Crag advice for long trip
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I'm planning a trip this summer with my son to do a week or so of climbing between Delaware and Indianapolis. I'm looking for suggestions on the best spots to stop at to climb/camp along the way. Us: 38/7 yo, top rope 5.11/5.8, boulder V4-5/1-2, lead 5.9-10 I'm open as to path - we could go through PA and OH or WV and KY, or any combination thereof. Where are the best spots for us to hit? I'm also up for a day of guided stuff (would be the only way for me to climb roped), if there's a good place to do that. Bouldering would be best. Thanks for the help! jg |
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The Red would be a great option. But you only listed your TR ability, and you would need to lead there. |
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Do the latter... some local stuff in PA but nothing to write home about and OH is pretty bare. Locals from the area keep me honest... |
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Make the trip to Devils lake Wisconsin!!!! Almost all routes can be top roped. And there are close to 2000 routes all within a short hike. Beautiful area and best rock in the Midwest IMO |
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Come on down to KY, we'll get you leading if that is your goal! Redriveroutdoors.com |
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if you can afford a guided day go to seneca WV and have Tony bring you and your son to the top of south peak. |
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there are many moderate and easy routes to the summit and at least two local guide services. Seneca is a special place. |
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CRAG-list-KILLA wrote:Make the trip to Devils lake Wisconsin!!!! Almost all routes can be top roped. And there are close to 2000 routes all within a short hike. Beautiful area and best rock in the Midwest IMOHaha love u repping for the Lake even though it is like 5 hours futher then their destination lol. Whatever... details. The purp quartzite is calling |
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5 hours totally worth it. Millions of boulders hell new ones go up every day. Easy top rope acess prolly easiest in the country, minimum gear to do it 75' of webbing n two lockers, anyone can rig a set up onnatural anchors(trees and boulders) you wouldn't need gear if u didn't have it. Excellent guide services in the area. The people are the most friendly in the country. Camping right there, tons of places real close to stay at if u don't wanna camp. And with a week you could see and explore a majority of what we have to offer n give you enough of a taste to move up here. lol I know it's not what ur looking for but Indiana and Ohio?!? Pffffff |
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lol Love that enthusiasm. If only my conference weren't in Ohio :) |
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How will a 7 year-old belay his dad? |
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CRAG-list-KILLA wrote:Make the trip to Devils lake Wisconsin!!!! Almost all routes can be top roped. And there are close to 2000 routes all within a short hike. Beautiful area and best rock in the Midwest IMOThe OP wrote: "I'm planning a trip this summer with my son to do a week or so of climbing between Delaware and Indianapolis. " |
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Russ: very carefully :) We'd boulder together, but I'd top rope him or get a guide for a day for the two of us. |
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josh, if you can afford the guide check out seneca. camping @ princess snowbird campground was $6.00 a night in 2014 don't know what the current price is? there are 2 guide services right there and the mountain and summit are incredible. there are many easy climbs to the summit. |