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mudmaster
Jan 31, 2006, 9:11 PM
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Just an FYI. I recently returned from Saudi Arabia after a 40-day junket for the Supreme Commission for Tourism, cataloging climbing areas, routes, and technical canyons. I'm an ex-resident of Saudi Arabia who's done extensive climbing and caving there.
The SCT has been slow to my recommendation that they put the results of the research on their website. So I'm going to post it on rockclimbing.com, and the understanding is that anyone who reads this stuff, uses the pictures or maps, will NOT do so for commercial gain. Keep in mind that this is COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL. I'm giving rockclimbing.com specific permission to place this information on their website.
Depending on how long it takes for the website to review and post this material, expect to see the beta from each new region at the end of successive weekends throughout February and March, 2006.
Those of you who follow these postings will be happy you did. Saudi Arabia is a "Mecca" in more than one way. It's probably the biggest of the final frontiers for new big wall and big tower climbing.
A final note. Saudi Arabia will announce it's opening to climbing in April at an international travel show in Oman. This will not mean it's going to be easier to get into the Kingdom. Tourist visas are still not available at the time of this first post, and probably will not be for at least another year. In the mean time, if you want to get into the Kingdom to do some truly outrageous climbing, I'll help you get there if you'll just send me a brief e-mail and proposed timetable.
Regards to y'all.
Dave Black
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mudmaster
Feb 7, 2006, 7:24 PM
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OK. I've started posting the material for Saudi Arabia. Don't be too disappointed by the first areas that get posted...the good stuff is coming later.
Once I have all the areas and routes posted, I'll edit each area to post GPS data.
Photos will be slow to follow. Each has to be approved by the moderators.
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triznut
Feb 7, 2006, 7:34 PM
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You should post pictures to go along with the information you're posting. Would love to see what S.A. has got...
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ragen_3rd
Feb 12, 2006, 8:43 AM
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hi..im 3 months tops here in riyadh....got busy with my work...and i guess it's now time for fun...will u be able to help me find a club or climbing enthusiasts here?
thanks....
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mudmaster
Feb 15, 2006, 10:04 PM
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Re the last two posts:
Triznut, I'm trying to post pics. This is going to be a long process. I'm still trying to catch up with work back home, and I'm still wrestling with some problems I'm having getting the posts & Pics where I want them. I'm only going to be able to work on this an hour or so each week. Be patient, I think you'll see some good stuff.
Ragen, e-mail me at shiadilaah@yahoo.com....we can pass some details about contacts there.
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akyatbato
Jul 22, 2006, 7:58 AM
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Hello Mud,
Knowing that the government here is quite conservative, may I know who is the person we should talk to to get permits to climb in KSA?
Thanks!
AKB
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akyatbato
Nov 4, 2006, 9:43 AM
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Hey guys! I added more routes in the Riyadh area page: http://www.rockclimbing.com/routes/listArea.php?AreaID=10492
Mudmaster, are you coming back here in Riyadh? I hope we can have the chance to meet up.
Ragen, PM me if you are interested in joining our weekend climbs.
Cheers,
AKB
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