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hippie_dreams
Nov 12, 2008, 12:58 AM
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Hi Everyone,
Been a while since I've posted... and climbed.
I'm taking a long weekend trip to visit my brother who lives in Gilbert, AZ in mid-December and I figure it's a great time to dust off my climbing shoes. I'm looking for a days worth of good bouldering V0-V6. So far I've come across Queen Creek, which looks promising, or Groom Creek, although that may be covered with snow...
Any suggestions? My brother is a newbie and I haven't been outside in quite a while so we don't need anything fancy.
Also, are there any places that rent out crash pads for the day? I'd rather not have to check mine. 
Thanks!!!
Eric
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sonso45
Nov 13, 2008, 11:17 AM
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Queen Creek would fill the bill for a day out on the rock and it's the nearest place to Gilbert. Snow is hit or miss in Prescott/Groom Crk. You could visit there depending on weather for the day. As for renting crashpads, I have no info but call around to PRG and some of the other gyms/stores.
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hippie_dreams
Nov 14, 2008, 12:27 PM
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Thanks for the tips! Any suggestions on specific areas of Queen Creek to hit? Looks like Oak Flats may have what were looking for? Also, any access/ parking tips you have are appreciated.
Thanks again,
Eric
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dlintz
Nov 14, 2008, 12:51 PM
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Parking isn't an issue. The first time I went there I spent a lot of time wandering through the maze of boulders looking for good lines. See if someone would be willing to give you a tour by posting in the Climbing Partners-Mountain States forum. Enjoy! The rock is sharp but a lot of fun.
d.
(This post was edited by dlintz on Nov 14, 2008, 12:55 PM)
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sonso45
Dec 1, 2008, 10:46 PM
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Try the Maze and Binghamland for a great day of bouldering. They are near Oak Flat, access is an issue if you don't have a high clearance vehicle then you have to take the old highway there around the campground.
When you gonna boulder?
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