For this week's post, take a look at Climbing Magazine's website. They have a list of "Classic Climbs". Choose one of these climbs and discuss:
Questions:
1. Where it is?
2. How is the climb classified?
3. What geological process helped to form it?
4. What equipment would you need?
5. What safety precautions should climbers take?
6. If you wanted to do this climb, what outdoor adventure company could take you there?
Resources:
Watch video trailer for "King Line" on Youtube.com -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUIGsfXud8s
Listen to the podcast from NPR on Chris Sharma -http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=15825820
Then check out Classic Climbs on Climbing.com -http://www.climbing.com/exclusive/classicclimbs/
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Exploring w/ GPS at SPSU, GA
20 comments:
Comic Relief is a grade III with a 5.10b. It is in Gunnison National Park, Colorado and was formed by many geological events such as plates moving and collisons with ancient island volcanic arcs. It is graded that way because it is mainly vertical and has many different changes in handgrips. For gear, you would need helmet, climbing shoes, chalk for grip, a balay, a caribeaner, and extreme caution. You should know all of you surroundings and the path you need to take to make it to the top, beware of all habitat such as the poison ivy. Also, do not go into the climb unprepared, be sure you have the strength to climb. The park offers the climb and you can camp there also.
The climb that looked interesting to me was called “High Exposure”. It is located in Shawangunks, New York. It is located in the Catskill Mountains in upstate New York. Mountain Ranges are formed when the Earth’s plates collide and the result is mountains. High Exposure has a rating of 5.6. Some of the factors that go into the rating are the steepness of the climb, the type of rock that, the conditions of the rock, and how many places there are for a climber to hold on to. For this climb, expert climbers would not need any equipment except for a belayer with ropes and a harness. An inexperienced climber such as myself would need pads and a helmet too. The rock is for anyone to climb during the daylight hours.
I read about climbing up Vertigo Cannon cliff in New Hampshire, which has a sporty pendulum and a committing 5.9 R off width. Vertigo is a 400 ft tall cliff made entirely of granite, also contributing to its rating. Sedimentation of rocks and other pieces of earth created this enormous cliff. Gravity has also contributed a large crack down the cliff, called Half moon Crack, which makes the climb more challenging. There have also been some avalanches on the vertical mountain, causing some worries for safety. People wanting to climb this cliff need to watch out for avalanches, slippery holds, and making sure their equipment is put together well because the fall from Vertigo would not be pleasant. Equipment that was suggested to bring was: single set nuts, cams to 3.5 inches, extra tcus optional; 8 draws, long slings, and two ropes. Also, to assure more safety, you should wear a helmet. Some experienced outdoor adventure companies include Mooney Mountain Guides, Rhino Guides, and Synnott Mountain Guides.
I did my climb on the Dark Shadows (5.8-), Pine Creek Canyon, Red Rocks, Nevada. Its a pretty diffucult climb and it at the top its 1,000ft. The route goes up a large, black, right facing dihedral that ends at a huge roof. The rock is black, slick and shady. There are 4 passes that you have to take up the mountain: basically different stages of the climb. The climb is in Pine Creek Canyon which was formed by natural geological events such as techtonic plates moving and volcanes erupting to form the mountains. The gear you need is a 60-meter rope will allow you to combine the first and second, then third and fourth pitches, reducing this to a two-pitch climb. Bring two ropes for the rappel, and a good variety of gear, including several smaller cams or equivalent. The climb is rated as a 5.8- because your going straight up the entire way and it is hard to get ahold to the small cracks. The climb is dangerous because ropes can get wet and they can also get stuck in the cliff in small cracks. You would go on the climb with the Pine Crest crew
I did my climb on the Dark Shadows (5.8-), Pine Creek Canyon, Red Rocks, Nevada. Its a pretty diffucult climb and it at the top its 1,000ft. The route goes up a large, black, right facing dihedral that ends at a huge roof. The rock is black, slick and shady. There are 4 passes that you have to take up the mountain: basically different stages of the climb. The climb is in Pine Creek Canyon which was formed by natural geological events such as techtonic plates moving and volcanes erupting to form the mountains. The gear you need is a 60-meter rope will allow you to combine the first and second, then third and fourth pitches, reducing this to a two-pitch climb. Bring two ropes for the rappel, and a good variety of gear, including several smaller cams or equivalent. The climb is rated as a 5.8- because your going straight up the entire way and it is hard to get ahold to the small cracks. The climb is dangerous because ropes can get wet and they can also get stuck in the cliff in small cracks. You would go on the climb with the Pine Crest crew
The climb i choose is called High Exposure. It is located in Shawangunks, New York. It is a 5.6 on the scale.Mountain Ranges are formed when the Earth’s plates collide and the result is mountains. The grade of the rock is contributed to the steepness and type of rock.You would probally need a helmet and rope and equipment like that.It is a rather steep mountain in which you should never climb alone.The outfitter you may use is called Bill and Cori's excellent adventures.
http://www.billandcori.com/gunks/climb.htm
Looking Glass rock is a absolutly beautiful place to visit. looking glass is in the middle of pisgah natinal forest in western north carolina.. Looking glass is classified as a 5.8 since its grade is at a slope and has many holds. looking glass was formed by the upward pressing of the techtonic plates that formed the appalacian mountains. Equipoment needed for this climb depends on the height you wish to go. light climbs do not need any safty equipment.. however if you want to go to the top, caribeners and ropes are a necessity. for safty, ropes, caribeaners and a spotter are a necessity. the outfitter i used when i climbed looking glass rick was throuh camp carolina
Comic relief is located in Colorado.It is a level 3 climb with a 5.10b.geological events such as plates moving and collisons with ancient island volcanic arcs created the climb. It is graded that way because it is mainly vertical and has many different changes in handgrips. In terms of gear you would need a helmet, climbing shoes, chalk for grip, a balay, a caribeaner, and extreme caution. You need to take your time of this clib or else it will be very painful. The park offers the climb and you can also climb there your self.
