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Older climber looking for permanent Yosemite partner for 5.6-5.8 mid week only

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Steve Haigh · · Groveland · Joined Jan 2026 · Points: 0

Hi, I'm a 66 y.o. just getting back into climbing. I live in Groveland and plan to go climbing every week, mid week to avoid the crowds (yep, I know, it's Yosemite, no such thing). anyhow if anyone local is into some easy 5.6-5.8 climbing please let me know. I can lead 5.6 but I'm pretty rusty, I would be very happy to follow. Thanks Steve

Mike Arechiga · · Oakhurst, CA · Joined Mar 2013 · Points: 5,531

Hi bro, maybe like to climb with me at Fresno Dome The Balls and Shuteye, bit of a drive but super fun climbing and amazing climbing and rock in the ratings you are looking for plus no people no crowds and in my opinion better rock climbing if sounds good with you let me know, happy climbing Mike A

Steve Haigh · · Groveland · Joined Jan 2026 · Points: 0

yep almost 3hr drive but amazing roads if i go though Yos. i'll PM you if i have time

Mike Arechiga · · Oakhurst, CA · Joined Mar 2013 · Points: 5,531

Morning, cool bro, thanks for getting back with me, happy climbing cheers Mike A.

Nick Norman · · Santa Barbara · Joined Nov 2022 · Points: 5

Hi Steve - my name is Nick and I'll be in the Valley Sunday May 24 through Friday May 29. I have a rope, rack, and am looking to get up some easy/moderate routes such as: The Grack, After 6, After 7, maybe Sunnyside Bench. Open to ideas. Happy to link up. I have 4+ years of outdoor multipitch experience and prioritize safety at all times. I'll be camping at Crane Flat. Let me know if you want to partner up. 

Steve Haigh · · Groveland · Joined Jan 2026 · Points: 0

sure, sounds good. are you comfortable leading those? i climbed Munginella, 5.6,  yesterday, following, i would not have been comfortable leading.. you can email me at steveh2112@gmail.com or call 209 459 2292. thanks

philip bone · · sonora · Joined Dec 2011 · Points: 15

Steve we’re pretty active over here (us old farts).  You might enjoy plugging in with some faction. I climb pretty regularly (Allah willing etc.). 

Stefanie Stewart · · Wilton, CA · Joined Dec 2014 · Points: 1
philip bonewrote:

Steve we’re pretty active over here (us old farts).  You might enjoy plugging in with some faction. I climb pretty regularly (Allah willing etc.). 

Hey Philip,

Also an older climber, 65 year-old lady looking to expand my climbing and climb harder as the old parts allow.  I'd love to explore the Sonora area more, and very curious about shut eye. Would love to meet up with anyone over there that could show me around. Lemme know! 

Mike Arechiga · · Oakhurst, CA · Joined Mar 2013 · Points: 5,531

Hi climbers, I am free to climb almost any day and know Fresno Dome, Shuteye and The Balls areas better then most, if any of you want to climb with this old feller please let me know and we can go climbing thanks happy climbing Mike A. 😊

philip bone · · sonora · Joined Dec 2011 · Points: 15

Hi Stephaie, sure thing. Lots of climbing to explore here.

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