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coreymay
Apr 11, 2008, 7:10 PM
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I am new to the midwest and currently living near Minneapolis. I am looking for some info on the Blue Mounds climbing area. I have noticed that the local Falcon guide book does not list many crag heights. I have already enjoyed time at Taylors Falls and am wondering if the dirve to the Blue Mounds is worth the gas. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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curt
Apr 12, 2008, 5:25 AM
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coreymay wrote: I am new to the midwest and currently living near Minneapolis. I am looking for some info on the Blue Mounds climbing area. I have noticed that the local Falcon guide book does not list many crag heights. I have already enjoyed time at Taylors Falls and am wondering if the dirve to the Blue Mounds is worth the gas. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
June 6 through 9 a bunch of Minnesotards are going there for some sort of social / climbing event. I may even join them. There's a relevant thread on this site:
http://minnesotaclimbing.com/
Curt
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Hendu3p
Apr 12, 2008, 11:06 PM
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The highest climb at Blue Mounds might be around 45 feet, if that, in the prairie walls area. Most climbs are around 30-40 feet and in the woods they are often around 20-25 feet.
If you're not familiar with it, the rock is Sioux quartzite which is very slick. Most people toprope it with a small number daring enough to place gear. There are no bolted routes or anchors. Bring plenty of webbing because natural anchors an pro placements are often 10-25 feet back from the edge. Nuts and hexes usually work great as pro, but bring cams because of some awkward/limited placements. Access to the top is no problem.
I went to the Minnesota Climbing Club event and had a pretty good time. However, any nice weekend usually turns out some pretty friendly "regulars" who are often willing to let you jump on a rope.
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