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by Steve Townshend
Mon Apr 25, 2011 5:56 pm
Forum: Squamish Climbing Forum
Topic: Mank Patrol
Replies: 106
Views: 687700

Re: Mank Patrol

Hi Jer, i don't have time to read through all the responses, so i don't know if these routes were already mentioned, but here's a few i've come across: - Bravado (awesome route that gets very little traffic. All the bolts are sketch except 1 a the crux) - Archives and Technical Ecstasy (side-by-side...
by Steve Townshend
Fri Aug 06, 2010 8:08 am
Forum: Squamish Climbing Forum
Topic: 50 Classic Squamish Climbs Poster
Replies: 8
Views: 6534

i agree

I Love it! i too, bought one the moment i saw it in ClimbON. It looks great on my wall!!! you could probably make a good living doing this for other areas as well. Yosemite, Ceuse (there is an airport right below Ceuse!), Potrero, Red Rocks, etc etc. and it would be one HELL of a road-trip/life-styl...
by Steve Townshend
Sun Jul 18, 2010 10:24 am
Forum: Squamish Climbing Forum
Topic: Mr/Mrs Negative
Replies: 5
Views: 3391

Fixed draws are common on many sport routes (not just in Squamish, but all around the world; that includes Squamish). After the Petzl Rock Trip Petzl donated many draws to be left on routes and told me to we should move there wherever was most appropriate. Those old Petzl draws are getting pretty ha...
by Steve Townshend
Wed Apr 21, 2010 9:59 pm
Forum: Squamish Climbing Forum
Topic: Climbing on the Island (not at Horne Lake)???
Replies: 12
Views: 6517

Thanks for all the beta guys. I'll stop by the gym tomorrow if i get there before they close. If not, i'll still get one later. I'm psyched to hear that it is only 15 min from Gold River! now i really hope i get the job there! Is there potential for any new harder lines there? if i move there, i'll ...
by Steve Townshend
Wed Apr 21, 2010 6:06 pm
Forum: Squamish Climbing Forum
Topic: Climbing on the Island (not at Horne Lake)???
Replies: 12
Views: 6517

Climbing on the Island (not at Horne Lake)???

Hey, i'm going to be in Gold River next week (an hour West of Campbell River) and i was wondering if anybody has any beta for climbing around there? there seems to be a LOT of rock in the area! are there any developed SPORT climbing areas or potential spots anybody know about that would be worth che...
by Steve Townshend
Sun Aug 30, 2009 11:08 pm
Forum: Squamish Climbing Forum
Topic: Sport Multi
Replies: 24
Views: 10642

The Black Dyke
by Steve Townshend
Sun Jul 05, 2009 11:01 pm
Forum: Squamish Climbing Forum
Topic: John Bachar (1957 - 2009)
Replies: 4
Views: 2916

John organized "Dyno for Dollars" at the Trade Show in SLC twice a year for as long as i can remember! He was such riot and a great guy and we always had so much fun! He was always good for a laugh and willing to chat about anything, super approachable and never had an ego even though he was a Legen...
by Steve Townshend
Sun Jun 21, 2009 10:10 am
Forum: Squamish Climbing Forum
Topic: Slide Show with Pro Climber Joe Kinder - SQUAMISH July 2nd
Replies: 0
Views: 1248

Slide Show with Pro Climber Joe Kinder - SQUAMISH July 2nd

Slide Show with Pro Climber Joe Kinder $10 donation recommended. COME CHECK IT OUT!!! Date: Thursday, July 2, 2009 Time: 9:30pm - 11:00pm Location: Howe Sound Inn & Brewing Co. Address: 37801 Cleveland Ave (downtown Squamish) Phone: 604-892-2603 Email: Joekindkid@yahoo.com Joe Kinder is a World Ren...
by Steve Townshend
Sun Nov 02, 2008 11:19 pm
Forum: Squamish Climbing Forum
Topic: weekend
Replies: 8
Views: 3689

I went to Chek on Saturday.... we were the ONLY ones there.... the Circus wall was DRY (mostly....), fun times, did 5 pitches!... last time there this year for sure! (especially since i'm writing this sitting in the airport, waiting to board my plane, about to fly to Thailand!). If you're looking fo...
by Steve Townshend
Thu Oct 23, 2008 7:50 pm
Forum: Find A Partner
Topic: Partner for Cheakamus on Halloween....
Replies: 2
Views: 2508

Down System.

fell off the LAST move in July (literally.... LAST move... 5.10 at the TOP.... AFTER the last bolt!). i'd like to go back and finish it THIS YEAR... but probably isn't going to happen..... just "wishful thinking" i guess.... but we'll see how the weather is.
by Steve Townshend
Thu Oct 23, 2008 7:40 am
Forum: Find A Partner
Topic: Partner for Cheakamus on Halloween....
Replies: 2
Views: 2508

Partner for Cheakamus on Halloween....

Hello. i've never used this forum to find a partner... hopefully somebody will be psyched? So i am in Red River Gorge Kentucky at the moment, and i am flying to Thailand (from Vancouver) Nov 2nd. i was planning on getting home (DRIVING from here! 3 day drive 16-18 hrs a day!) Halloween NIGHT; Howeve...
by Steve Townshend
Sun Oct 05, 2008 12:43 pm
Forum: Squamish Climbing Forum
Topic: Any good doctors out there?
Replies: 6
Views: 17945

Hey, i've had more climbing injuries than ANYBODY i've met! in m 12 yrs climbing i've taken over 6 off for injuries! So.... first off, Axel is 100% correct. 2 months off i don't even really consider "time-off". What i do (and it took me YEARS to realize this) is this: how ever long it takes for the ...
by Steve Townshend
Sun Sep 28, 2008 5:18 pm
Forum: Squamish Climbing Forum
Topic: Bouldering Co-Op in Squamish
Replies: 9
Views: 6299

MEETING TONIGHT (Sun. Sept 28th, 8pm) at the Brew Pub

Meeting TONIGHT (in 2 hours) at the Brew Pub in the Garibaldi room.

Sunday Sept 28th at 8pm.... all about the Co-Op.... (Jer was going to post something on here but he forgot).
by Steve Townshend
Sat Sep 27, 2008 7:02 pm
Forum: Find A Partner
Topic: Sun/Mon Sept 28th/29th: want to go sport climbin' at Chek?
Replies: 1
Views: 1654

Sun/Mon Sept 28th/29th: want to go sport climbin' at Chek?

i'm an excellent belayer and i have patients like no other! i've got all gear needed (rope, draws, even an extra harness if you're a "boulderer".... as long as you know how to lead-belay). i lead any grade (up to 5.14), and i'm psyched! i'm a great "rope-gun" if you just want to top rope. my elbow h...
by Steve Townshend
Wed Sep 24, 2008 7:46 pm
Forum: Squamish Climbing Forum
Topic: Sub-let AMAZING Appartment for CHEAP!!!!!
Replies: 3
Views: 2273

Rented

It's rented.

have a good one, see you at the beach.... errrr... i mean crag.