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by rkowen01
Thu Mar 25, 2004 4:51 am
Forum: Climbing Community
Topic: Need help finding good scenic area away from the crowds
Replies: 8
Views: 4015

Need help finding good scenic area away from the crowds

I am planning to go camping at the gorge this weekend and was trying to find a place on the that would provide a nice scenic view for myself and a lady friend, but is also far enough off the beaten path to be uncrowded. I don't mind hiking and have heard that Indian Staircase is nice. I would apprec...
by rkowen01
Sun Oct 26, 2003 5:29 pm
Forum: Climbing Community
Topic: Southern Region gates
Replies: 1
Views: 1815

Southern Region gates

My friend and I tried to go climbing at The Arena yesterday and discovered that there are now gates blocking the access roads to the climbing areas. Is this area now off limits? How long will the gates be there?
by rkowen01
Sun Sep 14, 2003 9:23 pm
Forum: Sport
Topic: It's a Wonderful Life @ Pistol Ridge
Replies: 20
Views: 10347

It's a Wonderful Life @ Pistol Ridge

Can anyone explain this route to me? From the ground, the route appears to go up to a ledge and then continue to the top where I can see a set of anchors. Is this a two-pitch route or do you climb all the way to the top set of anchors? This would appear to produce a lot of rope drag. Please clarify.