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Valarc
Jan 24, 2008, 12:39 AM
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I just came across the thread on bouldering at the British Virgin Islands
http://www.rockclimbing.com/...8;page=unread#unread
and thought it looked awesome.
I'm looking for a destination for Spring Break that could combine a little fun in the sun with some waterfront bouldering. Besides the BVI's, can anyone recommend some good beach bouldering destinations? Don't worry about whether they'll be warm during Spring Break, as I could always plan a trip some other time during the year.
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ilvwhtgrls
Jan 24, 2008, 6:23 AM
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orange county has a pretty popular bouldering spot on the beach called pirates cove.
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caughtinside
Jan 24, 2008, 6:47 AM
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NorCal.
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theguy
Jan 24, 2008, 11:38 AM
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San Teodoro, Sardinia
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munky
Jan 24, 2008, 12:24 PM
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Acadia National Park and Nova Scotia have some great beach bouldering.
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joek
Jan 24, 2008, 1:08 PM
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NorCal to do it cheap.
BVI if you want to spend some cash on a dream vacation.
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chilli
Jan 24, 2008, 1:15 PM
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i just got back from costa rica (pacific side) for a surfing trip. there was no easy access to real climbing to speak of, but there were a lot of boulders along some gorgeous beaches. if good bouldering was a second priority to great surf or nice beahces, i'd say it's a great place to be. HOWEVER, winter is the dry season, so i don't know for sure if they'd be starting to get into the wet season by spring break or not.
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EPiCJAMES
Jan 24, 2008, 6:26 PM
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everyone is saying nor cal for the beach bouldering, any of it near humboldt state?
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joek
Jan 24, 2008, 8:29 PM
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Is Humboldt State in Arcata? I bouldered at a couple areas when I passed through Northern Cal last fall. Moonstone Beach and Houda Point aren't too far from Arcata, and are a lot of fun. Lost Rocks is about an hour north, has fantastic bouldering, but has some access issues. I'd try to check on the current situation before you went.
Bouldering on the NorCal beaches is a very unique and occasionally eerie experience. Quiet, peaceful, all alone. Then the fog rolls in and you can only see about 100 feet around you. Hope to get back sometime.
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mturner
Jan 24, 2008, 8:38 PM
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ilvwhtgrls wrote: orange county has a pretty popular bouldering spot on the beach called pirates cove.
Pirates Cove is a last resort for Orange County locals who can't make the drive out to J-Tree or Riverside County. It's hardly worth planning a trip around, let alone more than an afternoon of sandy, wet bouldering.
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cfurman
Jan 24, 2008, 9:55 PM
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agree with mturner, definetly not a vacation destination for climbing
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