Posted by squishy on Monday, August 30 @ 22:55:42 EDT (9 reads)
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Old Original 2009
Back in 2008 Requiem, Lew and I completed “old original” an alpine style route which traverses the entire 600 foot Machete Ridge, the largest rock formation in Pinnacles National Monument. We were new to multi-pitch climbing at the time and gained valuable experience during our epic adventure climb. We brought back amazing stories of dropped gear, sidewalks in the sky and rappels after dark into the caves below, I only escaped by walking miles in wet rock slippers. We had considerable interest from other members and resolved to go back and do it again, this time with the folks who missed it the 1st time around. Click "read more" below for the complete report.
Posted by squishy on Wednesday, November 26 @ 19:13:49 EST (531 reads)
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Spicer Terraces Rock Climbing 2008
Action Report by Erykmynn
Climbing at Spicer Terraces
September 9, 2008
Bear Valley, Alpine County, CA
Saturday morning, Squishy, Amber and I headed up the Ebbet's Pass Scenic Byway to one of our new favorite spots, Spicer Terraces, for a little crack climbing fun. Amber and I were especially excited since we had been sick the last week and done little to no climbing since our trip. Squishy also hadn't been out much lately since his scrambling trip on Middle Palisade (the trip report even made the Summitpost front page!). Click read more for the rest of the trip report.
New Spicer Meadow Reservoir
Posted by squishy on Wednesday, September 17 @ 16:05:50 EDT (844 reads)
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Machete Ridge traverse (Old Original) 2008
by A_requiem
The weather at Pinnacles National Monument over President's Day Weekend (Feb 16-18, 2008) was clear and dry and almost too warm in the sun; the nights were chilly, with frost in the morning and ice in the water bottles when we woke up on Sunday. Monday morning there was fog through the campsite until the sun rose over the ridge to chase it away. The climbing at Discovery Wall, the most popular climbing area at Pinnacles due to its proximity to parking and concentration of good routes with (relatively) solid rock, was a bit crowded but the local climbers were quite friendly and open with their beta. Machete Ridge was an adventure and a trial of our mountaineering skills: elusive, quiet, airy, and quick to turn dark and unforgiving. A short hike to the Overlook afforded us views of Hawkins Peak and the High Peaks, which we relished over lunch before heading home. Click Read More on the bottom for a complete and very detailed trip report.
Posted by squishy on Tuesday, March 11 @ 13:32:14 EDT (1011 reads)
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Mt St Helena Climbing 2008
by Squishy
During the winter we visited Mount St. Helena twice for some top rope rock climbing. We climbed the quarry area, site of the old Silverado mine from the 1880’s and another out of the way area called “the far side”. The 2 mile approach to the far side was short and it was a nice day to relax, climb and enjoy the great views. The quarry area was a tourist trap with passing groups stopping to check out the mine which is close to the main summit trail. Mount St. Helena becomes way too hot in the summer, but it’s a perfect place to play in the winter time.
Posted by squishy on Tuesday, March 11 @ 13:31:22 EDT (728 reads)
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Fall Rock Climbing 2007
by squishy
This fall the crew has been out climbing instead of just hiking, we are still very new to climbing but are gaining valuable experience whenever we can. A_requiem pioneered a new route near Horsetail Falls which he named "baby steps" and we also broke in a bunch of new climbing gear. We again visited the Cosumnes River Gorge, and everyone learned to rappel and belay, no nude people in sight still. The snow has begun to fall and we are preparing to take it on instead of just sitting around all winter. I compiled a picture gallery consisting of four separate climbing trips, here's a link to the gallery.
A_requiem sending a new route ("baby steps" 5.6) near Horsetail Falls in Desolation Wilderness.
Posted by squishy on Tuesday, December 18 @ 00:10:08 EST (433 reads)
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Cosumnes River Gorge 2007
Last Sunday george, scrabble, george's sister, adam, and yours truly made it to Placerville area once again to climb the granite rocks of Cosumnes River Gorge.
