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djpuckle
Oct 21, 2002, 9:40 PM
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Hey guys,
I'll be passing through AK Nov.1-5 and I want to know where the good spots are. I can go anywhere and can camp anywhere for a few days but I don't know which crag is best. Can anyone point me to good Multi-pich trad and sport. Any campgrounds near the crag w/some bouldering would be nice too.
-Sean
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crzdriver
Oct 22, 2002, 8:25 PM
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The Throne will be your best bet for multi-pitch. Try the Grand Traverse, and a 3 pitch trad route that comes out of a big cave (ask around, I don't remember the name). Bouldering at the campground? Try Fountainred. A nearby bouldering/camping spot about 15 miles down the road. Have a local take you, or you get lost. Someone camped at the Throne could probably lend you directions. Give me a PM closer to the date, and I may even be available for some guiding if you need someone to show you around.
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talons05
Oct 23, 2002, 2:35 AM
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Ya, dj, I'm afraid we don't have a whole lot to offer in the realm of multi-pitch except for traverses and 2-3 pitch routes that are around 90 ft. or so... I'll also probably be available some time while you're here if you need anything.
A.W.
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chuckd278
Oct 23, 2002, 3:05 AM
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I would hit the Throne area/cave creek and Mt. Mag. Mostly single pitch but some good stuff none the less. As you make your way through Oklahoma check out the Wichita Mts and quartz Mt. if you want to get on some nice granite. The Wichita's are 1 hour and 15 minutes south of I 40 and Quartz Mt. is about 45 minutes south of I 40. PM me near the time when you will be here and I will help you out if I can.
Chuck
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leeper_z
Oct 23, 2002, 3:16 AM
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Shepard Springs climbing area has a nice route called "Apes Don't Kill Apes", supposedly the hardest climb in Arkansas(5.13c?). Fern is also a very unique area you might want to check out. But these areas offer only single pitch routes.
Braden
P.S - AK is Alaska, AR is Arkansas
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djpuckle
Oct 23, 2002, 4:41 AM
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Thanks guys. I'll go camp at the Throne and hit up Mt. Mag one day. Anyone wanna take the time to tell me how to get to the Throne, or to a local climbing shop that could direct me? I heard it might be tough to find. And anyone who wants to come out and show us some climbs would be well recieved. Just me and my buddy Aaron on that great American road trip you know.
-Sean
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madflash
Oct 25, 2002, 4:26 AM
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you man, here is the rap. If I were you and had a couple of days to get lost on sweet climbs in Arkansas, I would take my skills to the Throne or to the Dude Ranch(Horseshoe Canyon). Either will be good, and in fact they are in the same county. So, you could actually go to both. Go to the Arkansas page to view info on both. But those two areas have the best and definitely the most roped climbing in the state. It would be adviseable to meet someone with a guidebook for the Throne. And.....bring trad gear just in case
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rockhugger
Oct 29, 2002, 4:11 AM
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Have ya'll ever climbed at Pinnacle mountain state park?
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cdb1386
Jan 16, 2003, 3:48 PM
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I might be up in Arkansas in mid-March.
How's the weather around that time?
Where can I get a copy of the guidebook for the Throne? I noticed that the HCR topos are online.
Thanks
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noshoesnoshirt
Jan 18, 2003, 4:10 PM
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hey cdb,
march is hit or miss. temps are usually good but you might get wet. as for the sam's guide, just pick one up at a local shop when you get here. i think they're still in stock. otherwise contact clay frisbee at
http://www.petrarockgym.com/
enjoy.
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cheaterstick
Jan 18, 2003, 6:12 PM
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Sams throne - tons of trad routes
Cave Creek - across the street from Sams Throne (sport area)
The Sams Throne area has a guid book published by Chackstone Press. You could climb at the Throne Area for years and never bag them all
The new bad ass area is the Horseshoe Canyon (aka the horse ranch) it'll cost $5 to climb, but the trad is phenomenal. The best splitter cracks in Arkansas as well as some fine sport climbs.
DONT go to Fern, unless you like $#!&y bolt placement, and silly short routes
Shepard Springs has got a high concentration of hard sport and trad (< 60 routes ), the area is also very easily toproped
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