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joshin
Feb 10, 2006, 3:30 AM
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Hello everyone:
I'm new to the thought of rock climbing. I have only climbed the REI Pinnacle in Bloomington, MN once. What's going on in the climbing community this time of year? Where can i train during the off season?
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spikeyhair13
Feb 10, 2006, 3:37 AM
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Minnesotaclimbing.com will answer all your questions.
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nevenneve
Feb 20, 2006, 2:21 AM
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I think you would thoroughly enjoy a few hours at the gym with someone to belay for you. PM me and I'll see someone keeps you off that aforementioned site. :lol: kidding. Midweek is a good time to get in without too bad of crowds.
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bastien
Feb 20, 2006, 4:15 PM
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Hey Joshin.
I started out the same way you did about 3 months ago, and I'm at VE in St Paul every Mon/Wed. The crowd down there is pretty cool, and most helpful in getting you started. The hardest part I find is it can be occasionally a bit daunting to ask for help early on, since most of the folks there are climbing waaay above the level you are.
I've sent you a PM if you need a starting belay partner, as I'm likely (and I may just be blowing smoke) near the level you are, or just above.
Belay on!
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phaedrus
Feb 22, 2006, 2:51 PM
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phaedrus moved this thread from Beginners to Regional Discussions.
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