TR routes in Holcomb Valley
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All, |
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Xxx wrote:All, My wife and I are limited in our lead climbing skills, does anyone know of TR routes in Holcomb Valley where we can scramble to the top and set up TR anchors??Holcomb Valley is pretty much all freestanding towers of rock so there isn't really an option to reach the tops of any of the routes without leading something. There are many easy routes, so just sack up and lead some of the easier routes. You've got to learn to lead somewhere, and Holcomb Valley would be a great place to do it. |
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Thanks for the reply... |
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kennoyce ..... speaks the truth. |
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You can TR at Castle Rock in Big Bear though. |
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What beginning sport routes would you recommend at Holcomb Valley? |
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Click here for a list of sport routes 5.7 and under.
Best Route For You Feel free to modify the route finder to match your needs and have fun out there! |
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I believe at one point i scrambled down to the anchors of coyotes at sunset. It might have been a lil sketch so unless youre super comfortable i wouldnt recommend it. But that climb was also my first lead (as it probably is for many). If you can climb 5.7, go for it! |
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Xxx .... go for it, you might find that leading is much better than TR. |
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thanks for all the reply's "Im going for it"!!!!! |
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I think I'm going to lead the 5.7 By Crackie and the 5.6 Gold Standard on the Gold Wall.... |
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Excellent choices. |
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I love mountain project, should have created an account long ago, didn't realize I'd get so many reply a to my question, thanks again for all responses... |
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Check out Skyy Slab at Holcomb too. There's a short 5.5, fun 5.6, and a easy 5.7 all next to each other. And this area doesn't see a ton of traffic. |
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Ryan, |
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Skyy slab can be found easily on this map: mountainproject.com/images/… |
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Thanks Steve. That map is great for finding the different walls at HVP. I definitely recommend Naughty Pine (5.6) at Skyy. A little longer than the other routes and a easy climb with fun movement. |
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Steve_Sil. wrote:Skyy slab can be found easily on this map: mountainproject.com/images/… It is a fun very short wall. As with slab it is harder after it is baked in the sun all day so try to catch it in the shade.Thanks for referencing the map! I agree Skye Slab is a good beginner spot - if you're okay with slabs. Fever Pitch is also a good (more suitable) first lead. |