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howieehrlich
Nov 13, 2001, 3:42 AM
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Hey. I am looking at going to college at Penn State in University Park next year, but local climbing is definately a factor as to where I end up. I was wondering if I could get the names and possibly information, or where I could get information on sport and bouldering areas within about 2 hours of University Park. The harder the climbs the better (ex. 5.12+ to mid and hard 5.13 would be optimal). Thanks, this is a HUGE help.
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rwaltermyer
Nov 13, 2001, 4:33 AM
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Check out, the PA guide section...as for really hard stuff around Penn State...
Bellfonte Quarry hosts some great hard stuff, Donation is quality, you could get to Sex Wall (most 5.12s+ in PA in about 2 hrs.) Seneca is only about 3.5 hrs., the Gunks about 4 hrs.
Mocanaqua has tons of stuff
And I've never been West of S.C. so their could be more out there as well...
Good Luck and God Bless
Randy
PS hopefully climbing isnt the ONLY factor to where you apply to...college isn't all climbing. I'm speaking as a freshman! Good Luck!
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drulints
Nov 13, 2001, 7:36 PM
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The PSU area hosts some of the best bouldering that I've ever seen. Hunters' is up there. Ask around, every climber knows about it. The Appalachian Ski and Outdoor shop will know exactly where it is. If bouldering is what you are looking for PSU is the place to go. The climbing is about 25 minutes away.
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rwaltermyer
Nov 13, 2001, 10:09 PM
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How could I have forgotten to mention HUNTERS?!
Thanks for backing me up!
Randy
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howieehrlich
Nov 14, 2001, 9:07 PM
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Thanks, you guys are a huge help. and yes, i am into bouldering. my home bouldering is horse pens 40 (temporarily closed) which is about 2 hours away from me in atlanta. anyway, your a huge help. thanks for the beta!
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climb512
Nov 14, 2001, 10:55 PM
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have been to the campus yet? they have a great wall there as well. good luck, my kid plays on their hockey team, and loves univ.park.
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howieehrlich
Nov 15, 2001, 9:49 PM
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No, i havent been able to get out to the campus and im not sure if I am going to be able to. however, it is realy good to know that there is plastic up there as well for rainy days. thanks again for the help.
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