Any of you douche bags rock climb?

[_Yossarian_]

Id recommend going up to the Gunks in New Paltz. There is an EMS center right there and you can still have some fun outdoors over the next couple of weeks.

We had three guides with us the first time out, one of which was absolutely amazing, excellent teacher and would talk you through your climb with invaluable information. I have his number if you decide to go.

they also have a website

www.emsclimb.com

 

[crew9]

They sure don't call me Spider Monkey McFastHands for nothing

 

[milo hobgoblin]

LOL "spidermonkey mcfasthands". I like that.

 

[Forge]

I've been going "wallclimbing" at an indoor gym for almost a year now. I've only gone climbing outdoors a few times, still not entirely comfortable lead climbing. I love the indoor gym, it's a good workout and I love the challenge of trying to climb a route that is tough.

This is the gym I belong to:

http://www.cliffhangers.com/

 

[_Yossarian_]

I've been going "wallclimbing" at an indoor gym for almost a year now. I've only gone climbing outdoors a few times, still not entirely comfortable lead climbing. I love the indoor gym, it's a good workout and I love the challenge of trying to climb a route that is tough.

This is the gym I belong to:

http://www.cliffhangers.com/

thats a really nice gym forge. Do they have auto-belays or do you climb with a partner?

The gym I go to isnt as elaborate but has some pretty difficult routes (up to 5.13), a large sport climbing section, and a pretty sweet bouldering area.

 

[hanselthecaretaker]

Bouldering is fun, because you don't need any gear other than maybe chalk and good grippy shoes. And you wouldn't realize how much of a workout your back/shoulders/forearms/fingers are getting.

Do girls wear skirts when they rock climb?

-Dude, you just made me want to be a climbing instructor so bad.

 

[Forge]

thats a really nice gym forge. Do they have auto-belays or do you climb with a partner?

The gym I go to isnt as elaborate but has some pretty difficult routes (up to 5.13), a large sport climbing section, and a pretty sweet bouldering area.

No auto belays, but there is a top rope for every climb on the walls (lots of ropes). Many climbs have draws for lead climbing, too. The custom rock sections are really impressive, they get lots of use. Almost one whole wall is dedicated to "kiddy" climbs, 5.5's and below. We get lots of parties for kids there, lots of milfs too.

Most climbers who get around to lots of gyms say it's one of the best on the east coast. The next popular one seems to be a place called Earthtreks down in Maryland.