One day of climbing at the Red...What to do???

Post by **bigeyedfish81** » Fri Oct 14, 2005 2:19 am

Hey all,

Im going to be at the Red for 1 day (maybe a day and a half) and was wondering what I should do? Its my first time and Im looking for easy trad (5.6 - 5.7). I was thinking of Bedtime For Bonzo and the 2 pitch climb at the Jewel Pinnacle as options but want to get some opinions from some people who know the area. Anyone got any good beta for me?

Thanks

Post by **pawilkes** » Fri Oct 14, 2005 4:34 am

Road side is classic and I personally think Five Finger Discount is an amazing route. they're right by each other at Roadside. Five Finger is a 5.8 but it takes small gear well. that'd be a good spot to go for that half day since the approach is short and the climbs are close to each other.

Post by KD » Fri Oct 14, 2005 12:37 pm

Jewel is awsome but the approach isn't.

Post by **bigeyedfish81** » Fri Oct 14, 2005 3:39 pm

Thanks guys..keep em coming

Post by **Andrew** » Fri Oct 14, 2005 4:36 pm

Go to fortress. Bedtime, Partytime

Post by **RRO** » Fri Oct 14, 2005 4:37 pm

If you are looking for good easier trad and want the most bang for your buck hit Fortress for sure.

Post by **merrick** » Fri Oct 14, 2005 4:41 pm

Bedtime is the ultimate classic beginner trad route, global village has a number of nice 5.7s, both Father and Son and Casual Viewing are excellent.

Have fun.

Post by **spuzo** » Fri Oct 14, 2005 7:58 pm

Fortress is great for a full day of fun trad. BUT....Global is a close second...Father and Son has always been my most favorite trad route for whatever reason...and if you wanted to practice placing gear, you can place some gear on Eureka, can you not?? Never done it, but it was suggested to me as a way of practicing and having the security of bolts along the way.