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konakissa
Nov 3, 2007, 10:41 AM
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I have been doing some research about bouldering in thailand as ill be in Railey for a while. The Similan Islands are eight islands covered with insane granite boulders. I am after any information, has anyone been there or know anything about bouldering there?
I will be visiting there for sure in Dec/Jan/Feb to see how it climbs. check google images to see its potential.
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paclimber12
Nov 4, 2007, 1:55 AM
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That place looks pretty amazing. Looks a lot like Virgin Gorda. Make sure you take some pics
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texasclimber
Nov 5, 2007, 6:59 PM
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konakissa wrote: I have been doing some research about bouldering in thailand as ill be in Railey for a while. The Similan Islands are eight islands covered with insane granite boulders. I am after any information, has anyone been there or know anything about bouldering there? I will be visiting there for sure in Dec/Jan/Feb to see how it climbs. check google images to see its potential.
I was in Railey a couple years ago and had a great time for 6 weeks. I think about that place at least once a week. Anyway, we never made it to the islands, but we climbed up North in Chang Mai. It was great, but Railey has SOOOO much climbing that I would not waste time traveling to the islands unless you want to see more than just granite boulders. Railey has several lifetimes worth of climbs in the ultimate setting. BTW, I would train for serious overhangs! Ton Sai has climbs that resemble bouldering...i.e., the climbs can be more horizontal than vertical. Have fun!
(This post was edited by texasclimber on Nov 19, 2007, 5:30 PM)
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eddie_munster
Nov 6, 2007, 12:03 AM
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Koh Tao has a lot of granite bouldering. It is the bouldering epicenter of thailand.
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skypenguin
Feb 21, 2013, 4:05 PM
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I was just in the Similan Islands on a dive trip. There is an amazing rock with a bolted route (rebolted) on the amazing Sail Rock on Ko Similan in the national park. Here's a photo. The climb is up the backside and is set in a stunning location even for Thailand.[http://www.tripadvisor.com/LocationPhotos-g303909-d556510-w43-Similan_Islands_National_Park-Similan_Islands_Phang_Nga_Province.html#20639652]
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flesh
Mar 4, 2013, 1:27 AM
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I just noticed this is a old thread but in case anyone searches this.... don't waste your time in koh tao.... its supposed to be great bouldering..... it doesn't don't go. I boulder 90% of my climbing and I'd prefer route climbing in tonsai.
There are maybe a half dozen nice lines.... don't do it!
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