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4/26-4/29 Would Like Experienced Climber Help!
Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 1:30 am
by k1sleigh
As a graduation present for myself, my boyfriend and I are traveling down to climb at the gorge April 26-29. We have taken lessons on sport climbing and done it in the gym, but have never been able to apply what we have learned outdoors, this will be the first time in the wild for us. If there is anyone who has experience that would be willing to help provide some guidance for us that weekend so we don't kill ourselves, it would be much appreciated!
Re: 4/26-4/29 Would Like Experienced Climber Help!
Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 5:41 pm
by Wolf
Have you considered hiring a guide?
www.redriveroutdoors.com
Re: 4/26-4/29 Would Like Experienced Climber Help!
Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 6:03 pm
by allah
Respect! Take wolf's advice and call them!
Re: 4/26-4/29 Would Like Experienced Climber Help!
Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 6:15 pm
by k1sleigh
@wolf & allah, it's more just that we are not totally comfortable with setting anchors on our own. We aren't worried about finding our way around. We have the guidebook and have been studying/reading it and kind of have a game plan for where we want to go, it's more the actual lead climbing outdoors thing, technical skills thing we are looking for help on. Thanks though!
Re: 4/26-4/29 Would Like Experienced Climber Help!
Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 7:13 pm
by Andrew
k1sleigh wrote:@wolf & allah, it's more just that we are not totally comfortable with setting anchors on our own. We aren't worried about finding our way around. We have the guidebook and have been studying/reading it and kind of have a game plan for where we want to go, it's more the actual lead climbing outdoors thing, technical skills thing we are looking for help on. Thanks though!
You just defined what a guide does
Re: 4/26-4/29 Would Like Experienced Climber Help!
Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 7:24 pm
by clif
check your private messages-
Re: 4/26-4/29 Would Like Experienced Climber Help!
Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 7:47 am
by Willy
Andrew wrote:k1sleigh wrote:@wolf & allah, it's more just that we are not totally comfortable with setting anchors on our own. We aren't worried about finding our way around. We have the guidebook and have been studying/reading it and kind of have a game plan for where we want to go, it's more the actual lead climbing outdoors thing, technical skills thing we are looking for help on. Thanks though!
You just defined what a guide does
A+
Re: 4/26-4/29 Would Like Experienced Climber Help!
Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 3:20 pm
by milspecmark
I think what she is asking tis to have a volunteer guide.
Re: 4/26-4/29 Would Like Experienced Climber Help!
Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 6:46 pm
by krampus
sure...wait...what? You lost me at "boyfriend"
Re: 4/26-4/29 Would Like Experienced Climber Help!
Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 7:00 pm
by Meadows
I suggest you add hiring a guide to your graduation gift - it's really difficult for people to give up their weekends for gumby strangers.