crack climbs in arizona
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Hey everyone ! |
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Two of my favorite places for AZ crack climbing are Paradise Forks and The Oak Creek Canyon Overlook. |
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Thanks for the input guys, I take it that a paradise forks and overlook would be workable on a sunny day in the winter? |
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Oak creek waterfall is your best option if you have triples in tcus and can lead 5.11 |
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I think it may depend on the weather any given day. |
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Sullies is perfect on cold days with no wind in Winter. Single pitch cracks are available in your range at Isolation Canyon. Sunny walls and mixed routes. |
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I'll be riding my bike through the area around Oct. 20th and would be stoked to link up for some climbing. Ill be bringing gear, not sure on the rope yet, an looking for partners to climb with. I am going on a motorcycle tour of SW and could climb for a couple days in paradise forks, looks awesome! Ill have a cell and be firmer on the dates the closer we get. I generally prefer longer stuff but I am stoked to sample this area! |
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Looks like I've got plenty to do in AZ ! |
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No topos on MProj but rockclimbing.com has info. Christopher Creek Gorge is an adventure and has a ton of rock. Stick to the north side if it's warm. The Exit Gorge area is easiest to approach. |
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You can't forget granite mountain in prescott. Some of the best granite climbs in az that are multi pitch |
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Benj84 |
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I only checked this out because I lived in Tucson for seven years(not a climber then) and was interested to see how many things I had hiked by. No offense to you AZ people, but here are a few thoughts on crack climbing to thinks about....it's not something you learn overnight. I only say this to prepare you, and not get you discouraged. You said you have only done a couple of crack climbs, the areas mentioned above have some very intimidating cracks. Crack climbing is all about technique, footwork, hand jams, figure locks, and not getting STUCK in the crack. It doesn't come naturally, or at least it didn't for me. My footwork was good out of the gate, but had to work with a crusty old crack climber to learn the finer art of the hand work. Try to find someone to hang with that is experienced to get some pointers, and you will be off in no time. Good luck and have fun. |