Templed Horizons - Grand Canyon Climbing

March 5th and 6th at the Museum of Northern Arizona

Once in a lifetime chance to hear from folks who know the place unlike anyone else. You'll hear from climbers you may have never heard of but who substantial credentials.

An added bonus, Tooth Rock ascents. Rarely seen images and even more rare, info from the FAs.

It ain't sport climbing but it is about as sporty as it gets.

Supposedly this is Steve Grossman's last Granitica Festival in Arizona for sometime. Granite Mountain, The Stronghold, Baboquivari and now The Grand Canyon. These events are not to be missed if you have any interest in the history of climbing.

Thread on the taco had a speakers list last I looked.

Bought my tickets the day they went on sale. Looking extremely forward to it.

WAIT! Ive got granitica penciled in for the 16th! Are ther two events or just the 5-6? Thanks.
Steve

Just the 5th and 6th. Also, this may have changed, but it's limited to 150,so you might want to get your tickets early.

Thanks Paul! Tickets are still for sale through Flagstaff Climbing Center. You can purchase online here: clients.mindbodyonline.com/…

Tickets have sold quickly but there are still some up for grabs! There will also be a post presentation 'party' at Flagstaff Climbing Center after Saturdays presentations! This is where the beer will flow....

As a bonus there is also going to be a Steve Bartlett slideshow prior to the Granitica Festival. This we be on Friday March 4th at Main St. Boulders. This is a free slideshow event! Info Here: facebook.com/events/9620674…

See all you dirt-humpers there!
Jeff

I'll see ya'll there!

J. Snyder wrote:As a bonus there is also going to be a Steve Bartlett slideshow prior to the Granitica Festival. This we be on Friday March 4th at Main St. Boulders. This is a free slideshow event! Info Here: facebook.com/events/9620674…

Thanks for mentioning Crusher's show. Spaced that out.
2:1, can't be beat.

Steve wrote the book:
Desert Towers Book

I'm hoping he'll have copies at his presentation.

mcarizona wrote:WAIT! Ive got granitica penciled in for the 16th! Are ther two events or just the 5-6? Thanks. Steve

I think Steve G. initally was looking at the 15/16 so the early word was that.

But like the rat said, 5th and 6th for sure!

Hey, if anyone has any pics of the climbing on Pegasus...
Especially 1st and 3rd pitches. I could sure use them.
2nd pitch I'll also take but I have a few that will basically cover it.
Looking down the 2nd would be nice...

BUMP. Bonus info from Steve on the timeline of events. One not to miss! There will also be a post spray gathering at Flagstaff Climbing Center. Beverages will be available. Begins after the final presentation on Saturday. A great opportunity to continue the psyche!

Don't Miss the Grandest Climbing Show on Earth!

The Templed Horizon Program:

Saturday, March 5, 10am to 6pm

Introduction and acknowledgements
Interactive Geology Notes by Glenn Rink
Ten Thousand Years of Grand Canyon Climbing by Tom Martin

Zoroaster Temple- FA by Rick Tidrick and Dave Ganci, Sept 1958
South Face by Dave Ganci, George Bain and John Annerino 1980(?)

Mount Sinyala- FA by Mike Sherrick, Bill Amborn, Don Myers and Jim Wilkerson 1958
Second ascent by Dave Ganci and Jerry Robertson, 1964(?)

The Book of Genesis- FA by Pat Littlejohn and John Mothersele, November 1976

One hour lunch break 1:30-2:30pm

Angels Gate-FA SW Arete by Chuck Graf and Dave Ganci, April 1972
Remaining summits by Glenn Rink, Mike Lake and John Mattson, 1980

Various summits- Ken Walters and Robert Packard

Marble Tower- FA by Scott Baxter and Ross Hardwick, 1976(?)
Isis Temple-FA by Alan Doty, 1971
Wallace Butte-East face by Alan Doty, May 1972
Hancock Butte-West face by Alan Doty, October 1976
Thor Temple-Southwest face by Alan Doty, May 1977

