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sapphire
Dec 28, 2005, 6:32 PM
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A friend and I will be in the Phoenix area to cheer my sister and my roommate on in the Phoenix marathon in mid-January. I've been toying with the idea of trying to get some climbing in on this trip and would like to know some good climbing spots in the Phoenix area (suitable for a day trip, 1-2 hrs from Phoenix). We're looking for sport and TR climbs in the 5.10 range.
I'm pushing to extend our trip by a couple days so tips on places a little further outside of Phoenix (suitable for 2-3 day camping trip) would also be appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
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ktotheidwell
Dec 28, 2005, 6:36 PM
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Close to Phoenix -
Queen Creek - so much good stuff - climbing and bouldering
A little farther -
Jacks Canyon - lots of well protected climbs, but please rap off the anchors instead of lowering.
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curt
Dec 28, 2005, 6:36 PM
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Queen Creek / Oak Flat is what you're probably looking for. It's about one hour east of Phoenix. For a 2 - 3 day trip, you could head to Mt. Lemmon near Tucson too.
Curt
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mdacar
Dec 28, 2005, 7:02 PM
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I'll be in Phoenix that weekend for the marathon as well and I'm looking for someone to climb with on saturday if you don't mind another.
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core
Dec 28, 2005, 7:07 PM
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hey sapphire! Queens Creek is pretty easy to get to and there is a lot to do there.
this trip I visited the Pond Area, right off 60 with a short (yet steep) approach. You can get route info and topos on drtopo too.
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sapphire
Dec 28, 2005, 7:34 PM
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sweet! Thanks! sounds like Queen's Creek is the place to be! I'll check it out.
mdacar - you're welcome to join us. We're still defining our plans at the moment, but i'll send you a PM.
core - I briefly saw your pic in the MASS Climber's Thread. Didn't realize that was out in AZ.
I am quite excited for my trip now! :D
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