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alleyehave
Oct 31, 2008, 11:12 PM
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I am taking up 2 newer climbers (limited experience outdoors). I'm looking for some easier routes to take them up, either 1 or two pitches, maybe a good multipitch like cat in the hat. But I know we will be slow and I dont wanna bunch up the line. Trad or Sport, just good, easy lines :)
Thanks,
Nate
(And yes, I have two guidebooks, just want some peoples' personal faves)
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julianw
Nov 1, 2008, 6:24 PM
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i did not like geronimo because our ropes got stuck on the rappel.
i like tunnel vision and olive oil... but they might be a little on the long side for 2 newer climbers.
johnny vegas might work... a lot of raps for the descent but at least chances of the ropes getting caught aren't that high. i've never done cat in the hat but i hear it's good.
black corridor's always good for efficient sport climbing.
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scottb
Nov 1, 2008, 7:09 PM
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I was pretty much in the same situation as you last spring...
Lotta Ballz was really fun. You can top out in three pitches (the descent is easy) or rap the route from bolts after two. The first belay is a little cramped with three people but it's manageable. The second pitch is unique and fun. There's also some good cragging nearby.
Cat in the Hat is fun and worth doing. If it's a crowded day and you're not first in line, it will take you all day to do the route. But if you bring plenty of water, food, chapstick, and appropriate layers and are prepared to be social and patient, you will have fun. And that's, like, the point isn't it? An added bonus is that you can bail from any belay on this route (well, except for the end of the 5.EZ traverse pitch, but most people seem to skip that).
Dark shadows is another good'un. It can be done in three or four pitches and, like Cat, you can retreat from any belay. The top of the third pitch (second pitch if doing the route in three pitches) is a skinny little ledge that is ample for three people but might be freaky for people not used to exposure. This route is always in the shade so you may want to skip it if it's cold or windy.
The Brass Wall up Pine Crick canyon has some fun cragging.
The Magic Bus at the second (?) pullout is a good place for a first sport lead.
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alleyehave
Nov 1, 2008, 10:31 PM
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Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks guys...
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