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Need partners for Philly area Crags and Gunks!

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BGNJ Gardner · · pine hill · Joined Nov 2015 · Points: 0

Hey guys I am looking for climbing partners in the Philly area and for the gunks. I have all gear besides Trad. I can lead sport but need a trad mentor. I would really love to follow as a middle man in a group of three or four in the Gunks. If anyone needs a climbing partner please let me know. Same goes for anyone willing to mentor me in the Gunks. I am 33, love drinks after a climb, and should make you aware I am a safe climber but not super strong yet, unfortunately only in the 5.8 area. So I would Love for someone to take me up some low grade climbs oilin the Gunks please!

normajean · · Reading, PA · Joined Jun 2015 · Points: 110

Brent,

Your post sounds like you are looking for partners who are more experienced then you. If so, I am not it. But in case you are looking for a chance to get out more often and get some practice climbs in, I'll be happy to join you. I have started this past spring with some outdoor classes. I've gotten a chance to climb Alapocas, Birdsboro, and Chickies Rock. I do indoor gym climbing but only when I am forced. Would prefer to avoid it all together if I could. I have not yet gotten to leading. Safety is my top priority and after that fun. I am a reliable belayer and read obsessively on everything climbing. Let me know if you are interested.

BGNJ Gardner · · pine hill · Joined Nov 2015 · Points: 0

Send me ur info

Mark Rafferty 1 · · Seattle, WA · Joined May 2015 · Points: 5

Just PMed you Brent. I'm also down for some climbing. Either of you should hit me up if you're interested in moderate/hard sport or beginner trad business. I'm free weekends and midweeks for a bit.

BGNJ Gardner · · pine hill · Joined Nov 2015 · Points: 0

Thanks Mark! I'm trying to get up to the Gunks asap. My Jeep needs to go to the shop though so I am looking for someone able to drive that will give me a ride up and get me on some easy multi pitch climbs. I'll pay for gas!

BGNJ Gardner · · pine hill · Joined Nov 2015 · Points: 0

P.S. How do I check Personal Messages?

Mark Rafferty 1 · · Seattle, WA · Joined May 2015 · Points: 5

Hi there Brent. I think to check your PMs you just check your email - they should go to there. Check your updates or spam folders for any emails from Mountain Project.

I'm probably not the best person to take you to multi pitch climbs in the Gunks (I think you want a mentor with a bit more experience and maybe someone who lives closer), but if you're ever interested in heading out sport climbing in SE PA, let me know.

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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