Trip Report
Rock Climbing & Surfing the Bahamas
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Saturday February 8, 2014 9:59pm
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The Alpine
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About the Author
The Alpine is a big wall climber from Florida. Check out his excuse of a website at www.highexposures.com |
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KP Ariza
climber
SCC
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Can't hate hate on that.
Looks awesome! Wish I were there....
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Sierra Ledge Rat
Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
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No problem, mon
The Bahamians are really sweet people
Did you get to go diving as well??????????
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The Alpine
climber
The Sea
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Author's Reply
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Feb 8, 2014 - 11:17pm PT
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Sierra - lots of shnorkeling. Dinner was very easy to get.
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Peter Haan
Trad climber
Wyoming
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Thanks much, Alpine. Looks just wonderful!
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Beautiful place and photos.
Worthy post.
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Ezra Ellis
Trad climber
North wet, and Da souf
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Chris, looks like an amazing trip,
Thank you!!!!!
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Kalimon
Social climber
Ridgway, CO
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Very nice!
Way to get after some living . . . thanks mon.
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The Alpine
climber
The Sea
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Author's Reply
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Feb 9, 2014 - 11:19pm PT
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I know there are quite a few surfers and even sailors on here. Anyone else sail to climbing?
420 views - Coincidence? I think not
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The Alpine
climber
The Sea
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Author's Reply
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Feb 17, 2014 - 05:24pm PT
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Any sailors?
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Rudbud
Gym climber
Marathon, FL
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Feb 17, 2014 - 08:54pm PT
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Looks amazing, I would like to hear about the trip. Did you do a lot of spear fishing? where's the pictures of the lobster? more pictures please. this is a dream trip.
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Al_Smith
climber
Oahu
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Feb 17, 2014 - 09:03pm PT
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Fantastic TR! Thanks for sharing this with us. And great site. Far and away one of the best I've seen. Cheers, Al
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this just in
climber
Justin Ross from North Fork
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Feb 17, 2014 - 09:50pm PT
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Wow, some really great colors in those shots. The climbing looks fun as hell. Thanks for the share.
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The Alpine
climber
The Sea
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Author's Reply
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Feb 18, 2014 - 09:39pm PT
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Looks amazing, I would like to hear about the trip. Did you do a lot of spear fishing? where's the pictures of the lobster? more pictures please. this is a dream trip.
Quite literally the days would go like this: wakeup, drink a coffee whilst staring into the unbelievable blue depths waiting for the fog to lift from my brain. Jump in, swim a bit, take a mental note on the fish stocks for dinner. If swell - hike 15 minutes with appropriate board and surf brains out. If no swell - pick a wall to climb. Instantly, it would be dinner time already. Jump in water with polespear, choose most delicious fish to shoot in face. Maybe lobsters too. Usually took less than 15 minutes to capture the protein. Cook, eat, repeat. Sometimes I had to fix broken things. Sometimes it was a sailing day.
Glad you guys are enjoying the pics. The climbing really is worthy. If you go, you will have a blast.
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Rudbud
Gym climber
Marathon, FL
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Feb 18, 2014 - 09:57pm PT
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Your a lucky man, Looks like paradise, one of these days I'm doing that trip. What kind of sail boat is that?
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Feb 18, 2014 - 10:03pm PT
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Any sailors? Major off shore sailor here, a little surfing and SUP in Hanalei Bay.
No surfing here just looking for bergie bits on the way up Tracy Arm.
This summer hopefully, Tahiti, surfing yes.
Long range, Chilean Channel to South Georgia Island, climbing, yes.
Susan
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The Alpine
climber
The Sea
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Author's Reply
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Feb 18, 2014 - 10:07pm PT
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Beautiful boat Susan! An inspiration for sure.
I've got a little 30' sloop that I like to pretend is big enough.
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The Alpine
climber
The Sea
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Author's Reply
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Feb 21, 2014 - 12:52pm PT
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Susan - where are you guys now?
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brotherbbock
climber
So-Cal
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Feb 21, 2014 - 01:14pm PT
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Man I'm jealous now.
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phylp
Trad climber
Upland, CA
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Feb 25, 2014 - 12:58am PT
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Thanks for showing us that section of Paradise earth, Alpine.
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Leggs
Sport climber
Made in California, living in The Old Pueblo
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Feb 25, 2014 - 01:13am PT
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This is beautiful ... thanks for sharing.
