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Where would you go if you could go any place in the world?

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LarryYT · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Nov 2015 · Points: 0

Hi all,

I am a long time lurker, and finally decided to make an account. I have been thinking about making a trip in the next year or two, so I am trying to narrow down some places. I saw on a thread a while back about going to western China, and that has really stuck in my head since it would be more in my budget.

I saw Salewa is doing a lot of contests. Those places have really peaked my interest as well. I have entered, and hopefully have a shot at it. Does anyone have experience at any of the places that they're offering?

I look forward to hearing your responses, and would love any first hand feedback.

thanks!

Russ Keane · · Salt Lake · Joined Feb 2013 · Points: 392

Personally, I have very little tolerance for spending a long time in the car, or on a plane. Also, I don't embrace the carbon foot-printing that results from long trips.

Therefore, my quests are still contained within North America (also because I have yet to see much of it).

So my answer is---- Utah

Eric Carlos · · Soddy Daisy, TN · Joined Aug 2008 · Points: 121

It really depends on what type of climbing you prefer, what experience you are after, and how long you have to do said trip.

T340 · · Idaho · Joined Oct 2011 · Points: 5

Grindelwald, Switzerland. Right at the foot of the Eiger Nordwand, not to mention the Wetterhorn, The Moench, Jungfrau, etc. About 2hr by train from Zurich. Maybe 3hr to Zermatt?
I love that place!!!

Don Ferris III · · Boulder, CO · Joined Nov 2012 · Points: 186

New Zealand is amazing. Kinda like a cross between Colorado and Hawaii. If I were to live anywhere besides the US it would be there.

LarryYT · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Nov 2015 · Points: 0
T340 wrote:Grindelwald, Switzerland. Right at the foot of the Eiger Nordwand, not to mention the Wetterhorn, The Moench, Jungfrau, etc. About 2hr by train from Zurich. Maybe 3hr to Zermatt? I love that place!!!
Awesome!! How many times have you been?!? That is actually my first choice as of now.
LarryYT · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Nov 2015 · Points: 0
Don Ferris wrote:New Zealand is amazing. Kinda like a cross between Colorado and Hawaii. If I were to live anywhere besides the US it would be there.
New Zealand has always intrigued me as well so I'll keep that in mind. Thanks. The only time I left the U.S. was to go to Niagra Falls, so I have a lot to explore haha
T340 · · Idaho · Joined Oct 2011 · Points: 5

Larry,
Been to Grindelwald three times now, Last time was October 2013. Spent about three weeks there total? The mountains are like none I have ever seen! Hoping to go back there in the next year or two. Hopefully will climb the Matterhorn( near Zermatt). but we will see!
You really ought to try to get over there, though it is quite expensive. Not so much the airfare or even the hotels, but the food and transportation in Switzerland is very, very expensive. Worth it however IMO.

rpc · · Portland, OR · Joined Dec 2005 · Points: 775

If you have a year or two off (and some cash) don't stay in N. America - you can always do that later w. less time off. Use it wisely & see a bit more of the world. You won't regret it. My general suggestion is to mix a bit of "less developed world" (Africa, some parts of Asia) with some "first world areas" (Australia, Europe etc)...the former is usually cheaper & the latter is somewhat of a break. Look at the climate in different regions (central, northern Europe means summer; southern Europe is shoulder seasons; S. Africa for example is also drier in northern hemisphere summer etc...) & that should help you map out your trip. Remember, a 2-star route in an exotic location is worth 5 local classics...

Muscrat · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Oct 2011 · Points: 3,625

Mars
Well, if you have time, money, and are young
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olymp…
I mean look at the advantages;
Tallest mountain range for lightyears!
FA's all over the place
Quiet
Lower gravity (awesome dynos!) mars = 3.711 m/s²
earth = 9.807 m/s²
lighter ropes (see above) and gear.
Camp anywhere.
Of course there might be a few disadvantages, but
First Dirtbag on Mars!

TSluiter · · Holland, VT · Joined May 2013 · Points: 314

I'm in you're boat: China.

Though I don't know a lick of Chinese language or customs, so I'd need to make a friend to act as translator and climbing partner.

That or Tajikistan. And just solo alpine routes, live in the mountains for a bit.

Unfortunately, I'm poor as fuck and student loans are no joke.

LarryYT · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Nov 2015 · Points: 0
Muscrat wrote:Mars Well, if you have time, money, and are young en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olymp… I mean look at the advantages; Tallest mountain range for lightyears! FA's all over the place Quiet Lower gravity (awesome dynos!) mars = 3.711 m/s² earth = 9.807 m/s² lighter ropes (see above) and gear. Camp anywhere. Of course there might be a few disadvantages, but First Dirtbag on Mars!
haha I think my great grandkids will be able to make this trip. Instead of going to Six Flags for the day, kids will be going to Mars. I am so so jealous haha.
Joy likes trad · · Southern California · Joined Jul 2012 · Points: 71

If climbing is your goal I'd say tour the EU or US.

LarryYT · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Nov 2015 · Points: 0
rpc wrote:If you have a year or two off (and some cash) don't stay in N. America - you can always do that later w. less time off. Use it wisely & see a bit more of the world. You won't regret it. My general suggestion is to mix a bit of "less developed world" (Africa, some parts of Asia) with some "first world areas" (Australia, Europe etc)...the former is usually cheaper & the latter is somewhat of a break. Look at the climate in different regions (central, northern Europe means summer; southern Europe is shoulder seasons; S. Africa for example is also drier in northern hemisphere summer etc...) & that should help you map out your trip. Remember, a 2-star route in an exotic location is worth 5 local classics...
ALthough I don't have a year, I have a good 2 months which should be enough to see a good amount. I really like your idea about mixing it up between the less developed world, and some of the first world areas. I have never been to a "less developed" are so the cultural experience alone would be great for me. Thanks again for the great advice.
Steve Williams · · The state of confusion · Joined Jul 2005 · Points: 235

Patagonia. After reading this year's AAJ, an article about Volcan Aguilera
really opened my eyes. A feast of unclimbed peaks in that part of the world!

LarryYT · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Nov 2015 · Points: 0
Steve Williams wrote:Patagonia. After reading this year's AAJ, an article about Volcan Aguilera really opened my eyes. A feast of unclimbed peaks in that part of the world!
wow, you weren't kidding.. http://www.climbing.com/news/first-ascent-of-much-tried-patagonian-peak/ It seems as if the hardest part is getting there. You're right in that it would be very cool to go places where no other man has walked. That would be a quite a powerful feeling.
John Byrnes · · Fort Collins, CO · Joined Dec 2007 · Points: 392

In my humble opinion, you're asking the wrong question.

The right question, and the harder one to satisfy, is WHO would you go with.

Anonymous · · Unknown Hometown · Joined unknown · Points: 0
John Byrnes wrote:In my humble opinion, you're asking the wrong question. The right question, and the harder one to satisfy, is WHO would you go with.
That is my biggest problem, finding the people that have time and money to go places to climb.
Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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