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Newfoundland, EH?

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Maria Inpyjamas · · Canada, Eh · Joined Mar 2014 · Points: 40

Just wondering if anyone is familiar with Gros Morne? There's nothing listed in tab, and I'm looking to do some easy-ish bouldering for the summer. Or if there's anything within <40 min of driving? I saw some stuff listed for Pasadena, but its a bit of a drive from where I'll be staying!

Thanks :)

David Bruneau · · St. John · Joined Feb 2012 · Points: 2,520

There is a lot of Bouldering on the west coast of Newfoundland! I haven't climbed there but I hear great things about it from everyone who goes. Gull Pond is the best spot from what I've heard (close to Stephenville I believe) with a good range of granite problems and the Asylum near Corner Brook has some long cave problems. There are other spots as well.

If you are looking for partners on the west coast, try this Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/1404950…. There are a few people on there who know the area well.

Maria Inpyjamas · · Canada, Eh · Joined Mar 2014 · Points: 40

awesome thanks heaps!!! :) !!!!!!

awm333 · · Salt Lake City, UT · Joined Apr 2016 · Points: 0

From pictures, it seems like there might be some good trad lines. Anyone have any insight on that?

Robert Hall · · North Conway, NH · Joined Aug 2013 · Points: 27,827

1) Be sure to bring plenty of DEET - even if you're from the Adirondacks (NY) you "ain't seen black flies" until you've been to Newfoundland!

2) Be sure to go into Western Brook Pond (looks like there might be a road in now, when I was there it was a short hike.) You might have to hike around a bit, or take a boat / canoe but views of the cliffs are fantastic!

awm333 · · Salt Lake City, UT · Joined Apr 2016 · Points: 0

Thanks for the advice.

Any experience climbing there?

Alan Rubin · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Apr 2015 · Points: 10

I've never made it as far as Newfoundland, but a few years ago I optimistically picked up a little guidebook entitled Newfoundland Climbing Guide.(I understand that there is also a separate bouldering book but have never seen it). While this book lists a number of areas in the Provence, most are clustered around St. John's with the rest (the best climbing) along the south coast, so both quite far from Gros Morne. The lack of inclusion in the book of anything from that region implies that little has been developed (or at least, recorded) in that area.

From friends who have been there I understand that the rock climbing on the obvious big faces in the National Park does not match the appearance--rock quality is not great and the obvious lines are heavily vegetated, though routes have been done. However it is a rocky, mountainous area so it is highly likely that there are worthwhile crags and boulders to be found. The ice climbing is reportedly spectacular!!!! Have a good trip and post up what you find.

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