This year will be my first burn and my first time in Nevada as well, what I am wondering is if anyone knows where someone can do a bit of climbing. I am visiting Las Vegas and San Francisco the week either side of BM and want to squeeze some climbing in if possible whilst I am over.
Since I am travelling solo and have very limited space allocation for climbing equipment (my shoes and chalk bag), bouldering locations would be preferable.
I know there is a lot of local knowledge from people on this board and looking for a little guidance and advice.
Cheers
Lee
P.S. If anyone is looking for someone with simian like climbing abilities and a head for heights to help assemble any camp/ art installations then I volunteer my services. Being a skinny short ass finally has a purpose.
Where to Climb?
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dougaldutch
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Where to Climb?
I'm off my tits on Happiness!
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How mobile are you? Are you renting a car in Reno? If you go to Yosemite you could hook up with some people, same with Bishop, which is ~ 4 hours south of Reno. Near Lone Pine which is farther south of Bishop you'll find the Alabama Hills, which is a kind of newish moderate sport climbing area, lots of 5.8-5.10 climbs (rare for a pure sport area). In that case I would bring your harness as well as the bag and shoes. besides the harness might come in handy for a custume! But it'll be hot.
Cliombing comfort will be tied to temperature and temprature is tied to elevation. At around 4000 ft. it's going to be damm hot in August. What about doing some peak bagging in the Seirras? There are so many Class 3 climbs in the "range of light" that you'd think about giving up Scotch just to get at them. But there's no need. A lot of your hydration strategies for the playa will also work for 1-3 day jaunts into the high country. At this time of year that is where I would head. Be aware that with the drought there are fires raging (even as we speak!) and that much of the national forest might be closed. Also, if you plan to climb after the Burn, you will be tired, so factor in snooze time.
How mobile are you? Are you renting a car in Reno? If you go to Yosemite you could hook up with some people, same with Bishop, which is ~ 4 hours south of Reno. Near Lone Pine which is farther south of Bishop you'll find the Alabama Hills, which is a kind of newish moderate sport climbing area, lots of 5.8-5.10 climbs (rare for a pure sport area). In that case I would bring your harness as well as the bag and shoes. besides the harness might come in handy for a custume! But it'll be hot.
Cliombing comfort will be tied to temperature and temprature is tied to elevation. At around 4000 ft. it's going to be damm hot in August. What about doing some peak bagging in the Seirras? There are so many Class 3 climbs in the "range of light" that you'd think about giving up Scotch just to get at them. But there's no need. A lot of your hydration strategies for the playa will also work for 1-3 day jaunts into the high country. At this time of year that is where I would head. Be aware that with the drought there are fires raging (even as we speak!) and that much of the national forest might be closed. Also, if you plan to climb after the Burn, you will be tired, so factor in snooze time.
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Bob
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Amazing desert structures & stuff: http://sites.google.com/site/potatotrap/
"Let us say I suggest you may be human." -- Reverend Mother Gaius Helen Mohiam
"Let us say I suggest you may be human." -- Reverend Mother Gaius Helen Mohiam