Santa Barbara to Seattle, where would you climb?
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I'll be in Santa Barbara for a wedding then driving north to Seattle to pick up my partner to continue to Squamish. I'll have a 5 days to get up there. If you were making the trip, where would you stop on the way north? Looking to hug the coast. I'll be with the wife so bouldering / sport options, or if you want to get out and show us, I'll belay and buy the beers. I know nothing of the area, probably going to stop and see the redwoods. Any advice would be much appreciated. |
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When are you heading out from Santa Barbara? There are no dates in your post. |
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Castle rock SP in Santa Cruz for bouldering |
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Sorry about that. I will be leaving Sept 7, Labor Day. |
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Approximately two hours north of Santa Barbara is San Luis Obispo. Our local crag is Bishop Peak: |
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I would climb in Santa Barbara first. Flies might be an issue this time of year but if you hit Brickyard early or at sunset should be pretty damn nice. One of my favorite places to Boulder. |
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Also, it's not on the coast, but if you haven't been to Yosemite it's sort of criminal to not go... |
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Lost Rocks right at the mouth of the Klamath river. |
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The sport at Santa Barbara is a bit subpar, but the bouldering is super fun if it hasn't rained in the past 2-3 days (sandstone protocol :(!! ) |
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Caution with pine mountain. Fantastic bouldering spot but I think the gate to get up the road is closed due to the high fire danger |