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Forum Post Rock Fall--What to do?
...the class I was in that we should tilt our head down and cover our neck with our hands (as close to the rock as possible). I agree except that why not keep your head level and let the helmet prote...
Forum Post Rock climbing in JAPAN
...aido in August to trek (Daisetuzan, shiretoko and Akan), it was so great. Now, I look for some good rock climbing area around Tokyo, chichibu national parc, or in Japan in general. I live in Atsug...
Forum Post rock climbing shoes?
Depends on the kind of rock you climb. My Mythoi have survived half a year of gym and different rock types without noticeable impact. One week of 'vacation' in Southern France (Orpierre), wi...
Forum Post Bay Area climbers: Turtle Rock topo?
Anyone in Bay Area know of a topo or route descriptions for Turtle Rock by Corte Madero? I briefly scanned the bay area rock book and I couldn't find anything. Partner and I are going to be i...
Forum Post new rock shoes
Hello all, I'm looking into buying a new pair of rock shoes....anyone have any recommendations, pro or con? I've been climbing for about 2 years now, and my first pair, five tens, have gotte...
Forum Post Lost gear in CA at Castle Rock
Hi. My boyfriend and I were out climbing by the waterfall at Castle Rock State Park (outside of Saratoga, CA) on either June 3rd or 10th (memory doesn't suit me too well, obviously), and I se...
Forum Post ? rock routes on Mt. Chocorua NH or near Lake Winnipesaukee?
...on of Chocorua in the Hiker's Guide to New Hampshire but still could not find any reference to any rock climbing possibilities there... only one reference to 'a friendly crag' which fro...
Forum Post NEED ARTICLES Health aspects of rock climbing !
One big mistake rock climbing and your health problems are gone forever! Sorry Karl
Forum Post Newtons or Rock Socks Lace-up?
I'm looking for opinions on the 5-10 Newtons or Rock Socks Lace-up. I'm looking for a relatively stiff shoe for edging & face climbing. I think I like the idea of synthetic uppers for th...
Forum Post Help wanted with Red Rock Gorge, KY
Can anyone who has climbed here give me some insider insight on Red Rock Gorge? I'm going to be checking it out for a travel article and would love info on the best guide service in the area. Oth...
Forum Post NC Climbing conditions (rock - not ice)
Stone mtn was spectacular on thursday. high around 40, but the rock was reasonalby warm Ted Cookson
Blog Post Rock Climbing in Mission Trail Regional Park
...El Cajon, California might be just the place you are looking for if you want to combine a vacation with rock climbing and you like the area. In a column about the place Sandra Glam says: For ...
Forum Post Rock Climbing with Celebrities
Hi there, There's this rumor around that there are several celebs learning to climb on the Petra Cliffs Climbing Center in Burlington Vermont. Franky I wasn't sure if this is a good id...
Forum Post Ive got to climb... I need a partner! -- Southwest rock
...his point and I'm very flexible. Some of the places I'm hoping to catch: Needles, J Tree, Red Rocks and I'm open to other suggestions too. I really want to do something in the Southern ...
Blog Post Climbing the Smith Rock
If you enjoy scenic views of deep river canyons or rock climbing, Smith Rock State Park is the place for you. Smith Rock State Park is a state park located in central Oregon's high desert near th...
Forum Post Breaking in rock shoes
Just got a new pair of 5-10 mojaves. Is there a quick way to break and/or stretch them before climbing? The king lives!
Forum Post Smileys rock pro
Any opinions on the quality of Smiley's pro? It can be obtained at significantly lower prices than say BD pro. thanks, Dennis
Forum Post John Longs book
John Long and Craig Luebben's Advance Rock Climbing is one of the best technical rock climbing books you will ever read. Seriously, it is full of sage advice and frankness from two guys who have ...
Forum Post MN / WI ice - Southern area
We are visiting for a few days in Rochester, MN and we've checked out the web and the Rock and Ice mini-guide, and are curious about three things. 1- Any areas near Rochester besides the ones...
Forum Post Identify this piece of climbing gear
...turer, delayed production after facing the ogre of product liability and in 1996 licensed the patent to Rock Thompson of Rock Exotica. Rock Exotica already produced the Soloist and Solo-Aid, two popul...
Forum Post Protecting Cascade Choss
...e of Guye, perhaps not. On another note, what does 'by and large' mean? I have climbed alpine rock routes throughout the range and haven't been unduly depressed by the quality of the ro...
Forum Post Begginers' climbing tip - be sure of the anchors you're using
...o.. Anyway someone I know just broke a leg (thank god no more) when foolishly trying to free climb a rock and accidentally used a too soft piece as an anchor. When climbing double and triple che...
Forum Post climbing near dallas/ Ft. Worth, TX
sorry jeff no dice for outside rock ,,,, you can try dyno-rock in arlington (gym) there is an other gym in carroltin ,, other than that i do not know ,, have not been to MW in 2-3 wks rain ,, rain ,, ...
Forum Post Caring for a crag
...ng in making livzey 'better', why don't you start with cleaning all the graffiti off the rock? And the chalk? : : First thing that comes to mind is, do you have permission : : from ...
Forum Post What did you last climb?
...couple of spinning jugs... But at least I'm regaining some strenght and endurance. And my last rock route was... Horseman or Ken's Crack during the last Gunks rec.climbing meeting. (I do...
Forum Post TR Chair Peak (WA)
... >If anyone out there feels the need for practicing their rotten, Now Mike, there is some decent rock on Chair. Direct East face connecting to the very top of the NE Buttress is a bout the best...
Forum Post bolting with power or hand
I think hole depth is relative to what type of rock you are drilling in. A 2.5' hole is just fine in good granite but would be way sketchy in soft sandstone. If you are getting 30 holes with your...
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