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gumbobob
Sep 5, 2005, 1:05 PM
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hello
im going to be a peace corps volunteer in ukraine for two and a half years, and i was wondering if there was anyone there who climbed? or would be willing to climb? or just stopping through? i'll be headed over there at the end of this september--hopefully, i'll get a response by then...
travis
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tblackfo
Sep 5, 2005, 2:03 PM
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I was in the peace corps in Kyrgystan for two years. Enjoy your time in the Ukraine, the Crimeria supposed to have some good sportclimbing.
Dasvidaniya
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sarablowers
Sep 14, 2005, 4:22 AM
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Hey!! I am here in Ukraine for years also. I brought my harness and shoes, but i have no partner. Are you in Kiev? I am in Kiev for the most part, I would at least like to find a rock gym!! So let me know..My name is Sara and yeah talk to you more!! Where are you from?
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gumbobob
Sep 15, 2005, 11:09 AM
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Hi sara
I have yet to leave for ukraine--(oct. 2nd's the date!) but I'm not sure yet as too where i will be posted or what...however, i do plan on at least trying to climb...
I was hoping on getting real rock--but as it's almost winter, probably a gym is more likely--damn.
im not gonna bring my rope--i figure i can get one there, or something...but i will bring my shoes and harness--just see what happens...
Im from Reno, Nevada--where are you from? and why are you in Ukraine?
let's exchange emails too...
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sarablowers
Sep 15, 2005, 11:39 PM
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Hey!
I am a nurse and I am here with the Nazarene Church working with compassionate minsitries, meaning healthcare and stuff (thought about Peace corp!!) Anyhoo my email is ystonegigi@hotmail.com Yeah there is great climbing in Crimea, but winter is almost here and it is far for me, at least alone. so let me know where you will be and lets keep in touch!
Sara
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uasunflower
Sep 16, 2005, 1:27 AM
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yes there is a good amount of climbing/climbers in ukraine. Rather strong competitors too, in bouldering and speed.
Best climbing in Crimea - here are some pics, although it's in russian.
There is a gym in kyiv and in most of the big cities although don't expect teh biggest and best gym ever.
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gumbobob
Sep 21, 2005, 5:52 PM
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does anyone know the basic prices of climibng stuff over in ukraine?
im not taking a rope or my draws because i only have so much room to pack for pc...i was hoping to buy what i needed there, but i really have no idea!
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sarablowers
Sep 27, 2005, 11:09 PM
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Things are a little more expensive..I just found a place to climgb in Kiev, cheap to climb, expensive gear...
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lostincrimea
Nov 15, 2005, 2:03 PM
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I looked at the post's title and thought, "maybe I wrote that." but then I saw the username and new it wasn't me. anyway, it was familiar, so I decided to read it.
Anyway, I'm in group 28. I assume you are group 29. I hope your site visit was a good one. Hope you got lucky and are near some good climbs too. As you might tell, I'm living in Crimea (but I'm finding my way. I'm actually the only Mike in group 28, so feel free to send me an SMS from the phone list.
As to your questions, I'll try to give you my take. I, like you, arrived with a pair of shoes, a harness, and a chalk bag. I then had most of the rest sent, minus the rope (retired it anyway). Stuff is expensive here, and I couldn't rationalize buying new stuff when what I had at home was not only in good condition, but cheaper than what I see here. Anyway, the rope I'll be buying. The rest was sent.
If you are ever in Crimea, let me know. There is a lot down here. Also, there are some other PCVs who are climbers too. One even built a gym at his site. Perhaps we should start a working group :)
Good luck with everything,
Mike
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mikki33
Nov 21, 2005, 12:41 AM
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About routes in Crimea see here:
http://www.mountain.ru/climber/route/2002/crimea/index.shtml
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lostincrimea
Nov 21, 2005, 11:15 AM
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I second that link. Its the best one I've found so far. Its mostly for sport climbing.
Hows the climbing in Israel?
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mikki33
Nov 22, 2005, 5:53 AM
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In reply to: Hows the climbing in Israel?
It is very popular here. I heared that there is 8000 climbers here (I of course doubt it...)
There are plenty bolted rocks with difficulties ranged from 5a to 8a
(or approx. 5.7 - 5.13b/c(?) according to the USA standard).
The gyms are also in place.
All is very close. From Tel-Aviv it is possible to reach about 5-7 bolted rocks in a 1 hour drive. Climbing is possible all year round (no snow at all).
See for more information in RC section devoted to Israel.
http://www.rockclimbing.com/routes/listState.php?CountryStateID=140
Have fun,
Michael
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uasunflower
Nov 22, 2005, 8:27 AM
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do you ever go to jordan to climb? i hear there are real mountains there :)? (nice hijack of ukraine thread, to israel, to jordan! :shock: )
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mikki33
Nov 23, 2005, 2:16 AM
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No. I've never been there. But I know people that have.
The place is called Wadi Ram (http://www.rockclimbing.com/routes/listArea.php?AreaID=3076 )
The nice place is also in Sinay: St. Catherine
http://sinaiclimb.h12.ru/
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gumbobob
Nov 26, 2005, 11:30 PM
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mike
ill be sending you an sms soon
but as a lowly pct i dont have the phone list--
could you send me a message with it?
thanks--
my site in in the donbas...
travis
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bmxer
Nov 27, 2005, 1:59 AM
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wow how do you guys survive in a foreign country for 2 years; I've been in Armenia for 7 mths now and I already miss home.
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lostincrimea
Jan 22, 2006, 2:23 PM
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Travis,
I've been away from this site since November, so I'll try to find you and SMS you this week. I hope there is only one Travis in Donbas.
BMXer,
I have no idea how we do it. Perhaps embrace everything and make it your own. Good luck. How's Armenia treating you?
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