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Here's a could-of, almost horror story. Many years ago I was in a comp out west leading with a brand new shiny rope. Half-way up the route, and getting pumped, I went to clip above my head and the rope slipped out of my fingers and the loop of rope dropped onto my head and around my neck. Visions of...

Being a Californian stuck in Ohio I am jealous. Have fun...the waterfalls will be at full force!

Climb into the light Carrie Ann!!!!!!!

Being from California I will state my bias right up front. The Sierras are the place to go if you want alpine in early/mid summer. Whitney portal area opens you to lots of options, the Palisades are amazing, etc. too many cool routes to mention. There is a catch this year...Cali is having a near rec...

What about being high, high on a route?

As of two days from next Tuesday:

Buddha Hole
Fuzzy
Wild Gift
Thirsting Skull
Nicorette
Infectious
Whipstocking
Breakfast Burrito
8-Ball
Orange Juice

Closest bouldering to Carmel of note is Castle Rock State Park off Highway 9 near Santa Cruz (a little north of Carmel/Monterey). It's smooth Fontainbleau-looking rock and was one of Sharma's old stomping grounds. I know there are lots of tough problems, I can't remember how many moderates. There is...

wow, kinda scary knowing jeff has a good people test, I dont remember taking it! I will probably be up for going next week, Tues or Wed. Maybe even this weekend because its gonna rain at the red.

hey Yasmeen I know you, this is Karsten, Bennie and Tracey's bro-in-law.
No I wasn't there last night, went to CT. I didn't want to chance showing up to RQ and not finding partners. I am psyched to climb routes so what nights/times are you folks there?

Hey Cincy climbers, I am looking for a Rockquest partner on Tuesday or Wednesday nights. Been climbing at CT but I need to work on my endurance. Anybody out there?