Quest for Mud (Special Edition)

[JC w KC redux]

Part of today's quest brought up pictures of The Clipper, the chockstone in the corridor leading to the west side caves and Don Genaro's slab.

https://www.usgs.gov/geology-and-ecology-of-national-parks/pinnacles-national-park

[Brad Young]

Those aren't very good quality photos. Gavin could do better in his sleep.

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 I vote for changing the park name to Eroded Igneous Monument

[Brad Young]

^^^

Glad sometimes that you don't get a vote.

[JC w KC redux]

Those aren't very good quality photos. Gavin could do better in his sleep.

I was cracking up when I realized it was The Clipper - of all the things they could have picked to photograph.

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 What first ascent at Pinnacles would be best associated with this quote “One giant leap for a man. A man that is kind of insane."?

[JC w KC redux]

What first ascent at Pinnacles would be best associated with this quote “One giant leap for a man. A man that is kind of insane."?

Maniac's Delight

Fungusamongus

Northern Lights

[Marco]

Northern Lights

I was so out of my element on this one I pitched it out. I cant imagine doing this one with no bolts.

[JC w KC redux]

^
I'll never forget that jump.
We'll have to talk about the experience next time we see you.
I remember after the jump and establishing the "belay" on shit gear I yelled back to Kat "KAT...DON"T FOLLOW THIS"
What poor soul followed you? clink's number was up that day.

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I was so out of my element on this one I pitched it out. I cant imagine doing this one with no bolts.

 

I'll never forget that jump.

 Noal can post the video but...

The lunatic is in my head (Hahahahahahaha! Hehehehehehehe!)
The lunatic is in my head
You raise the blade
You make the change
You rearrange me till I'm sane
You lock the door
And throw away the key
And there's someone in my head, but it's not me

[JC w KC redux]

^
Just breathe and it will be okay...

...and don't forget your bolt bag.

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Just breathe and it will be okay...

 Except that this may be airborne spread lunacy. Unless Mud and Brad had to give the other mouth to mouth, while one was unconscious of course(I can't imagine anything consensual occurring, but I am not judging regardless)

[NOAL]

Having a jump across route in your FA resume is truly a feather in the cap. 

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Having a jump across route in your FA resume is truly a feather in the cap.

 I agree but would still recommend doubling up on the wrist and ankle restraints if they are ever needed.

[JC w KC redux]

I'd say it's more like having a screw loose in your noggin'

One wheel shy of normal

[F4?]

Well there is cell service at Disco wall.
-4g I think.

We crushed it today at the upper crust!
Got in a total of 9 routes.

Did not see mudworm 🥲

[JC w KC redux]

Wishy washy weather today. No rain in the forecast but the road was partially wet on the way in and we had light sprinkles (barely more than a drizzle) for a lot of the day. Almost no sunshine - boo!

Didn't keep us from our quest though.

Made a couple new routes official and worked on a couple others. I invited Natalie to drill part of an anchor bolt and then later she drilled her first bolt from start to finish (in aiders no less) and the work quality was top notch.





 Joel drilled hanging on a hook for the first time.

[burnsbabe]

The aiders were shockingly straightforward, given that I haven't used them before. Finding the right height relative to the hole was most of the trick. Certainly not the best weather I've had in the park, but a good day none the less.

[JC w KC redux]

We muddled through another wet, chilly day yesterday.

Marco and Samir were working on a new route so Kat and I did a little exploring.
We found what we were looking for but it was all dripping wet.
I know some of the mudsters will be thinking - so?
Still really not my cup of tea.
Later in the day I couldn't leave without climbing something - so I got on Marco's new route Laura's Lane 5.8*
Dampness be damned (Damp the Tidbits and Full Steam ahead).

It worked out okay and the route was fun.

Me leading while Marco works from a hooked stance (nice job on that one Marco)





From the belay - me "Hey Marco"....Marco "What?"

[Marco]

"Hey Marco"....Marco "What?"

This is my reaction to any encounter.

I had a blast hanging out with JC & KC at the tidbits yesterday.
It was fun doing those routes. I hope to hear what other people think.

Here is a picture of JC at the top belaying KC.