Climb and Crawl 2006

[Scott Brady]

We had a nice weekend, with some fun trekking, rock climbing and rock crawling.

Topped off with some great food (thanks for the cobbler Brittan) :eatchicke

Post pictures here :)

[BMAN]

What can I say, I had a great time Yesterday doing very little more than sitting on my *** all day. I learned how terribly soft and out of shape I am this morning when I woke up with sore muscles wher I forgot there were muscles. All from 1/2 maybe 3/4 miles of climbing around before everyone got back from the morning trek. Ah, it's pathetic. Regardless, I awarded myself this morning with some cheddar eggs and 1/2 lb of everyone favorite meat... BACON!

It was great to meet everyone who I hadn't met before and see everyone else again who already knew how much of an *** I am. The scenery was beautiful, the eats were great but the company is what topped the whole thing off. Thanks to Kevin's mom for the teriaki beef and to Brittan for his little taste of heaven to top off the night.

I can't wait to get back out with everyone again, 'cept next time I promise to grace everyone with a full night of snoring from my tent.

[Scott Brady]

Thanks for coming out BMAN!

I am starting to work with the images:
http://www.expeditionswest.com/adventures/2006/climb_crawl_06/chris_successful_5-9.JPG

[BMAN]

John's pics from Saturday.

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v126/offroader5/Devils%20Canyon-Hackberry-May%2006/

[Desertdude]

Nice! -



...I smell bacon :campfire:

[Boston Mangler]

875 Miles Of Driving and Worth Every Minute Of It!

Had a GREAT time this weekend and it was a pleasure meeting everyone! Hope this was the first trip of many!

-HUGE Thanks to Scott for putting this on!
-Thanks to Chris for showing me the "Hard Route" into camp
-Thanks to Mark, Brooke and Scott for setting up the hiking and climbing
-Thanks to Brittan for the Cobbler!

I didnt get many pics, but here are a few of my favs:

http://www.yankeetoys.org/mangler/IMG_0582.JPG

http://www.yankeetoys.org/mangler/IMG_0583.JPG

http://www.yankeetoys.org/mangler/IMG_0578.jpg

http://www.yankeetoys.org/mangler/IMG_0596.JPG

http://www.yankeetoys.org/mangler/IMG_0588.JPG

http://www.yankeetoys.org/mangler/IMG_0571.JPG

http://www.yankeetoys.org/mangler/IMG_0597.JPG

Unfortunately, i didnt get a single picture of me climbing! :( This was my first time climbing outdoors, so if anyone has some, please email me: speicher "at" san.rr.com

Thanks again and hope to do this again soon!

:rappel: :camping:

[Desertdude]

Thanks to Brittan for the Cobbler!

I got to sync up with this cobbler thing...

thanks for sharing those photos

[Boston Mangler]

Some More

http://www.yankeetoys.org/mangler/IMG_0565.JPG

http://www.yankeetoys.org/mangler/IMG_0570.JPG

http://www.yankeetoys.org/mangler/IMG_0573.jpg

http://www.yankeetoys.org/mangler/IMG_0576.JPG

http://www.yankeetoys.org/mangler/IMG_0590.JPG

[articulate]

Agreed! Good fun! I like how everytime I hook up with people from this site the experience is high quality, solid fun with high quality, solid people.

:shakin:


I got to sync up with this cobbler thing...

thanks for sharing those photos
Yeah, Dude, it was my first experience eating food cooked with a dutch oven. Clever device!


Unfortunately, i didnt get a single picture of me climbing! This was my first time climbing outdoors, so if anyone has some, please email me: speicher "at" san.rr.com
I do believe I got a few of you climbing that first route. I'm behind the times and still shoot film. I'll have the slides back tomorrow and scan 'em in tomorrow night.

Patience is a virtue. :ylsmoke:

[Boston Mangler]

I do believe I got a few of you climbing that first route. I'm behind the times and still shoot film. I'll have the slides back tomorrow and scan 'em in tomorrow night.

Very Cool! Thanks Mark

My pic collection can be found here:
http://www.yankeetoys.org/mangler/climb2006.htm

I can host whatever anyone sends to me if you'd like.

