Author Topic: Useful Information and Links for Pinnacle NM (Read 88660 times)

clink · « **Reply #20 on:** March 09, 2015, 10:06:27 AM »

I wish to applaud the current trail crew at Pinnacles for what is an enormous amount of work on the trails in the Park.

mynameismud · « **Reply #21 on:** March 09, 2015, 11:24:22 AM »

Yes, definitely, a huge thank you to those guys!

JC w KC redux · « **Reply #22 on:** March 09, 2015, 08:40:19 PM »

We met one of the new rangers on Saturday - Matt - he said they were thinking about starting a climber's coffee on Sundays so maybe we can thank them in person soon - or at the MoM weekend. They are currently doing some serious reinforcement of the Moses Springs trail past the Monolith where it starts down to the crossing for the reservoir outflow.

climberdude · « **Reply #23 on:** April 16, 2018, 04:47:05 PM »

This last Saturday I took a group of climbing friends to the Pinnacles. These are climbers who mostly climb indoors and occasionally outdoors. They had a great time. I provided them with a list of preparation suggestions and observations of what to expect gathered from the Friends of Pinnacles website, Brad's guidebook, Mountain Project's Pinnacles section (not a fan, but the introduction section is great) and my observations. The group really enjoyed the Pinnacles and thanked me for helping them with suggestions for preparation and climbing.

F4? · « **Reply #24 on:** April 18, 2018, 07:28:03 PM »

Pinnacles is over-rated.

innosantonagara · « **Reply #25 on:** February 12, 2021, 11:56:01 AM »

The link for purchasing the guidebook goes to REI and they have not had it in stock for a while. And used copies on Amazon and other used book sellers can be very very expensive. Does anyone know of any other sources for purchasing the Pinnacled Guidebook?

Thanks!

Brad Young · « **Reply #26 on:** February 12, 2021, 12:07:10 PM »

Hello Inno,

I got your message too.

I have fewer than 50 copies left unsold. The most recent wholesale sales have been to Pacific Edge climbing gym and to the Park Service itself. So copies may/should be for sale at or through the gym and at both Pinnacles Visitor Centers.

I stopped selling guidebooks retail because of the hassle of having to do sales tax payments to the State of California every quarter (not paying the taxes would be way too risky - fines and penalties if they look into failure would be horrific).

mudworm · « **Reply #27 on:** February 12, 2021, 12:20:00 PM »

Inno, let us know if you had any luck with Pacific Edge and Pinnacles store. If not, let us know where you are physically located (city) and we might be able to get a short term loan figured out.

Of course, if you rope gun for me, I'll come with a copy for you to flip through.

Certain master of mud says I should get on harder climbs at Pinnacles to improve my technique.

F4? · « **Reply #28 on:** February 12, 2021, 02:31:34 PM »

Don’t buy a Pinnacles Guide form REI, no way.
Pacific Edge and PG, hope they open soon.

Yes mud worm, you need to graduate to the 12’s

I am still on the 9’s, but someday the 10’s.

NOAL · « **Reply #29 on:** February 12, 2021, 02:46:04 PM »

Dunno those holds could keep breakin.....

JC w KC redux · « **Reply #30 on:** February 12, 2021, 04:07:47 PM »

Quote from: Brad Young on February 12, 2021, 12:07:10 PM

The most recent wholesale sales have been to Pacific Edge climbing gym and to the Park Service itself. So copies may/should be for sale at or through the gym and at both Pinnacles Visitor Centers.

I talked to a budding unicyclist near Seacliff today and he said the gym (Pacific Edge) is open again.
The Visitor Center on the west side is not open.

Copy and paste from the park website; (love the spelling)

East Pinancles Book Store
Open Thursday-Monday 9am-4pm
Run by the Western National Parks Association, this store sells all of the must-have Pinnacles souvenirs.
Phone
(831) 389-4485

F4? · « **Reply #31 on:** February 12, 2021, 05:46:40 PM »

Bookstore?
Do they have Mr Muds manifesto?
Asking for someone.

germanShepherd · « **Reply #32 on:** February 12, 2021, 07:37:45 PM »

Quote from: F4? on February 12, 2021, 05:46:40 PM

Bookstore?
Do they have Mr Muds manifesto?
Asking for someone.

i'd buy it. There's never any good manifestos around anymore...

Brad Young · « **Reply #33 on:** April 05, 2021, 05:45:42 PM »

I was a little shocked Sunday about the water spigot/drinking fountain at the main parking lot on the West Side (Chaparral Trailhead Parking). We came back from climbing to signs on both parts saying that the water is "non-potable."

I have no idea what the issue is, but another climber we talked to saw someone testing the water that morning.

For the time being, I'd assume that there's no drinking water available at that trailhead.

JC w KC redux · « **Reply #34 on:** April 05, 2021, 05:52:55 PM »

^^^

We have routinely seen that guy testing water.
Must be some issue with the well.

NOAL · « **Reply #35 on:** April 06, 2021, 09:06:12 AM »

To me that water has always been non potable. Its never been good.

waldo · « **Reply #36 on:** April 06, 2021, 11:41:37 AM »

Tecate

mungeclimber · « **Reply #37 on:** December 06, 2021, 07:32:28 PM »

I drank the water. Didn't see this post.

F4? · « **Reply #38 on:** December 06, 2021, 09:38:19 PM »

Ha!!

I usually bring my own water fresh from Hech Hechy.
It tastes pretty sweet.

The monument water always had a definite taste.
Glad to hear they test it regularly.

Maybe Waldo has the right strategy?

mungeclimber · « **Reply #39 on:** December 06, 2021, 09:46:37 PM »

BLL = Hydrobeer

Dangerous not to stay hydrated at Pinns. Everyone knows this.

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