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e_wire
Dec 22, 2004, 11:51 PM
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I'm flying to the Bay area for work on Jan 4th. I will have the whole day of Jan 5th to climb. I'm looking at bouldering - less gear needed! - at either Yosemite or Castle Rock. What do you recommend? I've never been to neither...
Anyone interested on coming along with a crazy French-Canadian and bring a crash pad at the same time?
Let me know!
e_wire
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lambone
Dec 22, 2004, 11:55 PM
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I heard Yosemite is an ok place to climb, but I wouldn't recomend it.
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e_wire
Dec 23, 2004, 12:00 AM
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In reply to: I heard Yosemite is an ok place to climb, but I wouldn't recomend it.
Huh - if you say so! :shock: I heard they have multi-pitch boulders... No?
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jpdreamer
Dec 23, 2004, 12:06 AM
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Well Yos is.. 6ish hours away from San Fran I think. So keep that in mind when planning your time. I'd say first off to climb where the weather will be better, second off where you can get a local to show you around. Castle Rock is sandstone, Yos obviously granite, so if you have a great granite crag back home but havn't climbed on much sandstone go for Castle Rock, converse is true as well... All other things being equal, Yosemitte has way better scenery.
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caughtinside
Dec 23, 2004, 12:10 AM
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Yosemite is closer to 4 hours from the bay, not 6. Castle rock is 1.5 from SF, with light traffic.
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climbingbums
Dec 23, 2004, 12:10 AM
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a couple of the recent replies are the stupidest things ive ever heard. Yosemite ok??? ok??? the best climbing in america. as far winter, id say itll be fairly cold, especially for bouldering. but i take personal offense to the fact that some people claim that it sucks. sorry if it has nothing to do with your question, ive just never seen people rag on the valley.
Bobby
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mattm
Dec 23, 2004, 12:14 AM
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In reply to: a couple of the recent replies are the stupidest things ive ever heard. Yosemite ok??? ok??? the best climbing in america. as far winter, id say itll be fairly cold, especially for bouldering. but i take personal offense to the fact that some people claim that it sucks. sorry if it has nothing to do with your question, ive just never seen people rag on the valley. Bobby
Sometimes there is a dire need for a symbol that indicates SARCASM for those that miss it - Lambone was joking...
One day - in Jan? yeah - stay local - 8+ hrs in the car to the valley that could be darn cold isn't a good time - Check out Diablo with a sport rack too - warmer on the east side
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robja
Dec 23, 2004, 12:32 AM
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Rumor has it some weather may or may not move into the Bay Area in the next couple of weeks, that being the case, sandstone would need time to dry out before being climbable. Castle Rock could be too wet!! Valley could be buried in snow!! My suggestion would be to bring your shoes and decide when your out here! Good Luck!!
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barc
Dec 23, 2004, 1:47 AM
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If the weather's bad you could go to pinnacle national mon. Maybe too far.
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alvchen
Dec 23, 2004, 1:53 AM
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If the weather has been dry, hit up Castle Rock. Those slopers will stick like none other.
Yosemite on the other hand will be really really cold. But if you're up for the long haul, it's definitely worth the trip. Since you've never been to Yosemite, even if you can't climb, the sights alone are worth the trip.
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e_wire
Dec 23, 2004, 3:15 AM
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This is just great! Lots of info but no consensus! I was expecting that!!! The info on the rock, weather and temperature is helpfull. If all fails - I'll setle for a simple hike. I'll bring shoes and cholk and decide upon arrival at SFO.
Thanks all for taking time to respond.
e_wire
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mungeclimber
Dec 25, 2004, 8:51 AM
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Pinnacles was mentioned but doesn't really have very much good developed bouldering. If that is the only place that is dry, pm me and I'll give you some info.
Castle is close and has a ton of stuff. I'd offer to show you the place, but I'll be working on the 5th. 4th instead?
Anyways, have fun.
