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Mia
Mar 28, 2007, 1:23 AM
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Hi everyone, I have being climbing indoors for a while now and I am really bored with it. I want to go out and do some climbing I don't really know good places in the Chicago area and was wondering if anyone knows of places. I would like to tag along with a group that has room for one more if possible. I am down to earth and good to get along with and don't really have a preference in cllimbing, I just want to climb...
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summerprophet
Mar 28, 2007, 1:27 AM
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Better chances of getting a helpful reply if you change the title to reflect the area.
For Example: Chicago area climbers!
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Mia
Mar 28, 2007, 1:30 AM
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Thank's! Will do
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lostparrot
Mar 28, 2007, 10:40 PM
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We're in Rockford and tend to go to Devil's Lake almost every weekend, some weekdays. Maybe we could arrange to meet somewhere and carpool.
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amikros
Mar 31, 2007, 6:01 PM
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...how far is devil's lake from the city?
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Mar 31, 2007, 6:28 PM
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You have better chances of getting a reply from the MidWest partner forum. I'm moving your thread there.
-F
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mowz
Mar 31, 2007, 7:50 PM
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it's about two and a half to three hours.
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zeth01
Apr 1, 2007, 2:21 AM
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Let's get out of the city and head to devils head once it warms up. I've only been camping there but I'll be climbing there this summer for sure. I don't drive though. Yes it's about 2.5-3 hours and worth it IMO
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dripdry
Apr 5, 2007, 1:19 PM
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There's a cadre of us in the 'burbs straight north of the city up 94 (Libertyville, Gurnee, Grayslake) who climb indoors at various gyms and go outdoors nearly every weekend during the season. Some of us have been climbing for a decade or longer, some for 8 months.
We're happy to welcome newcomers.
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Mia
Apr 6, 2007, 1:18 AM
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Thanks!
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Mia
Apr 6, 2007, 1:20 AM
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Yes! I would like to meet ya guys..I actually live close to Mundelein. give me some details..
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dripdry
Apr 6, 2007, 3:15 AM
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Well, if you would like to meet shrug7 and I, we'll be at the libertyville sports complex about 9am on Saturday. Also, there's a tentative plan to go with edger11 and his girlfriend (perhaps others) to Vertical Endeavors on Sunday. You're more than welcome to join us and meet a couple people.
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reese_7
Apr 7, 2007, 3:09 AM
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Hey Mia,
The Libertyville sports complex has a nice group of climbers. I'll be there Saturday morning (tomorrow) at 8:00 ish. The people that climb there go on quite a few outdoor trips and are very cool to new comers!
Reese
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Mia
Apr 7, 2007, 12:10 PM
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Hi Reese_7,
Thank's so much! not today, but the next Saturday I will come and meet ya all...Can't wait
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dripdry
Apr 7, 2007, 1:17 PM
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Hey, that's what I just said.
So, it looks like I can pitch that tent for you in the dark next weekend. "Tent Bitch" was never a moniker I thought i'd take, but somebody has to do it right, huh?
I might ever wear Pranas while I do it 
Edit: "Cool to newcomers"? Are you kidding me? We're *sharks*! The last newcomer that came around had to be hauled off to an institution in chains, gibbering and slobbering all over himself. He couldn't handle the pressure. 
Edit #2: I've been instructed to tell everyone in this thread that we are normal, white bread suburbanites who have not the least bit of character, quality of humor, or rowdiness. I was not, under any circumstances, instructed to use the phrase "malodorous vegetables of disesteem".
Oh crap, I blew our cover guys! Someone else will have to fit the role of smiling mannequin liaison to the outside world.
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shrug7
Apr 7, 2007, 7:02 PM
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Mia,
The regulars at the LBV sport complex are actually a fairly normal bunch. My wife and I and along with Reese, Dave (aka Dripdry) and Franck and a few others are usally there on the weekends if we can't get outdoors (or VE) We are also there after work/school usually Tuesday and Thursday after 7 till...9-930. Sometimes Wednesday
If you want to climb outside of the gyms "open hours (after 7pm)" they require a belay certification. Give them a call and I believe the guys name is Matt. He does them Wednesday evenings and Sundays (I think...it's been a while). 847-367-1502
We are planning on a number of trips to Southern Illinois and Wisconsin and maybe the RRG this year.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Welcome to climbing in northern Illinois 
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Mia
Apr 7, 2007, 9:07 PM
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now I know to stay away from dripdry:) Thank's a lot everyone I can't wait to meet ya all..Everyone sounds awesome and I like ya already (even dripdry) who needs to work on his intimidation skills..hehe..Next Sat for sure...
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Mia
Apr 8, 2007, 11:56 PM
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I'm going to see if Matt is there during the week. Was wondering, where is Vertical Endeavors? And have any of you ever being to The Wall in Cristal Lake? Nice place, eh..
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shrug7
Apr 9, 2007, 12:30 AM
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VE is down in Warrenville/Naperville. We usually car pool to save on gas. Never been to the one out in Crystal Lake. But I have heard good things.
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shrug7
Apr 12, 2007, 8:13 PM
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Any luck with your belay cert there?
I realized the other night I haven't seen Matt in weeks.
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Mia
Apr 13, 2007, 1:28 AM
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I actually spoke to someone in the North Wall in Cristal Lake. They have a class there on Sats and it's more likely that I'll get it there.
Are you climbing LSC this Sat?
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shrug7
Apr 13, 2007, 2:02 PM
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There is a group of us heading down to VE on Saturday. Because the weather around these parts is just so lovely these days. 
Car pool is full though. 
Feel free to meet up with us down there. 10-?
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colemanizzle
Apr 15, 2007, 5:25 PM
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I think I saw you at VE on saturday...funny. But the next time I head out to devil's lake or jackson falls (about a 6 hour drive) i will make sure to let you now.
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Mia
Apr 16, 2007, 3:34 AM
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I wish it was me at VE daling but no. I actually ended up climbing at Dick's by Woodfield Mall after going to LSC only to find out everyone was going to VE. Should had check my mail before I left. NEways, let me know when you go...Thank's!
Mia
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So what made you think that was me. eh?
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