Thanks

[Scott Brady]

More pics :camping:

During the Devils Canyon Trek
http://www.expeditionswest.com/adventures/2006/climb_crawl_06/DSC03071.JPG

Randy and Linda's '06 on the drive in to camp
http://www.expeditionswest.com/adventures/2006/climb_crawl_06/IMG_0374.JPG

My RV
http://www.expeditionswest.com/adventures/2006/climb_crawl_06/IMG_0392.JPG

Mark do'in crack
http://www.expeditionswest.com/adventures/2006/climb_crawl_06/IMG_0417.JPG

Uwe on his first top rope climb
http://www.expeditionswest.com/adventures/2006/climb_crawl_06/IMG_0431.JPG

Mark and I talking Uwe up the face
http://www.expeditionswest.com/adventures/2006/climb_crawl_06/IMG_0436.JPG

"Super Cool" showing the boys how it's done
http://www.expeditionswest.com/adventures/2006/climb_crawl_06/IMG_0450.JPG

Scotty crankin the crack
http://www.expeditionswest.com/adventures/2006/climb_crawl_06/IMG_0493.JPG

[Scott Brady]

Kevin on his first natural climb
http://www.expeditionswest.com/adventures/2006/climb_crawl_06/IMG_0504.JPG

More of Kevin in action. He was quite the climber
http://www.expeditionswest.com/adventures/2006/climb_crawl_06/IMG_0507.JPG

On Belay
http://www.expeditionswest.com/adventures/2006/climb_crawl_06/IMG_0517.JPG

Chris on the 5.9 route
http://www.expeditionswest.com/adventures/2006/climb_crawl_06/IMG_0525.JPG

Mark's sweet Nissan with 1200 Eezi-Awn
http://www.expeditionswest.com/adventures/2006/climb_crawl_06/IMG_0540.JPG

The BajaTaco in action
http://www.expeditionswest.com/adventures/2006/climb_crawl_06/IMG_0549.JPG

The end
http://www.expeditionswest.com/adventures/2006/climb_crawl_06/IMG_0552.JPG

Thanks for a great weekend friends!

[Desertdude]

Great action photos Scott - thanks :bowdown:

[91xlt]

looks as if a good time had by all!!:victory:

[Boston Mangler]

AWESOME!!!

Thanks Scott! :bowdown:

[cshontz]

For the love of God, Scott ... is there a Tacoma under there? :Wow1: :hehe:

http://www.expeditionswest.com/adventures/2006/climb_crawl_06/IMG_0392.JPG

Looks like a great time! Thanks for sharing the pictures.

[desertgirl66]

Looks like you guys had way too much fun!! Great photos and looks like good times~~ Some great climbing routes, ya'll look like experts!!

To many more great adventures:)

[91xlt]

For the love of God, Scott ... is there a Tacoma under there? :Wow1: :hehe:

http://www.expeditionswest.com/adventures/2006/climb_crawl_06/IMG_0392.JPG

Looks like a great time! Thanks for sharing the pictures.


tis a great pic!!

[Scott Brady]

For the love of God, Scott ... is there a Tacoma under there? :Wow1: :hehe:


:D

I think my little set-up facilitated at least five showers and more than a few naps. I was most happy with the functionality as a whole, though the warmer temps really made the fridge crank. My older Engel is less efficient than the newer models, so even with 2.4 amps from the panels, I could not keep up in a 24 hour period. Need to evaluate options now.

[Boston Mangler]

My older Engel is less efficient than the newer models, so even with 2.4 amps from the panels, I could not keep up in a 24 hour period. Need to evaluate options now.

Scott, i noticed a considerable difference when i installed my transit bag. It keeps the cold air in and the hot air out and does work quite well. Didnt see if you had one or not, but i recommend it! :)

For a comparison, this weekend, i had mine set at 2 (almost freeze) and i slept in the truck both nights and only heard it kick on once for about 15 minutes the whole night. Last time i slept in the truck withOUT the bag, the fridge ran almost all night (same setting in similar ambient temps).