This climb, lovers' leap, is in California. It is classified as a 5.9. It was formed by the colliding of two tectonic plates in California. You would need a helmet, chalk, a chalk bag, a harness, a person to belay, rope, and a water bottle at the very least. The first time you take this very difficult climb, you should be accompanied by a person who has done it before. This is just to be on the safe side. If I were to climb this, I would use the Mountain and River Adventures outfitter. They are trusted and proven. They can be found at http://www.mtnriver.com/
The climb I picked is Razor's Edge which is located in Pheonix, Arizona. The climb is a grade II witha 5.6 rating because of the slippery climbing in the three pitches on the side of the peak, it is made more dangerous because it was formed by an inclusion, when the magma comes up and forms volcanic rock outside the original rock. A climber would need a set of nuts, a single set of cams, a dozen runners, and two ropes. Climbers should be sure to grip the rocks firm because of the slippery climbing caused by the volcanic rock. If I were to go on this climb I would use Arizona Hiking Shack
I did All Mixed Up. Its an ice climb located in Rocky Mountain National Park on the east face of Thatchtop Mountain. It is not rated like a normal rock climb because it is an ice climb, but it said WI4 for difficulty. The ice climb was formed when rain water froze quickly on the side of a mountain. You would need a hard hat, crampons, two ice axes, 300 ft of rope, and winter clothing. Climbers should have survival knowledge of what to do in case of an avalanche because the climb up the mountain is in an avalanche zone. This company will guide you up the mountain http://www.go-colorado.com/Rocky-Mountain-National-Park/Guides/Hiking/.
I did the Comic Relief climb. It was in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Colorado. The canyon was formed by uplift and volcanic activity from the early to mid-Tertiary Period. Millions of years later, after the formation of the Gunnison River, the canyon was carved by the river's constant flow. The climb is rated 5.10b because of very difficult hand and foot grips, and the crack that you must climb at the very beginning. If I were to climb this, I would bring a lot of chalk, a helmet, belay equipment, and climbing shoes. As safety precautions, I would first read up a lot about the climb, so that I would know exactly what I was going up against. I would also probably take the climb a little at a time. The park itself is capable of taking you to the climb.
I did the Comic Relief climb. It was in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Colorado. The canyon was formed by uplift and volcanic activity from the early to mid-Tertiary Period. Millions of years later, after the formation of the Gunnison River, the canyon was carved by the river's constant flow. The climb is rated 5.10b because of very difficult hand and foot grips, and the crack that you must climb at the very beginning. If I were to climb this, I would bring a lot of chalk, a helmet, belay equipment, and climbing shoes. As safety precautions, I would first read up a lot about the climb, so that I would know exactly what I was going up against. I would also probably take the climb a little at a time. The park itself is capable of taking you to the climb.
I chose Lover's Leap relief because of it location. I love California and i think it would a fun and challenging mountain to climb. The mounatin is rated 5.9 in dificulty. So you know it is a challenging climb. Like most of the classic climbs, Lover's Leap is form through the collision of 2 tectonic plattes. You would need a helmet, carribeaners, a balay, Lots of rope, chalk, good climbing shoes, a harness, water, tough clothes that won't rip. This would be a fun trip since once you are deone climbing this mountain you find yourself in the wonderful Califonian wilderness. Which ranges from the Lake Tahoe mountain to the Giant Sequoias.
I read the blog on climbing The Line at Lover's Leap. It is located in the south Lake Tahoe region of California.
It was formed from Comici’s vision; defining “splitter crack.” It rises without curving,and has a sheer granodiorite cliff
stretching nearly one half-mile from end to end, covered with a boxwork of horizontal dikes. Its rating starts at a 5.9 with a 15 feet face climb
and increases as you get higher to a 5.8 with a 60 feet long climb up a bulge filled with very deep horizontal jugs.
For this Climb the equipment that you will need will be small/medium cams or nuts for the anchor, stoppers up to 2.5 inches, and slings.
Some important safety precautions that could be handy are to have a climbing partner, be very organized and neat with your gear, and keep extra
food and water supplied in your bag. You can go to loversleap.net to get guides set up and tahoesportsltd.com for gear!
The Nose is a grade 5.8 on Looking Glass Rock in North Carolina. It was formed 390 million years ago from a cooled off volcano. Equipment needed would be: A 3" Camera, Stoppers, 2 Ropes, A Helmet, Climbing Shoes, and A Carabeaner. One Safety Precaution that should be taken, is looking out for loose rocks. If you wanted to climb this mountain, one adventure company that you could take is the Fox Mountain Guides and Climbing School.
The Nose is a grade 5.8 on Looking Glass Rock in North Carolina. It was formed 390 million years ago from a cooled off volcano. Equipment needed would be: A 3" Camera, Stoppers, 2 Ropes, A Helmet, Climbing Shoes, and A Carabeaner. One Safety Precaution that should be taken, is looking out for loose rocks. If you wanted to climb this mountain, one adventure company that you could take is the Fox Mountain Guides and Climbing School.
1) This Climb took place in Arizona in the Lost Dutchman Mine a.k.a. Superstition Mountains.
2) Thee class of the climb is a 4.
3) You will need a set nuts, a single set of cams, a dozen runners, and two ropes.
4) A daicate core formed the mountains.
5)Climbers must watch out for gullies and cracks in the sides of the mountain.
6) If I were to do this climb i would more than likely use REI.
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