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Mccohenster

Apr 5, 2009, 3:18 PM
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Theres a chance my family is moving to Saratoga Springs. What kind of climbing is reasonably close to there? How much bouldering is there near by? Also is there a climbing gym within an hour or so? Thanks

sbaclimber

Apr 6, 2009, 2:36 AM
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Mccohenster wrote:

What kind of climbing is reasonably close to there?

Quarzite 2hrs south in the Gunks.
Granite 1/2-1hr north all over the 'dacks!
...Mostly trad. There are a (very) few places in the 'dacks where you can find some sport climbing.

Mccohenster wrote:

How much bouldering is there near by?

Not much. At least not "close"....(that I am aware of) Probably the closest area with a significant number of good boulders is around Crane Mt.

Mccohenster wrote:

Also is there a climbing gym within an hour or so? Thanks

Yup, there are at least 2 in Albany, and 1 in Glens Falls.

keshia.hohenstein

Jul 20, 2009, 10:41 AM
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I was thinking about checking out A.I.R in Albany, any feedback on it?[

Lethal-Climber

Jul 20, 2009, 1:59 PM
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The Adirondacks (Dacks) and the Gunks are some great outdoor trad climbing in that area. Go to your local EMS store and pick up a guide.

turnitup122

Aug 27, 2009, 1:19 PM
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i live in saratoga. there is bouldering near the middle school somewhere. i justt started climbing and there isnt manyy climbers here but i know some people in little falls that climb. little falls is prettyy amazing no matter how good yyou are.

dta95b7r

Aug 27, 2009, 1:52 PM
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alot of climbing in the southern adirondacks {you should pick up adirondack rock} its closer to saratoga than the gunks and its free electric city rock gym closed recently and air in albany is pretty terrible rocksport in queensbury would be the best option for you