I also had Lava Falls on the list but didn't get to it before the raptor closures, and Brad has now filled me in on some other awesome stuff at The Stronghold out there, so probably those things?
The Balconies and Stonghold are great, many "full value" climbs there. I would say it's worthwhile getting rid of the pesky birds to be able to climb there year round.
Apparently Marco has some new toys?
But does he really have them if he hasn't posted pics?
I have lots of toys as I'm a child, hopefully I get the chance to use them and then post action pictures.
Had a great Sunday with friends on the East Side. Got on the classic local favorite test piece, Triangle Skirt. It was my friend's return to climbing after over a year break. As one would imagine, by the time he got to the first piece to clean I had already squashed his stoke and he said thats the last time he follows me anywhere in Pinns...
Fortunately a shadowy figure appeared from the top of the cliff and lowered down a rope on the 3 star 11a next to us. It was Gavin! He must have used his sixth sense to tell people were not having a great time and was there to fix the situation. We watched as he cruised up the 11 as a chill warmup for him. In no time his magic had worked and we all had toproped the great climb. We followed him to Discovery where he lead Pistol Whipped with ease and then ran laps on Verdict. He then summoned a condor and was picked up to go back home... ok maybe not the last part but if you do have the chance to climb with this mythical Pinnacles Hardman, take the opportunity, you will not regret the great day.
Also saw some bugs or something..
