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by taurusclimber
Sat Jun 27, 2015 7:37 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Black Diamond 50 Caliber pack for sale
Replies: 0
Views: 1153

Black Diamond 50 Caliber pack for sale

100$ Almost brand new, used once. I'm selling it because I can't return it (waited too long) and it doesn't fit me. It's in perfect condition, minus a little mark on the logo. I ordered it from backcountry and sized it wrong. This pack is huge. The main compartment holds my rope in a rope bag, 13 qu...
by taurusclimber
Thu Jun 12, 2014 2:04 am
Forum: Hooking Up
Topic: Weekday partner, June 15-21st
Replies: 0
Views: 969

Weekday partner, June 15-21st

To clarify, I won't be there for the entire time. However, I put the entire week so that I could have a range, because I have the entire week, and if I find someone on this site, can plan days around that. So, I want to spend a few days in the gorge next week. Anyone available to climb? I'm at the h...
by taurusclimber
Wed Mar 14, 2012 5:26 am
Forum: More climbing!
Topic: Dumb things climbers have said
Replies: 62
Views: 36846

Re: Dumb things climbers have said

(guy giving advice to his friend about to start a climb) - "Move your foot up a little bit. It's amazing how much difference 6 inches makes."
(girl on the wall) - "6 inches is all I need!"
(me) - *hearty laugh*; girl glares at me..
by taurusclimber
Mon Mar 12, 2012 4:13 pm
Forum: Climbing Community
Topic: Loose bolt/hanger on Commencement, Eastern Sky Bridge
Replies: 14
Views: 4524

Re: Loose bolt/hanger on Commencement, Eastern Sky Bridge

Ha! I got on it thinking it was 11a from looking in the guidebook. "Damn, this is a hard 11a!"
by taurusclimber
Mon Mar 12, 2012 3:57 pm
Forum: Climbing Community
Topic: Loose bolt/hanger on Commencement, Eastern Sky Bridge
Replies: 14
Views: 4524

Re: Loose bolt/hanger on Commencement, Eastern Sky Bridge

No problem. There lies the problem with the internet: text doesn't communicate tone of voice. Anyway, thanks for the details. And yes, it is an awesome crag. That was my first time on commencement and I thought it was a great route.
by taurusclimber
Mon Mar 12, 2012 3:39 pm
Forum: Climbing Community
Topic: Loose bolt/hanger on Commencement, Eastern Sky Bridge
Replies: 14
Views: 4524

Re: Loose bolt/hanger on Commencement, Eastern Sky Bridge

I do have a wrench and will be keeping it in my pack now.
by taurusclimber
Mon Mar 12, 2012 3:33 pm
Forum: Climbing Community
Topic: Loose bolt/hanger on Commencement, Eastern Sky Bridge
Replies: 14
Views: 4524

Re: Loose bolt/hanger on Commencement, Eastern Sky Bridge

Thanks for the wonderful input and informing me that tightening a bolt isn't rocket "surgery". I don't live in the gorge, didn't have a wrench on me, and I won't be there for a few weeks. That's why I posted.
by taurusclimber
Mon Mar 12, 2012 4:23 am
Forum: Climbing Community
Topic: Loose bolt/hanger on Commencement, Eastern Sky Bridge
Replies: 14
Views: 4524

Loose bolt/hanger on Commencement, Eastern Sky Bridge

As the title says, the bolt hanger is loose on the 9th bolt of Commencement at Eastern Sky Bridge. I don't know if that means the bolt is loosening or if the nut just needs to be tightened for the hanger, but either way, here's the heads up.