Help - I seem to have gotten off route on my partner pick-up routine....
Here is the "I" List(because the paragraphs all start with "I":
I am leading up to 5.5(still) but with getting some time spent on the sharp end I will be ready to start on 6's soon. I'm following 5.8 face clean(usually) and am adept(proven, not theory) with the prussiks).
I like to get a mix of climbing partners - swing leads at our levels of competency, follow someone on 8's and 9's, join the occasional party of top-ropers, belay someone on hard stuff I can't get up(so long as they CAN without dogging), and even lead the day(with someone who is competent at lead belay and multi-pitch, and happy enough gowing up 5.5 and less).
I am available every day except for Sundays(though I AM available this Sunday, 7/4, and next).
I enjoy being a good belayer, and appreciate having a partner who also pays attention instead of seeing it as drudge work.
I have a dog, Teddy, who usually comes along.
I do NOT have instant access to emails/cel phone. I check every 2-3 days, and then of course some time is needed to coordinate. After I meet someone, we can set up a different sytem, but for now.... What this means is that if you email me today and ask to climb tomorrow, I will probably reply to you on Saturday or Sunday and apologize for not getting back to you in time(even though this post clearly states that I need time to coordinate).
So! If interested, please send a note through the Gunks.com system. It's probably good if you include a phone number, which will help cut down on the time in communication back n forth.
Or! If you already know/know of me, and know you can usually find me wandering around the cliffs and nearby, look me up.