Sport climbers

Boonie Buster · Mar 3, 2010

Money Mark said:
I get scared too.......that is the fun part.:cheer:

I get the Elvis leg.

Darby1 · Mar 3, 2010

Going to Vantage :cheer:

We'll try and snap some pics. Damn I'm excited!!!

98ZJ4X4 · Mar 4, 2010

Darby said:
Going to Vantage :cheer:

We'll try and snap some pics. Damn I'm excited!!!

Well we are waiting, where are the pictures? :corn:

Money Mark · Mar 4, 2010

We went to a place outside of Vantage called "Sunshine"......these cool rock formations perfect for climbing. There are 400+ bolted routes.

After a good hike (20min) from the car, we went down though the rocks to get to our planned climbs. They all have names, the two we did; the names escape me. The 1st was a 5.9 rated climb, exposed and moderate difficulty. No video.:booo: The 2nd was a 5.8 two stage climb. Nice holds all the way up and a crack all the way up to rest in. We both climbed to the 1st stage, and then belayed each other up and down (from a sketchy flat spot:cheer

on the climb to the top. Then repelled down from the flat spot, to ground.

[YT]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXq57EweQHI[/YT]

I'll get better video next time, it's a little different from using it on my car.......and most of the time, adrenaline makes me forget to record.

Pat · Mar 4, 2010

Wow that's some hardcore ****. I've only climbed and repelled little rocks (30ft) and indoor walls. This stuff looks like a good adrenaline rush. :awesomework:

Money Mark · Mar 4, 2010

The top of the 1st climb was 30ft and the 2nd was 80ft total.

It's a rush! We're going once a week.

Money Mark · Mar 4, 2010

One minute in......[YT]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TY1lNAEzZP0[/YT]

:FIREdevil::011:

Jaydog · Mar 4, 2010

Ok, I'm scared of climbing too

Cole1 · Mar 5, 2010

Looks fun. If your goign on an easy climb Darby let me know and ill give it a shot if your going up ny 38.

Darby1 · Mar 5, 2010

Super fun climbing area. The 2 pitch route was great. Belaying each other from our little ledge up there was intense. The climb ended ontop of the pillar 40 feet above us in the video. Mark climbed both routes without complait, we had some good nervous laughter for sure :awesomework:
We did the 3 routes on Sunshine and then did 2 over on the Feathers. One of the funnest climbing adventures I've ever had. I'm going back this weekend, I allready went out today and bought the guide book.

Boonie Buster · Mar 5, 2010

Awesome, the GF and I are gonna get into the gym to take some classes soon.....soon.......soon....:corn:

Talked to a guy at work that's been out to Vantage, showed me some pics, looks like fun! :cheer:

Darby1 · Mar 5, 2010

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKNQkphPkxc&feature=related

My favorite climber, RIP, extreme climb followed by a crazy long fall.

Darby1 · Mar 7, 2010

Had a blast in Vantage Today

Money Mark · Mar 7, 2010

Awesome dude! Looks like you guys tackled that route you were hovering over.

stealthrunner1 · Mar 7, 2010

Repelling is fun did some in the army!!!nothing like hanging your ass out over a 100 foot cliff!!!!:awesomework:

Darby1 · Mar 7, 2010

Money Mark said:
Awesome dude! Looks like you guys tackled that route you were hovering over.

No, not yet. I might make you do it on wed though

I need to work up to that route, it looks hard and scary. We did climb a 90 footer though, took 11 quick draws and the view was great. There's a crack climb we're gonna do next time we go, I've never done any of that before. If the weather is good on this side we can always go climb the "tunnel of Love", it's high up on my to-do list. I spent close to $500 bucks on climbing gear this week, lets go use it! :nana1: