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mclimber01
Aug 13, 2010, 3:14 AM
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I am from utah and I am going to be hitting the road solo during sept and oct. and really want to experience new sport climbing and bouldering. But also be in a place where I can find a climbing partner relatively easily. just wondering if anyone has a favorite spot for the fall?
I am thinking possibly colorado, bishop ca and RRG. good choices?
Thanks
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rhythm164
Aug 13, 2010, 3:28 AM
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Can't go wrong with Bishop.
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jbrown2
Aug 13, 2010, 3:48 AM
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To hot in Bishop that time of year. maybe a few cool days but def a winter destination. RRG will be sweet. just getting into prime fall conditions. Smith is in full swing by then. if your heading east you may as well do the sand stone trillogy of NRG, RRG, HP40.
That would be my bet. go east if your from the west and vice versa
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curt
Aug 13, 2010, 6:10 AM
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Gunks. I know you said sport climbing and bouldering, but...
Curt
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philbox
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Aug 13, 2010, 7:49 AM
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Can a fall climbing ever be described as best?
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ncrockclimber
Aug 13, 2010, 12:42 PM
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fall in RRG is awesome. the area has great climbing and it is extremely easy for a single climber to find a partner.
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killingmorethancancer
Aug 13, 2010, 12:45 PM
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Red River or New River are the places to be
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bill413
Aug 13, 2010, 1:14 PM
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philbox wrote: Can a fall climbing ever be described as best?
Well, I'm sure there is a worst fall, so therefore there should be a best.
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blueeyedclimber
Aug 13, 2010, 7:33 PM
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curt wrote: Gunks. I know you said sport climbing and bouldering, but... Curt
Agreed. You can't beat the Gunks in the fall.
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swoopee
Aug 13, 2010, 8:18 PM
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philbox wrote: Can a fall climbing ever be described as best?
I was thinking the same thing.
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ozoneclimber
Aug 13, 2010, 9:46 PM
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My personal opinion would be RRG, Arkansas, and Chattanooga area. May as well hit HP40 while you're in TN too...
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mclimber01
Aug 13, 2010, 10:45 PM
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thanks everyone for your input! I like all the suggestions, has anyone heard how squamish bc is this time of year? I have heard nothing but good things about it.
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imcd
Aug 13, 2010, 11:46 PM
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September is the best time to climb in Squamish. temps start to cool down, but the rains havn't moved in yet. october is pretty good as well, but it starts to rain a lot more and often you are confined to the smoke bluffs and certain parts of murrin. however there are a lot of other great places to climb nearby. skaha bluffs are great in october and much drier
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cacalderon
Aug 14, 2010, 1:21 AM
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RRG and NRG are your best options for fall and not too far apart
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philipzahnd
Aug 15, 2010, 2:21 AM
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Horseshoe Canyon Ranch in northern Arkansas is your best stop going through the midwest. Tons of sport.
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jajen
Aug 15, 2010, 3:06 AM
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cacalderon wrote: RRG and NRG are your best options for fall and not too far apart
^^^ What he said.
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jh_angel
Aug 15, 2010, 3:16 AM
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Since no one else has said it, I will. Rumney. While I would never tell you not to go to any of the other places, none of them stack up in terms of density. 600+ routes, 100 or so boulder problems, and only 1 hours walk between the two farthest points. Most of what you'll want will only be a 30 minute hike at worst, so you could hit 10 unique crags in a day if you so desire. And did I mention that October is the best time of year to be there?
If I were you, I'd hit the RRG in Sept and then Rumney in Oct.
Just my 2¢
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mclimber01
Aug 25, 2010, 4:35 AM
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I think I am gonna go back east to rrg and the new. does anyone have any idea of how much money i could live off of?
I have heard at rrg you can camp behind miguels pizza for really cheap.
I want to stay and climb for about half of sept. and oct. I dont want to get there and realize I cant find a place to get food or camp
anyone have any experience with this????
HELP
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cacalderon
Aug 25, 2010, 11:35 AM
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True. Miguel's campsitde costs like 2 bucks a night and you can get pizza for under 8 bucks depending on toppings. good luck.
(This post was edited by cacalderon on Aug 25, 2010, 11:35 AM)
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