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kennyp · · Vegas · Joined Apr 2010 · Points: 75

Looking for some goods ideas of places to go. We are looking for somewhere we can do a good bit of climbing but would like to have some fun rest day activities, and we also don't want to be dirtbagging it (for once). We'll be on vacation for 10-14 days, and it will be at the first week in July. Thus finding somewhere cool enough to climb that time of year my be tricky. We're looking for a sport climbing area with a high concentration of 10's-12's. We are considering anywhere in the world but closer areas with cheaper flights and less expensive areas are more appealing.

So where should we go? Thanks for your ideas.

John D · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Nov 2010 · Points: 10

The two ideas that popped into my head for that time of year were squamish and rumney. Squamish isn't really a sport climbing mecca so it's probably not the best idea. Rumney could work though, there's plenty of good sport climbing, it's a beautiful area and I think you'll find enough to keep you entertained when you're not climbing. I'd bet there's a good bed and breakfast or some kind of rustic lodge that would be nice.

Adam Brink · · trying to get to Sardinia · Joined Mar 2001 · Points: 560

Rodellar, Spain! The crags are shaded and you can climb there all summer.

Jon Zucco · · Denver, CO · Joined Aug 2008 · Points: 245

Greece or Spain. Or consider the Dolomites at the foothills of the Italian Alps. ALL in very romantic get-away type areas... Dolomites don't have too many documented bolted routes but I think they are there. Haven't been yet. Planning a trip for this summer.

dylandylandylandylan anddylan · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Feb 2012 · Points: 107

I think Norway could be really cool if it's in season. Should be by then, and all kinds of cool things to see when you're not climbing. Squamish might not be reliably dry by then, but it is pretty for sure and you could always climb at Checkamus. If you like pockets and short cliffs Wild Iris is really pretty too.

camhead · · Vandalia, Appalachia · Joined Jun 2006 · Points: 1,240

My wife and I honeymooned in Squamish, in mid-August. It was awesome; quality food every night, stayed at the Howe Sound Inn, and even climbed a bit, between rainstorms.

If you were interested in sport more than trad, you may want to check out the Lake Louise area in Alberta? I've not been there, but it's supposed to be a nice summer destination.

Woodchuck ATC · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Nov 2007 · Points: 3,280

A Miguels 'honeymoon suite' down at the Red,,,can't go wrong with that for money spent.

Steven Lucarelli · · Grand Junction, CO · Joined Jul 2005 · Points: 6,794

I would second Lake Louise and/or the Canmore area. Plenty of good sport climbing and Canmore & Banff are great towns to hang out in. There is also good Mnt. biking around that area if your into that.

Jason Haas · · Broomfield, CO · Joined Oct 2005 · Points: 1,582

I know you said sport climbing areas, and I'm not much of a boulderer myself, but my wife and I honeymooned on Virgin Gorda in the Virgin Islands. It was amazing! Beachside bouldering from V0 to V10, world-class beaches with snorkeling and scuba diving, lazy honeymoon sunset walks, etc. Check out Guavaberry Resorts for a place to stay - they have reasonable rates for their private villas, which also has a kitchenette in it, which also brings the overall trip price down a bit. We were there for two weeks in the middle of June a few years ago. It was hot, but not too bad since you're right on the water and the trade winds whip all the way from Africa over to there!

john strand · · southern colo · Joined May 2008 · Points: 1,640

Tahoe- that's where we went BITD and it's great. Awesome granite, all kinds of routes and a really nice lake. You can mtn bike, gamble, swim, climb and just look around.

S. Neoh · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Oct 2009 · Points: 35

Best time of the year to visit Rumney is late Sep to mid/late Oct. Late March and early April can be nice but it is more hit or miss. July can be OK but also can be hot, humid, and overly buggy. I think out West or Canada would be better for July.

lucander · · Stone Ridge, NY · Joined Apr 2009 · Points: 260

We honeymooned in Maine, Devil's Tower, and South Dakota Needles - and my wife still hasn't left me even though I work all the time, ugly, pale, and week =)

+ 1 on Squamish, we spent a month there this summer and it was easily the most livable place I've visited.

Rumney seems to offer what you're looking for, don't miss easy access to AMC huts in the White Mountains (google it) - a bit spendy and I've never done it, but folks love the lightweight hiking and sunsets after dinner.

The Gunks does not have your grade range covered well, but there's lots of wineries, b&b action, waterfalls, and easy access climbing.

And the New River Gorge - Honeymooners Ladders!

NC Rock Climber · · The Oven, AKA Phoenix · Joined Dec 2009 · Points: 60

It might be a little hot in Vegas at that time, but my wife and I got married there in May, climbed in Red Rocks for a few days, drove to the Grand Canyon, climbed for a few days at Jacks Canyon and stayed at La Posada in Winslow, the finished back at Vegas / Red Rocks. We chased the shade everywhere we went and had no problems with the heat.

Ben Brotelho · · Albany, NY · Joined May 2011 · Points: 520

The AMC hut system is outstanding. Stayed at them a lot as a kid with my dad and siblings and they are awesome. Not really honeymoon type of lodging, though, unless you are really not shy in the sack! Haha

Mellow Yellow · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Aug 2011 · Points: 0

How often do you plan on honeymoonin'?

Go to Spain!

You'll get to Squamish (easily one of my favorite cragging destinations) eventually if you live in North America. Lake Louise is incredibly picturesque as well, but I believe your options for quality sportclimbing will be limited there compared to what I've heard about Spain. I also get the sense that your dollar will go farther in Spain than in Canada these days.

Adam Sanders · · Fort Collins, CO · Joined Nov 2008 · Points: 150

My wife and I went to Arco, Italy and loved it. It's gorgeous, there are a ton of nice places to eat, things to do, and lots of crags. We stayed in an agriturisimo which is basically a small family owned farm that rents out rooms to stay profitable, and it was great. Not very expensive, but had a kitchenette and a balcony overlooking the valley - and fresh cherries right from the tree outside! Have fun wherever you go!

MTN MIA · · Vail · Joined May 2006 · Points: 405

Honeymoon climbing....... Hmmmmm
To me it seems pretty clear that you shall make it a sport to climb on each other, you can even push the grade quite a bit, there will always be good jugs ........and if you want to include a little trad climbing......well there are cracks to explore that are typically perfect for natural protection. And don't forget to practice inverting, a very useful skill.

Ben Brotelho · · Albany, NY · Joined May 2011 · Points: 520
Princess Mia wrote:Honeymoon climbing....... Hmmmmm To me it seems pretty clear that you shall make it a sport to climb on each other, you can even push the grade quite a bit, there will always be good jugs ........and if you want to include a little trad climbing......well there are cracks to explore that are typically perfect for natural protection. And don't forget to practice inverting, a very useful skill.
The best part is, a little wetness doesn't ruin the day, and a lot of wetness can make for a very memorable climb!
kennyp · · Vegas · Joined Apr 2010 · Points: 75

Thanks everybody for the suggestions. I'm liking the idea of being right by da beach... I just an artcile in Climbing about Puerto Rico. I imagine it would be pretty hot and hummid there in July though...?

john strand · · southern colo · Joined May 2008 · Points: 1,640

AH- princess Mia - you are an evil temptress

Forthright · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Oct 2011 · Points: 110

+1 for Tahoe if you stay stateside

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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