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sezumpf
May 30, 2002, 5:29 PM
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Hey All,
I just wanted to see if anyone knew of any open climbing areas in Southern/Central Arizona (not more than 3 hours from Tucson). It seems like all climbing areas around here have been shut down. Mt. Lemmon, Cochise Stronghold, Rincons, Santa Rita's are all closed down from fire danger. Thanks for the input.
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climbsomething
May 30, 2002, 9:32 PM
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Hey, it's not quite 3 hours from here, but Jacks is open still.. but that's about it! I think the Dells in Prescott are still cool too. but other than that, AZ is no fun. I am sooo bored, watching Mt. Lemmon burn down and all
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climberchic
May 30, 2002, 9:47 PM
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Camelback Mtn and Pinnacle Peak in Phoenix are open. As far as I know, the Dells are closed, but Jacks Canyon is still open. Try these links for more info...
http://www.rockclimbing.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=10435&forum=54
http://www.rockclimbing.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=10798&forum=27
~Erica
*EDIT- Revised for Brian's update. Thanks, bro!
[ This Message was edited by: climberchic on 2002-05-30 16:51 ]
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bmsullivan
May 30, 2002, 11:30 PM
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Here is a list I received from the AMC. It has numbers listed so you can call for updates.
I believe the only thing open in Phoenix is Camelback and Pinnacle Peak. But it's going to be in the triple digits here, so climb really, really early.
I hope this helps.
Brian
COCONINO NATIONAL FOREST
Mt. Elden - CLOSED - Contact Coconino Flagstaff
District Office at (928) 527-3600
The Pit - CLOSED - Contact Coconino Flagstaff District
Office at(928) 527-3600
Priest Draw - CLOSED - Contact Flagstaff District
Office at (928)527-3600
Jack's Canyon - OPEN - Contact Blue Ridge Ranger
District Office at (928) 477-2255 - There are
restrictions in effect prohibiting open fires,
charcoal grills, and smoking.
The Overlook at Oak Creek Canyon - CLOSED - Contact
Flagstaff District Office at (928) 527-3600
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KAIBAB NATIONAL FOREST
Paradise Forks - CLOSED - Contact Williams District
Office at (928)635-8200 (closure in effect beginning
05/30/02)
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PRESCOTT NATIONAL FOREST
Thumb Butte - CLOSED - Contact Prescott National
Forest at (928)771-4708
Granite Mountain - CLOSED - Contact Prescott National
Forest at(928) 771-4708
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CITY OF PRESCOTT
Watson Lakes - OPEN - Contact City of Prescott at
(928) 777-1121
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CHINO VALLEY - State Trust Land
Promised Land - CLOSED
Sullivan's Canyon - CLOSED
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NORTH SCOTTSDALE - State Trust Land
Little Granite - CLOSED
Cholla Mountain - CLOSED
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MCDOWELL SONORAN LAND TRUST
McDowells - All Areas - CLOSED
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TONTO NATIONAL FOREST
Queen Creek - CLOSED - Contact Globe District Office
at (928)402-6200
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CORONADO NATIONAL FOREST
Mt. Lemmon - CLOSED - Contact Santa Catalina District
Office at (520) 749-8700
Cochise Stronghold - CLOSED - Contact Douglas District
Office at(520) 364-3468
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badasschick
May 30, 2002, 11:59 PM
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Hi all! Ya we are going to the Dell's this weekend! I'm sure it WILL be crazy but I feel the need to climb! So what if it is like the olny place to climb around!(for now) Let's hope it all reopen's really, really soon!
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climberchic
May 31, 2002, 12:27 AM
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Marnie, hon,
I hate to burst your bubble darlin' but the Dells are closed as well
As far as I know, Jack's, Camelback, Pinnacle Peak and Watson Lakes (in Prescott-go there maybe?) are the only climbing areas open until we get some drought relief.
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climbsomething
May 31, 2002, 12:43 AM
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The Dells too? Wah! Not like the Dells are my favorite but gosh, the options just keep dwindling, breaking my little AZ heart! But hey, as long as Jacks is good...
Sezumpf, unless you wanna bake like a batch of cupcakes in Phoenix, you're gonna have to drive more than 3 hours to climb anything What looks good in SoCal? Is there anything in San Diego worth road tripping for? Climbing + beach = 2x the fun!!
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bmsullivan
May 31, 2002, 1:20 AM
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Climbsomething...
Tahquitz is in So Cal. I believe it is only about 5 1/2 hours from Phoenix.
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climberchic
May 31, 2002, 3:46 PM
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J-Tree's weather forecast for this week shows highs of mid 80s and lows of mid 60s all week. I was out there a few weeks ago and it was gorgeous (and about 4 hours from Phoenix). Especially if you're used to the Phoenix heat...
