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Recommended Climbs for Absolute Beginners

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Hank Hamilton · · Pollock Pines · Joined Nov 2011 · Points: 0

I am spending Thanksgiving Week in JT with my wife, my daughter,her husband and 2 young teenagers, none of whom, except for my wife, have ever climbed before. I want them to have a safe and positive introduction to this sport. I know I can find some stuff to climb on my own, but I'm looking for some recommended, easy climbs where it will be possible to set up topropes. I can lead the routes so it isn't necessary to be able scramble to the top of the climbs, although that would be nice. We are camping in Indian Cove (sites 100 and 101); if anyone has some info for me I'd sure appreciate it.
Thanks, Hank

Jason Wong · · Los Angeles, CA · Joined Apr 2008 · Points: 10

Hey Hank,

In addition to the short wall, take a look right behind it at the Feudal Wall.

Scaramouch (5.2)

Duchess left (5.4) and Duchess (5.6) are good and if your kids want to go wild, there's Duchess Right (5.7 offwidth)

Directly North of your campsites across from the bathroom is a little alcove with some moderate stuff. Not as good as Short or Feudal Walls, but very close by.

Spider Wall Area
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nice short crack-Palmreader 5.8
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Hank Hamilton · · Pollock Pines · Joined Nov 2011 · Points: 0

Thanks for the reply!!! This will be a good start. Hank

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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