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by tobyfk
Tue Dec 09, 2014 1:51 pm
Forum: Squamish Climbing Forum
Topic: Any updates on the proposed Squamish Climbing Gym?
Replies: 1
Views: 3224

Re: Any updates on the proposed Squamish Climbing Gym?

Good interview with the owners here
by tobyfk
Sat Nov 22, 2014 5:11 pm
Forum: Lost & Found
Topic: Helmet at Ronin's, Smoke Bluffs
Replies: 0
Views: 1147

Helmet at Ronin's, Smoke Bluffs

Kid's (?) helmet found at Ronin's Corner today. Message me through this site with an description if you think it is yours.
by tobyfk
Sat Oct 11, 2014 6:51 pm
Forum: Squamish Climbing Forum
Topic: Inaugural Golden Scrub Brush Awards
Replies: 16
Views: 36446

Re: Inaugural Golden Scrub Brush Awards

slhughes wrote:i'm voting for stuff i've been on.
A clever tactic ... voting on Facebook AND the forum to confuse the judges :wink:
by tobyfk
Sun Oct 05, 2014 2:05 pm
Forum: Squamish Climbing Forum
Topic: Scale model of The Chief
Replies: 1
Views: 5729

Scale model of The Chief

A data visualisation firm, Corbel 3D, and Sea To Sky Air recently collaborated to make accurate 3D measurements of the Chief. You can see the results here http://corbel3d.com/digital-terrain-model/ ... takes a while to load. They also created a plastic model, using a 3D printer, which can be viewed ...
by tobyfk
Thu Oct 02, 2014 11:20 am
Forum: Squamish Climbing Forum
Topic: Inaugural Golden Scrub Brush Awards
Replies: 16
Views: 36446

Re: Inaugural Golden Scrub Brush Awards

OK, I will bite. 1) no ideas :oops: 2) hard sport: Alhambra (Gord Konkin's new area across the Cheakamus); moderate sport: Glass Slipper (Quercus) 3) Ryan Davy 4) Written in Stone (The Chief) 5) Fferys Wheel 6) Chewbacca (Gobsmacking Wall) 7) Land of MILF and Honeys (Down Among The Cedars) Lifetime ...
by tobyfk
Mon Sep 22, 2014 4:56 pm
Forum: Squamish Climbing Forum
Topic: New Ammenity in Smoke Bluffs Park
Replies: 3
Views: 9143

Re: New Ammenity in Smoke Bluffs Park

smallman wrote:Where exactly is this tap?
In front of the new toilet.
by tobyfk
Mon Sep 15, 2014 10:10 pm
Forum: New Routes / Cleaning / Trail Updates
Topic: New bolts right of Slipping Clutch, Bluffs
Replies: 3
Views: 6761

New bolts right of Slipping Clutch, Bluffs

We did Slipping Clutch at Black Zawn today. Just to its right, someone has squeezed in another bolt line. Very recently, I guess, as there is still dust from the drilling visible. Anyone know any details?
by tobyfk
Wed Sep 10, 2014 4:52 pm
Forum: New Routes / Cleaning / Trail Updates
Topic: New perma-dry route(s), Halfway House, Rogues Gallery
Replies: 14
Views: 31044

Re: New perma-dry route(s), Halfway House, Rogues Gallery

OK, both lines are now complete to mid-height and have had multiple ascents, so there's some grade consensus. Don't Mention The War 5.11b 5 bolts Bouldery start into a fun juggy roof, then easier terrain. Fawlty Towers 5.11c 8 bolts The sustained overhanging line starting off the cheat log. I'll sor...
by tobyfk
Mon Sep 08, 2014 10:04 am
Forum: New Routes / Cleaning / Trail Updates
Topic: New perma-dry route(s), Halfway House, Rogues Gallery
Replies: 14
Views: 31044

Re: New perma-dry route(s), Halfway House, Rogues Gallery

Yeah it is starting to look quite solid now. I have added bolts to the left-hand line and hope to complete it this week. I also looked again at the extension through the top roof. It is climbable but there's a very large block that may need removing that will requires some more serious equipment tha...
by tobyfk
Fri Aug 29, 2014 6:09 pm
Forum: Squamish Climbing Forum
Topic: Apron Descent Hand Line Needs Replacement
Replies: 9
Views: 31869

Re: Apron Descent Hand Line Needs Replacement

After Kris, Reuben and I explored the lower half of Squamish Buttress on Tuesday, we did an experiment. We rappelled to the top of the Apron - a point just south of Baldwin Ledge. They then rappelled via the relatively new rappel route into South Gully. Do you mean down this thing, Anders? http://s...
by tobyfk
Fri Aug 22, 2014 9:21 am
Forum: Squamish Climbing Forum
Topic: Squamish Rampage Bouldering Comp.
Replies: 32
Views: 59564

Re: Squamish Rampage Bouldering Comp.

joewtc wrote::) Special prizes will be given to people who know what's the boulder in the Rampage poster
Hagakure in Index, WA was suggested on Facebook. Looks right to me: http://vimeo.com/78307337

I guess that nice flat landing is a better sell to the gym folk in Van than the heinous Squamish reality.
by tobyfk
Wed Aug 20, 2014 4:47 pm
Forum: Squamish Climbing Forum
Topic: Squamish Rampage Bouldering Comp.
Replies: 32
Views: 59564

Re: Squamish Rampage Bouldering Comp.

Can we discuss the poster image now: which Squamish problem is it?
by tobyfk
Wed Aug 20, 2014 4:44 pm
Forum: Squamish Climbing Forum
Topic: Squamish Rampage Bouldering Comp.
Replies: 32
Views: 59564

Re: Squamish Rampage Bouldering Comp.

To answer your question Toby, no I do not have kids, although I do remember pulling that sh*t on my parents once upon a time. I don't know how it went down .... Well I do. I am not especially into slandering people - and anyway as a simple Squamish guy I tend to assume everyone from the big city is...
by tobyfk
Tue Aug 19, 2014 6:48 pm
Forum: Squamish Climbing Forum
Topic: Squamish Rampage Bouldering Comp.
Replies: 32
Views: 59564

Re: Squamish Rampage Bouldering Comp.

When I first read about this thing, it seemed like a terrible idea (squeezing more cars into a car park that is already overflowing on summer weekends, crowding out popular problems, trail erosion, a general feeling that comps belong indoors) but I guessed that was just me being a tedious old fart, ...
by tobyfk
Tue Aug 19, 2014 10:55 am
Forum: Squamish Climbing Forum
Topic: Squamish Rampage Bouldering Comp.
Replies: 32
Views: 59564

Re: Squamish Rampage Bouldering Comp.

Joe, would you mind explaining again the precise steps by which you got this event approved? When you contacted BC Parks, did you claim to have already consulted other local groups?