Thats my .02

[brittan]

I got to sync up with this cobbler thing...

thanks for sharing those photos

Dude...
Here is what you missed...
Take peaches in water and drain them. Place the peaches in the bottom of a Dutch oven. Take a yellow cake mix and add water. Make the mix a thick consistency but not too thick...this takes experience to get right. Pour the cake mix over the peaches.
Put 70% of the coals on top of the oven and 30% under. Cook until the top of the cake is golden brown. Make sure the cake is cooked all the way through.
Optional - take a stick of butter and slice it into thin pads. Place the pads on top of the cake before baking. Sorry I didn't do this option on the camp out. Trust me...its heaven.
I like to put nuts on top too...again it's an option.
Serve with ice cream or whipped cream.
You can use any pie filling if you don't like peaches, although clean up is harder.

Thanks to all for the kind words on the cobbler. I'd like to say thanks to everyone for making it such a relaxing weekend. It was good to see old friends and make new ones. I had a good time and look forward to the next outing.

Scott, thanks for the use of the shower...what a setup.

[goodtimes]

Dude...
...
Put 70% of the coals on top of the oven and 40% under.
....

And now we know why none of us have been able to get it right!

:eatchicke

[Ursidae69]

Dang, wish I could have come out. I sat on my arse all weekend. Great photos so far. :Wow1:

[whitethaiger]

Great weekend, well worth the long approach. Perfect mixture of adventure, getting to know others and hang out with friends.


Special thanks to Chris for the perfect airport-to-airport service! Riding in the BajaTaco Dream-machine is a memorable treat every time!:bowdown:

Thanks to all the experienced climbers for your patience! I know I took a lot of valuable rope time, but I can't believe how much you taught me during those few climbs. I really wish we'd had some more time/opportunity.
Thanks Scott for the use of the base camp lodge for shower and nap.I also learned a little about the sandbagging that goes on in rock climbing. There were those who claimed to be beginners, but once on the wall they started to race each other.

[datrupr]

Guys, sounds like a great weekend, sorry I was not able to make it out. Thanks for sharing and great pics everyone.

[brittan]

And now we know why none of us have been able to get it right!

:eatchicke

I need to read my posts before I submit them...I always give 110%...even when it's coals...

[Desertdude]

Optional - take a stick of butter and slice it into thin pads. Place the pads on top of the cake before baking. Sorry I didn't do this option on the camp out. Trust me...its heaven.

...:bowdown:

[BajaTaco]

Great photos! I can't wait to see some from Mark and Randy.

This was a wonderful trip. Thanks to everyone for making it a great time. Some sweet 4-wheeling into and out of the camp site, a nice hike into a couple of canyons, and some rock climbing on absolutely gorgeous rock formations made for a really well-rounded weekend adventure. Scott, thanks for the shower and tequila tomatoes :chowtime: Brittan, thanks for the cobbler and the tour of the bouldering competition area. To all of the seasoned climbers, thanks for the time and effort you spent with us newbs.

:rappel:

Hey, it was great to see Bman (bacon man) and John again. You guys really need to camp out more often! But it was fun watching your alien spaceship rock-lit monster machines leaving camp Sat. night. Randy and Linda, it was good to see you again too. Nice expedition rig you have going there, and a nice new camera too. It was really cool to meet the Boston Mangler (Kevin) and Brett (CruiserBrett at IH8MUD). You guys are a kick. Thanks for spotting us through all of the poison oak. And it sure was fun watching the 80 crawl along the trails. Hey Uwe! Good to have you out again. You are always welcome to fly n' ride with the airline of your choice to get to AZ and the bajataco machine to get you to the trailhead.

Some pics:

Scotty

http://www.bajataco.com/climbncrawl06/scotty01.jpg

Brittan

http://www.bajataco.com/climbncrawl06/brittan01.jpg

Randy n' Linda hiking in the canyon

http://www.bajataco.com/climbncrawl06/randynlinda01.jpg

Boston Mangler climbing like a madman

http://www.bajataco.com/climbncrawl06/kevin02.jpg

http://www.bajataco.com/climbncrawl06/kevin01.jpg

Brett making it look way too easy

http://www.bajataco.com/climbncrawl06/brett01.jpg

Mark belays me (thanks d00d!) [photo credit: either Scott, Kevin or Uwe?]

http://www.bajataco.com/climbncrawl06/bajanarticulate.jpg

[BajaTaco]

