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We checked bags but you don't have to if you're just bringing draws, rope, and a harness. I usually pack a 60 liter backpack (fits in overhead baggage but some flight attendants hate it) for climbing trips with only a carry-on.
@@curvenut I don't remember specifics, but I think $20 USD/day per person would be about right. There's a fantastic market twice a week in Hidalgo we frequented, so we cooked a lot.
Where those approach shoes that one of you guys were wearing the whole time? If so what model were they? Nothing better than a pair of approach shoes that climb well. I loath climbing shoes and having to switch from climbing shoes to approach shoes multiple times throughout the day.
This is so cool. It brings back many memories. I am 64now, and don't climb any more. My fist climb in Yosemite was a week in Tuolumne Meadows. Hiked all the way to Vogelsang and climbed the next day, then hiked back. Walked down the next day to Water Wheel Falls, and climbed there the next day, then walked back. Then fooled around Unicorn, then spent the last time partying. I am from Los Angeles, but I ended up going to Yosemite to climb, back pack, and party. You guys remind me of me and my clique. I got to climb with some of the notable climbers, and that was cool. I ended up moving with my new family to the western Sierra, just below the south park entrance on 41, in Fish Camp. I climbed much of the Valley. I climbed the valley one weekend with my High School friend, David Roth. He stayed at my house for two day after we climbed, to catch up, and party. He rode his bike up by himself from Pasadena, with just his harness. I told him I had all we needed for the three pitch climbs I had planned. Great times. I ended up retiring in Albuquerque. I got an old 1922 adobe home. It's great. Thanks for making the video. Have fun, you guys. And stay safe. Respect the outdoors. I know you do.
@@jacquelinevega8495 My adobe home will be 100 years old in two months! I am planning some modifications, and mods. I have had a crazy life! I was an athlete, into sports, then crazy racing! Then, I got married and had kids. that slowed me down a bit. I'm 66 now as of last Saturday, and stay pretty healthy. I ride my bike everyday, and that keeps me happy. What is going on with you, Jacqueline?
hi i just wanted to ask for some help/advice on some climbing stuff, me and my friend are planning trip to yosemite and I really wanted some advice on where to climb at. I loved your video on climbing yosemite
Appreciate it. There's something for everyone there. I don't know what you're comfortable with, but I recommend ditching the valley crowds this time of year (and covid) and going to Tuolumne. Camp in the meadow and explore classic routes like Matthes, Eichorn, etc. Here's the mountain project to the area: www.mountainproject.com/area/105833384/tuolumne-meadows
Ian Hill thank you so much my home crag is actually pilot mountain I’m like 10 minutes from it and then Stone Mountain is just like 30 minutes down the road. I figured maybe you’ve climbed these places seeing you live in Durham
Yo you climbed that so smart man. Perfect gear placements, saw number one number 3 number 2 and probably another number 3 up top and that’s all you needed? About to go down there for mlk weekend any tips for my rack and shit?
Thanks man. Doubles of ones and twos, maybe threes but one would probably suffice. There was a smaller placement right at the beginning too, forgot what but prolly like a .75. Have fun, it's a great climb.
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