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Bad Karma · Joined: 31 Oct 2007 Posts: 62 Location: Next to my computer

So I want to give climbing a try. Where’s the best place to learn (SLC area)? Rockreation? Momentum? :ne_nau:

Is there someplace cheaper (I won’t be able to afford either of those for a few months). Also I won’t have a partner, will I be bouldering only? :ne_nau:

Thanks in advance. :2thumbs:

jumar · Joined: 02 Dec 2005 Posts: 1456 Location: Lehi, UT

The best/cheapest way is to hook up with someone that knows the ropes and tag along with them. You're welcome to come ice climbing with us this winter.

Gyms are good too, I just have always had a hard time wanting to spend the money. :ne_nau:

Bad Karma · Joined: 31 Oct 2007 Posts: 62 Location: Next to my computer

Thanks jumar! That sounds awesome! I may take you up on that. :hail2thechief: :hail2thechief: :hail2thechief:

Will I be screwed if all my strength is in my lower body? :eek2:

jumar · Joined: 02 Dec 2005 Posts: 1456 Location: Lehi, UT

Bad Karma wrote: Thanks jumar! That sounds awesome! I may take you up on that. :hail2thechief: :hail2thechief: :hail2thechief:

Will I be screwed if all my strength is in my lower body? :eek2:
Good climbing technique uses your legs more than your arms anyhoo. As much as is possible at least. My upper body is so out of shape these days that you shouldn't have a problem keeping up. :lol8: That darn gravity sure feels stronger than it used to. :haha:

cachehiker · Joined: 30 Dec 2005 Posts: 144 Location: Logan, UT

Bad Karma wrote: So I want to give climbing a try.

I'm in the same boat. Want to try climbing but no friends interesting in having newbies doing 5.7's and 5.8's.

I won't have time or $$$ for ice this year but I've been thinking of offering to cook for a weekend trip to the Silent City of Rocks next spring just to get my feet wet.

Bad Karma · Joined: 31 Oct 2007 Posts: 62 Location: Next to my computer

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My upper body is so out of shape these days that you shouldn't have a problem keeping up.

Wanna bet? :mrgreen:

Definitely let me know next time you’re going out and would be willing to train a newbie. I’ll be the mule for the trip and buy dinner afterwards if you’re teaching.

jumar · Joined: 02 Dec 2005 Posts: 1456 Location: Lehi, UT

Sounds good. i'm going to Joe's this weekend to see how the ice is coming along. Then I'll be in Dallas for a week, but I will likely go climbing sometime after that.

Brian in SLC · Joined: 01 Aug 2006 Posts: 439

jumar wrote: i'm going to Joe's this weekend to see how the ice is coming along.

Was in Joe's last weekend. Here's a short report on conditions we saw.

Climbed Melty Way. It is (way melty). Take rock gear, which, protects the soft, loose ice pretty well. We got on it in the a.m. which is prudent. Was a bit of a hair fest, though. Tough start to the season...

CCC Falls: the first pitch is fat.

Donorcicle: Formed to the ground but really thin and scary looking. We didn't get on it (no way) but, some other fellers rappelled it and decided against a TR even. But, after another week of cold temps?

Mary's Lake: from the reservior, with high power binocs, looked like at least 2 routes up there were in, and, one looked pretty fat.

Deadbolt: curtain wasn't touching but pretty close. Might be in by this weekend.

None of the other stuff (ampetheater, spear of fear, slip slidin', etc) was even a glimmer, which could spell rough for the balance of the season, as those seem to do well after good rain/snow recharges the water table. They looked pretty bone dry.

Drove back through Huntington. From the road, Inspired by Gravity looked in. That's an awesome route.

Stuff before you get to Price on 6 didn't look in yet. Dirtcicle wasn't touching. Etc.

Anyhoo...there ya go.

-Brian in SLC

jumar · Joined: 02 Dec 2005 Posts: 1456 Location: Lehi, UT

Thanks for the update! :2thumbs:

redbonez · Joined: 07 Aug 2007 Posts: 69

I also would really love to learn to ice climb this year. I do some sport climbing in the summer, but am desperately seeking some winter activity.

Anyone willing to let me tag along, I learn quickly, I listen well, and I never whine or complain. ;)

jumar · Joined: 02 Dec 2005 Posts: 1456 Location: Lehi, UT

Maybe we should do a uutah ice climbing outing :nod:

I've only been out climbing once so far this year. :frustrated:
But I'm happy to take you guys.

CarpeyBiggs · Joined: 18 Mar 2007 Posts: 1722 Location: Fairbanks, AK

:2thumbs: I'd make an appearance, for sure. Sounds like a great idea.

Bad Karma · Joined: 31 Oct 2007 Posts: 62 Location: Next to my computer

Excellent idea! I’d be up for this. :popcorn:

redbonez · Joined: 07 Aug 2007 Posts: 69

Sounds great. What equipment do I need, beyond my sport climbing gear, to be sure to have?

jumar · Joined: 02 Dec 2005 Posts: 1456 Location: Lehi, UT

When would you guys be available? I have a business trip to Dallas coming up, so my wife may or may not let me go on Saturday. The 26th might work.

For what to bring, i have spares of a lot of stuff. Spares would likely be first come first serve, but you can rent most of it at Hansen's.

Here's a quick list.
Axes
Crampons
Boots
Helmet
Harness
Warm clothes (gloves, hat etc)
If we have enough people coming, maybe someone else could bring another dry rope.

Stairway might be the best place to accomodate everyone, but will be crowded if we go on a saturday.