Uwe making some serious progress


http://www.bajataco.com/climbncrawl06/uwe01.jpg

Uwe is a happy man


http://www.bajataco.com/climbncrawl06/uwe02.jpg

Brooke cleaning up the top ropes and teaching me about the anchors


http://www.bajataco.com/climbncrawl06/brooke01.jpg

Brett and Kevin up top


http://www.bajataco.com/climbncrawl06/brettnkevin01.jpg

:victory:

[Scott Brady]

SWEET PICS CHRIS! Thanks for posting

[BMAN]

Chris, I agree 110% that we need to get out and camp more often. Saturday made me realize that there's so much out there that I'm missing. Beyond the exercise (which we all know I can use), there's so much great comraderie(sp?) that I'm missing out on. I was thinking about it on SUnday. There's all these great people out there that I hardly know yet consider them friends. It's good to actually spend time with them and face to face and build those friendships into more than what they are behind a keyboard.

I can't tell you how much I envy those who can make the time to do the weeklong adventures all over the world. Hopefully someday I will be in a position to be able to do that. Until then, I need to make a concerted effort to get out more often.

[whitethaiger]

Uwe making some serious progress


Uwe is a happy man

....
:victory:
Thanks for those great pics Chris! I was a happy man indeed. That fly n' crawl/climb/hike/adventure concept is a good one:jumping:

I also made some great progress in the climbing. BTW, when I got home I found climbing gym brochures at the house and someone who was 'complaining' about the same sore spots on the back/arms as me. She had spent Saturday morning at the climbing gym:rappel: She wanted so see what kind of fun stuff I was doing. Now I'm in trouble.... for going by myself

[Scott Brady]

Uwe,

Just be prepared for her to outclimb you :rappel:

[Desertdude]

Nice Chris! :beer:

[blupaddler]

Looks like a great trip!

I really wanted to go...But I have been too busy trying to make up for all the time off I took this winter. At least seeing pics of Kevin's truck makes me feel like I was almost there...





Randy & Linda, your Taco is looking VERY nice!!! :clapsmile :exclaim:

[Boston Mangler]

Awesome Pics Chris!!!!

Thanks!!!!

[Boston Mangler]

Uwe making some serious progress
http://www.bajataco.com/climbncrawl06/uwe01.jpg


That is my favorite pic of the trip! That face looks HUGE!!!!

[Scenic WonderRunner]

That is my favorite pic of the trip! That face looks HUGE!!!!


Wow!......hell ya! that's a good pic!

How in the heck did somebody get this pic>?!!!

Thanks for sharing the story and pics!

Looks like a good time had by all!

[CAPTAIN COORS]

hi all, linda and i have a great time, meeting new friends and seeing new trails (we made it out ok, the truck is still in one piece), here are a few pics hope you injoy:

[whitethaiger]

That is my favorite pic of the trip! That face looks HUGE!!!!
Don't know what you mean Kevin. That face was HUGE!:p

BTW, I forgot to mention that Chris (again, :bowdown:) treated me to the super delux fly-n-crawl package. The one that includes gourmet food and drink, not just any drink: (note for those who care: we actually had the 'Dunkel' Franziskaner)

http://www.whitethaiger.net/pics_ext/hefeweizen_label-s1.jpg

Got to go to the fridge now and have a cold one; the seletion here at home is smaller though and I can only choose between the 2 in the top row....

[articulate]

hi all, linda and i have a great time, meeting new friends and seeing new trails (we made it out ok, the truck is still in one piece), here are a few pics hope you injoy:
WOW, Captain!!
This one is fantastic:
http://expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2064&d=1148430086

Incredible shots, Randy.

I've put together a few shots here:
http://www.markdstephens.com/climb_n_crawl/

Here's what it's all about:
http://www.markdstephens.com/climb_n_crawl/images/1_campfire.jpg

http://www.markdstephens.com/climb_n_crawl/images/climbing_2.jpg

Check out these rock stars. Yes, they went hat shopping together the night before:
http://www.markdstephens.com/climb_n_crawl/images/rock_stars.jpg

Uwe and I came upon this fabulous blooming ocotillo on top the the crest between camp and Hackberry Creek. I had to go back before dark to get a shot of it:
http://www.markdstephens.com/climb_n_crawl/images/devils_canyon_6.jpg

:beer:

Brooke and I had a super time. Thanks for letting us in on the fun. We're grateful to know people like y'all.

