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Best beginner climbs Sedona/ Flagstaff

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Ivan Cross · · Flagstaff · Joined Sep 2011 · Points: 198

Does anybody have any ideas of routes to take a complete beginner on (and they might have fun)?

this has nothing to do with the topic, I just think it's cool!

Sean Tropsa · · Draper, UT · Joined Mar 2012 · Points: 20

Something in the pit "le petit verdon" might be suitable, or if you can make it down to phoenix, the monk on camelback, or a more adventurous weevers needle ascent would be perfect for a beginner. also now ould be the best time of year to do weavers out in the superstitions (just west of phoenix)

Robbie Brown · · the road · Joined Apr 2012 · Points: 465

Pumphouse wash, jacks canyon, the pit, the peaks, and a ton more if you have trad gear.

Ryan S. · · Scottsdale, AZ · Joined Oct 2012 · Points: 15

@stropsa The monk in camelback was my favorite to take beginners on. But Camelback is closed right now. They're renovating the parking lot.

Ivan Cross · · Flagstaff · Joined Sep 2011 · Points: 198

thx for the ideas! I'm thinking of Sedona/Flag area

Ivan Cross · · Flagstaff · Joined Sep 2011 · Points: 198

just curious, what's good for beginners in pumphouse?

David Sampson · · Tempe AZ, · Joined Sep 2006 · Points: 1,207

Your question may be a bit vague (i.e., do you want single pitch, multi-pitch, sport, trad?). And, does driving distance influence your decision?

Angela Mabe · · Flagstaff,AZ · Joined Feb 2006 · Points: 185

pumphouse would be pretty chilly right now. what are you looking for?

Dean Hoffman · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Feb 2006 · Points: 1,125

Hmmmm... That film looks familiar... Taking it down a notch from yer usual bad assery eh? Lemme know exactly what yer looking for tomorrow at Paragon and I'll help you out.... Don't want to kill yer annonimity but come on, it's really tempting!
ps there is no good climbing in Sedona, or N. Az for that matter!

Ivan Cross · · Flagstaff · Joined Sep 2011 · Points: 198

let me try to be more specific, things in the sedona/flag area which are sooooo easy that a healthy human with 0 climbing experience would probably make it. 2 pitches could be ok. 1 maybe better. I'm thinking of Tisha, the easy route. Anyone done it? Thx for all the ideas. I realize punphouse is for summer, just curious what folks are talking about

Carly Farr · · Denver, CO · Joined Sep 2011 · Points: 25

For a complete beginner (I'm assuming sport?) I would go to the pit. If your looking to climb in the next few weeks/month here that would be your best beginner bet. Jacks is fairly close and is like an outdoor gym, a good spot if your willing to make the 1 and half hour drive.
For some beginner trad, check out queen Vic's and paradise sporks ( located down the canyon from the pit!) depending on snow...
Have fun!!

j mo · · n az · Joined Jan 2009 · Points: 1,185

Queen Victoria is what you seek

Ivan Cross · · Flagstaff · Joined Sep 2011 · Points: 198

thanks all you helpful folks! Paradise sporks? down cyn from the pit? is that really a place? I've never heard of it, think someone's pulling my leg....

Angela Mabe · · Flagstaff,AZ · Joined Feb 2006 · Points: 185

JMo gots it! Queen Vic would be great and what an awesome summit for a complete beginner. You will get them hooked for sure :)

W.S. · · Montana · Joined Oct 2009 · Points: 65

I would also through in Streaker spire. 5.7, 2ish pitches (if you don't count the roped 4th class traverse) and a great summit. Approach is pretty mellow as well. Also did anybody recommend the overlook yet? Short approach, tons of great moderates and very topropable.

Ivan Cross · · Flagstaff · Joined Sep 2011 · Points: 198

and the consensus is..... Queen Victoria! thx

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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