Aid routes in AZ
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I am interested in getting some info on aid lines throughout az. There is not much to be found on the MP database. Any routes come to mind? thanks |
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I don't aid climb but I know there are at least a few aid lines at camelback and in sedona. Check out the Marty map for camelback or one of the sedona guide books for info. |
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Check out the steep side of Baboquivari, looks like some hairball stuff out there. |
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thanks for the response. off the top of my head i know of a few A3/A4 unpublished routes done by Ron Raimonde in sedona, the roof on the praying monk, the roof on the goosehead down on lemmon, a few thin seams on Pinnacle Peak, and some hard routes on Babo. Ive never done any of them but would love to check some them out soon. Any one else got any info to contribute? |
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just checked the map for ya for camelback, it shows sewery roof, forrest roof and 6 other various air routes with a seventh unfinished route at camelback that might be worth checking out if you want something already established. There are also a couple of grade 3/4 aid/free routes in sedona listed in castles in the sand that are probably a bit off the beaten path... i know there is a "practice" air route on the big boulder below Morrell's Wall Parking lot area in the mcdowells, i guess its supposed to be "2" pitches for practice, not sure why exactly its there... its about 40 feet tall though. |
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couple more Sedona ones: |
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really cool. thanks for the contributions. going to add these to my todo list and start checking em out. |
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All Systems Go (which Darren just posted) would be a lot of fun to aid. If you do it, please drop the fixed line that is on the 3rd pitch. If you don't want to carry it out (which would be awesome), just leave it at the base and I'll get it. Thanks. |
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yes that route does sound awesome. thanks darren.Eric, When i make it up there ill drop the line and let you know what i do with it. thanks guys |
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Hey ryan if youre willing to go as far as cleaning up our mess, along with my crusty fixed line, i have a few fixed nuts and other hardwares that could be cleaned too.. Thanks!! Couple of fresh bolts on p1 belay of epitaph now too. Great adventure up there! If you have a hard time ropin in a partner for it, like i do, i'd do it with you. |
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Wasp and Evil Eye in Sabino, although both have gone free. |
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Paul, |
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Ryan - we got that fixed line cleaned up but thanks anyway. Regardless, it would be a good aid climb. |
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Again thanks for the contributions and great info everybody. Glad to see this thread still being commented on. |