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yogamanda
Dec 27, 2008, 6:30 PM
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Does anyone know of a climbing instructor/guide that would be willing to teach a beginner this summer? I have played around bouldering before and with gear on the climbing walls but never actually got out on a rock and climbed. Thanks a million :)
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Alphaboth
Dec 27, 2008, 6:33 PM
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Hey Yoga,
In all likelyhood I will be in eastern Idaho this summer and looking for a partner. I'm not a certified guide, but i do instruct climbing at a university. Always looking to climb with new people and get them into the sport.
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suilenroc
Dec 27, 2008, 6:33 PM
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From what I remember since my last visit to Idaho, pretty big state... might want to list a city, climbing area, or a region. 
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esoteric1
Dec 27, 2008, 9:25 PM
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i spent time in lewiston and clarkston, the amount of choss around there is unbelievable....i just about disassembled a few crags....cool stuff
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yogamanda
Dec 27, 2008, 9:34 PM
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I am in Clearwater County (a small town called Orofino "Fine Gold") located off of highway 12 between Lewiston Idaho and Missoula MT. This is the primary area that I would like to venture into. I know there are a lot of great rocks around to climb I just don't have the confidence level or know how yet. Thanks!
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Alphaboth
Dec 27, 2008, 10:13 PM
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Near Salmon?
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suilenroc
Dec 27, 2008, 10:56 PM
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yogamanda wrote: I am in Clearwater County (a small town called Orofino "Fine Gold") located off of highway 12 between Lewiston Idaho and Missoula MT. This is the primary area that I would like to venture into. I know there are a lot of great rocks around to climb I just don't have the confidence level or know how yet. Thanks!
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apolobamba
Dec 27, 2008, 11:06 PM
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Hey Yogamada,
You could probably have two options. I would call either climbing store.
1. Hyperspud
Moscow Idaho, 83843
phone: (208) 883-1150
email: info@hyperspud.com
Attn:John Crock.
2. Pipestone
Missoula, MT
(406) 721-1674
pipestone@montana.com
By the way, last spring we had a great time at lightning dome which is in your area. John Crock was very helpful about providing a handwritten topo.
(http://www.rockclimbing.com/routes/North_America/United_States/Idaho/Grangeville/South_Fork_Clearwater/)
Climbing over Lolo Pass is great climbing too.
Either way, you should be able to find a group to learn with as both areas are college towns.
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yogamanda
Dec 28, 2008, 12:55 AM
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Nope, Salmon is a way's away. I am in more of mid to northern Idaho. Closest to Moscow, Lewiston areas.
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yogamanda
Dec 28, 2008, 12:58 AM
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Thanks for the suggestions. The folks at hyperspud are great. I hadn't even thought about that. CHeers!
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suilenroc
Dec 28, 2008, 2:32 AM
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If you are close to Moscow, maybe the University Of Idaho's Outdoor Pursuits program might have some instructional courses. I mentioned that you should PM Crazy_fingers84, he lives in Moscow and is a B.A.M.F.ing Rock Climber.
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yogamanda
Dec 28, 2008, 3:23 AM
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Thanks I wasn't quite sure what the whole PM thing was. I will definetly do that. I am very eager to get started but there is way way way too much snow. I will just have to wait!
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