Comments on: Spur of the Moment

By: Simon

Simon — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 18:21:36 +0000

Chris,

Your stories should go straight into a climbing magazine, or better, a book. Not even kidding. Great writing, I could re-experience our adventure while I read this.

I also have mention another “THANKS!” for Paul and Joni for everything; you guys rock.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 13:56:43 +0000

I really enjoyed reading this!!! Reminds me of so many great climbs with great friends…. All memories that have a unfading spot in my mind. So when are you getting out to Moab to do some climbing?

By: Chris

Chris — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 18:12:24 +0000

Thanks guys for responding. Glad to know we’re not the only ones with trouble not that route. Green spur is pretty great. Wish I hadn’t been so long-winded on the first part. I definitely should have given more credit to the green meanie.

By: Eli

Eli — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 17:51:49 +0000

A couple classics! Yeah, I’ve hiked up to Yellow Spur three or four times, rained off once, and behind a bunch of parties the other times, still haven’t climbed it all. Green Spur is awesome, that second pitch is unforgettable.

By: Adam

Adam — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 20:04:32 +0000

Great article, Chris. The writing and storytelling are fantastic. Both Yellow Spur and Green Spur have been on my list since I moved to this town – nice work. Did you check out any of the lines immediately to the West of Yellow Spur? There looks to be some amazing cragging on the ledge as well.

I know what you mean that 5.6 can be a rude awakening on a long route like this. After finishing the crux 5.10 pitch of Black Orpheus, the leader is met with pitch 11: “5.6″ slab for 100 feet, including a nice 50 foot runout on nothing but crimps and smears. Just when you think you’re done and can enjoy a cruise to the top – ha!

By: Al

Al — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 19:03:48 +0000

Woohoo! I made 2 out of 3 photos! And such flattering compliments. But seriously Chris, your words bring back such fond memories, that was a fantastic weekend, well done. Thanks again to Paul and Joni for their accommodations, food, scotch, stories, and enthusiasm.