Rock Climbing Honeymoon
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Hey Guys, |
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yosemiteee |
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Tahoe immediately comes to mind as somewhere that would fit those criteria well. There is a good tourism infrastructure, and it would be easy to figure out a cabin rental. Weather-wise, June is a very good month to be there. Very scenic. As far as climbing goes, Lover's Leap (near South Lake Tahoe) is the really premier crag there. For 2-5 pitch routes in the 5.7-5.10 range, it is one of the best places in the country, with interesting climbing on steep, highly featured rock; a very user-friendly crag. Lots of nice single pitch crags, and non-climbing activities, in the area too. |
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Yosemite Valley would be great in May, less so in June because of heat and crowds. Tuolumne Meadows could be great in late June or July, depending on how much snow falls this winter. Accommodation for either one is going to be difficult unless you stay outside the park and drive in every day. Even then it could be difficult. How firm is your wedding date at this point? |
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I know you say you are "east coast", but have you considered the northeast? |
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JCM wrote:Tahoe immediately comes to mind as somewhere that would fit those criteria well. There is a good tourism infrastructure, and it would be easy to figure out a cabin rental. Weather-wise, June is a very good month to be there. Very scenic. As far as climbing goes, Lover's Leap (near South Lake Tahoe) is the really premier crag there. For 2-5 pitch routes in the 5.7-5.10 range, it is one of the best places in the country, with interesting climbing on steep, highly featured rock; a very user-friendly crag. Lots of nice single pitch crags, and non-climbing activities, in the area too.Exactly .. |
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The Needles. |
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Ten sleep Wyoming is good in June. Mostly sport but there is a wide variety of routes from 5.8 cracks and 5.7 slab to superb 5.10 and harder slightly overhanging routes. |
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Squamish,there is also so much more than climbing in Vancouver and Whistler, |
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Rolf Rybak wrote:Squamish,there is also so much more than climbing in Vancouver and Whistler,+1 |
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Devils Tower, Wyoming. |
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City of Rocks meets your climbing criteria perfectly. |
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dano72 wrote:City of Rocks meets your climbing criteria perfectly. not sure about cabins, though.Cabins in Alma, but spring is not the time to be at the City to much potential for rain. The Strawberry Lodge at lovers leap might be just perfect moderate climbing nice rooms and lots of other variety around, other wise Yosemite if you can find a room. Have fun where every you end up. |
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Dan Felix wrote:I know you say you are "east coast", but have you considered the northeast? As long as there's no government shutdown like there was on my honeymoon, Acadia National Park (and the rest of the island) is the first place that comes to mind. Check it out- it's easy enough to get to from Portland, ME or Boston and the tourist season isn't really getting into the swing of things until late June there. Climbing is spread out over many sites on the island, some are sea cliffs, others more inland. Depending on when you are getting married, early June can be buggy with black flies, but the last 2 weeks should be better. Worth a look, IMHO.I second Acadia that place is amazing... |
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Tahoe +1. |
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Tahoe! ...and rent a boat! Hotel are super cheap. ...and "Lovers leap" how appropriate! |
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Camp overnight at Emerald Bay on Lake Tahoe campground bring food and fire wood. Place so beautiful you will never want to leave! |
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+1 for Devils Tower and Frank's Lodge, Frank and the crew are awesome people, but be aware there is a voluntary closure of the tower in June. |
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Caymen Brac. |
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Steven E. wrote:Caymen Brac. climbcaymanbrac.comlol |
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