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donmuzquiz
Jun 18, 2009, 12:24 AM
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I am going to have a couple days off in the MD area. Looking for sport (bolted) climbing - plus anyone who wants to join in. I will be with a group of other outdoor lovers - but they don't climb. July 26,27, and maybe 29. Preferably near an RV type park. Can anyone help.?
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altelis
Jun 18, 2009, 2:56 AM
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donmuzquiz wrote: I am going to have a couple days off in the MD area. Looking for sport (bolted) climbing - plus anyone who wants to join in. I will be with a group of other outdoor lovers - but they don't climb. July 26,27, and maybe 29. Preferably near an RV type park. Can anyone help.? bring a bolt gun?
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donmuzquiz
Jun 18, 2009, 3:37 AM
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no bolt gun. Im not that experienced. I live in TN where there are lots of bolted routes. Thats all I do at this point. From what I'm seeing, it doesn't look like thats the case in the east. ?
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altelis
Jun 18, 2009, 1:40 PM
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sorry, apparently the sarcasm didn't transmit with the rest of my post. I was not suggesting that, in reality, you bring a bolt gun. I was suggesting, in a sarcastic tone, if you want to sport climb in MD you'll need to put the climbs up first as we don't really have any real "sport climbing destinations" in this fair state. End Transmission.
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mounter
Jun 18, 2009, 2:16 PM
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altelis wrote: sorry, apparently the sarcasm didn't transmit with the rest of my post. I was not suggesting that, in reality, you bring a bolt gun. I was suggesting, in a sarcastic tone, if you want to sport climb in MD you'll need to put the climbs up first as we don't really have any real "sport climbing destinations" in this fair state. End Transmission. BOLT GUN?!?!?! WTF, over ...are you kidding me. I think you should invite Sylvester Stallone to MD while you're at it. out here
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altelis
Jun 18, 2009, 2:31 PM
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mounter wrote: altelis wrote: sorry, apparently the sarcasm didn't transmit with the rest of my post. I was not suggesting that, in reality, you bring a bolt gun. I was suggesting, in a sarcastic tone, if you want to sport climb in MD you'll need to put the climbs up first as we don't really have any real "sport climbing destinations" in this fair state. End Transmission. BOLT GUN?!?!?! WTF, over ...are you kidding me. I think you should invite Sylvester Stallone to MD while you're at it. out here apparently even explicitly stating that you are being sarcastic is being too subtle on this sight....oh, "le sigh".....
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donmuzquiz
Jun 18, 2009, 2:32 PM
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So I guess I should be looking for some area climbers to show me how it's done in your parts. Any favorite spots that you can tell me about.? The more central MD the better - but I'm open to anything.
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mounter
Jun 18, 2009, 3:11 PM
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Sarcasm...I'm a fan. I've had my second cup of coffee and therefore my brain is now firing on all eight cylinders. Furthermore, my bolt gun is at the ready. Cheers.
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altelis
Jun 18, 2009, 3:17 PM
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brokesomeribs
Jul 21, 2009, 2:48 PM
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There are very few bolted routes in MD. I moved out of the state about 2 years ago, so my memory is kinda hazy by now, but the only bolts I recall were 'secret' project areas put up by locals and never publicized. If you're in central MD, the New River Gorge is probably about a 4 hour drive south-west. If you can swing it, that's the place to go - hundreds and hundreds of beautiful routes. Otherwise, if you're close to the DC area, Great Falls and Carderock (on opposite sides of the Potomac River from each other) offer a reasonably nice selection of top-rope climbing above the water.
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daggerx
Feb 18, 2010, 10:25 PM
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depending on were you are in md, you casn drive up to pa. lots of climbing up here
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