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Newbie climber heading to smith, looking for partner

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Justin Frick · · Unknown Hometown · Joined May 2016 · Points: 0

Hey i am heading to smith from June 1-5. Just curious if there is anyone around that might be willing to take out a new outdoor climber. Id be willing to pay in trail mix or other snacks i have. I would be climbing below 5.9 so nice and easy for most. I'll also be doing some biking in the area as well if anyone wants some company.

Moe S · · Tucson, AZ · Joined Dec 2014 · Points: 90

Hey Justin! Just posted about this too, I just moved to Oregon from Arizona a couple days ago, I'm planning to climb in Smith this weekend as well. Fri 5/3-Sun 5/5

I lead about 5.9 sport, follow 5.10-5.11 sport or trad (can clean trad), climb multipitch too, learning to lead easy trad, have some gear (nuts, few small cams, C4s .75-4), 67ish meter rope
Dont have a guidebook

Planning to get there Fri afternoon, camping, leaving morning/mid-day Sunday

Text me 480.406.3812 or comment/email so we can meet up!

Also do you have any beta on camping? Is it tough to snag a spot / have to find nearby free camping, or can crash other peoples sites and share tent areas?

Ben Stabley · · Portland, OR · Joined Sep 2014 · Points: 207

The smith rock bivy area is my preference. $5/night includes parking (at the bivy area parking, since you can easily walk into the park from there), and a shower. Has running water and a dish washing spot. The island in the middle of the parking round-about is where all cooking and eating is done (not at your tent). Go out past the parking area, and there is a large open area where you can set up your tent wherever you like--no discrete "sites".

Skull Hollow ( goo.gl/AmKE9C ) is another more traditional option. No water.

Chris E. · · Bend, OR · Joined Mar 2014 · Points: 5

Hey Justin, I think I'll be free tomorrow/maybe Friday (pending a job interview) if you want to get out for a couple easy climbs!

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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