kid friendly climbs at Rumney?
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My son is 3.5 years old, around 39-40" height, and is wanting to actually climb some stuff when I try bringing him outside with me. He's been able to do some kiddie-wall bouldering at our gym, so he's capable of moving up a vertical wall if the holds are good and close together. |
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How about using the route guide and search for easy climbs at Rumney? |
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It's a bit of a hike to get there, but the slabs at Jimmy Cliff are height independent, fun, and have good views ( Clip a Dee Doo Dah (5.3) and Lady and the Tramp (5.4)). While in the area, on the right side of the left alcove there are a number of lower grade climbs (Alcove Crack to Teacher's Pet). I'm sorry I don't know if they have any stopper moves for munchkins. |
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Morgan Patterson wrote:How about using the route guide and search for easy climbs at Rumney?"easy climbs" does not equal "kid friendly" climbs, particularly for the age/height range I'm asking about. I know how to search the site, thanks pal. |
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The slabs at Jimmy cliff would be good, but the alcove routes would probably be too hard and reachy for 3.5 years. He might be able to have fun on Dirtigo down at the Venus area. It has lots of jugs and other holds that will be jugs for him. You could also set up a TR on some of the bigger lower angle boulders |
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Cool thanks, the stuff at Venus wall seemed like an idea but I've never gone into that gully to check them out. Some friends want to work stuff there this weekend so that might be a good idea. |
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Yah Clip-a-dee is one that I knew would be fine, but that's a hell of a walk up there, and as you point out I'd need people that were pretty dedicated to doing nothing but Jimmy Cliff for a day. |
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One thing, you will want to keep the 3 1/2 yo tethered at the base of Clippedy, especially with fresh leaf fall. It is a steep slippery slope with cliff (Wameia) close below. Even as an adult it sometimes feels sketchy there in the leaves. Even below Dirtigo you will want to keep a close eye as it is pretty rocky there, but that area would be one of the best places to try with alternatives for all nearby. |
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Dirtigo, Whimpy Gilman Ridge, Glory Jean's, A Week With Pete, Lady and the Tramp, and Clippity Doo Dah |
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Ross Ayer wrote:Dirtigo, Whimpy Gilman Ridge, Glory Jean's, A Week With Pete, Lady and the Tramp, and Clippity Doo DahGlory Jean's steps across a chasm and has a traverse that requires directionals, which would probably be very hard for somebody 3' tall to unclip. That would be better for somebody a little older I think. |
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okay... Sorry, I just remember it being fun!! |
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I brought Madison up A Week With Pete when she was 6. I recommend throwing a cam below and to the right of the anchor as a directional. |