Climbed Stewarts Ledge with Garth

Thursday March 22cd 2012

Climbed Stewarts Ledge with Garth...

Hiked in and missed the trail somehow, must have been the three cute girls walking by.
Found another trail that took us to the top of the ledge.
We took a gully down to the main trail and headed up.

Reaching the main climbing area, I heard "Hey Crane Mountain is on the other side of the lake!"
It was Doc and Tom.
I told them about some of the fantastic new routes on Crane, we should see them out there soon.

Garth and I climbed The Entertainer and the one to the left.
I started out poorly but warmed up and did well.
Garth lead Valium, I followed.
I did not make it up this time.

Mosquitoes were out already!
Tons of frogs too...
It was dark by 7:30 and we headed out.

Worked on The Gray Area with Ryan.

Wednesday March 21st 2012

Worked on The Gray Area with Ryan.

Still wet and snow.
Started cleanup, much to do...



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Jay's Climbing Event on Crane Mountain...

Saturday-Sunday March 17-18 2012

Jay's Climbing Event on Crane Mountain...

The first Rock Climbing event of 2012.
11 people 2 dogs about 10 routes climbed.

Cheryl, Mammut, and I managed to haul in a ton of gear and camp in early March!
Stars were awesome Venus was huge with Jupiter close.
Got windy and cool, but was fun.

I climbed:
-Measles (cheated on Cat Scratch as it was still damp)
-Recuperation Boulevard x2
-Lead Stairway To Heaven
-Started cleaning Top of the Measels Wall.

No falls, felt strong even after hauling in Way too much gear.

Came out beat up and tired on Sunday, great weekend.

Went to Nameless Knob with Jay Harrison.

Thursday March 15th 2012

Went to Nameless Knob with Jay Harrison.

I took a half day off from work and headed home in the rain.
I grabbed Mammut and my gear then met Jay at Stewarts...Still raining.
It looked like a bust, we didn't even bring pro.
Still, we were determined to at least get out there.
During the 30 minute approach, the rain stopped and things began to clear.
We hiked around the bottom and went up to the upper cliff.
The sun came out, the rock dried a bit and Jay lead a new route, improvising, without gear.
I followed, it was short, but great.
The rock is incredibly grippy and magic holds abound.
The view was spectacular and the sun still shining through the one hole in the clouds made just for us.
Mammut met us on top.

We rigged an ancor and Top Roped some more route which were also awesome.
I would put the ratings around 5.4 and 5.6.
Extremely fun stuff...

The weather was holding though we heard some thunder in the distance.
We decided to climb one of the routes on the lower cliff.
Jay knocked of some loose dangerous rock then sent me up.

It was a bit slippery, but I moved up.
I entered a large right rising crack and pulled on some large loose rock, which is no longer there...
Standing on the crack made for some awkward balance moves.
In reflection I should have kept the crack above me and traversed right.
I was 2 inches from the next good hand hold and fell.
Jay caught me, I rested and tried again.
This time I found an awesome right big toe hold and (with Jays help) finished the climb.
I figure the route was about 5.9 with the dirt, loose rock, and moisture, but should be a nice 5.8 when cleaned.

Jay climbed then came down just as the thunderstorms came closer and our hole in the clouds closed.
We packed up and headed out fast, Mammut leading the way...

Went to the Palace Theater - Celtic Women with my Mom.

Wednesday March 14th...

Went to the Palace Theater - Celtic Women with my Mom.

What a beautiful concert.
The Palace is a beautiful venue.
The women were beautiful.
The vocals were incredible.
The violinist was great.
I will see them again!