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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Apr 20, 2016 - 05:59pm PT
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HaHaHa! Way BITD we left Seattle to go to Whitney and came down the east
side. We got to Smith Rocks, which neither of us had ever heard about and
I'm pretty sure were still virgin, and pulled over.
"Well, it looks pretty cool but there's no cracks and the rock looks like crap. Let's roll!"
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selfish man
Gym climber
Austin, TX
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Apr 20, 2016 - 06:21pm PT
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In no particular order:
Needles (CA)
Anything in the high Sierra
Indian Creek is awesome, but there is this little spot not to far away...
oh, and JTree of course, even if I exceeded the limit of 3
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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Apr 20, 2016 - 06:27pm PT
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For the IC fans...down there today...
Susan
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Kauait
Big Wall climber
salt lake city
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Apr 20, 2016 - 06:38pm PT
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Zion,Lcc and did I mention zion?! I would say the valley but I think it's been mentioned,and that's why I don't go there.. (often )
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Bad Fiducci
climber
Wilson, WY
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Apr 27, 2016 - 10:14am PT
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The Needles, Kern River; Red Rock Canyon; Grand Canyon of the Colorado. (Can I add one to grow on?) The Wind Rivers.
And do I really have to stop at 3? Loosen up, guy. How about the most favorite hundred.
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bvb
Social climber
flagstaff arizona
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Apr 27, 2016 - 12:51pm PT
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Josh
Flagstaff Hinterlands
Mount Pennell
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boston
Trad climber
squamish bc
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Apr 28, 2016 - 06:41am PT
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Squamish.Yosemite in winter when no one is around except crazy climbers like me.The mount Slesse area.
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Escopeta
Trad climber
Idaho
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Apr 28, 2016 - 08:27am PT
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Josh
The Needles
Whitehorse Ledge. That's right, I said it. I like the place so there.
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Apr 28, 2016 - 08:47am PT
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TBC nailed it!
 so to speak
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Josh Higgins
Trad climber
San Diego
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Apr 28, 2016 - 10:42am PT
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The Needles
Arapiles/Grampians
Indian Creek
Joshua Tree
Sorry, I had to put down 4.....
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Coach37
Social climber
Philly
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Apr 28, 2016 - 10:49am PT
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Roped -
Incredible Hulk
New River Gorge
Index
Boulders -
Hueco Tanks
Horse Pens 40
Font
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Mark Force
Trad climber
Ashland, Oregon
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Apr 28, 2016 - 11:36am PT
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Reilly said...
"Well, it looks pretty cool but there's no cracks and the rock looks like crap. Let's roll!"
Me, too....
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adventurous one
Trad climber
Truckee Ca.
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Apr 28, 2016 - 11:31pm PT
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Given the op's criteria one place stands out in my experiences (a definite West Coast bias) with a second that stands out from the throng of contenders for the third spot::
#1: J Tree...Something special about that place. A couple of trips each winter is never enough time there. Surreal desert surroundings with a dozen lifetimes of quality, and varied, potential routes (and exploring) to choose from. Only negative is the lack of long routes and, lately, finding campsites in the park unless you arrive mid week. (free camping on BLM land outside the park though) Every serious climber should have Joshua Tree on their must experience list. Most climbers want to camp at Hidden Valley campground, but don't miss the great camping and climbing at the lower elevation Indian Cove campground as well, especially if the winter weather has a cold snap.
2) Can't leave Yosemite off the list for the rock quality, impressiveness of the sheer magnitude of rock, and the sense of history that permeates the vibe. Summer in Toulumne, spring and fall in The Valley. Avoid the Valley from Memorial Day to Labor Day, when the throngs of tourists dilutes the climbing vibe and puts a significant damper on the experience.
3)To many contenders to pick just one. A couple of contenders, based solely on the climbing:
Castle Crags (way underrated) Cal Dome (great old school routes on beautiful granite), Lovers Leap (crowded, with limited camping unfortunately) but convenient and fun routes, Black Hills Needles. Haven't climbed in Zion, but surprised that it has not been mentioned more often?
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healyje
Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
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Apr 29, 2016 - 12:45am PT
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Southern sandstone in the band from Southern Illinois east through KY and TN
Gunks or Eldo - a tough choice
Back in Red Rock canyons
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tradmanclimbs
Ice climber
Pomfert VT
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Apr 29, 2016 - 03:43am PT
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NH
Seneca
Red rocks
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ydpl8s
Trad climber
Santa Monica, California
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Aug 24, 2016 - 11:24am PT
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I didn't see much mention of Eldo, except once on the previous page. Oh yeah, it didn't make my list either, must be the Prancers.
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Aug 24, 2016 - 12:09pm PT
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Why are the Brazos off limits now, were the climbers disturbing the fishermen or
did the Center For Biological Obstructionism find a beleaguered bug there?
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Evel
Trad climber
Nedsterdam CO
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Aug 24, 2016 - 04:03pm PT
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Seneca
Custer State Park
Bellefonte , because of my melancholy attitude towards my mis-spent youth.)
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chill
climber
The fat part of the bell-curve
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Aug 24, 2016 - 04:42pm PT
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Hm, got to go with Arapiles, COR and Turkey Rock.
... and Squamish.
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