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by natsdad
Mon Jul 13, 2015 8:53 pm
Forum: Squamish Climbing Forum
Topic: Current conditions in Squamish
Replies: 65
Views: 203079

Re: Current conditions in Squamish

Was there much rain there this past weekend? Is the rock wet/seeping? Probably too late a response to be useful for you today ... : there was a reasonable amount of rain on Saturday but my impression is that, as everything was so dry before, there is zero seepage to worry about. You were right, sir...
by natsdad
Mon Jul 13, 2015 6:24 am
Forum: Squamish Climbing Forum
Topic: Current conditions in Squamish
Replies: 65
Views: 203079

Re: Current conditions in Squamish

Hey Squamptonites:

Was there much rain there this past weekend? Is the rock wet/seeping? I'm thinking of coming up to climb after work today. Thanks for your local observations.

Steve
by natsdad
Thu Jun 25, 2015 10:20 am
Forum: Squamish Climbing Forum
Topic: Hard substance sprayed on boulders
Replies: 13
Views: 20018

Re: Hard substance sprayed on boulders

Thanks for letting me share my thoughts. PB Hey Perry, Thanks for letting us know what is actually happening. It's good to get your first-hand perspective. The media reports tend to emphasize drama and conflict. I appreciate the time you've taken to update our climbing community. cheers, Steve
by natsdad
Wed Jun 24, 2015 2:34 pm
Forum: Squamish Climbing Forum
Topic: Hard substance sprayed on boulders
Replies: 13
Views: 20018

Re: Hard substance sprayed on boulders

I heard that story too. Here is a bit more coverage: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/film-company-s-alleged-cutting-of-trees-on-stawamus-chief-under-investigation-1.3126156 http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/stawamus/ http://squamishclimbingmagazine.ca/local-news-filming...
by natsdad
Tue Jun 23, 2015 8:59 am
Forum: Squamish Climbing Forum
Topic: Hard substance sprayed on boulders
Replies: 13
Views: 20018

Re: Hard substance sprayed on boulders

Worth checking on though, just to make sure the system isn't going sideways. I agree that it is very worth following up on. Sometimes the film industry is careful about returning places to their previous condition, and sometimes not. A lot depends on the integrity of the crew involved. (I worked in...
by natsdad
Thu Jun 18, 2015 1:02 pm
Forum: Squamish Climbing Forum
Topic: Angel's Crest
Replies: 2
Views: 2589

Re: Angel's Crest

MikeyG wrote: We were up on Angel's Crest yesterday
I thought that Angel's Crest was closed due to the massive rockfall that occurred in late May? Is it now officially "open"?

Steve
by natsdad
Tue Jun 02, 2015 11:01 am
Forum: New Routes / Cleaning / Trail Updates
Topic: Dingo Ate My Baby 5.11-, 4 pitch sport
Replies: 2
Views: 5519

Re: Dingo Ate My Baby 5.11-, 4 pitch sport

New sources indicated that climber was on a route in the same area as Centurion and sounds like it was the route Dingo Ate My Baby. According to sources, the climbers were at the start of the second pitch when the climber on lead pulled on a flake that he suspected was a little loose, the block fel...
by natsdad
Thu May 21, 2015 10:15 am
Forum: Squamish Climbing Forum
Topic: Large rockfall, North Walls
Replies: 12
Views: 23468

Re: Large rockfall, North Walls

bearbreeder wrote:http://www.squamish.ca/assets/Uploads/1 ... 5-2015.pdf

geological report on the recent rockfall ...

:mrgreen:
Thanks, Bearbreeder. An interesting read - photos in the appendix are a 'must see'.

cheers,
Steve
by natsdad
Fri Apr 24, 2015 1:18 pm
Forum: Squamish Climbing Forum
Topic: A Guide to Sandbagging Newbies and Sportclimbers
Replies: 23
Views: 77352

Re: A Guide to Sandbagging Newbies and Sportclimbers

Hey, aren’t you (WhippersAndTears) the same Jesse James that started the nonsense entitled “Sunset Strip horror show” a couple of years ago? Has that notoriety already worn off?

Steve
by natsdad
Fri Nov 21, 2014 7:21 pm
Forum: New Routes / Cleaning / Trail Updates
Topic: New take on an old route at Shannon Falls
Replies: 41
Views: 145644

Re: New take on an old route at Shannon Falls

Just wanted to let folks know that I finished the cleaning and likely first free ascent of the old aid route Weeping Wall at Shannon Falls on November 15. Hi Kris: Thanks very much and I can't wait to give it a go. I really enjoyed the retro job you gave Hanging Gardens on the Papoose, too. Steve
by natsdad
Fri Nov 21, 2014 7:08 pm
Forum: Squamish Climbing Forum
Topic: Original Woodsworth Climbers Guide
Replies: 0
Views: 2393

Re: Original Woodsworth Climbers Guide

Thanks, Bearbreeder.

It was fun to peruse that Guidebook online and see how much things have changed, but in other ways a lot of stuff hasn't changed all that much (the comment about bolts being "a necessary evil", for example). Fabulous illustrations, too.

Steve
by natsdad
Mon Oct 06, 2014 9:59 am
Forum: Squamish Climbing Forum
Topic: Scale model of The Chief
Replies: 1
Views: 5695

Re: Scale model of The Chief

Cool. I vote for a 3D printed version of the Spinal Tap Stonehedge scene. A true classic. "This amp goes to 11." :lol: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3L4EZwmRrA

Steve
by natsdad
Fri Oct 03, 2014 3:27 pm
Forum: Squamish Climbing Forum
Topic: The Grandfather of Murrin Loop Trail
Replies: 2
Views: 7732

Re: The Grandfather of Murrin Loop Trail

squamish climber wrote: Thanks Brian for all your work.
I second that notion. The new loop trail in Murrin is outstanding.

Steve
by natsdad
Sun Sep 28, 2014 9:41 am
Forum: Squamish Climbing Forum
Topic: Awesome sh*t - at the Smoke Bluffs
Replies: 1
Views: 7611

Re: Awesome sh*t - at the Smoke Bluffs

Hi: The new outhouse in the smoke bluffs is great...but yesterday morning it was completely out of toilet paper. Is there anyone keeping an eye on this? If not, I'll try to remember to bring a few rolls with me during our next visit. We had another fun family climbing day yesterday, doing the 5.7 -....
by natsdad
Fri Sep 26, 2014 3:37 pm
Forum: Squamish Climbing Forum
Topic: Inaugural Golden Scrub Brush Awards
Replies: 16
Views: 35335

Re: Inaugural Golden Scrub Brush Awards

Just a reminder that with this rainy weather OK, Chris: While it is raining, here are my nominations. 1. In the Firing Line (moderate) 2. Jugs not drugs (moderate) 3. Don’t know 4. Photophobia 5. Disaster Response Route + Poxy Crags 6. Hanging Gardens 7. The Man from Del Monte Many thanks to all th...