G'day,
I'm an aussie climber looking for some input regarding planning a climbing trip to (Canada,USA, Mexico). I am currently just pushing into 5.9 Trad leading and can climb up to 5.11a Sport. I love sport climbing but also really enjoy multi-pitch trad adventures.
My girlfriend and I are planning to travel around Canada, USA next year for somewhere between 2-6 months. I'm looking for help planning some sort of basic itinerary.
Here is just a few places that I have thought about:
Squamish, BC - Canada. Really want to climb here, great crack climbing. July/Aug
Canmore , AB - Canada. Lots of great sport climbing. July/Aug
Lake Tahoe area, CA. Lots of options here, less people than yosemite, climbing better suited to my grade.
Red rocks, NV - Bit of everything, Early or late in the season to escape heat.
Joshua Tree, Ca - Havent read much about it but sounds popular.
Ten sleep, Wy - Great sport climbing.
Moab, Utah - Looks like a cool place.
El Potrero Chico, Mexico - Heaps of sport routes, cheap food and accom.
Yosemite, Ca - All seems too busy, serious by all accounts. I have been here but not climbed. Would love to climb snake dike on half dome though.
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If I only get 2 months, then I'm pretty sure I will just concentrate on Canada and maybe venture down in the USA for a bit.
If I did get a heap more time and checked out all the places in my list, would that be the best selection of places to visit? Remember this is not just completely a climbing trip, I do want to experience some other cool stuff.
I have travelled around the USA and Canada before, but my girlfriend hasn't.
Cheers
Jason