Looking for a summer road trip? Go to www.blackhillsclimbingguide.com and buy the new guide book to some of the best limestone in the U.S. The guide is full color, 720 route and lots of great action pics to help get you psyched. If you haven't sampled South Dakota limestone your missing out.

Funny you should mention that... Planning a trip to Ten Sleep, Spearfish and the VC as we speak. I'll be sure to pick up your new guide. You have no idea how happy I am that my folks decided to spend their Summer in Rapid City. If they only knew how to belay!

Let me know if you need partners while in the Black Hills. The VC is literally in Rapid City, good place to have your parents.

Planning a sport climbing trip to SD this April. We will try to climb both Spearfish and Rushmore areas if time allows, but does anyone have a strong preference for either location? How about camping or cheap cabin rental recommendations? Thanks

It is hard to pick between them because they couldn't be much more different. That said, if I was to pick one it would be Rushmore since it is so unique. Granite sport climbing on a forest of spires is pretty damn cool. It doesn't take very long to go back and forth between them so no reason not to go to both.

Do you prefer vertical/slabby routes with crystal pinching or vertical/overhanging routes with pockets, pinches and edges. Also temps during your trip can determine your choice. Spearfish canyon has a few different cabin rentals as does Rushmore. Should be able to find them on the net. Camping is free in nfs campgrounds until memorial day.

The new guidebook is excellent and thorough! Well worth getting if you are passing through.