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decemberdays27
Feb 1, 2006, 1:13 AM
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Ive been pumping myself up because i plan on going outdoors for the first time this spring, and i also plan on getting a week trip up to the gunks mostly for bouldering. How old must you be to boulder at the gunks and how old must you be to top climb, because im 17 and ill be so mad if my trip gets ruined. well thanks
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goob3r
Feb 1, 2006, 1:24 AM
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uuuh... heh :roll:
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curt
Feb 1, 2006, 1:28 AM
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Bouldering in the Gunks is like masterbating in a whorehouse. :wink:
Curt
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xjlx
Feb 1, 2006, 2:29 AM
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it should say right next to the "you must be this tall to climb this" sign
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kricir
Feb 1, 2006, 2:38 AM
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climbing, recomended ages, 2yrs - death
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jt512
Feb 1, 2006, 3:44 AM
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In reply to: Bouldering in the Gunks is like masterbating in a whorehouse. :wink: Curt
Okay, but how old do you have to be to do that?
Jay
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musicman1586
Feb 1, 2006, 3:56 AM
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I've never heard of any outdoor, or even indoor for that matter, climbing area that has an age specification, most on them are public parks and open to everyone at your own risk. This isn't necessarily a dumb question though, because on some privately-owned land the owners will make you sign waivers your first time out, and typically waivers can't be signed if your under 18. So it is a technicality that would be worth looking in to.
Edit: on another note, once you get out, stay out :lol: hope you have local spots, if your stuck with nothing but gyms surrounding you this statement is sorta nullified.
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rockguide
Feb 1, 2006, 4:02 AM
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In reply to: climbing, recomended ages, 2yrs - death
Be careful when climbing or you could find yourself at the top of the age range faster than you would like. :twisted:
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climbinginchico
Feb 1, 2006, 9:07 AM
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In reply to: In reply to: Bouldering in the Gunks is like masterbating in a whorehouse. :wink: Curt Okay, but how old do you have to be to do that? Jay
Not too sure, but if you're under 18 you're required by law to wear a helmet in California!
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decemberdays27
Feb 1, 2006, 8:14 PM
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thank u very much to the people that actually responded with intent of helping me. i know someone told me once that theres age limits at certian areas. well ill be looking foreward to the trip now and again thanks.
ps. i have two local areas, not the best, but its emmaus boulders and bauer rock on the east coast of pennsylvania, like 2 miles from my house. thanks again, bye
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redpoint73
Feb 1, 2006, 8:38 PM
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Not as silly of a question as you hecklers might think.
The Mohonk Preserve, whose land the Gunks resides, requires that you purchase a day pass (a honking $15 dollars a day!!!) in order to climb. I am am pretty sure that you need one even to boulder. I don't know whether or not they there is a minimum age requirement to purchase one. I think it is likely, as the day pass also serves as a liability waiver. For more accurate info than I can give, give the preserve a call. I'm too lazy to do it.
http://www.mohonkpreserve.org/index.php?climb
Plus, if you think you are going to get away without buying a pass, think again. The rangers regularly patrol the Carriage Road, and will harrass you about your pass.
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