Hey all, Hoping you all can help me out in finding some accessible sport climbing for those with physical disabilities (wheelchair, prostetics, etc.) I've seen that there are a few ADA accessible campgrounds, but as for sport climbing spots I'm at your mercy. Anything would help! Thanks all
There's not much sport climbing at all in JTree. However there are plenty of trad climbs that are a short flat walk away from a parking lot (sometimes a few steps) that you could have someone lead and set up a toprope on (Trashcan rock, playhouse?; Indian cove campground)
EDIT: not 100% sure if playhouse is flat at base, I have never been there. Also, a lot of these places you can walk around and set up topropes too, though you are likely to need gear.
I've climbed with a paraplegic inn Jtree before. Trashcan rock is a great place to start. Like mentioned before, someone leads and sets an anchor and he jugs up. It's pretty awesome! Or, there is always the top rope... Good luck and have fun!I hope to see you out there!
We just took a climber with only partially developed hands to climb at Belle Rock (located at the center of Belle Campground). There are some low angle juggy climbs not listed in the book to the left of the main climbing wall (West Facing). It worked out well for us. Hope you find it useful.
One suggestion: if you are top roping, maybe have someone in your group ready to meet anyone else who shows up to explain what's up.
Our disappointment at having to wait to lead while someone top roped simply evaporated once we knew why it might be a while. We gladly found another route to fill the time.
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