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advice for newcomers?

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Mark Sena · · Berkeley, California · Joined Oct 2014 · Points: 0

I'll be in Moab this November and would LOVE to swing a climbing trip to the Creek.
Unfortunately I've never been, and I don't have a rack.

Whats the attitude like towards newcomers?
Are there special gifts I should bear, or skills to demonstrate, in order to land a climbing partner?

I would feel honored just to follow on a couple classics.
Andrew Gram · · Salt Lake City, UT · Joined Jan 2001 · Points: 3,725

Hitching rides on topropes is easy. Bring beer. There are no face holds so make sure you know how to jam so you don't flail too badly.
doligo · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Sep 2008 · Points: 264

Bring a big backpack to carry a rope, a rack and a six-pack up to the crag. Don't show up with a daypack.
Highlander · · Ouray, CO · Joined Apr 2008 · Points: 256
doligo wrote:Bring a big backpack to carry a rope, a rack and a six-pack up to the crag. Don't show up with a daypack.
Yeah, you haul the rack and rope up to the crag, I will hang all the ropes you can handle and if you have a high clearance 4x4 even better.
Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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