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cragchica
Jun 1, 2002, 5:11 AM
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Hey Arizonans...
I'm another sun-worshipping native and if any of you want to brave the heat with me. I'd be willing to make the short trek from Tucson to Phoenix to try out Camelback or Pinnacle Peak. (That is if 'climbsomething' doesn't drag me to California )
Andria (aka cragchica)
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climbsomething
Jun 1, 2002, 7:16 AM
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Thanks for all the input guys! I'm getting all kinds of suggestions in PMs too on where to go in San Diego. as for other SoCal spots, I've been to JTree once myself, had the bejeezuz scared out of me (got a healthy new respect for what 5.6 meant back in tha day) but what with that Climbing cover piece on bouldering I am thinking I could give the place another shot. I think I just had a bad JTree experience last time, it was January and gnarly cold and windy, and my partner was all into this bizarre, runout traddy slab stuff. I was all... no.
Anyways, do keep the suggestions rolling in for where to climb, if not here (since it is kinda off topic) than PM me
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climbsomething
Jun 1, 2002, 7:21 AM
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Sweet innocent me, kidnap cragchica? NAW!!
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badasschick
Jun 2, 2002, 1:07 AM
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I went to the dell's today and since it is a park...from what I'm told... it was open! We were alone all day. Well beside the 3 stray dogs that hung out with us!
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crackaddict
Jun 5, 2002, 3:35 AM
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I just heard today that the climbs located in Lost Dutchman State Park in the Superstitions are open as well. Cool huh!
Oh yeah its still blazing hot out here!
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cragchica
Jun 7, 2002, 9:09 AM
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Is there anybody out there in the Tuscon/ Sierra Vista area who is planning on heading north for the weekend? I'm looking for a way to make it to Jack's or at least to Phoenix. If you or anybody you know will be passing that way and wouldn't mind a light-packing, friendly climber chick tagging along, let me know. Send me a PM or an email: acligas@hotmail.com
Cheers,
Andria
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djpuckle
Jun 11, 2002, 4:24 PM
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So does the state burn down every year, or is this just 'cause it hasn't rained sence February?
-Sean
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climbsomething
Jun 11, 2002, 5:54 PM
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Actually, this is a fairly rare occurance.. well, shutting down the forests is anyway. That's only happened a handful of times. AZ is always dry, but this year has been crazy in terms of fire. The Catalina Highway (up Mt. Lemmon), rumor has it, is going to reopen this week though! Although I think people are limited to the road and Summerhaven, no walking among the trees and cacti to climb just yet... but it gives me hope
Oh, and on the topic of this thread, to any climbers north of Tucson, have any areas reopened? probly not, as there's been no rain, but wishful thinking...
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cragchica
Jun 12, 2002, 4:27 AM
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Yeah, Catalina Highway opens to the public on Friday and I just talked to somebody who went up the mountain to clean his girlfriend's cabin today. Who knows when the climbing will be open, though....
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camsticker
Jun 13, 2002, 10:48 PM
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Does anyone know about Little Granite Mtns Status?
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cragchica
Jun 14, 2002, 6:28 PM
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Hey all,
Come on up to Jack's this weekend! It'll be a blast. I'll be there, so will 'sezumpf' and a bunch of other really cool Tucson climbers.
Hope to see you there,
Andria
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camsticker
Jun 14, 2002, 6:36 PM
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So where is everyone going the weekend of June 29th? Climberchic and I are trying to get a crew together.
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uncle_big_green
Jul 4, 2002, 3:07 PM
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I'm heading down to Tucson later today. Is there any outdoor climbing open or are the closures still in effect. I am particularly interested in Mt. Lemmon. If you climb in the shade early in the AM, is the temperature bearable? If so, I'd be interested in hooking up with someone to do some trad 10s (not bringing gear, however). Otherwise, I'd like to know if there's a decent gym down there. I won't be able to check my email after 4 today, so any answers could be posted here then.
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climberdee
Jul 4, 2002, 6:12 PM
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Uncle...
Check out Rocks and Ropes for climbing indoors. It's a pretty cool place.
Per Mt. Lemmon, not sure what the status is, but here is a number you can call:
1-877-864-6985
and a website to check out:
http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/fire/
Climberdee
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Jul 11, 2002, 1:32 AM
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I was bouldering at beardsley last night, looks like the pencil thin got a new layer of paint remover.trash is still blowing in the wind what a mess some people make. i forgot to bring a bucket to clean up the glass by pencil thin its been raked in to piles. 80 miles to go climb local help clean up this place if u climb there even know its a hard job do ur part
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