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~5.10 Traverse near Tucson?

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Victor McConnell · · Golden, CO · Joined Aug 2007 · Points: 60

Hello all-

I'll be in Tucson briefly for work this Wednesday and am wondering if there is anywhere I can traverse (in the evening) reasonably close to the ground, ropeless, in the 5.10-5.11 difficulty range? Just looking to be able to climb continuously back and forth for 60 minutes or so...

Thanks!

Scott M. McNamara · · Presidio San Augustine Del… · Joined Aug 2006 · Points: 55

Rocks and Ropes?

rocksandropes.com/

Steven Groetken · · Durango, CO · Joined Sep 2012 · Points: 390

Near the head of the rattlesnake bridge (downtown Tucson) there is a block wall made out natural rocks. Down the stairs near the little park. If I recall correctly, it's mostly large holds and about 40 foot wide. You might be able to create a few harder problems.

Victor McConnell · · Golden, CO · Joined Aug 2007 · Points: 60
Scott M. McNamara wrote:Rocks and Ropes? rocksandropes.com/
Ha. Yeah, I figured the gym might be my best option - just wanted to be sure there wasn't some great local traverse that I could do instead...

I may check out that rock wall, too.

Anyway, thanks for the replies.
Paul Zander · · Bern, CH · Joined Oct 2012 · Points: 739
mountainproject.com/v/swan-… might work? exploring around the swan and sunrise intersection there are a decent number of different climbable roadcuts (fake rock, not real rock)
Charles Vernon · · Colorado megalopolis · Joined Jan 2001 · Points: 2,655
Gates Pass. Lots of traverses, this is probably the best one in that grade range. About a 20 minute drive from downtown Tucson. Might be hot.
Dj telle · · Mexico City , Tucson, AZ · Joined Dec 2012 · Points: 1,879

haha^ thanks for giving the swan hands a thumbs up Paul!.. the aunt jemimah traverse on chimney rock is a badass route but you probably want a rope

Paul Davidson · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jan 2007 · Points: 607
Charles Vernon wrote: [Might be hot.]
Dj telle wrote: [..you probably want a rope]
Ahh... Az humor
Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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