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Climbing outfitters/guides?
Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 12:33 pm
by caddishunter
Do any of you know of reputable outfitters/guides for a couple of rookies (5.10 in the gym for what it's worth) planning their first ever outdoor climbing trip to the RRG in mid-late March? I would appreciate any insights.
Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 1:12 pm
by Wes
http://www.redriveroutdoors.com can take care of you all for sure. Matt and Amy are climbing in South America right now, but should be back pretty soon.
Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 5:40 pm
by p0bray01
you could also contact kdelap....I hear hes a good guy
Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 12:26 am
by ElectricDisciple
karsten is in nc but very knowledgable and commendable! Don't forget the fine folks at True North!
Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 10:32 am
by Josephine
Wes wrote:http://www.redriveroutdoors.com can take care of you all for sure. Matt and Amy are climbing in South America right now, but should be back pretty soon.
i second this. Matt & Amy are both wonderful teachers - for your first trip outside you couldn't do better. you can call them @ 859-230-3567 and they have one of their guides handing all their phone calls/reservations until they get back at the end of jan. i'm sure eric can answer any preliminary questions you may have as well.
Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 11:43 am
by Sco Bro
Yep, Matt and Amy at Red River rock.
Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 12:57 pm
by meetVA
RRO all the way.
Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 2:28 pm
by dmw
definitely go with RRO and the Tacketts.
Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 4:51 pm
by pigsteak
pfffft..going with matt and amy will only allow you to learn perfect safety, perfect belay technique, perfect anchor set up, and perfect crag etiquette.
you interested in a total debacle? call the pigsteak/anticlimber hotline. we'll cuss at you, blow smoke in yer face, allow you to lead on an old static line we tow the rusty truck with, and promise you'll get your fix AND never want to climb outside again. we aim to serve.
Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 5:30 pm
by Spragwa
pigsteak wrote:pfffft..going with matt and amy will only allow you to learn perfect safety, perfect belay technique, perfect anchor set up, and perfect crag etiquette.
you interested in a total debacle? call the pigsteak/anticlimber hotline. we'll cuss at you, blow smoke in yer face, allow you to lead on an old static line we tow the rusty truck with, and promise you'll get your fix AND never want to climb outside again. we aim to serve.
He's just crusty and bitter. Matt and Ames are the greatest!!!!!!!!!! Seriously, if you're going to trust your life to a climbing guide, go with Red River Outdoors. They are the most trustworthy people I know.