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Lake Tahoe Alpine Virgin...in Need of a Mentor/Partner/Father Figure

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Jared Moore · · Truckee, CA · Joined Aug 2013 · Points: 130

Just kidding, but seriously...

I have been climbing for about 7 years now (mostly sport, but have been leading trad for about a year), and the next progression for me is getting into the high Sierra and doing some alpine routes. Unfortunately, I don't have any friends that are doing this at the moment. I can lead 5.9 on gear (although it seems 5.9 trad routes really kick my ass) and lead 5.11 on bolts.

To the point...I would be forever in debt to some person that would take me up some longer alpine routes. I have done some shorter multipitch routes, but no real peaks in the mountains. And that is my goal, to bag some peaks after some bigger walls. I work Wed - Fri on the west/north shore of Tahoe, so let me know what's up. I like to take long walks on the beach when not sending. Just kidding, but seriously bro, get a hold of me.

Jared Moore · · Truckee, CA · Joined Aug 2013 · Points: 130

Anyone??? Beers will definitely be in order. I also mend a mean pair of pants.

FrankPS · · Atascadero, CA · Joined Nov 2009 · Points: 276

Jared,

Humorous post. Hope you find a partner. I hereby "bump" your thread.

Jared Moore · · Truckee, CA · Joined Aug 2013 · Points: 130

C'mon people...I need you, to help get me into the tall stuff. I'm a cool guy, I think. I'm honest. I won't steal your shit. I might motivate you. I will DEF make you laugh. *Drugs Reference Edit* -- I will share some of my 'medicine' with you, but ONLY after we have sent. I will help pay for gas. I have to start somewhere. C'mon, you know you wanna pop my cherry.

Bob Relish · · Hot Dog, USA · Joined Aug 2013 · Points: 20

So the way i personally see it, you're willing to trade drugs for climbing. Not ok. Also there is a big difference between smoking weed while sport climbing vs while alpine climbing, that could be a potential reason one wouldn't be interested, As I.

I also find this humorous and wish you the best of luck with finding a suitable partner.

Maybe just phrase it different?

slk · · Reno, NV · Joined Jan 2011 · Points: 130

Dang, you just blew it with Matias, man.
Better luck next time. ;)

Jared Moore · · Truckee, CA · Joined Aug 2013 · Points: 130

haha....yeah, that's true! at least he was nice and constructive with his comments.

slk · · Reno, NV · Joined Jan 2011 · Points: 130

Just like a good father figure...

Martin Potter · · Grass Valley, CA · Joined Jul 2015 · Points: 0

Hi Jared,
I'm neither an alpine master nor a father figure but I am trying to climb today in Tahoe. It's too late to bag any peaks today, but are you interested in some low key cragging or perhaps the Leap?

I have a double rack, a 70m, and a six pack. I only lead 5.8 on gear but ill follow whatever.

414-241-0615

Jared Moore · · Truckee, CA · Joined Aug 2013 · Points: 130
MPotter wrote:Hi Jared, I'm neither an alpine master nor a father figure but I am trying to climb today in Tahoe. It's too late to bag any peaks today, but are you interested in some low key cragging or perhaps the Leap? I have a double rack, a 70m, and a six pack. I only lead 5.8 on gear but ill follow whatever. 414-241-0615
Hey Matt, thanks for the offer! Def. would like to go climbing today, but don't have the car today and have a long list of things to take care of. I was down for a short half day, but not sure if it could work out. I will keep you in mind for sure for future climbing, though. Where are you at on the Lake, and what are you doing next weekend?
Martin Potter · · Grass Valley, CA · Joined Jul 2015 · Points: 0

I'm in sac but ive got wheels. I have off tomorrow, wed, but weekends aren't best for me as I'm usually climbing with my girl.
Call/ text if you get all your shit done and want to climb something tomorrow.

-Martin

Jared Moore · · Truckee, CA · Joined Aug 2013 · Points: 130
MPotter wrote:I'm in sac but ive got wheels. I have off tomorrow, wed, but weekends aren't best for me as I'm usually climbing with my girl. Call/ text if you get all your shit done and want to climb something tomorrow. -Martin
I work tomorrow through Friday. I will keep in touch. Have a good one!
Matt..C · · South Lake Tahoe, CA · Joined Apr 2011 · Points: 20

I have tuesday and wednesdays off if you ever want to get out and climb.

Brad L. · · South Lake tahoe, ca · Joined Nov 2012 · Points: 5

Hi jared, I'm always down to meet and Climb with new partners. I live in south lake , work in truckee tue wed thur. I've been climbing 7 years or so, done a fair amount of alpine. Hit me up bleavers2665@gmail.com thanks brad.

Jose Mario Borda Mora · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Apr 2015 · Points: 0

Hi Jared! I'm just came to live to South Lake Tahoe from Mexico. I have done lots of multi-pitch sport climbing down in El Potrero Chico. Would love to start to get a little bit of this mountains.
I'm actually at the same situation as you, I don't have any partners to climb, but I'm very motivated to start playing in this mountains. I climb in the same range as you, but never have done trad in the past.
Will love to go climb with you, sadly I'm at the same level as you and I don't think you will learn from me hahaha. Text me or call me if you have plans for the weekend (530)206-6715

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

Northern California
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