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Regional > Southern States Best Camping Alternatives to Miguel's @ The Red? Mar 5, 2019 Don't get me wrong, I love Miguel's! Just curious if there are any other great camping spots worth checking out that aren't too far from Muir Valley, for example... View Message
Regional > Northern California Reply: Need a climbing violinist Saturday June 16th, 2018 May 18, 2018 Hit me up if you need a climbing clarinetist :) View Message
Regional > International Reply: 1 Week in Spain: Suggestions? Sep 30, 2017 Thanks Pierre! I think I might buy the books when I get there.Two areas we were considering were Siurana (looks like most climbs are well above 10a though) and Monserrat (looks… View Message
Regional > International Reply: 1 Week in Spain: Suggestions? Sep 23, 2017 anyone? I'm wondering about 5.7-5.10a (so roughly 6a at most, right ) View Message
Regional > Northeastern States Reply: Sweet gunks house for rent Aug 3, 2017 How hard do these dogs climb? View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion Reply: Are downturned shoes necessary? Feb 5, 2017 I don't climb all that hard by any stretch of imagination, but Evolv Shamans just happened to fit my foot super well for whatever reason, and they are very comfy despite their… View Message
Regional > Southern States Reply: Top roping at RRG Jan 3, 2016 Thanks for all the input! I ended up doing a few of the routes on the practice wall and then walking around and staring at experienced climbers :) I'm taking a lead class… View Message
Regional > Southern States Top roping at RRG Nov 26, 2015 I know, I know, gotta learn how to lead... But I probably won't before tomorrow, when I'll be near Muir Valley. Are there any spots where the top is easily accessible for setti… View Message
Regional > Southern California Reply: TR crag recommendations within 2hrs of Wrightwood, CA Nov 18, 2015 Tunnels? Yea, my wife and I are probably get into lead soon, but will probably want to get some gym experience first before doing it outdoors. View Message
Regional > Southern California Reply: TR crag recommendations within 2hrs of Wrightwood, CA Nov 17, 2015 Thanks! Yep, I just saw that one. That + the Ortega Falls in Santa Ana Mountains might be all we need, although I'm definitely open to more suggestions! View Message
Regional > Southern California TR crag recommendations within 2hrs of Wrightwood, CA Nov 17, 2015 Wrightwood is between LA & San Bernadino, and a bit north of the two. I'm looking for something within ~2-hour driving distance; a spot where it's easy to approach the t… View Message
Regional > International Climbing gym in London? Jun 14, 2015 traveling thru London early July, won't have time to do any outdoor climbing unfortunately, but should have a few hours for a gym - any recommendations for mostly bouldering &a… View Message
General > General Climbing Reply: Using a single strand of webbing for an anchor Oct 24, 2014 That's not a bad idea, although I bet the weight would add up pretty quickly... And you got me thinking that maybe I should be using the water knot on both ends, not just th… View Message
General > General Climbing Reply: Using a single strand of webbing for an anchor Oct 23, 2014 -- yep, that's another reason I thought maybe figure 8 is a better choice... any arguments against it? View Message
General > General Climbing Reply: Using a single strand of webbing for an anchor Oct 23, 2014 I'm trying to figure out if a figure 8 on a bight is any worse or better than overhand on a bight, when used with a single strand of webbing? Seems to me like the figure eight… View Message
Regional > Midwest Reply: Deep water solo Kinnickinnic River, wi Aug 16, 2014 Doesn't look very deep... Do you know who owns the spot by any chance? View Message
General > Beginning Climbers Reply: Please critique my anchors Jul 28, 2014 Darcy's wall is awesome! We went on to try out Upper & Lower Diagonals nearby, sharing some nice people's ropes, but it was too humid & slippery and none of us got to… View Message
General > Beginning Climbers Reply: Please critique my anchors Jul 26, 2014 Went with a friend today, and did pretty much the same setup, except we used bowlines to tie to trees, wrapping the webbing around a few times first, and tied the 3 anchors tog… View Message
General > Beginning Climbers Reply: Please critique my anchors Jul 24, 2014 Thanks for all the replies people! Is there any advantage in tying a water knot vs an overhand on a bite? From what I understand, the water knot would shorten my anchors by… View Message
General > Beginning Climbers Reply: Please critique my anchors Jul 24, 2014 one more pic View Message
General > Beginning Climbers Please critique my anchors Jul 24, 2014 Hey all, Finally went out to climb outdoors on our own, without a group for the first time, and here are some pics of our anchor set-up. I tried to do it as closely as I co… View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion Anyone aware of any current rope deals? Jun 16, 2014 Dynamic, 60-80 meters, nothing fancy, cheap, but still safe... Will be used for TR mostly. View Message
Regional > Southern Utah Deserts Reply: Need a climbing guide for Arches National Park for… Apr 28, 2014 Wow, lot's of interesting info here! Unfortunately when you travel with a group plans can change quickly -- we'll be passing through the place, but won't have a chance to stop… View Message
Regional > Southern Utah Deserts Reply: Need a climbing guide for Arches National Park for… Apr 21, 2014 Arches because we are passing through the area, looks nice in the pictures, is considered pretty good for beginners from what I've read... View Message
Regional > Southern Utah Deserts Reply: Need a climbing guide for Arches National Park for… Apr 21, 2014 Gotcha, didn't know about the need for permits. So all climbers need permits, or just guides? View Message
Regional > Southern Utah Deserts Need a climbing guide for Arches National Park for a grou… Apr 20, 2014 I've looked at a couple outfitters, and most are a bit too expensive for us. We are looking for someone with gear to show us some basics (set up top rope and show us how) for a… View Message

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