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Location: NM : Albuquerque Area Climbing : Palomas Peak
By: Nick Manke When: Nov 10, 2008 | view comment >> |
Comments: A great guide book for this area is the Falcon Guide for New Mexico.
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Location: NM : Albuquerque Area Climbing : Palomas Peak : (07) Randy's Wall : (12) Kyle's Crack (5.7)
By: Nick Manke When: Nov 10, 2008 | view comment >> |
Comments: Fun climb! This is a confidence builder for the beginning trad leader. Placements are solid throughout and easy to find. If I remember correctly, I only used up to a #2 C4 camalot, but a #3 could be easily used towards the top.
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Location: NM : Albuquerque Area Climbing : Palomas Peak : (07) Randy's Wall : (01) Floating on Moonbeams (5.9+)
By: Nick Manke When: Nov 10, 2008 | view comment >> |
Comments: The starting bulge isn't too hard to maneuver, there are some decent holds on top of it. I found it pretty easy to stem out across it and step high. A good route though- as mentioned it is a little deceiving though.
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Location: NM : Socorro : Box Canyon : Waterfall Wall
By: Nick Manke When: Nov 3, 2008 | view comment >> |
Comments: This is a good area for beginners. Route difficulty varies from about 5.5 to 5.11-5.12. Walk up around the top to set up the top rope. Be sure to bring runners to extend it over the edge.
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Location: NM : Jemez Valley Area : Las Conchas : Cattle Call Wall : (05) Cud For LuLu (5.8)
By: Nick Manke When: Nov 3, 2008 | view comment >> |
Comments: This is a fun route. Being tall the start didn't seem very hard at all- but if you're not so tall this can be a little tricky. Just remember to bring your feet up.
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Location: NM : Jemez Valley Area : Las Conchas : Cattle Call Wall : (01) Ow Now (5.10- PG13)
By: Nick Manke When: Nov 3, 2008 | view comment >> |
Comments: The crack seemed more along the lines of 5.9 to me. As previously mentioned, harder lines to the left and easier to the right.
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Location: NM : Albuquerque Area Climbing : Palomas Peak : (06) The Dihedral Wall : (10) Classic Jam Crack (5.9)
By: Nick Manke When: Nov 3, 2008 | view comment >> |
Comments: I would agree that the crack is sustained 5.9. Getting over the first bulge is a little tricky, I found it best to cam your left hand in deep and step into the crack. The face isn't too much help on most of the climb but there are some areas where you can catch a nice break with your feet. The key to the second bulge is pulling into a lieback while you're below it. Great climb- just wish it was longer.
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Location: NM : Albuquerque Area Climbing : Sandia Mountains : La Cueva Canyon, Lower : Gemstone West : Gemstone (5.8)
By: Nick Manke When: Oct 28, 2008 | view comment >> |
Comments: The body jam in the start of the first pitch is quite upsetting to say the least (at least for my lanky ass). The second pitch is much more exciting. The start of the second pitch is a little awkward so be prepared to do some jamming.
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Location: NM : Albuquerque Area Climbing : Big Block : Block Wall : Left Route (5.9+)
By: Nick Manke When: Oct 28, 2008 | view comment >> |
Comments: The start to this one will take you by surprise. Like others I'd say this move is more challenging than any of the moves on the area favorite just to the right.
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Location: NM : Albuquerque Area Climbing : Big Block : Block Wall : Shane (5.10-)
By: Nick Manke When: Oct 28, 2008 | view comment >> |
Comments: I would agree with Dave. This route offers some challenging moves and is great for breaking into the grade. Good climb!
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Location: NM : Albuquerque Area Climbing : Sandia Mountains : Pinnacle Valley : Tombstone : West Face Direct (5.8)
By: Nick Manke When: Oct 21, 2008 | view comment >> |
Comments: This was a fun climb. I'd recommend bringing plenty of runners especially for working out over the roof (as I learned the hard way, not having long enough extenders through that section nearly ruins the climb for you ha ha). Rock was solid but be prepared to work around some shrubbery.
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Location: NM : Albuquerque Area Climbing : Sandia Mountains : Echo Canyon : Techweeny Buttress : Crackula (5.8)
By: Nick Manke When: Sep 17, 2008 | view comment >> |
Comments: As Ryan said we got a little off route, but the correct route is awesome. The second pitch has some good exposure so find a solid hold and lean out for a great view. Good pro throughout the entire climb but watch out for little $&*@ heads that like to kick rocks off the edge of the top...
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Location: NM : Albuquerque Area Climbing : Sandia Mountains : La Cueva Canyon, Upper : The Pulpit : The Cave Route (5.7)
By: Nick Manke When: Sep 17, 2008 | view comment >> |
Comments: Fun climb. Rock quality is pretty good for most of route- just check before you commit because some of it is loose. I'd recommend hiking in from top and continuing down to the bottom after the climb but plan for a near all day trip due to the position of the climb. Agreed that the cave is not that impressive. Gearwise, I don't recall using anything above a 2. The rap however, seemed almost more dangerous than the climb ha ha
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