, 2011 | view comment >> |
Comments: A fun rouet that stretches the rope. So much loose rock though, once is enough.
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Location: CA : Yosemite National Park : Yosemite Valley : Camp 4 Wall : Secret Storm (5.10a)
By: Dave Alden When: Feb 28, 2011 | view comment >> |
Comments: Fun but A LOT of loose rock.
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Location: CA : Yosemite National Park : Yosemite Valley : Cathedral Spires : Higher Cathedral Spire : Regular Route (Higher Cathe... (5.9)
By: Dave Alden When: Feb 28, 2011 | view comment >> |
Comments: Bailed off P4 due to time and group size. Going back soon to reach the summit.
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Location: CA : Yosemite National Park : Yosemite Valley : Royal Arches : Royal Arches (5.10a/b)
By: Dave Alden When: Feb 28, 2011 | view comment >> |
Comments: 1st attempt bailed off the large ledge above P3 due to the crowds. 2nd attempt bailed off of P6 due to time and size of group. Haven't given up, gonna make it to the top one of these days.
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Location: CA : Yosemite National Park : Yosemite Valley : Manure Pile Buttress (aka R... : Nutcracker (5.8)
By: Dave Alden When: Feb 28, 2011 | view comment >> |
Comments: You would expect to find this route on a much more spectacular formation than the Manure Pile. Although, the route is spectacular with great protection.
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Location: CA : Yosemite National Park : Tuolumne Meadows : DAFF Dome : West Crack (5.9)
By: Dave Alden When: Feb 28, 2011 | view comment >> |
Comments: First 2 pitches make the route a must do in Tuolumne.
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Location: CA : Yosemite National Park : Tuolumne Meadows : Pywiak Dome : The Dike Route (5.9 R)
By: Dave Alden When: Feb 28, 2011 | view comment >> |
Comments: Nice line, right up the obvious dike on the dome. Bolts are spaced a bit far apart on the faces. Last pitch is the best.
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Location: CA : Yosemite National Park : Tuolumne Meadows : Tenaya Peak : Northwest Buttress (5.3)
By: Dave Alden When: Feb 28, 2011 | view comment >> |
Comments: Very easy climbing, great exposure and views though. Most of the route can be simulclimbed. Only 2 or 3 somewhat technical pitches near the summit.
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Location: CA : Yosemite National Park : Tuolumne Meadows : Stately Pleasure Dome : West Country (5.7)
By: Dave Alden When: Feb 28, 2011 | view comment >> |
Comments: P1 and 2 are the money pitches. Gets kinda slabby after that, but still fun.
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