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wannabeaclimberchick
Jun 13, 2003, 6:52 PM
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[violet] I recently climbed for the first time at a gym and I totally loved it. I really want to get into it but I don't know anyone who climbs. (I climbed in Michigan while visiting some friends up there) I am a little intimidated to just go to a gym all by myself. :? Is that even the best way to get started? I researched online a little about gyms in my area and indoor and outdoor courses to take but I wanted some advice. Anything would be appreciated! And if anyone is just starting out in the DC metro area or is interested in helping out a beginner let me know if you want to meet up. :) [/violet]
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bsperes
Jun 13, 2003, 7:09 PM
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I work at Sportrock in Rockville. Stop by and there are lots of people to help you out. I work the desk on Tuesday and climb Mon and Thurs night. PM me if you have specific questions.
Brian
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jerrygarcia
Jun 13, 2003, 8:07 PM
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If you are looking to climb with women only, try the ladies room or send a private message to howitzer, she works at one of the sport rocks and should be able to set you straight.
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zap
Jun 14, 2003, 1:59 AM
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im not sure how far you would like to travel to climb, but seneca rocks mountain guides in west va have courses where they teach trad climbing. it is about 2 hrs or so west of dc. i have gone with them a couple times and have really been learning alot. you can contact them at http://www.senecarocks.com/, or drop me a line and i can get you more info.
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edgelounger
Jun 14, 2003, 2:07 AM
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zap is right on there. srmg is very good, rain or shine. seneca is killer.
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guitar256
Jun 14, 2003, 4:10 AM
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Hey I goto Sportrock Alexandria 3-4 times a week. I've only been climbing since March so it'd be cool to meet other beginners. Let me know if you want to meet up. I'll probably be going Saturday night or Sunday.
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one900johnnyk
Jun 14, 2003, 10:49 PM
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if you are going to be free sometime next week in the day (tue-thur??) let me know, i'm going to be up in DC and i'm looking to do a lot of climbs at great falls while i'm there. i can show you how to set top rope anchors and all of that... pm me if you are up for climbing at great falls...
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wannabeaclimberchick
Jun 14, 2003, 11:38 PM
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[violet] I would like to go to either Sportrock or Great Falls sometime tomorrow if anyone is going so let me know when and where and maybe we can meet up! [/violet]
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ropeburn
Jun 15, 2003, 2:24 AM
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Tomorrow the falls is still gonna be under water. If the weather holds I'll be going out next week sometime. PM me.
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climberpunk
Jun 15, 2003, 2:48 AM
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hey, i live in takoma park [2 blocks from the metro] and climb at carder rock/great falls a fair amount, if ur interested, PM me and id be more than happy to show u the rocks. ive got plenty of equipment, as long as u have shoes/harness
on a related note: anyone in the DC area be willing to act as a "trad mentor", i.e. take a trad-newb out and teach me the ropes? i can lead 5.7 on trad, and am willing to follow easy 5.10, i just want to pratice with someone who really knows what they're doing.
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one900johnnyk
Jun 15, 2003, 4:31 AM
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if any of you guys are up for climbing at great falls in the middle of next week, let me know. i'll be up there and free most of the time, i imagine.
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charrock
Jun 16, 2003, 2:50 AM
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Hey You can still climb Great falls when the Little falls gauge is at 6.5
http://waterdata.usgs.gov/md/nwis/uv/?site_no=01646500&PARAmeter_cd=00065,00060,00062,00054
You will lose some of the lower belay stations. Climbs at the Aid Box and balcony ledge should still be OK. These climbs don't wash out until the river gets up to 9 (ish) ft. on the LF guage. Charlie
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