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najmah
Aug 3, 2013, 1:47 AM
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Hello! I will be climbing in Gatineau Park from August 11th-15th, and am new to outdoor climbing. Are there usually a lot of people there climbing that could show me the ropes if needed?
-Sarah
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meanandugly
Aug 3, 2013, 2:44 PM
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najmah wrote: Hello! I will be climbing in Gatineau Park from August 11th-15th, and am new to outdoor climbing. Are there usually a lot of people there climbing that could show me the ropes if needed? -Sarah
No! The general rule of thumb is that the people who will be out climbing are there for their own climbing. Generally if some one is in need of help climbers will help, but if you want to go climbing take some courses, go out with an experienced friend, or hire a guide to take you out.
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blazesod
Aug 4, 2013, 10:24 PM
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So, if you were going to spend some time camping in Joshua Tree (indian cove), or Yosemite Valley (camp 4) you could bring your own gear and there will be no shortage of other climbers willing to introduce you to the sport.
edit: I'm suggesting you visit someplace similar to the ones I mentioned. In case something was lost in translation.
(This post was edited by blazesod on Aug 5, 2013, 11:07 PM)
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Kartessa
Aug 5, 2013, 2:07 AM
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blazesod wrote: So, if you were going to spend some time camping in Joshua Tree (indian cove), or Yosemite Valley (camp 4) you could bring your own gear and there will be no shortage of other climbers willing to introduce you to the sport.
Yeah... because Gatineau Park is the Camp 4 of Canada...
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dagibbs
Aug 5, 2013, 4:50 PM
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Hi Sarah,
The Lac Beauchamp area that you have commented on this from is mostly bouldering. (And, not actually in Gatineau park.)
Most of the actual, roped, climbing is in the Luskville area, farther west along the southern edge of the park.
For roped climbing, on nice weekend days, there's generally a few people around most of the cliffs -- but they're almost always climbing with their own friends, rather than looking to climb with someone they don't know, or who is new to the area.
Are you alone? If so, finding someone to climb with during the week may be difficult. Most of us are working stiffs.
For Sunday, the 11th, if the weather is any good, I'll likely be heading out climbing, probably with a few friends. You would be welcome to join us for that day. Drop me a PM or email me at gibbs_da at yahoo dot ca for more information.
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