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mapleleaftattoo
Jan 16, 2005, 1:56 AM
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I'm an 18 year old girl going to New Zealand by herself. I'm looking to climb, back pack, generally explore the country. Any tips about being a solo female climber over there?
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slavetogravity
Jan 16, 2005, 10:23 PM
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Hello, I just read your post about your intended trip to New Zealand. It may interest you to know that a friend of mine is intending on being there in early February with the intention on climbing. His name is Josh (his handle is temporary-wintertime) and I climbed with him while I was in Australia last year at this time. He’s a nice guy and I’m sure If you contact him he’d be willing to meet up with you to do some climbing. Like you he’s also 18.
Also, it may interest you to know that I’ve been to New Zealand twice. Lovely country. If you’d like to throw any questions my way about your intended trip I’d be glad to try to answer them. Keep in mind that while I was there I wasn’t there to rock climb. But I did more backpacking and all around dirt bagging then I’d care to admit to.
Have fun, take lots of pictures.
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fern
Jan 18, 2005, 7:01 PM
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I think there is a climbing club or organization for women in New Zealand, sort of similar to Sheclimbs in the US. With a little digging you might find them and make some contacts. I vaguely recall meeting some people in Christchurch and doing some climbing.
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ashmoo
Jan 19, 2005, 2:46 AM
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www.mojozone.co.nz is a great site devoted to NZ climbing. I have gotten some partners from there for when I go to NZ for work.
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climbinggirl33
Jan 30, 2005, 8:43 AM
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I haven't been (YET) but have been asking around as I work on my own trip. I was told it's pretty easy to hook up with people who have common interests by posting on youth hostile message boards.
When I travel I find it's usually helpful to wander into a gear shop and ask the locals where to climb/meet people too ;-)
Good luck!
Beylan
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timstich
Jan 30, 2005, 10:53 PM
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In reply to: I was told it's pretty easy to hook up with people who have common interests by posting on youth hostile message boards.
I'd be stayin' away from them boards. Try them hostels instead.
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climbinggirl33
Jan 31, 2005, 12:16 AM
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Dratted proofreader miss again - I'd change it but it's funnier this way, no?
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timstich
Jan 31, 2005, 12:28 AM
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In reply to: Dratted proofreader miss again - I'd change it but it's funnier this way, no?
'Tis true.
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