Trip Report
Lurking Fear The Fun Way!!!
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Wednesday November 12, 2014 7:35pm
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Fun was the name of the game on this trip! We were hoping to climb the salethe wall, so on friday we climbed freeblast thinking we would haul to mammoth and blast the next day! but, there were a little bit of crowds and we were on a tight schedule and couldn't afford to wait a day! so, a rest day at shuteye ridge that left me super stoked, and we were off for lurking fear on sunday!
We were having a very hard time deciding if we should climb the route in a day or in 2 days... Wandering what would be more fun and rewarding. we finally reached the decision of a 2 day cruise! so, off we went!!!!!!!
We switched leads and I went for pitch 1 sense I have been on it! We brought a jetboil and some mountain house meals (a first for me!) and it was nice compared to the cold canned food! There was no suffering on this trip and it was all to nice! the pitches were all so dang fun and never ended! the 5.12 splitters down low were just the most beautiful C1 climbing in the world! it felt as if it was the finger crack comparison of the stove legs!
We slept at end of pitch 7 and thanks giving! can't wait to get back and do it again! OOOGGGHHH!!
check out the video!
[ Click to View YouTube Video]
whitemeat
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About the Author
whitemeat is a trad climber from San Luis Obispo, CA. |
Comments
ms55401
Trad climber
minneapolis, mn
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Nov 12, 2014 - 07:48pm PT
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great footage and not too long!
so ... if I want to take my buddy up, and he free climbs maybe 5.5, can he just jug the whole thing?
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Evel
Trad climber
Nedsterdam CO
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Nov 12, 2014 - 07:49pm PT
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Outstanding Lads! Meat you keep this up and you'll get the hang of it.;)
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whitemeat
Trad climber
San Luis Obispo, CA
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Author's Reply
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Nov 12, 2014 - 07:57pm PT
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Ms55401
Ya, a person who climbs 5.5 would crush that thing with a pair of jugs and a couple aiders! Go get it!!!
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The Larry
climber
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Nov 12, 2014 - 07:59pm PT
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Nice work. That one is still on my list.
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SeaToSky
Mountain climber
Fresno, CA
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Nov 12, 2014 - 10:08pm PT
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What a great perspective of the route! Thanks for sharing :) Well done!
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
Nothing creative to say
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Nov 12, 2014 - 10:28pm PT
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Nice vid angles with the stick clip! :)
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Gnome Ofthe Diabase
climber
Out Of Bed
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Nov 12, 2014 - 10:29pm PT
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sweet so cool thnx for the views
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mcreel
climber
Barcelona
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Nov 12, 2014 - 11:19pm PT
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Thanks! The selfies at 1:20 are pretty cool, capturing the feel.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Nov 12, 2014 - 11:37pm PT
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Sweet vid Mickey! Getting super creative with the go pro bud! I like it!!!
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Norwegian
Trad climber
dancin on the tip of god's middle finger
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Nov 13, 2014 - 05:13am PT
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thanks meat.
most excellent i always enjoy your contributions.
good to hear that you've healed up
and are back at it.
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clinker
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, California
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Nov 13, 2014 - 06:23am PT
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Two nights, with hauling gear is moving, Congrats!
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johntp
Trad climber
Punter, Little Rock
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Nov 13, 2014 - 06:42am PT
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Cheers meat! TFPU. It is apparent you were born to climb.
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crankster
Trad climber
No. Tahoe
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Nov 13, 2014 - 07:30am PT
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Good job, meaty
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, Bozeman, the ocean, or ?
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Nov 13, 2014 - 07:33am PT
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Oh Whitemeat, your TRs and your energy just give me a boost every time I see something from you. So glad you are out there crushing big time again.
Susan
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lars johansen
Trad climber
West Marin, CA
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Nov 13, 2014 - 08:07am PT
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Nice video Meat. Thanks
lars
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couchmaster
climber
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Nov 13, 2014 - 08:19am PT
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Awesome Mickey! Fast times (at Ridgemont high:-) Did you rap the route from Thanksgiving or top out and do the East Ledges descent?
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skcreidc
Social climber
SD, CA
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Nov 13, 2014 - 03:01pm PT
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Your not even 20 yet are ya?! Way to get back on it. Inspirational
You freeclimbing with gloves to keep your hands warm? If so, what are you using?
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whitemeat
Trad climber
San Luis Obispo, CA
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Author's Reply
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Nov 13, 2014 - 03:26pm PT
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Thanks all! It's nice to hear that you all liked the video! Put some work into it!!
Still got 3 more years until I am 20!!!
We topped out and walked down east ledges!
And no, I don't wear gloves, but my partner was wearing mechanic gloves that he loves!
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skcreidc
Social climber
SD, CA
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Nov 13, 2014 - 03:32pm PT
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What!!! 17? OK, now I'm just pizzed-off! ;)
Mechanics goves eh. I need something when it's cold. I'll check em out. Thanks!
Super sweet vid, btw. Great use of the gopro.
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Osprey
climber
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Nov 13, 2014 - 05:18pm PT
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Great video.
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micronut
Trad climber
Fresno/Clovis, ca
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Nov 13, 2014 - 05:32pm PT
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Blancocarne,
Su video es muy bueno hombre! Tu escalas los rocas muy rapido!
Beun trabajo mi amigo, buen trabajo.
Senor micronut
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whitemeat
Trad climber
San Luis Obispo, CA
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Author's Reply
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Nov 13, 2014 - 06:40pm PT
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diminuto tuerca,
Thanks! I couldn't find a translation for "micro" so I just used tiny nut!!!
Blancocarne!
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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Nov 17, 2014 - 09:50pm PT
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That was a great video! Really captures the route and the feel of being on the Captain.
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Lurking Fear is route number 1. Photo: Tom Frost
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