Comments on: Central Wisconsin Sandstone Bouldering

By: Narc

Narc — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:18:22 +0000

I broke a finger just typing this comment…

By: Chris Eggbert

Chris Eggbert — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:43:08 +0000

I do not want to get the 2nd ascent of Chaos and I will never try the other line we are not talking about. I cannot not wait to get to this area. Hopefully it gets a little hotter and I get to spend a little more time at work than I currently am in the next couple weeks. ce

By: nicros

nicros — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:34:52 +0000

I am thinking of headed up (or not) for the 4th… Chaos here I come! and the proj (still a proj?) and I will not wait for narc… he will break his femur and never walk let alone climb again, he will however get really good a pull ups.

I have no ethics..

-nic

By: sweatpants

sweatpants — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:53:52 +0000

Well you’ll have to get on it when you havent spent the whole morning not throwing yourself at a direct line that you wouldnt try in a million years… then maybe you’ll have some skin and strength left for it. Just a though

By: Narc

Narc — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:03:20 +0000

I think everyone must be holding off on the 2nd ascent until I have another crack at it. How nice of them.

By: sweatpants

sweatpants — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:18:55 +0000

It’s true neither of those things happened.

Eggface you should definately not go there and try this problem. you should also definately not go and get the 2nd ascent of Chaos.

By: Narc

Narc — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 01:50:26 +0000

Funny. I did not call and tell sweaty about how sweet this line may or may not be after I didn’t visit it on the trip described in this post.

By: Chris Eggbert

Chris Eggbert — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 01:21:35 +0000

And I did not listen to how sweet that particular line wasn’t while not on the phone with Sweaty while he was not driving home from this nature preserve. Not. ce

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:37:37 +0000

Thanks– I might have a look at that. Thanks for the quick reply.

By: sweatpants

sweatpants — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:20:38 +0000

not that i would dare go on the quincy land… but if i did go a month or 2 ago… i would probably have sent the direct line and probably would say that it is one of the best of its grade that I’ve done… i probably would have slapped the top 7 times before finally sending also… but im sure i didnt do such a thing because you’re not supposed to although it is a nature reserve in the middle of no where that no one knows about nor visits.

By: Narc

Narc — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:53:33 +0000

Thanks Mike. The area that GT is referring to is not near Eagle River as far as I know. Rib Mountain near Wausau is probably the closest (known) climbing.

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:50:17 +0000

Hey, I am in Eagle River for the summer. Is that area in the north of WI anywhere near there? Are there any other areas or ideas near Eagle River? I saw a lake on the map not too far away called “Boulder Lake”. Have to check it. Cool site by the way. Thanks.

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 08:43:33 +0000

Interesting. That’s a long way from Madison/me. I would consider starting a thread on mountainproject also, a lot of the Duluth climbers post and have profiles on there. Keep us updated.

By: GT

GT — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 03:40:24 +0000

Hi Chris
Depends on how much fun the rocks are! Actually, we’re only in an exploratory stage. We have some pros that will give us an opinion as to value first. Yes, state parks are one fee then free. This would be more a private climb park where you’d make reservations for the day and have exclusive rights. Perhaps a group would do a weekend with lite camping? Since it’s private land, taxes and insurance have to be part of the formula. Add in property management and I think you understand about the fees. But don’t worry, a day of fun will probably be much less than a day of most sport events. We can’t compete with state parks for costs but you won’t stand in line at your favorite rock either. Location is south of Superior. Thanks for the questions and interest!

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 02:34:23 +0000

How far north? We’re all interested. Of course, the state parks are pay-once-and-get-access-all-year, so money would matter. How much are you talking about?

By: GT

GT — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 20:29:05 +0000

Any interest in bouldering in northern WI? We have a location that is a beta site and has been tested somewhat and described as one of the best in the midwest. Would like some other opinions. The area is being considered for private development for both conservation and bouldering. (They are compatible.) If developed, future access would be fee based but reasonable.

thormang@aol.com

By: Narc

Narc — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:02:57 +0000

what do you expect, they live in Duluth!

@Zach, the Rib is on the agenda for next year.

By: nicros

nicros — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:09:44 +0000

I know, I just need to continue bringing attention to that area…. people in Duluth don’t even go there…I do not get it!

By: mooncalf

mooncalf — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:37:15 +0000

It was a joke Nic. Think Taylors.

By: Zachary

Zachary — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:55:04 +0000

Narc you should have just gone to the rib…

By: nicros

nicros — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:18:10 +0000

ah…no…

Sawmill…

I am telling you you are crazy not to go.

By: mooncalf

mooncalf — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 00:50:26 +0000

Once again the best climbing in Minnesota is in Wisconsin.

By: j

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 17:31:28 +0000

Bummer, well WI is destined to keep giving as I have driven around to family a bunch in central WI and the amount of stuff in the driftless zone is insane, and it all looks to be the good sandstone

By: sweatpants

sweatpants — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:21:34 +0000

haha seriously.

By: steve schultz

steve schultz — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:55:36 +0000

My understanding is that in “Nature Preserves” bouldering is also classified as rock climbing. Their concern is limiting impact on the more fragile areas of the state, and I agree with it and think we should respect that.

There are a couple of areas in the Baraboo Hills that I’ve checked out that have massive amounts of potential but are in Narture Preserves. Oh well. We have a decent amount of rock and should be able to deal with it. I think Parfrey’s Glen falls into this category as well.

Hey, at least we don’t live in Chicago like sweaty, right?

By: Narc

Narc — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:35:06 +0000

I sort of wondered that. Like do they just not want fixed gear and all that comes with roped climbing? To me it seemed like they probably wouldn’t want any climbing of any kind that would lead to an increase in negative environmental impact. Bouldering can obviously do that with pads crushing landing areas and whatnot.

By: j

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:29:35 +0000

Does the park classify bouldering as rock climbing? Could be interesting.