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dilligaf
Jul 16, 2003, 4:53 PM
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I am going to be in Arkansas in October, and yall have some nice looking crags, but I don't know where I should stay(city) and where I should climb. MY girl is coming to so looking for good diversity from 5.8 to 5.12-. Is there any good multi-pitch up there, any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks,
Phil
Austin, Tx.
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couloir
Jul 16, 2003, 4:59 PM
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Sam's Throne is your best bet. There's hundreds of climbs from 5.6-5.13. Lots of trad and sport. Good rock and steep. Definitely check out the throne and the main Bluffs, Valley of the Blind(warm if it's cold outside), and cave creek.
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tenn_dawg
Jul 16, 2003, 5:32 PM
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I've climbed at Mt. Magazine, and was impressed! The sandstone is as solid as can be, and the lines are suprisingly asthetic.
It's all trad though, so I don't know if you're into that. It's worth it.
Travis
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dilligaf
Jul 16, 2003, 5:48 PM
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I like trad but don't got the cash for a descent rack, so I am limited to sport routes. What is the best city to stay in to be near most of the crags?
Phil
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rrrADAM
Jul 16, 2003, 6:01 PM
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Been to both... Magazine and Sam's Throne.
I like Mt Magazine a bit better:
http://www.rockclimbing.com/...mp.cgi?Detailed=1567
This climb is only 5.9, and protects very well.
Check out the RDB for Arkansas... You can see pics of both.
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gravitysucks
Jul 21, 2003, 12:50 AM
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of course Magazine and Sam's as mentioned above.
also, if you're looking for a laid back, well-developed sport climbing type of VC, I would definitely recommend a stop at Horsheshoe Canyon in NW Ark. no multi-pitch though. the place is not too shabby in the Fall. I like it alright, and I'm a girl. does that count? plus, $5/day gets you camping AND climbing.
click here too.
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