Buddha Temple- Northwest Arete by Bruce Grubbs, Chauncey Parker and Mark Brown, 1973 FFA by George Bain and Joe Sharber, 1979

Sunday March 6 10am- 6 pm

Introduction to NACHA
The age of the Grand Canyon research notes by Karl Karlstrom

Horus Temple-Southside east face by Jim Haggart and Scott Kronberg, Jan 1977
Tower of Ra- by Jim haggart, Art Christiansen and Barbara Zinn, June 1977
Tower of Set- Jim Haggart and Bruce Grubbs, Nov 1977
Temple Butte/Awatubi Crest/Chuar Butte- by Jim Haggart and Bruce Grubbs Jan 1978
Kwagunt Butte- Sunflower route, Dennis Abbink, Jim Haggart, Bruce Grubbs and Larry Treiber,March 1979

Scylla Butte- FA by Jim Kirschvink and Jim Ohlman, March 1978
Dana Butte- North Col Buttress by Jim Ohlman, Jim Kirschvink, (?) Bucchelo, Ken Walters and (?) Martini, May 1978
Hutton Butte- North face by Jim Kirschvink, Jim Ohlman and (?) Smith, March 1981

Mount Hayden-FA by George Bain, Joe Sharber and Abra Watkins, 1977
Pegasus by Paul Davidson and Jim Haisley, 1982

The Dome- FA by George Bain and Glenn Rink, 1980
Excaliber- FA by George Bain and Glenn Rink, June 1981

One hour Lunch Break 1:30-2:30 pm

Grapevine Buttress- FA by Pete Gibbs, Bego Gerhart and Eric Eliason 1970s
Monument Creek Pinnacle- FA by Gregs, Herbert and Trevithick Nov 1972

Comanche Point Pinnacle- FA by Bruce Grubbs and Larry Treiber
Comanche Point via Comanche Ridge- FA full route by John Harlin, Anne Arrans (UK), Roger Payne (UK) and Nikolai Petkov (BUL), 2003. Second ascent by Andrew Frost and Cullen Kirk alternate ridge Andrew Frost and Zach Harrison
Zoroaster Temple- Screaming Sky Crack by Carl Tobin and Eric Meudt August 1994 with Bill Hatcher also presenting

Tooth Rock (Vermilion Cliffs)- FA by George Bain and Spencer McIntyre, 1977
Tooth Rock- FFA by Albert Newman

Vermilion Cliffs Climbing by Albert Newman

The presentation by 'Crusher' tonight was superb. Got to meet quite a few of my childhood heros. Can't wait for the rest of the weekend.

Desert Rat I'm glad you had a great time last night, thanks for coming out!! I agree, very special meeting the faces behind the names of our desert heros.

Reminder that Graniticata begins shortly here at The Museum of Northern Arizona. Tickets are now $20 cash at the door. Ganci, Hatcher, Tidrick, Grossman, Bain, Karlstrom, Newman, Opland... The list runs deep! If you can be in Northern Arizona this weekend stop by. Once in a lifetime opportunity to hear spray!

Today's presentations were simply amazing.

Really inspiring!

Final days of Templed Horizons begins this morning at 10am at The Museum of Northern Arizona. Final presentations will certainly be inspiring. This could possibly be some of the last times we get to have our heroes in one room spraying about the GC. The finest climbers of the last 60 years on some of the finest choss.

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you to all that have contributed to the history of GC climbing and made this event happen!!

Ha! Sorry Greg.. what I meant is Ohlman. Excellent spray fest for sure!

Thanks, Steve, Mimi & Jeff.

Really inspiring!

I really only brought beer to the party. Real work was those guys. I suppose Ill take credit for hangovers for Sundays presentations.

J. Snyder wrote:I'll take credit for hangovers for Sundays presentations.

LMAO.... I thought it was just lack of sleep....

This was awesome fun. All the Granitica's have been this way but this was something special. Guess you have to hump the ditch to truly understand but wow!