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crackmd
Dec 25, 2004, 9:08 AM
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Castle Rock is a fun place to boulder and you will have a good time there. Yosemite is one of the most beautiful places you will ever set eyes on. If you are looking for a lasting memory, your choice is clear whether you are able to climb or not.
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josephgdawson
Dec 25, 2004, 9:23 AM
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In the Bay Area, specifically, in Berkeley, is Indian Rock. This is 30 mins from SF. There is plenty of bouldering there. It will keep you busy for a day.
Castle Rock is going to be a better bet that Yosemite for bouldering I think.
OK, I dont get what some of these people are talking about. Yosemite is three hours from SF unless you drive like grandma. Hammer down on that pedal. Unless there is a storm there is plenty of climbing there during the wintertime. Look up Pat & Jack Pinnacles for just one place. I guess this is not bouldering though.
Mount St Helena. This is a sport crag with loads of short sport routes. It is about two hours from SF near Calistoga. This is my favorite place near the Bay Area for climbing. The rock is volcanic and has lots of nice pockets. This makes for a nice daytrip.
The Pinnacles is about 2 hours from SF. Sport and Trad. Rock is kinda odd there. Another nice daytrip.
There is some bouldering in Sugarloaf which is about 2.5 hours from SF on Highway 50 on the way to Tahoe. I have only been there once and it was not to boulder. Couple of moderate trad routes and plenty of hard trad and sport routes.
If the 5th falls on a Sat or Sun, email me and Ill go climbing with you.
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dynosontrad
Dec 30, 2004, 12:04 AM
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Dude! dont be lazy....grab your rack and go to Yosemite...ive never been to castle rock but i lived in Yose for awhile.... i get all crazy just thinkin about it... go climb like 5 or 6 pitches....if you need a partner i can probably help you out...maybe?....GO TO YOSEMITE YOU FRENCH MO-FO....ITS AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!
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areuinclimber
Dec 30, 2004, 12:10 AM
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bay area sandstone is pretty much out of the question unless it stops raining tonight. and yosemite i hear is supposed to get dumped on (if not already) as is the rest of the sierra's, please correct me if im wrong.
later
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boz84
Dec 30, 2004, 12:15 AM
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In reply to: Well Yos is.. 6ish hours away from San Fran I think. So keep that in mind when planning your time. I'd say first off to climb where the weather will be better, second off where you can get a local to show you around. Castle Rock is sandstone, Yos obviously granite, so if you have a great granite crag back home but havn't climbed on much sandstone go for Castle Rock, converse is true as well... All other things being equal, Yosemitte has way better scenery.
Yosemite is granite?
Damn...
Umm, nope, no it aint. There is some granite, but its actually has plenty of granodiorite, diorite, especially on the NA wall.
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karlbaba
Dec 30, 2004, 6:07 AM
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You're right, Yosemite isn't granite, it's also trees and dirt and whatnot.
But if Yosemite isn't granite, no-place is granite. Folks get the general idea.
For the sake of accuracy, Yosemite is a 4 hour drive from the bay area plus extra time for traveling during times of traffic which is often. Snow on roads can add additional delays.
I've climbed in a t-shirt during every month of the year in Yosemite, but the weather forcast is bleak, bleak, bleak, so you'll need a stroke of luck to get clmbing on the 5th. At least in the bay area you could to to the gym.
On the other hand, yosemite could be worth it for just the beauty, but if the rain is hammering, it might not be worth all that time driving.
Peace
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dynosontrad
Dec 30, 2004, 6:09 AM
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oh man. yofukinsemite....sigh...
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collegekid
Dec 30, 2004, 7:06 AM
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I say go to castle rock and just hike around the forest (there's a bunch of trails and the place is gorgeous) and then afterwards hit up one of the Bay area's number of high quality indoor gyms to get a workout. I know the Touchstone gyms are pretty nice, but I've only been to the San Jose gym.
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collegekid
Dec 30, 2004, 7:09 AM
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On second thought, if you have time, go to yosemite to hike...and then go climb in a gym near SF another day. It all depends on how much time you have though, since the drive to Yos is pretty tough for a one day trip.
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