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Climbing Guide/Partner in CT for August

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FourT6and2 ... · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Mar 2015 · Points: 45

I grew up in CT. But only recently just started climbing now that I live in California. Been climbing for about 4-5 months in the gym, 3 times a week. And I hired a guide to do some Trad climbing in Tahoe a month or so ago. I'm climbing 5.10c in the gym but on real rock I've only tried 5.7-5.9. But it was pretty awesome! I'll be back in CT August 14-31 and wanted to get out on some real rock again.

Anybody know of a guide-for-hire they can recommend?

Brian · · North Kingstown, RI · Joined Sep 2001 · Points: 804
FourT6and2 wrote:I grew up in CT. But only recently just started climbing now that I live in California. Been climbing for about 4-5 months in the gym, 3 times a week. And I hired a guide to do some Trad climbing in Tahoe a month or so ago. I'm climbing 5.10c in the gym but on real rock I've only tried 5.7-5.9. But it was pretty awesome! I'll be back in CT August 14-31 and wanted to get out on some real rock again. Anybody know of a guide-for-hire they can recommend?
Matt Shove. raggedmountainguides.com/
FourT6and2 ... · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Mar 2015 · Points: 45

Thanks!

Hunter Creed · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Oct 2013 · Points: 601

I second Matt Shove!

FourT6and2 ... · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Mar 2015 · Points: 45

He's been difficult to get in touch with. Any other recommendations in case I can't book him?

Suburban Roadside · · Abovetraffic on Hudson · Joined Apr 2014 · Points: 2,419

GO TO THE GUNKS, or get in touch. . . with other climbers, I hear they meet indoors 1st.

Tico · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Feb 2006 · Points: 0

I think Matt's in tetons right now. I'd recommend you go up to NH and hire Marc Chauvin.

grant kendrick · · northampton, ma · Joined Apr 2013 · Points: 100

The Connecticut chapter of the AMC does an after work climb every Thursday at different crags around CT, which I'm sure you would be welcome to join. The Berkshire Chapter does a similar climb on Wednesday evenings at a couple of areas in western Mass. Both also do weekend trips to the Gunks and other areas, though there is a little more screening to join those outings. Trips are either free or have very minimal fees.

You can get more information from the Appalachian Mountain Club website and by contacting the trip leaders; it's really a pretty welcoming organization.

Brian · · North Kingstown, RI · Joined Sep 2001 · Points: 804

Yes Matt Shove is in the Tetons. Good recommendation to hookup with the AMC. You can contact them through FaceBook.

facebook.com/groups/5977815…

beensandbagged · · smallest state · Joined Oct 2013 · Points: 0
Mark R · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Feb 2014 · Points: 65

If you can make it a few hours west to the ADK then I'd look up Ian Osteyee.

adirondackmountainguides.com/

chris magness · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Oct 2010 · Points: 590

Try using this forum as a partner finder, or the partner finder at neclimbs.com.

Otherwise, there are a myriad of guide services in the Conway area: IMCS, EMS, Synott, Cathedral, Mooney, and a bunch of independents.

FourT6and2 ... · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Mar 2015 · Points: 45

Thanks guys. I'm still a beginner. So I'm a little weary climbing with random people who I either don't know or who don't have an established guide service. If I lived in the area and hooked up with some people long-term, that'd be different. But since I'm in the area for a few days and wanted to climb, I figure hiring a guide is the best option.

I'l look into the above suggestions, thanks!

FourT6and2 ... · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Mar 2015 · Points: 45

Got ahold of Mr. Shove. Thanks, peeps.

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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