Pinnacles Climbing: 30 Years and Counting

[Brad Young]

Did somebody climb Up The Buttress?

No-one to my knowledge.

Gavin and I did all of your other routes out there and "keep meaning" to get back to that one. So much stuff to do, so little time 

Are you two really sure that you want that exact route name with your names as the FA party?

[mynameismud]

I dont think we ever gave that one a name.  Needs to be red pointed and have anchor installed. I think I recall Steve saying the rating was 11b or so.  Thoughts Mr. Mud?

Yes, it would be nice to finish the other route.  When's the dead line?  Should be around those parts this sunday but no Mr. Mud.

I might be able to meet you down there Sunday.  Will update as I know more.  I am way out of shape but it would still be fun to climb.

[Brad Young]

The entire thing?

And why in God's name would someone climb less than an entire route? The concept makes no sense.

Obviously if/when I/we get to it we'll do the whole thing (big cams and all).

[mynameismud]

No-one to my knowledge.

Gavin and I did all of your other routes out there and "keep meaning" to get back to that one. So much stuff to do, so little time 

Are you two really sure that you want that exact route name with your names as the FA party?

Yes

[NOAL]

It has not been added to new route listings yet.

[Brad Young]

It has not been added to new route listings yet.

Agreed. I usually try to climb a route before I add it so that I can get the description right.

My focus has been on the East Side almost exclusively this season (only non-East Side climbing this season was when I helped Gavin finish Full Circle). Next season will be all High Peaks. Including climbing and documenting that route.

[NOAL]

Its fun.

Yes. Mr. Mud let's go on Sunday.

[Brad Young]

Its fun.

Yes. Mr. Mud let's go on Sunday.

They all are.

And occasionally I write up routes that I haven't been on. But I don't have enough info on that one to do the write-up yet.

As an example, if you guys work on Piggyback Relay Race, I've got what I think is a really good description of it, missing only the total number of lead bolts and the length (both missing for obvious reasons). Could you get me notes on both subjects when it's done please?

[NOAL]

They all are. 

I suppose so.  Each in their own special way.

[Brad Young]

I suppose so.  Each in their own special way.

Perfectly said.

[Gavin]

I thought I'd insert an opinion in here regarding the line left of Cutting The Rug, as I'm hoping to get the redpoint on that (when I can get a belayer to come out with me) and install the anchor.

I've climbed on it a few times, with and without Noal and Mud, and one aspect that stands out is that many of the holds are sharp and scraping on the fingers.

As such, and to keep with the name Cutting The Rug, I would propose Rug Burn for the name, or alternatively Rug Muncher.

Any thoughts?

[mynameismud]

Rug Burn works
especially when thinking of other routes we put up

[JC w KC redux]

one aspect that stands out is that many of the holds are sharp and scraping on the fingers.

Plus one for Rug Burn (not that I have any say in it) 

Gavin's words bring to mind;

Razor Burn

Finger Lickin' Good

[NOAL]

That sounds good Gavin.  Either name. 

[clink]

 Manscaping

[JC w KC redux]

or alternatively Rug Muncher.

Any thoughts?

Manscaping

Saw that comin' sideways from a smile away 

[Gavin]

Yeah, I think Rug Burn fits, given sustained moves on the climb (and on others, as Mud suggests).

[briham89]

or alternatively Rug Muncher

[F4?]

I am way out of shape but it would still be fun to climb.

Can you belay?

[mynameismud]

not very well, still a beginner