EP climbing trip?

[kellymoe]

A few years ago I stumbled upon a climbing utopia. As far as I know nobody has climbed there. It is close to Bishop California but not in the Sierra's. Climbs range from 75' to 400', crack and slab climbing everywhere. I have done a few climbs there but am always lacking a partner when the time comes to head up there. I was wondering if we could get together a group of folks from EP to head up next Summer? It is located in the White Mountains, East of Bishop. Here are a few pictures to wet your appetite It is situated at 9k feet and has a nice stream running through the valley. It reminds me a lot of Joshua Tree, except with grass and water and of course much cooler Summer temps.

 

[nwoods]

I'd go again, I can run the Belay from the bottom

My son was talking about that trip just the other day. He is 9 now, and way more confident:

 

[Desertoutpost]

You can count me in!

 

[kellymoe]

Bump... Summer is fast approaching.

 

[kellymoe]

I am going to try and nail down a date for a climbing trip. I'll post it as soon as I get it confirmed. I'm thinking September. Location will be the White Mountains just East of Bishop, see pictures above. It will be very low key but I would like to establish some multi pitch routes on some of the larger formations. I'm way out of shape so 5.8-5.10 will be about the limit for me.
Whos interested?

 

[nwoods]

Kevin, I'd still be up for this, just to run belay or help spot, moral support, or just to keep the campfire going

I want to thank you again for the wonderful time we had two years ago. Though my son was a bit challenged at the time, he has grown much more confident and fondly remembers that trip. In fact, he had his 10th birthday a few weeks ago and HIS choice was to go rock climbing at an indoor facility called Rock City. He loved it, and I enjoyed listening to him tell all his friends about that time he climbed "real rocks" up in the mountains with Kevin.

So thanks again. That adventure was a really good influence on him.

 

[kellymoe]

Nathan,

Good to hear he is excited about climbing. My kids are getting more in to it also. I bought shoes, harness and chalk bags for them this year. I have a climbing wall in my garage that is essentially takes up one half of the garage and garage ceiling. They both love it, especially my 5 y/o daughter. Grace has all the moves down and even looks at my Alpinist www.alpinist.com magazines. If it doesn't conflict with school I will probably take them with me if I can nail down a date.

 

[teotwaki]

subscribing.....

 

[grahamfitter]

There's a chance I'll be working in California (Fullerton) for the rest of the year so sign me up, just in case! I can usually climb 5.8/5.9. Usually...

Cheers,
Graham

 

[kellymoe]

There's a chance I'll be working in California (Fullerton) for the rest of the year so sign me up, just in case! I can usually climb 5.8/5.9. Usually...

Cheers,
Graham

Your in.

 

[JPFreek1]

I'll be up in that area August 23-30 so if y'all head up around that time, count me in as well!