Route hogging....

Post by **captain static** » Wed May 05, 2004 5:58 pm

Here is some advice from a seasoned veteran:
1. Avoid popular crags like Roadside, Military, & Left Flank.
2. Train & learn to climb better so you no longer have to compete w/gumbies for easy routes.
3. Get out for a walk and explore some of the more obscure crags.

Post by KD » Wed May 05, 2004 6:03 pm

Another option is to arrive at the crag very early and jack the routes before the others can, then reverse the situation. This could also be done in a profit situation ie. line renting to cut in on what guides are profitting by the same tactics.

Post by **pigsteak** » Wed May 05, 2004 6:03 pm

but captain, who is going to put in the bolts for me if I do that?

Post by **rhunt** » Wed May 05, 2004 6:47 pm

get to the crag early, then stick clip the first bolt of the route(warm-up) you want to do, then you'll have time to chill, shit, eat, and stretch before you're ready to climb. It's like getting your quarter on the table when you stick clip the first bolt...best way to claim a route!

Oh and go to roadside; I've been there when the parking lot was over flowing with cars and no one was on the 10/11/12's...when it's like that I like to walk over to the slabs and laugh at the 80 people all waiting to climb 8 routes...hehehe

Post by **pigsteak** » Wed May 05, 2004 7:01 pm

thanks for that bit of poser love rhunt.....

Post by **rhunt** » Wed May 05, 2004 7:14 pm

welcome piggie...just trying to give some tips for all the newbies

Post by **pianomahnn** » Wed May 05, 2004 10:29 pm

captain static wrote:Here is some advice from a seasoned veteran:
2. Train & learn to climb better so you no longer have to compete w/gumbies for easy routes.

Maybe you're all about training and working hard. I climb for the enjoyment of climbing, regardless of the grade. Working my ass off to get better isn't enjoyble. That's work. And work != fun. Climbing easy routes is relaxing and peaceful.

Once again. . .whatever.

Post by **squeezindlemmon** » Thu May 06, 2004 1:04 pm

pianomahnn wrote:I climb for the enjoyment of climbing, regardless of the grade.

Alex Lowe couldn't have said it any better:

"The best climber in the world is the one who is having the most fun."

Or something like that.....

Post by **MiaRock** » Thu May 06, 2004 1:17 pm

gee and i thought most folks climbed just so they can say they climbed at the Lode.

Post by **rhunt** » Thu May 06, 2004 1:22 pm

MiaRock wrote:gee and i thought most folks climbed just so they can say they climbed at the Lode.

Now you've got it Mia!