Mark

[Boston Mangler]

I've put together a few shots here:
http://www.markdstephens.com/climb_n_crawl/

GREAT PICS MARK! Thanks for sharing!

[whitethaiger]

Wow, everyone made good use of their huge camera/lenses! Superb pictures.

Mark, going up there towards 'The End of the World' was well worth it, you got some incredible shots :Wow1:. I really like this one (http://www.markdstephens.com/climb_n_crawl/pages/canyoneering_1.html).

[datrupr]

Great pics everyone! Mark, you have a nack for photography, you have some outstanding shots on your web site, and never cease to amaze me with your photos.

[seth_js]

Man... I really need to take some photography classes... I'm always so jealous of your guys pic.

-Seth

[Ursidae69]

Randy,

Great picture of the male pyrrhuloxia. I love bird shots. :victory:

[articulate]

Randy,

Great picture of the male pyrrhuloxia. I love bird shots. :victory:
That is an impressive photo.

...however, I didn't know what the hell you were talking about until your last sentence mentioned BIRD. And what's the botanical name for the "thing" the male pyrrhuloxia is standing upon? :)

[Ursidae69]

That is an impressive photo.

...however, I didn't know what the hell you were talking about until your last sentence mentioned BIRD. And what's the botanical name for the "thing" the male pyrrhuloxia is standing upon? :)

Haha, yeah, it is a weird name for a bird! ;-) It's standing on a dead cholla skeleton, just the woody support tissue really, not a true skeleton in the purest sense. :D

[CAPTAIN COORS]

Ursidae69, check out some of my bird pics here
http://www.photo.net/photos/R.DUNN

[Ursidae69]

Ursidae69, check out some of my bird pics here
http://www.photo.net/photos/R.DUNN

Hella nice!! :bowdown:

I've recently upgraded equipment and hope to have more nice shots like that myself!

[BajaTaco]

WOW, super photos guys! :victory: :bowdown:


Bman, that's a big 10-4 ;)

Uwe, nice little anecdote to the thread there! I like the label collage :D Yum, yum. :beer:

[91xlt]

WOW, super photos guys! :victory: :bowdown:


Bman, that's a big 10-4 ;)

Uwe, nice little anecdote to the thread there! I like the label collage :D Yum, yum. :beer:
couldn't have said it better!!!

[desertgirl66]

Randy,

Excellent photos!!

Looks like your Taco is really coming along, a shower set up and sleeping tent--nice!!! A much easier set up and break down.

See you and Linda on the trail again~~~

[desertgirl66]

So Chris, where are your photos of this trip?!?! Always interested to see your photos eye version of the wild outdoors :sunflower

[BajaTaco]

So Chris, where are your photos of this trip?!?! Always interested to see your photos eye version of the wild outdoors :sunflower

Thanks :) I posted 11 pics on page 3, (http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1475&page=3) but that's all I can get to right now.

[desertgirl66]

Thanks Chris,

Somehow I spaced out page 3!!

Good job again~~

[Boston Mangler]

Curious, has anyone gotten any poison oak?

Both Brett and Myself got some on our legs. A very mild case and its almost gone already, nothing like before.

Curious if anyone else got it? Hopefully not!

[BajaTaco]

WHOA! None here. :victory:

[CAPTAIN COORS]

none here!

[whitethaiger]

none here either. I got loads of insect bites though...


Hm, makes one wonder if there might be something growing on the seats in your truck:elkgrin:

[Boston Mangler]

Very Cool! :victory:

[BajaTaco]

I added a photo gallery to bajataco.com (http://bajataco.com/adventure.html) for this trip. Good memories!

[articulate]

:bowdown:
http://www.bajataco.com/CNC_06/L_cnc0609.jpg

[articulate]

Oh man . . . I LOVE this one. Fantastic angle, and I see you're working the DOF a little bit:

http://www.bajataco.com/CNC_06/L_cnc0615.jpg