Author Topic: Starr Struck (Read 33880 times)

F4? · « **Reply #40 on:** November 13, 2018, 09:15:36 PM »

Great job!!

F4? · « **Reply #41 on:** November 13, 2018, 09:17:31 PM »

I remember being told a winter acent was the thing to do way back when.

Brad Young · « **Reply #42 on:** November 13, 2018, 09:56:58 PM »

^^^

OK, enough of this thread.

I just had a fantastic three days at the other place that we all love, the last two with J.C. and K.C.

I'm pretty much into Pinnacles season now. I even talked with Jim a few minutes ago (apparently a.k.a. Gandalf in some climber's discussions) about finishing a project he started down there in 1985! Let's go Jim

Tuff Chik · « **Reply #43 on:** November 14, 2018, 08:43:33 AM »

Quote from: Brad Young on November 13, 2018, 09:56:58 PM

^^^

OK, enough of this thread.

I just had a fantastic three days at the other place that we all love, the last two with J.C. and K.C.

The last two days were fun and the weather was perfect! Should be a great season, but the Hills are calling our name for next week.

F4? · « **Reply #44 on:** November 14, 2018, 10:58:18 AM »

Pinnacles!!!

BAP · « **Reply #45 on:** October 21, 2019, 12:44:20 PM »

Chuck Carlson and I just made the third ascent on October 19, 2019.

We started the approach around 6:30 am. A mile or so from the trail head, Mono Meadow trail turned into a swamp. Since it was still dark, we both fell in before we knew it. The water was up to our calves. So we did the rest of approach with "Cold Feet".

Compare with the swamp, fighting through 200 yards of the manzanitas to reach the bottom of the climb wasn't too bad.

I started the first pitch around 11 am, we swapped leads, climbed 8 fantastic pitches in 4 hours.

Walking up to the summit, recording the ascent in the summit log, rappelling and down climbing through the gully took us 2 hours. We start to hike back around 5 pm. It turned dark again around 6:30 pm, then we got lost, had to battle through more manzanitas to get back to the Mono Meadow trail.

Then the swamp again, this time was worse, Chuck's headlamp wasn't bright enough, so he stepped in the water first. He went "Oh well, it doesn't matter now" and started walk through it. Mean while I refused to give in, chose to walk through a log to avoid the swamp, all of sudden fell face in first...I was soaked from head to toes, after this worst swamp diving, it took us sometime to navigate through the cold muddy water to find the trail again.

Luckily we only had a mile to go at that point, we hiked up hill non stop, shivering in icy cold clothes and shoes...Finally got back to the car at 10:30 pm.

The climb was absolutely 5 stars, as good as Snake Dike if not better. The swamp part was hellish for sure, but we now have stories to tell.

I will post some photos soon.

Thank you for reading the trip report.

Cheers,

Jennifer

Brad Young · « **Reply #46 on:** October 21, 2019, 02:00:48 PM »

Quote from: BAP on October 21, 2019, 12:44:20 PM

...mean while I refused to give in, chose to walk through a log to avoid the swamp, all of sudden fell face in first...

I humbly apologize for laughing out loud.

But I guess if you're tough enough to handle that swamp, some loud laughter that you probably couldn't even hear won't bother you.

(BTW, every time I've been past that swamp, it's been passible on logs - what a wet winter!)

BAP · « **Reply #47 on:** October 21, 2019, 02:34:24 PM »

Yes, I told Chuck, this unusual year made the swamp impossible to avoid.

Also, the moment I fell in, I was worried about my cell phone instead of me getting soaked. Once I fished out my cell phone and realized it is till working, I was quite relieved. What's wrong with me?

mungeclimber · « **Reply #48 on:** October 21, 2019, 02:54:03 PM »

LOL, oh no!

Looking forward to pics.

Sounds like something I should climb.

F4?

JC w KC redux · « **Reply #49 on:** October 21, 2019, 02:54:56 PM »

Quote from: BAP on October 21, 2019, 02:34:24 PM

Also, the moment I fell in, I was worried about my cell phone instead of me getting soaked. Once I fished out my cell phone and realized it is till working, I was quite relieved. What's wrong with me?

Did you want that in list or spreadsheet format?

Brad Young · « **Reply #50 on:** October 21, 2019, 02:57:43 PM »

Quote from: JC w KC redux on October 21, 2019, 02:54:56 PM

Did you want that in list or spreadsheet format?

^^^

Oh you are such a turd.

And now I'm laughing again.

BAP · « **Reply #51 on:** October 21, 2019, 03:01:19 PM »

Quote from: JC w KC redux on October 21, 2019, 02:54:56 PM

Did you want that in list or spreadsheet format?

briham89 · « **Reply #52 on:** October 21, 2019, 03:14:57 PM »

Quote

I humbly apologize for laughing out loud.

Same

Sounds like a full value day

JC w KC redux · « **Reply #53 on:** October 21, 2019, 03:49:10 PM »

Quote from: BAP on October 21, 2019, 03:01:19 PM

I prefer mine in a spreadsheet

Mr Mud got me good about my OCD tendencies at PCAD (I needed some burn cream)

BAP · « **Reply #54 on:** October 22, 2019, 07:22:27 PM »

Crossing the creek on the way in:

ET and I:

BAP · « **Reply #55 on:** October 22, 2019, 07:36:23 PM »

Running to Starr Struck:

First move:

First placement:

BAP · « **Reply #56 on:** October 22, 2019, 07:52:42 PM »

At top of the pitch 1:

Belaying Chuck on pitch 2:

Pitch 4 (As you can see, Chuck skipped the fourth bolt, what a bad ass!):

BAP · « **Reply #57 on:** October 22, 2019, 08:04:53 PM »

Sorting gear at top of the pitch 8:

Summit Log:

Third Rappel, Can you see the hiker on the other dome?

Brad Young · « **Reply #58 on:** October 22, 2019, 08:22:41 PM »

Nice shots!

It makes me want to go climb the thing

Although I don't think I'd skip any bolts.

BAP · « **Reply #59 on:** October 22, 2019, 08:28:36 PM »

Two more:
Marching to the climb:

The war between me and manzanitas:

All photos were taken by Chuck Carlson, Thank you Chuck!

News:

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