When we climbed it, it was unnamed on MP. There was a rock plate with the name inscribed on it at the base of the route. Apparently, it's since been named as Lightning Bolt Crack on MP now.
Great climb, looks like quite a work out. I'm assuming you have to down climb and pull your hardware? I'm getting ready to set up a remote video camp and explore the vertical stunts for a movie I want to make, Gold Canyon. The big peril is climbing the face of a glacier to get to a vein of gold ore. I just bought three ice screws. I don't know how to use them and I'm not a rock climber so this should prove interesting. I wonder what the film makers in Hollywood would think about blocking out scenes on a vertical rock or ice face? Missing your mark would be a real bummer. Keep up the good work.
Ralph-- No down climb necessary. The climber puts the rope through the top chains and the belayer lowers the climber as he/she pulls the gear. If you're trying to get some ice climbing or glacier climbing scenes, I'd bet there are several in the area that know what they're doing. Films usually hire professionals or guides (guides are usually more affordable) for counsel on shooting such scenes. I'm excited to see more footage from you.
@@chinfat You are correct, there is a small but dedicated climbing and skiing community in Cordova. My next door neighbor and best friend is CEO of our ski hill. He enjoys trecking in the Himalyas. Two houses down from him lives Leo Americus who has actually attempted Mt. St Elias and routinely travels to remote and challenging peaks in the world. I work for him occasionally as a surveyor's helper. There are several other climbers that I'm on good terms with. However, and this is a big however, during the summer these people make a butt load of money salmon fishing. I have no budget to attract them to help me climb. Twice I've convinced mountaineering friends to guide me onto local glaciers and help me identify crevasses. But that wasn't during the salmon season. During the salmon season the only time fishermen leave the vicinity of the water is to attend a kegger around a bonfire. I think if a film crew of young and tough outdoor kids did show up in Cordova to spend the summer shooting a movie most of them would quit and get a good fishing job. This seine season will probably be the best on record with many 50k to 70k dollar crew shares. Not bad for a couple months work. I'll muddle along like I always do. I'll keep watching your climbing videos and figure out how far apart to put my protection. Might have to buy some more ice screws. I've got jumars, ropes and all the rest of the hardware. I'll keep you posted when I put some more videos online since I hope to spend this summer documenting the location and problems involved with shooting "Gold Canyon".
As someone who has never climbed and is obsessed with climbing I found this very inspiring.
Are you in Utah?
What's holding you back? I am 78 years old and still climb - Indoor and Outdoors. If I can do it you can do it.
No need to extend. You'll save some pump
10:19 Rock! Fun looking climb, nicely done!
Thanks, dude!
Where did you come up with the name Brownie's Eyebrow?
When we climbed it, it was unnamed on MP. There was a rock plate with the name inscribed on it at the base of the route. Apparently, it's since been named as Lightning Bolt Crack on MP now.
amazing
Great climb, looks like quite a work out. I'm assuming you have to down climb and pull your hardware? I'm getting ready to set up a remote video camp and explore the vertical stunts for a movie I want to make, Gold Canyon. The big peril is climbing the face of a glacier to get to a vein of gold ore. I just bought three ice screws. I don't know how to use them and I'm not a rock climber so this should prove interesting. I wonder what the film makers in Hollywood would think about blocking out scenes on a vertical rock or ice face? Missing your mark would be a real bummer. Keep up the good work.
Ralph-- No down climb necessary. The climber puts the rope through the top chains and the belayer lowers the climber as he/she pulls the gear. If you're trying to get some ice climbing or glacier climbing scenes, I'd bet there are several in the area that know what they're doing. Films usually hire professionals or guides (guides are usually more affordable) for counsel on shooting such scenes. I'm excited to see more footage from you.
@@chinfat You are correct, there is a small but dedicated climbing and skiing community in Cordova. My next door neighbor and best friend is CEO of our ski hill. He enjoys trecking in the Himalyas. Two houses down from him lives Leo Americus who has actually attempted Mt. St Elias and routinely travels to remote and challenging peaks in the world. I work for him occasionally as a surveyor's helper. There are several other climbers that I'm on good terms with. However, and this is a big however, during the summer these people make a butt load of money salmon fishing. I have no budget to attract them to help me climb. Twice I've convinced mountaineering friends to guide me onto local glaciers and help me identify crevasses. But that wasn't during the salmon season. During the salmon season the only time fishermen leave the vicinity of the water is to attend a kegger around a bonfire. I think if a film crew of young and tough outdoor kids did show up in Cordova to spend the summer shooting a movie most of them would quit and get a good fishing job. This seine season will probably be the best on record with many 50k to 70k dollar crew shares. Not bad for a couple months work. I'll muddle along like I always do. I'll keep watching your climbing videos and figure out how far apart to put my protection. Might have to buy some more ice screws. I've got jumars, ropes and all the rest of the hardware. I'll keep you posted when I put some more videos online since I hope to spend this summer documenting the location and problems involved with shooting "Gold Canyon".
Very cool. Excited to see what you end up pulling off. @@ralphbullis40
I lead this route in crocs lolol
LOL. That's awesome. I'll have to try it next time I am down there. 😆
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