One of the most fun routes you'll do anywhere, and I've done it several times. Great memories of An "interesting" approach. Not really difficult, but kind of long and serpentine. At least the first time. Waiting in line while another party started on the route, then passing them as they looked around for the start of the second pitch. Another time, watching & listening as another party, clearly off route, cursed, "What the **ck! This isn't a 5.6!" Getting caught in a sudden snow squall so intense that we couldn't see the top of the next pitch, so we rapped off. Couldn't see the bottom of the rap, either, but as I'd done the route previously, we got off pretty easily. Coming down after a full day of climbing and finding that some critter had eaten a hole in the top pack compartment-where we'd left the snacks for the hike out, of course. 🤣 And that wonderful last pitch, worth the price of admission by itself. A great crack, well protected, then about 20 feet of 5.6 friction. With 1 bolt. Not difficult, but it does demand your attention. [edit] Nice showing the raps. I think a couple more stations might have been added in the decade since I last did this. My recollection is that we needed 2 at least 50 M ropes to get off; of course, I didn't have a 70 along at the time, just 2 8.8 x 60's, so I can't say for sure. I also love the fact that more of these moderates (I guess "easy" by current standards) are being posted. You can always find the 12's & up; there used to be a lot fewer 9's & down. I've been doing this so long that when I started, there were almost no climbs harder than 5.10. As far as a "rest day" climb, I don't consider 5 pitches exactly a rest, even if it is easy by today's standards. Of course, I'm an old f*rt. I did the route for the first time in my middle 50's and the last, most recent time at 70 with my wife, who's in her 60's. "A fun time was had by all."
Thanks for checking out the vid and giving us a small insight into how things were back in the day. Inspiring to see you still getting out and getting after it!
@@GnarSauce Thanks for the kudos. I'm 80, will be going on yet another climbing trip this autumn. My hero is Fritz Wiessner, whom I saw climbing Horsemen in the Gunks. At 83.
Awesome video and climb! I love simul rapping! Might consider tethering yourself to your partner for those raps for a backup, just in case something goes wrong.
Here is a link to a video of our van that's on my page: ruclips.net/video/GLTGpWjF-Pg/видео.htmlsi=dhLkjyQgbnCIrKHO The van costs $68,000 (with 5,000 miles on it) all built out. We have made some more modifications, but mostly just needs oil changes, clear the water tank in winter, and tire care. After having it for a few years we had to have some battery and wiring work done. Overall, the van has been great to us!
One of the most fun routes you'll do anywhere, and I've done it several times. Great memories of
An "interesting" approach. Not really difficult, but kind of long and serpentine. At least the first time.
Waiting in line while another party started on the route, then passing them as they looked around for the start of the second pitch.
Another time, watching & listening as another party, clearly off route, cursed, "What the **ck! This isn't a 5.6!"
Getting caught in a sudden snow squall so intense that we couldn't see the top of the next pitch, so we rapped off. Couldn't see the bottom of the rap, either, but as I'd done the route previously, we got off pretty easily.
Coming down after a full day of climbing and finding that some critter had eaten a hole in the top pack compartment-where we'd left the snacks for the hike out, of course. 🤣
And that wonderful last pitch, worth the price of admission by itself. A great crack, well protected, then about 20 feet of 5.6 friction. With 1 bolt. Not difficult, but it does demand your attention.
[edit] Nice showing the raps. I think a couple more stations might have been added in the decade since I last did this. My recollection is that we needed 2 at least 50 M ropes to get off; of course, I didn't have a 70 along at the time, just 2 8.8 x 60's, so I can't say for sure. I also love the fact that more of these moderates (I guess "easy" by current standards) are being posted. You can always find the 12's & up; there used to be a lot fewer 9's & down. I've been doing this so long that when I started, there were almost no climbs harder than 5.10.
As far as a "rest day" climb, I don't consider 5 pitches exactly a rest, even if it is easy by today's standards. Of course, I'm an old f*rt. I did the route for the first time in my middle 50's and the last, most recent time at 70 with my wife, who's in her 60's. "A fun time was had by all."
Thanks for checking out the vid and giving us a small insight into how things were back in the day. Inspiring to see you still getting out and getting after it!
@@GnarSauce Thanks for the kudos. I'm 80, will be going on yet another climbing trip this autumn. My hero is Fritz Wiessner, whom I saw climbing Horsemen in the Gunks. At 83.
@@progressivefrog3681that’s badass!!
Thanks for the rap at the end.
That first stop was the nicest belay ledge I have ever seen.
Awesome video! This looks like such a fun route!
Thanks! Such a good climb, highly recommend for a rest day or for a beginner multi pitch day.
Great video
Thanks for checking it out! Glad you enjoyed
Awesome video and climb! I love simul rapping! Might consider tethering yourself to your partner for those raps for a backup, just in case something goes wrong.
Thanks for checking out the video!
Nice one guys! Epic!
Can you talk about your van? How much it costs, maintenance, etc
Here is a link to a video of our van that's on my page: ruclips.net/video/GLTGpWjF-Pg/видео.htmlsi=dhLkjyQgbnCIrKHO
The van costs $68,000 (with 5,000 miles on it) all built out. We have made some more modifications, but mostly just needs oil changes, clear the water tank in winter, and tire care. After having it for a few years we had to have some battery and wiring work done. Overall, the van has been great to us!
Does the MP rating of grade II sound about right?
Great climb!!
Jk, I saw your description of car to car 4hrs
What pants is the female wearing?
She’s wearing the Prana Halle Straight Pant. Thanks for checking it out!