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Dirka
Trad climber
Hustle City
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Feb 25, 2014 - 09:10am PT
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Jealous!
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rincon
climber
Coarsegold
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Feb 25, 2014 - 09:53am PT
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I was hoping for some surfing pictures. Did you guys paddle out at the Shark Pit? I wouldn't have...even with that nice peak out there.
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The Alpine
climber
The Sea
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Author's Reply
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Feb 25, 2014 - 10:26am PT
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Rincon - have you been? I pretty much surfed shark pit exclusively. It was firing for days on end. The last sesh there was solid 8' and perfect.
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J. Werlin
Social climber
Cedaredge, CO
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Feb 25, 2014 - 10:36am PT
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MOst excellent and juicy TR. Many many thanks.
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rincon
climber
Coarsegold
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Feb 25, 2014 - 11:27am PT
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Nope, I've only ever surfed SoCal...always dreamed of some empty peak like that though. 8 feet and perfect, AND you didn't get munched, must have been epic!
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micronut
Trad climber
Fresno/Clovis, ca
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Feb 25, 2014 - 12:09pm PT
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Dreamy man. Thanks so much for posting up your adventure. Way to get out there and "change your whole latitude."
Scott
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RP3
Big Wall climber
Newbury Park
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Feb 25, 2014 - 12:45pm PT
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Looks like so much fun!
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FRUMY
Trad climber
Bishop,CA
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Feb 25, 2014 - 01:41pm PT
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TFPU
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The Alpine
climber
The Sea
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Author's Reply
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Feb 25, 2014 - 06:34pm PT
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The nice thing about DWS is ending up cleaner at the end of the day.
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Feb 26, 2014 - 05:10am PT
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Susan - where are you guys now? Our boat is in Alameda. Just added 2nd furler...especially good for snotty conditions.
Oh my, Peter, thanks for the share. Who knew, not me!
Susan
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The Alpine
climber
The Sea
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Author's Reply
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Feb 26, 2014 - 11:09am PT
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So how do you tack? Do you have to furl the sail?
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dirt claud
Social climber
san diego,ca
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Feb 26, 2014 - 11:33am PT
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That looks like a very fun and exciting trip, thanks for sharing.
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TrundleBum
Trad climber
Las Vegas
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Feb 26, 2014 - 02:00pm PT
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fabulous Tr...
Stuff dreams are made of!
TFPU you just made my work day a little brighter.
"The wave here is perfect and breaks over a smooth rock bottom. A little walk south on the beach will bring you to a slightly friendlier beach break."
^^ Yeah, sure.... I'm goofy and I'm drooling looking at those lefts !
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Feb 26, 2014 - 08:52pm PT
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So how do you tack? Do you have to furl the sail? Thought you might ask that. Short answer is you don't in any traditional way. We can use the 2nd one, or you could use the forward one by furling it yes. We have some electric winches so furling it if necessary to tack can happen.
It is set up primarily for ocean cruising in potentially snotty conditions.
We have a Yamaha 33 that we use for day sailing or short coastal runs.
Here's a "live" thread about our last big cruise....Mike doing the Single Handed Transpac and then our trip to Alaska then down the Inside Passage. Lots of good pics.
I love what you've done and would like to do similar.
My "lust" is for a mini transat.
http://www.supertopo.com/climbers-forum/1865963/Single-Handed-Transpac-OT
Susan
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Gal
Trad climber
going big air to fakie
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Feb 26, 2014 - 10:49pm PT
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omg LOVe this TR thanks,YES!
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elcap-pics
Big Wall climber
Crestline CA
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Feb 28, 2014 - 02:11pm PT
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Nice stuff!!! Gotta go there!! Thanks for posting.
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The Alpine
climber
The Sea
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Author's Reply
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Mar 17, 2014 - 11:33am PT
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Ansel Evans - whats the skinny on Aruba bouldering?
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Jed1
climber
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May 11, 2014 - 05:57pm PT
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Tried climbing in Aruba years ago. The granite boulders mid-island were home to many goats. Not recommended. The bolted limestone was dirty. If you're sailing that way, it wouldn't hurt to stop, rent a scooter, and check it out. Bonaire and/or Curacao might be better.
Looking forward to more appetite-whetting for the eventual trip to Eleuthera. I don't think the ABC islands are going to compare.
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Flip Flop
climber
Earth Planet, Universe
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May 11, 2014 - 11:39pm PT
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Sick. In a good way.
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