I back in the Minneapolis area from college (UW-La Crosse) for the summer and have 2 weeks before I start work. I do not know any climbers in the area so if anyone wants to meet in or carpool to Red Wing, Taylor's Falls, or the North shore just let me know.

I've been climbing for a few years but just got serious about outdoor climbing recently. I have not had the chance to really push my abilities outdoors, but I can onsight 5.10a. I'm hoping to build a solid base of 5.10 climbs before moving on to harder stuff, but I am happy belaying if someone is projecting something harder. I also have all the gear necessary for sport climbing and top roping.

I start work 6.11 and after that would like to get climbing outdoors on weekends.

I just graduated from Western State and moved back and am looking for a climbing/drinking buddy. I have a rope, shoes, harness, atc and purcell. I have attempted to lead up to a 5.10a sport and clean up to a 5.9 trad. Let me know!! lacey dot frigaard at gmail dot com

I'm living in twin cities for college and looking for climbing partners. I have gears for sport and trad, and I'm a competent belayers. Send me a PM if any of you want to climb some time.

I've been climbing for a few years but just got serious about outdoor climbing recently. I have not had the chance to really push my abilities outdoors. quote>


Going to school in LaCrosse, did you not climb up at grandads often? That place is gold for sport climbing training, tons of 10's and up... just curious

I organize a rock climbing group on Meetup.com for the Twin Cities. You can use the message board or calendar there to find partners also. www.meetup.com/Twin-Cities-Rock-Climbing-Meetup-Group/

I'm back home from college for the summer and looking to climb. I've been climbing outside for a little over a year and lead up to 11a sport but willing to belay 5.whatever. I'm looking to get out to Red Wing, Sandstone, or Willow River some more since my trad rack is currently almost nonexistent.

"Going to school in LaCrosse, did you not climb up at grandads often? That place is gold for sport climbing training, tons of 10's and up... just curious"

Yup, I tried getting out there as much as I could, but I had an odd school schedule this past semester that limited me to about once a week of climbing at Grandad's. Plus, I was trying to climb all the 5.8-5.9 and a few 5.10- to build a solid foundation of outdoor climbing.

I saw you were from California. How did you know about Grandad's?

Went to school in Winona, moved to CA about 11 months ago. At one point I remember saying I was bored of grandads, and thats when my friend pointed out that there are six 5.10s on adidas wall alone, enough 11's at the other walls, and the meader wall for 12's to basically climb through the grades and get super strong without having to over climb any route. Then I moved. I have regretted not going there more often to train since, and am always thinking about what he pointed out that was so blatantly obvious.

Take advantage when you get back to school, its really a nice place, especially when its right out your back door. Oh and get up to sandstone while you're in MN, the sport routes there are pretty awesome and hardly climbed at all. (not polished like the hell that is redwing)

I will keep sandstone in mind. My plan for next school year is to climb heaps at Grandad's. I have an easy senior year ahead of me and no classes on Friday.

Just moved to the St. Croix Falls area, looking to get out climbing. I have basic gear (harness, shoes, etc). Not able to lead, but certainly can follow and belay. I have off Mondays and Tuesdays and random times elsewhere in the week... send a message!

I'm also looking to climb with more people. As for gear, I have all the stuff for a top rope setup. I'm confident in my ability to belay, I have belayed outside for a few trad climbers. Let's go out and climb. :)

In town from CA and would love to go out to barn bluff tomorrow (short notice). Years of experience leading trad and sport. Have a car, rope and sport rack with me...

Brandon